According to N&O’s Luke DeCock, new NC State head coach Kevin Keatts is planning to hold more practices in the PNC than usual.
NC State coach Kevin Keatts tells Centennial Authority his team will practice in PNC Arena more often than in the past.
— Luke DeCock (@LukeDeCock) October 5, 2017
Now, this might not seem like huge news, but NC State is one of the few schools out there who don’t routinely practice on their home floor. Home court advantage is not just about the crowd, it’s about familiarity with the rims, familiarity with the backdrop and depth perception of your home court.