A huge tip of the hat to “primacyone” for finding this link and sharing it on this fantastic entry regarding recruiting. The shoe camp season has officially begun, and the Nike All-American camp kicked things off. The Hickory Husker shared: The first head coach in the gym for the 2:30 games? How about new NC […]
Sidney Lowe
Lowe is “Ready for this”
“The support and the passion we have for basketball here at N.C. State is special,‿ Lowe said. “I’m here to continue and restore those glory days that we once shared. I’m ready for this. I can’t wait.‿ During the barrage of Sidney Lowe news in the month of May, we chose to hold off linking […]
Katz Blogs Lowe/Pack
If you have a premium subscription at ESPN then you can access Andy Katz’s blog today that focuses on NC State and Sidney Lowe – NC State makes peace. There wasn’t too much there. Just a little more behind the scenes of the recent release of Larry Davis from his letter of intent and some […]
Lowe Passes Compliance Test
GREAT NEWS!!! Pack Pride is reporting that new NC State Head Basketball Coach Sidney Lowe has passed the NCAA’s recruiting compliance test. (Link) Lowe, who officially took over as NC State head coach today, can now recruit off campus during periods designated by NCAA guidelines. Previously, he could only make phone calls and assist with […]
Lowe Set to Run With Pack
The red-and-white sneakers were expected, but the bright red linen slacks said much more about new N.C. State men’s basketball coach Sidney Lowe. Evidently, he is fashion conscious and, as his ensemble indicated, eager to represent the Wolfpack basketball program. “My commitment here will be second to none — to no one else who would […]
Pistons Eliminated; Sidney Articles
The Detroit Pistons were elminated from the NBA playoffs last night, thereby freeing NC State Head Basketball Coach, Sidney Lowe to concentrate on his duties in Raleigh. We are not clear on how the previously announced “start date” of July 1st plays into anything at this moment. We assume that start date was announced so […]
Towe Official; Sidney’s Staff Complete
Sidney Lowe has completed his staff with the official hiring of University of New Orleans Head Coach and former Wolfpack great, Monte Towe. (Link at Pack Pride) Lowe’s staff has ultimately taken the exact form that we reported as ‘rumors’ on May 5th. You can click on this link to see our comments on May […]
Delong’s Delights
Just after Sidney Lowe was hired, John Delong of the Winston-Salem Journal wrote an outstanding piece that we never chronicled here and wanted to take a couple of minutes to get it on the site. Good Call: In Lowe, State gets what it needs … a State guy . This piece was fantastic. It was […]
N&O: Strickland Completes Lowe’s Staff
A couple of days before Sidney Lowe was hired we discussed the names that were rumored to be a part of his staff. (Click Link) Last week, it was rumored that Strickland couldn’t come to an agreement with Lowe regarding his title/role on the staff and that former Duke player, David Henderson, was in line […]
Basketball Scheduling
Yesterday’s News and Observer article focused primarily on recruiting and the uncertain situation of incoming freshmen Davis, Werner, and Horner. My general take on this is that things will work out (perhaps with some attrition), but that it is nothing to obsess over. Just an inevitable part of a coaching change. However, towards the end […]
