The NC State Men’s Basketball team has struggled to score effectively this season, resulting in a 9-12 overall record and a 2-8 ACC record.
The Wolfpack is averaging 69.8 points per game, ranking 16th out of 18 in the ACC. As a team, they are shooting 43.9%, which ranks 15th.
NC State is 124th nationally in Adjusted Offensive Efficiency (109.3) according to KenPom, and 252nd in Effective Field Goal Percentage (49.1%).
In search of a spark, freshmen guards Trey Parker and Paul McNeil have seen increased playing time recently.
NC State Head Coach Kevin Keatts was asked during his weekly press conference on Monday whether this decision was to start developing young talent for next season, given the bleak outlook of the current season, or if he was truly turning to them as a solution to the current problem.