NC State's Quadir Copeland projected for late second round in 2026 NBA Draft

Quadir Copeland, a standout from NC State basketball, is viewed as a late second-round pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. After earning Third Team All-ACC honors in his only season with the Wolfpack, Copeland is projected to be selected 60th overall by the Washington Wizards via Oklahoma City, according to ESPN. The draft takes place on June 23 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and continues through June 24 for the second round. This marks a significant opportunity for NC State, seeking its first drafted player since Dennis Smith Jr. in 2014.

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