After his Virginia team survived a first-round NCAA tournament game with UNC-Wilmington, Tony Bennett marveled at the Seahawks’ quickness and aggressive style of play.
“There’s not a team in the ACC that’s like that,” Bennett said after the Cavaliers’ 76-71 win in Orlando, Fla. on Thursday.
That’s about to change. N.C. State hired Keatts on Friday and the new Wolfpack coach will bring UNCW’s fast-paced style with him.
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The Seahawks, 29-5 under Keatts this season, ranked in the top 25 in the NCAA in scoring (84.