C.J. Bryce
FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2020, file photo, North Carolina State's D.J. Funderburk (0) drives the ball as Louisville's Malik Williams (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C. Funderburk is the Wolfpack's top returning scorer at 12.8 points for this season. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)
Keatts relying on veterans as NC State eyes NCAA return

By Aaron Beard Nov. 13, 2020 01:56 PM EST
North Carolina State made the NCAA Tournament in Kevin Keatts' first season,

Daniels helps NC State top Pittsburgh 73-58 in ACC 2nd round

By Aaron Beard Mar. 11, 2020 04:36 PM EDT
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Devon Daniels and his North Carolina State teammates

North Carolina State's D.J. Funderburk (0) keeps the ball from Wake Forest's Sharone Wright Jr. (2) and Ismael Massoud (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, March 6, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
Beverly sparks Wolfpack in win against Wake Forest

Mar. 06, 2020 08:58 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Braxton Beverly found some relief in a season of pain.

Duke forward Wendell Moore Jr. (0) reaches for the ball with North Carolina State guard Devon Daniels (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Monday, March 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Stanley, boardwork, zone help No. 12 Duke top NC State 88-69

By Aaron Beard Mar. 02, 2020 09:19 PM EST
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Cassius Stanley saw the pass coming his way, soared high to

North Carolina State's Manny Bates (15) drives to the basket as Pittsburgh's Justin Champagnie (11) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
N.C. State defeats Pitt 77-73 behind Hellems' surge

By Ken Tysiac Feb. 29, 2020 03:43 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Facing the prospect of a loss that would severely damage

North Carolina guard Cole Anthony, center, reaches for the ball between North Carolina State guard Braxton Beverly (10) and guard C.J. Bryce during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina State Wolfpack at North Carolina Tar Heels 2/25/2020

Feb. 25, 2020 09:54 PM EST

North Carolina State's Devon Daniels (24) drives past Boston College's Derryck Thornton (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Boston, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Thornton, Boston College hold off N.C. State for 71-68 win

By Gethin Coolbaugh Feb. 16, 2020 08:24 PM EST
BOSTON (AP) — Steffon Mitchell put his body on the line to help Boston College

North Carolina State's D.J. Funderburk, left, and Syracuse's Bourama Sidibe, right, battle for a rebound in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Daniels keys second-half surge to lead NC State by Syracuse

By Mark Frank Feb. 11, 2020 09:37 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — North Carolina State coach Kevin Keatts was proud of his

Miami center Rodney Miller Jr. (14) goes to the basket as North Carolina State forward Manny Bates, left, forward DJ Funderburk defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Bryce's double-double helps NC State beat Miami 83-72

Feb. 05, 2020 11:16 PM EST
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — One unwanted string ended, now North Carolina State

Louisville's Ryan McMahon (30) celebrates one of his 3-point shots with teammate Samuell Williamson (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
McMahon, No. 6 Cardinals beat Wolfpack 77-57 for road win

By Aaron Beard Feb. 01, 2020 06:04 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sixth-ranked Louisville turned in a mistake-filled start

Louisville head coach Chris Mack shouts instructions to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 9 Duke looks to improve its record at Syracuse

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 31, 2020 04:00 AM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A look at the upcoming week around the Atlantic Coast

North Carolina State's Devon Daniels (24) shoots against North Carolina's Andrew Platek (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Brooks, Tar Heels beat rival Wolfpack on road 75-65

By Aaron Beard Jan. 27, 2020 09:14 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The injuries have piled up at North Carolina. So too have

Georgia Tech forward Moses Wright (5) dunks in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Alvarado steals a win for Georgia Tech over N.C. State

By George Henry Jan. 25, 2020 07:32 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Jose Alvarado sensed the perfect time to be disruptive on

Virginia guard Kihei Clark (0) drives to basket as North Carolina State guard Markell Johnson (11) defends play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Lee Luther Jr.)
Wolfpack ends long skid against Virginia, 53-51

By Hank Kurz Jr. Jan. 20, 2020 09:23 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — North Carolina State took a page from the book

North Carolina State head coach Kevin Keatts dirtects his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Miami in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Funderburk leads NC State past Miami 80-63; Bryce returns

By Aaron Beard Jan. 15, 2020 10:15 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — D.J. Funderburk is developing into a consistent scoring

North Carolina State's D.J. Funderburk (0) is fouled by Notre Dame's John Mooney (33) during the second half an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
N.C. State edges Notre Dame 73-68 behind Johnson's 27 points

By Ken Tysiac Jan. 09, 2020 12:09 AM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Markell Johnson scored 27 points and D.J. Funderburk added

Simms leads Clemson to 81-70 win over North Carolina State

Jan. 04, 2020 05:39 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — If ever a team needed a win like this, it was Clemson.

Funderburk, Daniels spark Wolfpack win in Bryce's absence

By Nolan Hayes Dec. 29, 2019 06:18 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State lost its leading scorer during game

Johnson's triple-double helps NC St. beat The Citadel 83-63

Dec. 22, 2019 08:09 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — History sneaked up on Markell Johnson.

Auburn guard Samir Doughty (10) celebrates a basket with Auburn forward Isaac Okoro (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Doughty rallies No. 12 Auburn for 79-73 win over NC State

By John Zenor Dec. 19, 2019 11:44 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers fell behind briefly late but didn't give