NC State basketball officially began its 2025-26 season preparations on September 22, marking the start of practices under new coach Will Wade. The Wolfpack will face South Carolina in a preseason exhibition game on Sunday, October 26, at 4:30 p.m. ET, taking place at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro.
Game Details: NC State vs. South Carolina
- Date: Sunday, October 26
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Location: First Horizon Coliseum, Greensboro
- Broadcast: Not on TV; available via radio on the Wolfpack Sports Radio Network
- Local Radio: 101.5 FM in Raleigh; listen online via the Varsity Network App
This matchup will be the only exhibition game for the Wolfpack before the regular season begins on November 3, when they will host N.C. Central at Lenovo Center in Raleigh. The game against South Carolina does not impact either team’s official record but is significant for both programs.
Team Highlights and New Additions
Under Coach Wade’s leadership, NC State has welcomed 13 newcomers. Notable players include Darrion Williams, recognized as the preseason ACC Player of the Year, and several key transfers: Tre Holloman from Michigan State, Terrance Arceneaux from Houston, Ven-Allen Lubin from UNC, and Quadir Copeland from McNeese. Furthermore, superstar sophomore Paul McNeil Jr. and walk-on Jordan Snell return to the squad.
Historical Context
NC State leads the all-time series against South Carolina with a record of 49 wins to 28 losses. The two teams have not met since 2007. Both were founding members of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in 1953 but have since separated, with South Carolina leaving the ACC in 1971.
2025-26 NC State Basketball Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 26 | South Carolina (Exhibition) | Greensboro |
| Nov. 3 | N.C. Central | Raleigh |
| Nov. 7 | UAB | Home |
| Nov. 12 | UNC Greensboro | Home |
| Nov. 17 | VCU | Home |
| Nov. 24 | Seton Hall (Maui Invitational) | Neutral |
| Dec. 3 | at Auburn (ACC/SEC Challenge) | Auburn |
| Dec. 6 | UNC Asheville | Home |
| Dec. 10 | Liberty | Home |
| Dec. 13 | Kansas | Home |
| Dec. 17 | Texas Southern (Heritage Game) | Raleigh |
| Dec. 21 | Ole Miss | Greensboro |
| Dec. 31 | Wake Forest | Home |
| Jan. 3 | Virginia | Home |
| Jan. 6 | at Boston College | Boston |
| Jan. 10 | at Florida State | Tallahassee |
| Jan. 17 | Georgia Tech | Home |
| Jan. 20 | at Clemson | Clemson |
| Jan. 24 | at Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh |
| Jan. 27 | Syracuse | Home |
| Jan. 31 | at Wake Forest | Winston-Salem |
| Feb. 3 | at SMU | Dallas |
| Feb. 7 | Virginia Tech | Home |
| Feb. 9 | at Louisville | Louisville |
| Feb. 14 | Miami | Home |
| Feb. 17 | North Carolina | Home |
| Feb. 24 | at Virginia | Charlottesville |
| Feb. 28 | at Notre Dame | South Bend |
| Mar. 2 | Duke | Home |
| Mar. 7 | Stanford | Home |
This season, NC State aims to contend for higher standings in the ACC, where they are projected to finish fourth behind UNC, Louisville, and the defending champion Duke. The upcoming game promises to be a vital step for the team as they look to establish themselves early in the season.
