STATEMENT: Quadir Copeland’s 16 Assists (& ZERO turnovers!) POWER NC State Over SMU in DRAMATIC ACC Clash

NC State surges past SMU as Quadir Copeland goes crazy with assists (16!) while not turning the ball over—are the Wolfpack finally hitting their stride when it matters most? Isaac Schade spotlights Copeland’s stunning 16-assist, zero-turnover performance (the first in the ACC since 1997) and breaks down how Will Wade’s squad is dominating from beyond the arc, hitting 40% as a team. With win streaks, impressive road records, and key matchups on the horizon, NC State’s postseason prospects are suddenly red-hot.

Other top stories include Alijah Arenas’s breakout for USC, Miami (Ohio)’s nail-biter at Buffalo, and decisive wins from national contenders like UConn, Duke, and Tennessee. The episode also previews crucial SEC and Mountain West showdowns—can Texas A&M shake off doubters and can Utah State stay atop the conference? Plus, get the latest on the NCAA bracketology bubble watch, must-win scenarios, and teams teetering on the tournament edge.

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