TRACKING THE PACK
JULY/AUGUST 2025 ■ 17
■ Pulling Their Weight
Sophomore guard Paul McNeil and his
NC State men's basketball teammates
have been preparing for the upcoming
season by conducting their early-morn-
ing strength and conditioning sessions
at the Wolfpack's football facilities.
When they're not running the steps at
Carter-Finley Stadium, players are drag-
ging heavy chains, carrying kettlebells
and pushing blocking sleds around the
Close King Indoor Practice Facility.
McNeil is one of just two holdovers
from last year's team. With eight trans-
fers having recently signed on to be
part of coach Will Wade's first NC State
squad, the training sessions have given
players an opportunity to build strength
and camaraderie ahead of the eagerly
awaited 2025-26 campaign.
— Matt Herb
PHOTO COURTESY NC STATE ATHLETICS
PACK PICTURE
