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NC State’s ‘Let’em shoot it’ defensive strategy backfired in Maui, Wade going back to the drawing board

NC State was picked to win the Maui Invitational. Instead, they’re heading back to Raleigh after finishing 6th, going 1-2 after last night’s 102-97 loss to Texas.

Let’s start by saying that the season is still very young. New players, new staff…you know the drill. But it’s clear that Will Wade is pissed off. He expected more, and he didn’t hold back last night in the post-game press conference.

Wade took full responsibility for the team’s performance, saying…

“I didn’t have us prepared like we needed to, and just very disappointing game today, and quite frankly, just an incredibly disappointing week for us.