Dennis Smith Jr. is ‘looking forward to learning how to play defense’

Dennis Smith Jr. said defense wasn't something that was stressed for N.C. State last year. They were more "offensive-oriented."

Well, uh, I guess ... I mean at least it’s all out on the table. It should be noted that these remarks are probably not out of ill will, since most of Mark Gottfried’s former players seem to like him fine. I don’t think that was ever the issue for the Gott Man.

Defense, obviously, was. We have seen that every night for years, but last year was a nadir, no doubt about that.