Greg and Ethan break down the most underrated and slept on NC State players across every sport, the athletes who outperformed their roster billing and gave the Wolfpack more than anyone expected in 2025-26.

Football: was the offensive line NC State's most overlooked unit? CJ Bailey's value relative to his contract gets debated. Basketball: Quadir Copeland, now signed with the Houston Rockets on a two-way deal, leads the list, with Paul McNeil's loyalty and production right behind him. Does NC State basketball need NBA-level talent to compete in the ACC? Greg and Ethan go back and forth. Baseball: Rhett Johnson's 28-game hitting streak and historic freshman season make him the unanimous choice, with Sherman Johnson, Ty Head, and Chris McHugh rounding out the conversation.

Plus: a closing debate on the NC State women's cross country dynasty and whether Laurie Henes can sustain it without Katelyn Tuohy.

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