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NC State Faces Challenges as Key Players Transfer Out

4/14/2025

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Summary

Collins, Raphael Depart

NC State's football team is bracing for change as senior wide receiver Dacari Collins and junior running back Kendrick Raphael prepare to enter the transfer portal. Collins, with 38 receptions for 526 yards and four touchdowns, alongside Raphael's impressive 734 rushing yards and four touchdowns, leaves significant gaps for the Wolfpack to fill.

Summary

Holloman Joins NC State

NC State men's basketball is gearing up for a comeback by welcoming four-star guard Tre Holloman, a transfer from Michigan State, for the 2025-26 season. After averaging 9.1 points and 3.7 assists last season, Holloman is set to join new head coach Will Wade in revitalizing a team that faced challenges last year with a 12-19 record.

History

Historical Context

As NC State's football team faces player departures, it echoes the 2019 season when star running back Zonovan Knight left for the NFL after a standout year. Historically, transfers have reshaped college football dynamics, influencing team strategies and recruitment, much like the 1970s when the transfer rule began to evolve.

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Collins, Raphael Depart

NC State's football team is bracing for change as senior wide receiver Dacari Collins and junior running back Kendrick Raphael prepare to enter the transfer portal. Collins, with 38 receptions for 526 yards and four touchdowns, alongside Raphael's impressive 734 rushing yards and four touchdowns, leaves significant gaps for the Wolfpack to fill.

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