Jacey Zembal covers Wolfpack basketball for TheWolfpacker.com and was kind enough to give me a few notes and what to expect tonight in Raleigh.
GSB: What kind of crowd should the Panthers expect?
JZ: I'd guess in between 13,000 and 15,000. It's not likely to be a sellout but it's hard to say because it is the home opener.
GSB: What can we expect from NC State?
JZ: The Wolfpack will rely on 4 freshman heavily and Richard Howell [#61 player in the country according to Rivals.com] will likely be out until late November or early December. Tracy Smith is the one constant. He gets fouled heavily and rebounds the ball offensively. Dennis Horner is streaky but a very good perimeter shooter. PG Javy Gonzalez came on late last season and in the last 10 games played really well. Julius Mays has a high basketball IQ and can bust a zone.
GSB: What style of play will NC State employ tonight?
JZ: The Worlfpack are primarily are halfcourt team but will look for transition opportunities. Not really a pressing team.
GSB: Is there any truth to the rumors that Coach Lowe is on the hot seat?
JZ: There is a vocal minority that are unhappy. Overall the fanbase is please with the type of players that Lowe is bringing in. I believe he's fine. He's bringing in his type of players now because his first few years these players were from Coach Sendek's teams and now he can bring in his type of players and run his type of program.
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