NC State vs. Louisville: 3 thoughts, a bold prediction and more

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February 5, 2025; Berkeley, California, USA; N.C. State Wolfpack guard Trey Parker (5) during the second half against the California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

After a more than 2,000-mile trip to the West Coast to play the ACC’s newest additions last week, NC State returns home for a pair of contests inside the Lenovo Center. Up first? A red-hot Louisville team, which is currently second in the ACC standings, on Wednesday night. Here are three thoughts, a bold prediction and more to preview the Cardinals and Wolfpack.