Keatts Talks Rivalry & Depth | College Basketball News

NC State’s Kevin Keatts is buzzing for a homecoming showdown against UNC-Chapel Hill in Greensboro — the very arena where he once set a record — and is rallying around the storied Tobacco Road rivalry, now safeguarded by a neutral-site classic in 2026. He’s also thrilled to have Ven-Allen Lubin back in practice, praising his character and versatility as six big men battle for minutes. With one scholarship spot still open, Keatts remains flexible but confident, expecting to unleash a deep roster of up to ten players to keep the energy high for the 2026-27 season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7848f0f7ddc73fd1