Pack Insider · Feb 14
NC State’s Bracketology Report Heading Into Miami
ESPN’s Joe Lunardi updated his Bracketology projections this morning for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, and NC State moved up one spot, now projecting as a #7 seed.
Currently, Lunardi has the Wolfpack matched up with #10 seed UCLA in Oklahoma City in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
A #7 seed would mark a strong finish to the regular season for NC State, especially considering where the Wolfpack began the year in national expectations. The steady climb in Lunardi’s projections reflects the team’s recent surge and improved résumé in ACC play.
ACC Tournament Projection
Lunardi projects the ACC to send 8 teams to the NCAA Tournament, which would rank third among conferences nationally.