Hosted by R. Cory Smith and Michael Clark, the Pack Pride Podcast is the official podcast of Pack Pride. A syndicated partner of 247Sports, Pack Pride is an independent publication that brings you the latest on NC State athletics. You can find us at www.PackPride.com.

The season came to an unceremonious end for several winter and spring athletes, but NC State still put together a strong athletic year. James and Cory take a look back on the year and hand out their awards for several categories.

They make their case for awards such as Freshman of the Year, Senior of the Year, Female and Male Athlete of the Year, Overall MVP, Best Team and much more. And no ... not all of the picks were the same!

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At this point, we've all come to terms with the fact that the 2019-20 season isn't coming back for any sport. While it's a reality, it's still a tough pill to swallow for any senior athlete that fought so hard to get to the NCAA Tournament.

Former NC State point guard Aislinn Konig joins the Pack Pride Podcast to discuss the end of her career, her proudest moment in an NC State uniform, what the Wolfpack means to her and why she doesn't have any plans to stop playing basketball any time soon.

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After an insane week across the country and the sports world in particular, James Curle and Cory Smith discuss how the week affected NC State athletics. Whether it was the end of the men's and women's basketball seasons or what comes next, James and Cory cover it all!

What was it like being in Greensboro when the ACC Tournament was canceled? Why does the cancelation cripple a special season for both women's basketball and wrestling? How will this affect the baseball team, including players that might not return despite playing 17 games in 2020?

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On Thursday afternoon, the entire 2019-20 season came to an abrupt end as the NCAA announced the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament. Following the ACC Tournament, Cory and Miles take one final look back at the 20-12 campaign for the Wolfpack.

What do we make of the 2019-20 season overall for the Pack? Will seniors return to the team after not playing the conclusion of the year? How much potential does next year's squad have?

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NC State downed Pittsburgh with ease, 73-58, to advance in the ACC Tournament and likely put itself firmly inside the NCAA Tournament bubble. But what would a win over Duke on Thursday provide?

Miles and Cory take a look at what the win over Pitt means for the Pack, Devon Daniels' huge performance, preview the Duke matchup and the strange day across college basketball on the Postgame Podcast.

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NC State basketball finished the regular season firmly on the bubble, but will need another win to feel good about its chances. Miles and Cory take a look at the opener of the ACC tournament for the Wolfpack against Pitt before tipoff in Greensboro.

Just how critical is this game for the Pack's NCAA Tournament chances? Which players need to step up the most to topple Pitt again? How important will it be for State to punch Pitt in the mouth early to conserve energy for a potential run?

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Coming off a monumental weekend for NC State, James and Cory were joined by former Wolfpack running back Nyheim Hines to discuss everything from the WBB and wrestling ACC championships to the start of the ACC Tournament this Wednesday.

Hines also discusses his recruitment at NC State, favorite game with the Wolfpack, relationships with current players, NFL career and life as a Pack fan now that he's no longer with the program.

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Looking to sweep Duke in the season series, NC State got off to a strong start, but fell apart on both ends of the floor late in an 88-69 loss to No. 12 Duke. Cory and Miles take a look back on the loss as well as what State needs to correct against Wake Forest.

How much did the Blue Devils' zone hinder the Wolfpack's offense? What changed on the offensive glass from NC State's last win over Duke? Which players need to step up for the Pack to down Wake on Senior Night?

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NC State needed all 40 minutes to pull out a win over Pitt, but got exactly what it needed to move to 18-11 (9-9 ACC) on the season. Miles and Cory take one final look back at the win for the Wolfpack and preview the Duke matchup.

How special was Manny Bates' performance? What did NC State's ability to finish say about its growth down the stretch? Can the Pack complete the Duke sweep for the first time since 1994-95?

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