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January 3, 2026

David Thompson

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Sampson’s NC-bred toughness

April 4, 2025 Shawn Krest

SAN ANTONIO — It looks more like steel cage match than a basketball practice drill. However, it’s the way Kelvin Sampson opens each season—the loose ball drill. Bristling over the fact that video of the […]

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NC State honors legend David Thompson with statue

December 13, 2023 Ryan Henkel

NC State unveiled its latest campus fixture last Wednesday morning: a statue of former basketball star and NCAA national champion David Thompson outside of Reynolds Coliseum. “It’s a big moment not only for me but […]

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Nuggets take home 1st NBA title

June 13, 2023 The Associated Press

DENVER — Confetti flying in Denver. The Nuggets sharing hugs while passing around the NBA championship trophy. Those scenes that, for almost a half-century, seemed impossible, then more recently started feeling inevitable, finally turned into […]

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Jim Valvano voted into Basketball Hall of Fame

April 5, 2023 Ryan Henkel

After a long wait, Jim Valvano will finally take his rightful place in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2023 class. The legendary NC State head coach is best remembered […]

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A look back at the greatest game ever

March 15, 2023 Shawn Krest

GREENSBORO — Each time the ACC Tournament returns to the Greensboro Coliseum, it brings back memories of the epic contests that have been held there over the years. One game, however, stands alone above the […]

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100 in 100: Cleveland County’s David Thompson, NC State’s Skywalker

April 17, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]

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100 in 100: Avery County’s Tommy Burleson, NC State’s Newland Needle

March 25, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]

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