The was quite the roller coaster of a season opener for NC State.
It had the excitement of getting to see all these new guys playing together in a real game for the first time. It had early struggles that made you wonder if this team isn’t as good as you first thought. It had the veterans stepping up when the team needed a bucket. And it had a mega-run to end the game that made it clear that this team is going to be pretty darn good. Let’s talk specifics.
First game jitters happen every year
While the fans are keyed in to watching the game and sizing up the team immediately, you have to remember to give these guys a little time to settle in.