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ESPN Bracketology Projection Gives NC State Good News
- ESPN bracket analyst Lunardi projects NC State as a 9-seed in the South region, safely in the field.
- The Wolfpack are described as avoiding the Bubble Watch in Lunardi's latest projection.
- Projected first-round opponent is Iowa, with potential paths to higher rounds if they advance.
- Lunardi’s rest of the bracket includes ACC teams like Duke, Virginia, and Clemson seeded for potential deep runs.
- ACC is projected to have eight teams in the field, signaling conference depth this season.
- Duke is highlighted as a No. 2 seed, with matchups around Indiana and Georgia in the East region.
- The article notes NC State’s roster turnover and transfer portal activity as part of Wade’s rebuild.
- NC State started the season 3-1 in the ACC, contributing to a favorable projection.
- Travis Tyler is credited as the author of the ESPN bracket projection piece.
- The projection places NC State among a group of potential Sweet 16 or Elite Eight teams in the discussion.
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