Pack Pride Podcast: NC State closing out 2025-26 roster, ACC shifting to 18-game conference schedule
The Wolfpack has officially signed dominant Congolese center Paul Mbiya to the team, making NC State one step closer to finalizing the 2025-26 roster. How close is Will Wade to landing players like PJ Haggerty and others to fill all 13 roster spots? NC State basketball analysts Cory Smith and Miles Masercola discuss the latest on the Wolfpack's recruiting, where Matt Able and Zymicah Wilkins landed in the final 247Sports rankings and dissect why the ACC is shifting back to an 18-game schedule. Watch or listen to get all of that and more on the latest podcast!
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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: NC State hoops adds center Paul Mbiya | Jerry Deng joins the show!
NC State basketball once again pulled off a massive get with Paul Mbiya not only committing to the Wolfpack, but signing on the same day. The Pack is also trending with another major potential addition in the portal as it looks to close out the 2025-26 roster in May. Charlie Gribble joins Cory Smith and James Curle throughout the show to discuss the latest on NC State hoops and baseball, along with Wolfpack basketball commit Jerry Deng in the back half of the show. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!
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Pack Pride Podcast: NC State transfer portal talk on James Scott, PJ Haggerty and more
NC State basketball has added three major transfer portal additions in the last week, with another likely on the way. With four spots left on the roster, Will Wade and his staff have some potentially big fish on the hook along with other key pieces to complete the roster. Cory Smith and Miles Masercola discuss the three new additions and the latest on the Wolfpack's recruitment of James Scott, PJ Haggerty, Darrion Williams and much more. Watch or listen to the latest podcast to get all of that and more!
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Pack Pride Podcast: Aaron Fitt of D1Baseball talks NC State baseball surging to the top of the ACC
Coming off a blowout sweep over No. 2 Clemson, NC State baseball finds itself at the top of the ACC standings and in the discussion for a Raleigh Regional. Aaron Fitt of D1Baseball joins the podcast to discuss the Pack9's recent surge and sweep over Clemson. What led to the Wolfpack jumping 12 spots in the most recent poll? How impressive has the Pack's starting rotation and bullpen been in recent weeks? What does State need to do down the stretch to host a Raleigh Regional? Which young players have the brightest futures? Watch or listen to the latest Pack Pride Podcast to get all of that and more!
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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: NC State hoops adds trio of new commits | Pack9 crushes Clemson
It was a good week for NC State, but could the future be even brighter? After adding a trio of new commits in Colt Langdon, Jerry Deng and Terrance Arceneaux, the Wolfpack has added size and versatility at the wing spots. Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss the new additions and where the Pack might look with the final four scholarship spots. The guys will also break down the massive weekend for NC State baseball after sweeping Clemson and climbing to the top of the ACC standings. Watch or listen to get all of that and more on the latest Pack Pride Podcast!
Hosted by R. Cory Smith, Michael Clark and a number of Pack Pride writers, the Pack Pride Podcast is the official podcast of Pack Pride. A syndicated partner of 247Sports, Pack Pride is an independent publication that brings you the latest on NC State athletics. You can find us at www.PackPride.com.