The official closure of the 45-day transfer portal period for college basketball happened at midnight last night. Although there might still be some late announcements from players who submitted paperwork at the eleventh hour, NC State doesn’t need to fret over that.
They managed to retain the key players expected from last year’s team, as Jayden Taylor and Michael O’Connell confirmed earlier in the week their decision to stay. Speaking of O’Connell, remember that incredible bank shot he made at the buzzer against UVA to force overtime, leading NC State to victory, subsequently winning the ACC tournament, and making a remarkable run to the Final Four? That moment was truly remarkable.
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Moving on, apart from Mo Diarra’s departure for the pros, which stands as the only significant roster change, State has experienced a relatively calm offseason, which is definitely a positive.
Furthermore, the additions to the roster, with one still pending, have positioned the Pack well for the upcoming year. It’s hard not to be optimistic about the team’s prospects, especially when considering the tumultuous offseasons some other ACC teams, like UVA and Wake, have endured.
