All rights reserved (About Us). (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)AP. We know that there could be some challenges throughout the year, but some guys have really stepped up. When the double a move, move the date back when we can start, it's kinda throwing us off a little bit. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. But we we've been doing individual workouts. A couple freshman or actually, three. N.C. State has a toughness problem. Add in the fact that Armando Bacot played well. Um, talent wise, I'm excited about him. And he's actually put in some work with that area. The Wolfpack has won four of the seven meetings between the two schools since Syracuse joined the ACC in the 2013-14 season, including a 66-63 win over the Orange in the 2014 ACC tournament. Yep. Debates block shots. And so what we try to do is take the game of ship away from it. In Saturday’s game against Wake Forest, Syracuse continued a season-long theme of its big men getting into foul trouble, and it nearly cost the Orange. I think we've been overrated; I think they've been underrated, NC State quarterback Devin Leary likely to miss rest of the season, Don Waddell joined The OG to talk free agency, flat cap, goalies and more, Waddell: 'We didn't feel there was an upgrade (at goaltender)', Gold: Canes' week busy with draft, free agency and Justin Williams' retirement. How many times have you seen a guy lead the A. C. C and not make a team in shot blocks. He's got to do a good job. Between the two of them they had 36 points and 22 rebounds. He started toe, not worry about his shoulder as much. Yeah, man, he When we recruited him, I told my assistant coaches, man, I was like, he's gonna lead the A C, C and shot blocks. Uh, the great thing about freshman's, they don't know what they don't know. North Carolina State’s Markell Johnson is arguably the top point guard in the ACC. The 2016-17 SU squad made 73.8 percent of its free throws. Not quite as high as 10. That’s what we need to get better at, that’s what I need to help them at, that’s what we all as a staff and as a program have to get better at. I'm impressed. Good story for everyone. Thank you. The 6-foot-11 freshman leads the ACC and ranks sixth in the country with 3.0 blocked shots per game. Appreciate it. He can be reached via email at mwaters@syracuse.com. He only had eight assists on the year last year, and so we're gonna play him at the four spot. He had 136 threes through his first two seasons, the most for any Wolfpack player after his sophomore year. Many Bates obviously played great defense for you last year. But that being said, Because he's my age. “Virginia was a great win for us but we can’t live on that game. He returned to Hargrave in 2003 and served as the head coach until 2011. We don't We don't want to get to that point again, even if he shoots 50% from three. During his ten years (over two stints) as the head coach at Hargrave, Keatts had a record of 262–17. Beverly scored 21 points in NC State’s win over Syracuse last season. 1 over Alabama, Brown: NC State is doing really well. We have to go right into playing. We’ve had some guys out. When you get into those situations where looking at the Virginia game, Jericole Hellems made a big three, Markell Johnson made a big three, CJ Bryce made a big pull up. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). So excited about it. Um, I don't know where they're going to write because I don't even know how you rank anybody. Um, you know, think about this. Two of NC State’s most physical players will be game-time decisions vs SU, Enjoy the moment, Syracuse fans. 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Since Kevin Keatts became coach before the 2017-18 season, he has guided State to 12 ACC road wins. “We have to give Carolina credit, but we have got to get tougher. He brings them down nearly every time. I mean, I would have voted him as defensive player of the year. More tremendous athlete, probably our best on ball defender in our program. Since Kevin Keatts became coach before the 2017-18 season, he has guided State to 12 ACC road wins. Andrew Schnittker. Syracuse and North Carolina State have played each other just 12 times, with the Orange holding a 7-5 lead in the series. Get high school sports at your fingertips! In Syracuse’s last four games, Hughes has made just four out of 25 shots from 3-point range. Thanks, Coach. It's a most versatile, um, roster that we've had. His health is fine. It’s not always easy to do, and you also need the right guy to work in the middle of the zone. Keatts is the first Wolfpack head coach to defeat Duke, North Carolina, and Wake Forest in his first attempt since Tal Stafford during the 1918–19 season. 1 Clemson rolls past Georgia Tech. Tonight I thought he came out very aggressive, but his shots just didn’t go down. And he's having, you know, I don't want him. He turned those rebounds into several second-chance opportunities, including a conventional 3-point play. In Saturday’s win over Wake Forest, Guerrier charged the glass for three offensive rebounds. But it's totally different. Marek Dolezaj is second with 16 and Bourama Sidibe is next with 10. That's all we've got for Coach Keith. There is no doubt in NC State players' minds that they can keep up with North Carolina, but hitting shots -- particularly going 8-of-54 against Virginia Tech -- is a major concern. You know, we'll continue to work on him with his outside shot, making sure he gets a lot of confidence in that area. Do you feel like that's a really low bar for this team on DWhite? You complain Maybe 124 or even 1 to 5. And do you have any concerns about, you know, basically playing more of an indoor sport with the safety protocols and so forth? You know, he's a guy who's talented, who can play kind of 12 and three, and then the pence We can play him as a small guard, a za four If we go four guard lineup, really good at getting to the paint may be our best paint touch guy that we have. Obviously, the you know, the overall rankings and things like that for preseason have to come out. We sat on the bench and learned a lot of stuff. That’s what it’ll come down to. Um, in my situation, I've got several guys that I feel comfortable that can play the point. Lot of people have forgotten about him. With the offseason being altered, normal routines, workouts. They had Danny Dixon, we had DJ Funderburk in, and that changed the game. Is anybody in the A C. C? Okay, now, man, that's a great question, man. They can penetrate into that area and then pull up for jumpers. Johnson led the ACC in assists as a sophomore. How important are free throws to this year’s Orange? The Wolfpack attempted just 49 field goals in the two wins over Syracuse. That was a big difference in the game. Seas. You almost forgot that, too. Morning, Coach. Um, Aziz, you always start off. The problem I'm having is is is a good thing, because that means our guards getting beat off the dribble a lot. We're scheduling. Will have Devan Daniels joining momentarily. And then when you talk about C J. I mean, um, Sybron. Um, you know, you're going to see him play someone. 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Bryce, Devontae Cacok and company were headed off to celebrate when UNC Wilmington basketball coach Kevin Keatts reminded his jubilant players to take their box scores. So I'm excited about that, and my guys will be, too, once I remind them about that and the kind of a follow up to that, it feels like some of that is attributed to the fact that Marco Johnson is no longer on the roster. Uh, full strength. Well, it's different, but you know, we experienced that last year. He's got a He's got a He's got a little beard, but not when I think a beard. We're trying to figure out how it's gonna work at this time. The 44-year-old Keatts is a former assistant to Rick Pitino at Louisville and two-time … Uh, you know, it's most of the sports that have been played. And, man, I want your health is very important to me. And that will be a concern for Syracuse as it lines up in its 2-3 zone defense. And then tell me what your second part of the question was again, if you remember. Thank you. Thio, See all of you guys. NCAA Tournament: 3 Years (0-3), 0 Final Fours, 0 Championships More info We're doing unusual things, Um, in covert 2020 and so instead of, you know, throwing it out there, that said, you know, you have to do this. And he commits too many fouls. There we go. Keatts came to NC State after three seasons as head coach of UNC-Wilmington. Thio congratulate, um devante Kay Kok for winning a ring with the Lakers. We needed in this world with sports, we need some good things that happened. I like the way we're working.