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Wade's Comments Ignite UNC-NC State Basketball Rivalry

6/18/2025

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Will Wade's remarks on Ven-Allen Lubin's transfer from UNC to NC State have ignited a firestorm in Triangle basketball. By questioning Hubert Davis's coaching choices, Wade has intensified the rivalry, evoking memories of the fierce competition of the 1960s. This drama not only heightens the stakes but also riles up passionate Tar Heel supporters.

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Will Wade's remarks on Ven-Allen Lubin's transfer from UNC to NC State have ignited a firestorm in Triangle basketball. By questioning Hubert Davis's coaching choices, Wade has intensified the rivalry, evoking memories of the fierce competition of the 1960s. This drama not only heightens the stakes but also riles up passionate Tar Heel supporters.