ESPN Includes 2 NC State Players in Top-50 Impact Newcomers

ESPN released their Top-50 Impact Newcomers heading into the 2025-26 Men’s College Basketball season, and 2 NC State players made the cut: Texas Tech transfer Darrion Williams and Freshman Matt Able.

Here’s what ESPN had to say about Williams and Able.

6. Darrion Williams, F, NC State (T)

Williams committing to NC State was a huge late portal splash, giving the Wolfpack a legitimate cornerstone to build Will Wade’s first roster in Raleigh around. Williams can do everything on the offensive end and was a first-team All-Big 12 selection last season at Texas Tech. — Borzello

40. Matt Able, G, NC State (Fr.)

Able was a breakout star in the summer going into his senior season, then won a state…