NCSU, Duke heading two different directions
N.C. State and Duke were two teams going in separate directions Wednesday at the RBC Center, as the Blue Devils rolled to a 92-78 victory over…
Point guard Chennault returning for Deacons
Wake Forest is finally catching a break after a miserable start to its basketball season. Freshman point guard Tony Chennault will make his return from a…
Roy Williams grumpy about UNC fans, team’s hustle
Roy Williams used the postgame news conference Tuesday to rip Carolina fans who asked questions about the team. And he used his radio show Monday to…
N.C. State could be facing losing season
N.C. State’s basketball season could quickly spiral downward if Saturday’s 84-71 loss at Florida State was any indication. The Wolfpack was picked for fourth in the…
Coaches responsible for State’s defensive lapses
It’s only the first ACC game, but N.C. State’s efforts Tuesday night in a 75-66 loss at Boston College continued what has been a recurring theme…
Rivera, another defensive-minded coach, a bit of an unknown quantity
Ron Rivera, the new coach of Charlotte’s Panthers, is confusing to me. I’ve heard that he doesn’t interview well for jobs and that’s why he hasn’t…
Rivera impressive in Panthers’ debut
Ron Rivera won the press conference Tuesday. He spoke of how his Panthers players have to conduct themselves appropriately off the field, how his Latino heritage…
Pack finishes 25th, sets up for a strong 2011
N.C. State finished 25th in the final AP poll, which came on Tuesday morning. That finish completes what was a turnaround year for the Wolfpack, which…
