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NC State Basketball: Stage Set for Final Four Rematch in California

A few hours after lunch on Thanksgiving Day, the NC State basketball program will look to avenge its Final Four loss.

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NC State basketball head coach Kevin Keatts versus Purdue
NC State basketball head coach Kevin Keatts versus Purdue / Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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NC State basketball and Purdue, the program that ended the Wolfpack's most memorable season in decades, will square off on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, at 3 p.m. ET, Sports San Diego announced on Friday. It's one of two opening round matchups at the Rady Children's Invitational in UC San Diego's LionTree Arena that day.

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BYU faces Ole Miss following the Wolfpack-Boilermakers battle.

Both games will air on FS1.

The winners meet in the championship clash the following day at 6 p.m. ET, with the losers tipping off beforehand at 3:30 p.m. ET. FOX will broadcast those two outings.

As things stand, most of the matchups are set for Kevin Keatts' eight NC State basketball squad. But there are still a few unknown non-conference meetings, and the ACC has yet to reveal the dates of conference games.

Here's every known piece to the 2024-25 NC State basketball schedule thus far:

  • Nov. 4 vs. USC Upstate, PNC Arena, Raleigh, N.C.
  • Nov. 13 vs. Coastal Carolina, PNC Arena
  • Nov. 22 vs. William & Mary, PNC Arena
  • Nov. 28 vs. Purdue, 3 p.m. ET (FS1), Rady Children's Invitational, LionTree Arena, San Diego, Calif.
  • Nov. 29 vs. Ole Miss or BYU, Rady Children's Invitational, LionTree Arena, San Diego
  • Dec. 4 vs. Texas, ACC/SEC Challenge, PNC Arena
  • Dec. 14 at Kansas, Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, Kan.
  • Dec. 16 vs. Rider, PNC Arena
  • Home-and-away ACC matchups: UNC, Wake Forest, Cal
  • Home-only ACC matchups: Boston College, Clemson, Florida State, Louisville, Notre Dame, Pitt, SMU
  • Road-only ACC matchups: Duke, Georgia Tech, Miami, Stanford, Syracuse, Virginia, Virginia Tech

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Matt Giles

MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of NC State Wolfpack on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining NC State Wolfpack on SI in 2024, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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