Versatility could be calling card for NC State (Rivals.com)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:00:00 PDT

NC State men's basketball coach Sidney Lowe might not know who will start next season for the Wolfpack, but...

North Carolina State Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:10:24 PDT

The cupboard started getting pretty bare up front for N.C. State coach Sidney Lowe when forward Brandon Costner, the Wolfpack's top scorer and No. 2 rebounder last season, opted to pass up his senior season for the NBA draft.

With Ben McCauley and Courtney Fells having exhausted their eligibility, the 'Pack is losing its top three scorers and top two rebounders, putting a heavy load on returnees Tracy Smith and Dennis Horner up front.

But Lowe signed two forwards (Josh Davis and DeShawn Painter) and a center (7-foot Jordan Vandenberg) in the spring to go with another incoming freshman forward, Richard Howell, who signed in November.

It's a young, but potentially talented, nucleus to build around as the 'Pack tries to get to the NCAA Tournament for the first time...

Lowe optimistic about Wolfpack's future (Rivals.com)

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:06:00 PDT

NC State coach Sidney Lowe might be entering his fourth season coaching the Wolfpack, but feels like he is...