NC State is currently ranked 77th in the NET Rankings. At this point, I think it’s a valid question to ask: Why do the NET Rankings hate NC State?
The Wolfpack have a 14-7 record overall, and a 7-4 record in the ACC. For comparison, Wake Forest has a 14-7 record, and a 6-4 conference record.
NC State is ranked 77th in the NET Rankings and the Demon Deacons are ranked 41st. What gives?
Let’s look at Team Value Index. While we don’t have the formula for exactly how this is calculated, the NCAA says that it “rewards teams for beating quality opponents, particularly away from home.