PackMentality has been the voice of reason regarding the defensive record of Kevin Keatts. Without a doubt, UNC-Wilmington’s defense, or lack thereof, in his short tenure as a head coach is concerning, especially for plugged-in NC State fans who realize that Mark Gottfried’s immense shortcomings as a defensive coach undid his career here and placed a low ceiling on the program’s potential. Keatts has had elite offenses—fourth in the NCAA in points per possession in 2016-17—but is he ultimately going to bring more of the same “They’ve got to guard us too, pal” results to Raleigh?
The answer is simple: we don’t know.