NC State jumped out to a 5-0 record, beating up on easier opponents. However, they fell flat in their first two real tests of the season, dropping two in a row to #13 Purdue and BYU.
Now they have a two week stretch that is going to set the narrative for the rest of the season.
On Wednesday, the Pack hosts #28 Texas, follows it up with their ACC opener against FSU at home, then plays Coppin State before traveling to play #1 Kansas. This comes at a time when Keatts is having to make some big decisions on his rotation.