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NC State opens 2027 season ranked No. 65 in Pomeroy Ratings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 11:44 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

NC State opens 2027 season ranked No. 65 in Pomeroy Ratings

Summary

NC State begins the 2027 college basketball season ranked No. 65 in the preseason Pomeroy Ratings, a drop of 28 spots from its finish in 2026. The Atlantic Coast Conference appears poised for a competitive season, showcasing several NCAA tournament-capable teams. Last season, only two ACC teams finished outside the top 100, compared to eight two seasons ago. NC State's defensive projections raise concerns, but new coach Justin Gainey is expected to enhance the team's performance.

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•NC State ranked No. 65 in preseason Pomeroy Ratings
•Dropped 28 spots from the end of the 2026 season
•ACC expected to have multiple NCAA tournament-capable teams
•Previous season saw only two ACC teams outside the top 100
•Justin Gainey aims to improve defensive performance

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11:44 AMYahoo Sports — NC State is No. 65 in preseason Pomeroy Ratings

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The preseason Pomeroy Ratings are here, the preseason Pomeroy Ratings are here! NC State begins the 2027 season at No. 65, which is 28 spots lower than where it ended the 2026 season. Here is the entire ACC, which has the potential to be deep again, albeit without many elite teams at the top. Two […]
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