Pack Insider · Dec 20, 2018
NC State’s Kevin Keatts is a Top-10 Killer
Kevin Keatts is a Top-10 killer.
The Wolfpack are now 4-1 against Top-10 opponents under the tutelage of Kevin Keatts, and are undefeated against Top-10 teams in the PNC Arena.
11/22/17 – #2 Arizona – 90-84 (W) – N
1/6/18 – #2 Duke – 96-85 (W) – H
1/14/18 – #3 UVA – 68-51 (L) – A
1/27/18 – #10 UNC – 95-91 (OT) (W) – A
12/19/18 – #7 Auburn – 78-71 (W) – H
No coach in NC State history has had this kind of success against Top-10 teams at the beginning of their careers.
Everett Case started 1-3 (the rankings started in his 3rd year after taking the job).
Norm Sloan lost his first 8 games against Top-10 opponents.