Andy Katz released his Top-10 2026 Final Four Dark Horses leading up to the 2025-26 Men’s Basketball season, and NC State was ranked 8th.
Here’s what Katz had to say about the Wolfpack:
The Wolfpack were a surprise Final Four team two years ago, but the talent level has increased under first-year coach Will Wade. Making another deep run wouldn’t be a shock. (NCAA)
NC State miraculously went to the Final Four in 2024, and has been 4 times in program history:
2024
1983
1974
1950