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Coffee With Cory: NC State Shafted by ACC With 2026-27 Conference Opponents

The ACC released its conference matchups for the 2026-27 men's basketball season and has once again completely missed the plot. NC State not only doesn't play Duke or UNC-Chapel Hill at home, but Justin Gainey and Co. will have to travel cross-country to play Stanford and California -- which was tabbed as a home-and-away pairing this year. On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we take a look at the horrendous schedule for the Wolfpack, dissect the brutal road games, say a prayer for the Pack's ticket office and explain how the ACC can fix this mess of a system. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!

Coffee With Cory: NC State transfer guard commit Jacari Brim joins the show!

As Justin Gainey looks to fill out his first roster for NC State [https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/longformarticle/will-wade-on-nc-states-win-over-unc-asheville-i-wouldnt-say-it-was-perfect-265206870/] men's basketball, he has added veterans from all over the country to build a complete team across the board. Last week, Gainey plucked a former high school star from his own backyard, adding former Appalachian State and West Forsyth guard Jacari Brim through the transfer portal. On this episode of Coffee With Cory, Jacari Brim joins the show to discuss why he chose NC State, why he feels he's ready for the jump to the ACC, breaking records held by Chris Paul in high school and what Wolfpack fans can expect from him in Raleigh. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!

Pack Power Podcast: Pack9 Headed to Auburn Regional | Men's Hoops, Football Land Major Recruits

RALEIGH, N.C. -- It has been yet another packed week for NC State [https://247sports.com/college/north-carolina-state/] athletics, with major news from baseball, football and men's basketball. Elliott Avent will get one last ride in the NCAA Tournament, men's basketball landed several solid depth pieces and the football team continues to build a strong 2027 class with another four-star commit and the No. 1 kicker in the country! On this episode of the Pack Power Podcast, Alec Lower of Trinity Road Times joins Cory Smith and Charlie Gribble to discuss the commitments of Robert Jurković and Comeh Emuobor for men's basketball, the Wolfpack landed in the Auburn Regional and what landing KJ Caldwell, Conner Rutherford and Moses Barker means for the football program. Get all of that and more on the latest Pack Power Podcast!

Coffee With Cory: Breaking Down Slovenian Big Man Robert Jurković to NC State Basketball

RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State men's basketball made an international splash on Memorial Day morning, adding 6-foot-9 big man Robert Jurković to the 2026 class. The Slovenian forward brings size and versatility to the Wolfpack's frontcourt with the ability to finish around the rim and shoot behind the arc while also giving the Pack another rebounder off the bench. On this episode of Coffee With Cory, we take a closer look at Robert Jurković's commitment, what he adds to the Wolfpack frontcourt, how he fits in with Justin Gainey's system and an updated look at the roster as a whole. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!

Coffee With Cory: Andrew Ciencin on Elliott Avent's retirement, what comes next for NC State

After 30 years with the NC State baseball program, Elliott Avent has officially announced his retirement following the conclusion of the 2026 season. NC State Athletics released a statement on Avent's retirement after 30 years with the program, becoming the first to reach more than 1,100 wins with the Wolfpack once he rides off into the sunset. On this episode of Coffee With Cory, former NC State baseball player and assistant coach Andrew Ciencin joins the show to discuss the legacy of Elliott Avent. We'll talk about his retirement, the success of the baseball program under Avent, the facilities upgrades he's helped navigate and what's next for the program. Get all of that and more on the latest Coffee With Cory!