DJ HORNE NEWS

DJ Horne's return to NC State played critical role in unexpected Final Four run

North Carolina State's unexpected run to the Final Four couldn't have happened without the return guard DJ Horne to his home state.

APRIL 5

Horne's return to NC State has played a critical role in the Wolfpack's unexpected Final Four run

North Carolina State's unexpected run to the Final Four couldn't have happened without guard DJ Horne

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shines in win over Duke Horne posted 20 points (7-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 38 minutes during Sunday's 76-64 win over Duke.

Impact Even though DJ Burns has earned most of the praise for NC State's play in the NCAA Tournament, there's no question Horne has been extremely consistent as an offensive weapon. He's scored 16 or more points in three of his four Tourney appearances, averaging 16.5 points per game and shooting 37 percent from deep in the Wolfpack's run to the Final Four.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

NC State's DJ Horne Emotionally Sums Up Wolfpack's Run to ACC Title: 'Why Not Us?' The Raleigh native DJ Horne couldn’t contain his emotions after the Wolfpack clinched a trip to March Madness.

MARCH 17 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Scores 29 points in upset Saturday Horne provided 29 points (9-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 9-11 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 84-76 win over North Carolina.

Impact Horne was one of the main offensive threats for the Wolfpack in this massive win, leading the team in scoring and recording one of his best offensive performances of the entire campaign. NC State will be part of the NCAA Tournamnent, and Horne will be a prominent figure for them.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 18 points Thursday Horne totaled 18 points (7-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-5 FT) and four rebounds over 36 minutes during Thursday's 74-69 victory over Duke.

Impact Horne was efficient coming off the bench and finished Thursday's huge win over Duke as one of NC State's best performers. Horne has reached the 16-point mark in his two ACC Tournament appearances off the bench, and he'll look to make the same impact in the semifinals against Virginia on Friday.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting lineup Horne (hip) has not been included in the starting rotation for Wednesday's contest against Syracuse, Mike Waters of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Impact Horne missed the previous matchup as he continues to recover from a hip injury. He was observed participating during pregame warmups but more news will surface regarding his availability the closer to game-time. The senior guard has started all but one game for NC State this season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

N.C. State claws back, but falls short in late loss to Syracuse, 87-83 The Wolfpack had a chance to tie the game with time running out, but DJ Horne’s shot fell short.

FEBRUARY 21 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

NC State takes on Syracuse after Horne's 27-point showing

NC State plays the Syracuse Orange after DJ Horne scored 27 points in NC State's 78-77 victory over the Clemson Tigers

FEBRUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DJ Horne lifts NC State basketball past Clemson. 3 takeaways from Pack's big road win The Wolfpack had the ball for the last shot after forcing a Clemson turnover with 25 seconds left in regulation.

FEBRUARY 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

DJ Horne lifts NC State basketball past Clemson. 3 takeaways from Pack's big road win The Wolfpack had the ball for the last shot after forcing a Clemson turnover with 25 seconds left in regulation.

FEBRUARY 18 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Horne hits game-winning shot and scores 27 points, N.C. State rallies late to beat Clemson 78-77

DJ Horne scored 27 points, including the game winner with 9.8 seconds left, and North Carolina State scored the last five points to beat Clemson 78-77, snapping a six-game losing s...

FEBRUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NC State takes on Clemson after Horne's 31-point showing

NC State faces the Clemson Tigers after DJ Horne scored 31 points in the Wolfpack's 83-79 loss to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons

FEBRUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wolfpack's DJ Horne embraces the challenge in close loss to Wake Forest Horne has 31 points but misses last shot as Wolfpack falls 83-79 to surging Demon Deacons in ACC road game.

FEBRUARY 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Horne leads NC State against Wake Forest after 25-point showing

NC State visits the Wake Forest Demon Deacons after DJ Horne scored 25 points in the Wolfpack's 67-64 loss to the Pittsburgh Panthers

FEBRUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pittsburgh visits Horne and NC State

NC State hosts the Pittsburgh Panthers after DJ Horne scored 26 points in NC State's 82-76 victory against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

FEBRUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taylor and Horne combine for 47 points to lead North Carolina State over Georgia Tech 82-76

DJ Horne scored 26 points, Jayden Taylor added 21 and North Carolina State pulled away early in the second half to beat Georgia Tech 82-76

FEBRUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

ACC reprimands North Carolina State's Horne for flashing both middle fingers against Wake Forest

The Atlantic Coast Conference has reprimanded North Carolina State guard DJ Horne for flashing both middle fingers late in a win over Wake Forest on Tuesday night

JANUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back to starting lineup Horne return to the starting lineup Tuesday against Wake Forest, Noah Fleischman of On3.com reports.

Impact After playing off the bench for the first time this season Saturday in North Carolina State's 89-83 win over Louisville and recording a season-high 27 points, Horne will get his spot back with the starting five. The senior guard averages 14.7 points on 31.1 minutes per game so far this year and should be a pivotal offensive contributor against Wake Forest.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

DJ Horne's career-high 27 lead NC State past Louisville, 89-83

DJ Horne drained six of the nine 3-points shots he took, scoring a season-high 27 points as North Carolina State bounced back from its first Atlantic Coast Conference loss to beat...

JANUARY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Horne scores season-best 26 points to lead N.C. State to 83-66 victory over winless Detroit Mercy DJ Horne made six 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 26 points, and North Carolina State beat winless Detroit Mercy 83-66

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Horne scores season-best 26 points to lead N.C. State to 83-66 victory over winless Detroit Mercy

DJ Horne made six 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 26 points, and North Carolina State beat winless Detroit Mercy 83-66

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores season-high 21 points Horne had 21 points (7-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Saturday's 84-78 OT win over Boston College.

Impact Horne recorded his best scoring mark of the campaign and was impressive on both ends of the court while lifting NC State to a huge win over the Eagles. Horne has scored in double digits in four of his last six contests.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Horne, defense leads N.C. State in rout of Charleston Southern, 87-53

DJ Horne scored 14 of his team-high 18 points in the second half as N

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NC State basketball adds Raleigh native DJ Horne to roster via transfer portal The former Leesville Road and Cary High School star, who played college basketball at Illinois State and Arizona State, will play for coach...

APRIL 17, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM