
Shah Hall Joins Wolfpack as Backup Center Ahead of New Season
Six‑foot‑eleven center Shah Hall arrives from Tuscaloosa, committing to NC State over Arkansas and UAB, and is expected to bolster the Wolfpack’s interior defense.
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Six‑foot‑eleven center Shah Hall arrives from Tuscaloosa, committing to NC State over Arkansas and UAB, and is expected to bolster the Wolfpack’s interior defense.

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Tennessee will face NC State at Bridgestone Arena on December 6, featuring former Tennessee assistant Justin Gainey now leading the Wolfpack. The game is part of a double‑header and a larger schedule that includes Michigan State, Purdue and the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.

NC State adds Appalachian State transfer Jacari Brim, boosting depth and experience as the Wolfpack navigate a reshaped roster and scholarship landscape.

With key positions still open, NC State is weighing proven point‑guard options, versatile wings and a much‑needed interior presence as they chase a competitive edge.

NC State appoints Justin Gainey as head coach, aiming to sharpen defense and sustain its potent three‑point offense.

Coach Justin Gainey is shaping the Wolfpack’s lineup with high‑character leadership and a focus on shooting, highlighted by the return of Paul McNeil Jr., as the program looks to strengthen its identity under athletics director Boo Corrigan.
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