North Carolina State Wolfpack

#54 Overall 6th in ACC Tournament Odds: 100%
2023-24 Season
#81 ‐ #194 Off-Def
#81 Offense
#194 Defense
#54 Overall

Dennis Smith Jr. posts second triple-double in NC State's OT loss

North Carolina State Wolfpack freshman guard Dennis Smith Jr. posted the second triple-double of his career with 13 points, 11 rebounds and 15 assists in Wednesday's overtime loss to the Syracuse Orange.

What It Means:

Smith was more selective with his shooting on Wednesday, taking a career-low eight shots while focusing on setting up his teammates. The freshman committed only two turnovers as he recorded his second-most assists of the year. Despite Smith's best efforts, the Wolfpack lost for the sixth time in eight games, hurting their dwindling chances of making the NCAA Tournament.

Smith ranks fifth in the nation with 6.9 assists per game and his 37.4 assist percentage is 14th.