NC State reaches both Final Fours; Iowa to face LSU in title game rematch

The men's Final Four is set; it should be two classic Elite Eights on the women's side

By Zachary Pereles Apr 2, 2024 at 3:09 pm ET• 8 min read

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THE MEN'S FINAL FOUR

One month ago, the major story surrounding NC Statebasketball was Kevin Keatts' job status. The Wolfpack were an afterthought limping to the end of another disappointing season.

Then came a miraculous ACC Tournament run -- five wins in five days -- and now we're here. The Wolfpack's magical March will extend into an astonishing April after the team clinched its first Final Four berth since 1983 with a 76-64 Elite Eight win over fourth-seeded Duke.

As an 11 seed, the Wolfpack are tied for worst seed ever to make a Final Four.

I don't have enough superlatives to describe NC State's run. Marvelous. Unimaginable. The very best that college basketball has to offer. It's characters like DJ Burns Jr.(29 points), whose build belies incredible footwork, shooting touch and overall feel, that make the NCAA Tournament so great. Kyle Boone wrote about the lovable big man.