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ACC Now podcast: Kevin Keatts and Steve Forbes on using transfer portal to rebuild

NC State head coach Kevin Keatts fist bumps Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes after the Wolfpack defeated the Demon Deacons 80-62 on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 in Winston-Salem, N.C.
NC State head coach Kevin Keatts fist bumps Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes after the Wolfpack defeated the Demon Deacons 80-62 on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 in Winston-Salem, N.C. Winston-Salem Journal via Pool

Following a season where N.C. State basketball finished last in the ACC, the Wolfpack has a new-look roster built through the transfer portal. Pack coach Kevin Keatts and Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes join The N&O’s Luke DeCock, C.L. Brown and Steve Wiseman on this episode of the ACC Now podcast.

Keatts discusses his team’s chemistry with DeCock, Brown and Wiseman. Then Forbes joins DeCock and Brown to discuss the success his team had last season after rebuilding through the transfer portal, and his frustration over not making the NCAA tournament after going 25-10, including 13-7 against ACC opponents.

You can also listen to this episode of the ACC Now podcast, and others, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Audible, TuneIn and Stitcher.

Natalie Pierre
The News & Observer
Natalie Pierre is the sports editor at The News & Observer. Over the last 15 years, she has covered some of college football’s most successful programs extensively, served in top leadership roles for basketball coverage across the Southeast and reported on NCAA business, policies and legislation. A native of Lake Mary, Florida, her career includes stops at AL.com/The Birmingham News and the Tallahassee Democrat. She is a graduate of Syracuse University and Delta State University.
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