I don’t care what the haters say. The NIT matters.
Well, it matters this specific year, to this specific NC State team. Let me explain…
Making up for lost time
NC State losing Devon Daniels and Thomas Allen sucked, but there was a silver lining. The freshman class that was going to be relied upon to carry next year’s team was forced to shoulder the load this season.
That meant these guys were learning on the job and learning without any room for error. And you know what? That’s a tall order for any freshman in the ACC.