It's been eight long years since N.C. State made the NCAA tournament. With a few breaks, that string could end this year. Lost in NIT second round. The return of Arinze, who missed last season with a shoulder injury, makes Wake deeper, more athletic and more versatile up front. The Deacons have quality depth at every position and the ACC's top returning scorer in O'Kelley.
Decker is a transfer from Missouri with a soft shooting touch.
O'Kelley had more turnovers than assists last year, and Broderick Hicks, who will start at the point if O'Kelley moves to off guard, was also turnover-prone. This year, he shouldn't have to sweat Selection Sunday.