NORTH CAROLINA STATE WOLFPACK NEWS

Manny Bates - Done for season Bates is expected to miss the remainder of the season after he suffered a right shoulder dislocation on Tuesday,Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.

Impact Bates suffered a serious shoulder injury during NC States narrow victory over Bucknell. The Wolfpacks will now have to rely on Ebenezer Dowuona and Jaylon Gibson, the only two centers left on their roster. It's likely that Dowuona will take over as the Wolfpack's starting center.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NC State plays host to Colgate

Colgate and North Carolina State both look to put winning streaks together

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manny Bates - Scheduled for MRI Bates has been scheduled to get an MRI on his shoulder to determine whether or not he will need surgery, Joe Giglio of 99.9 The Fan reports.

Impact There is reportedly not a lot of optimism surrounding Bates' shoulder injury. The cautious outlook is that he could miss the rest of the season after going down in the opener on Tuesday. We will know more in the coming days, but the team certainly seems pessimistic at this point.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dereon Seabron - Goes for 18 points in win Seabron accumulated 18 points (8-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and three steals over 29 minutes during Tuesday's 88-70 victory over Bucknell.

Impact Seabron spent most of the 2020-21 campaign on the bench, but he got the start in the season opener and made the most of the opportunity. Seabron only averaged 5.2 points per game as a freshmen, but he's certainly in line for a bigger role in his sophomore year.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Terquavion Smith - Shines off bench Tuesday Smith posted 20 points (9-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and four steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 88-70 win over Bucknell.

Impact Smith was one of two NC State players that played over 30 minutes in this huge win, and he made the most of his time on the court despite the fact that he came off the bench. The loss of Manny Bates, who played just one minute due to a shoulder injury, might open up the door for more playing time in the short-term future for Smith.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jericole Hellems - Thrives in season opener Hellems finished Tuesday's 88-70 win over Bucknell with 22 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and one steal across 34 minutes.

Impact Hellems posted career-high marks in several categories during the 2020-21 season, but he started the current campaign on an even stronger note. His role as one of NC State's top scoring threats is secured, and his numbers should reflect that importance.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

What NC State coach Kevin Keatts said about Manny Bates' shoulder injury Coach Kevin Keatts had few details about Manny Bates’ shoulder injury after NC State beat Bucknell.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Hellems, N.C. State turn back Bucknell in 2nd half, 88-70

Jericole Hellems led an N

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NC State coach Wes Moore following loss to top-ranked Gamecocks NC State women's basketball coach Wes Moore talks with reporters following the Wolfpack's loss to the top-rated South Carolina Gamecocks, Tu...

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

No. 1 Gamecocks open strong on road over No. 5 N.C. State RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Zia Cooke scored 17 points and top-ranked South Carolina never trailed in its 66-57 win over No. 5 North Carolina State...

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Greg Gantt - Doesn't end up playing Gantt (abdomen) did not play in Tuesday's 88-70 win over Bucknell.

Impact Gantt is still on the recovery trail from sports hernia surgery and ultimately did not play in Tuesday's season opener despite head coach Kevin Keatts playing six different guys off the bench. It's unclear when Gantt could first suit up this year. His next chance to do so will be Saturday against Colgate.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manny Bates - Won't return Tuesday Bates will not return to Tuesday's game against Bucknell due to ab apparent shoulder injury, Craig Hammel of NC State Athletics reports.

Impact Bates was ruled out just around the midway point of the first half. There will likely be a clearer update on the extent of his injury following the conclusion of Tuesday's game.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manny Bates - Starting Tuesday Bates (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup Tuesday against Bucknell.

Impact Although missing the exhibition game last week, Bates will start the season opener. The center averaged 9.8 points and 5.9 rebounds in 24 outing with the Wolfpack last season, and figures to play an even larger role in 2021-22.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Allen - Out Tuesday Allen is serving a one-game suspension and will miss Tuesday's game against Bucknell, Craig Hammel reports.

Impact Allen is unable to play Tuesday after being handed a suspension by the NCAA for playing in a unsanctioned summer league game. Thus, Allen won't play in the season opener but should be available when the Wolfpack take on Colgate on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Looking for the NC State-Bucknell basketball game on TV? You might have some trouble Tonight’s season-opening game between NC State and Bucknell isn’t on traditional TV, but you can still watch it.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

National Signing Day: Which UNC, Duke, NC State basketball recruits will sign this week? The early signing period for college basketball is here. Here are recruits to watch for UNC, Duke and N.C. State, plus top players across th...

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • FAYOBSERVER.COM

NC State gets 2021-22 campaign underway against Bucknell

North Carolina State opens its 2021-22 campaign by hosting the Bucknell Bison

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manny Bates is a pivotal piece to an NC State basketball bounce-back season in 2021-22 Bates brings a defensive presence to the Wolfpack that is one of a kind, and coach Kevin Keatts called him the best defender in the nation e...

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NC State Wolfpack Manny Bates' defense helps team rebound NC State men’s basketball’s Manny Bates is among the best defenders in ACC, and the Wolfpack will count on his leadership as it tries for an...

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Manny Bates - Fails to play exhibition game Bates (undisclosed) did not play in Monday's exhibition contest against Elizabeth City State.

Impact Bates was held out for precautionary reasons and head coach Kevin Keatts indicated after the game that he wanted to give some of the younger players more minutes. Bates should man the middle again this season for the Wolfpack averaging averaging 9.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game last season.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Allen - Scores 11 in exhibition contest Allen (ankle) posted 11 points (3-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists, one rebound, and a steal in Monday's exhibition game against Elizabeth City State.

Impact Allen had last season cut short due to an ankle injury. He has shown no signs of being affected by it in camp and now through this exhibition game, however. Allen should mix into the backcourt rotation for N.C. State again this season.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Greg Gantt - Uncertain for season opener NC State head coach Kevin Keatts said Monday that Gantt is uncertain to be available for the Wolfpack's Nov. 9 season opener versus Bucknell while he recovers from sports hernia su...

Impact An incoming transfer from Providence, Gantt is expected to contend for a spot in the Wolfpack frontcourt rotation once healthy. In 26 games (seven starts) as a sophomore with the Friars in 2020-21, Gantt averaged 4.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 21.4 minutes per contest while shooting 41.5 percent from the field.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 5 NC State, No. 6 Louisville again headline ACC race

No. 5 North Carolina State and No. 6 Louisville headline the Atlantic Coast Conference women's basketball race heading into the season

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keatts, Wolfpack again looking for NCAA Tournament trip

North Carolina State coach Kevin Keatts is eager to get the Wolfpack back to the NCAA Tournament in his fifth season

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS