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No. 25 NC State is winning early. Coach Will Wade is pushing for more ahead of the Maui Invitational
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North Carolina State head Coach Will Wade reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Virginia Commonwealth in Raleigh, N.C., Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. - photo by AP Photo/Ben McKeown
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Will Wade promised immediate results in taking over at N.C. State. That has begun with a fast start that has the Wolfpack ranked nationally and heading to the prestigious Maui Invitational in Hawaii. “I think our foundation’s strong enough right now to withstand some adversity,” Wade said during a Thursday news conference.