NC State's exhilarating journey through March Madness culminated in a Bittersweet defeat against Purdue in the final four of the NCA tournament however the City of Raleigh is buzzing with Renewed Energy following a remarkable season turnaround from a modest 1714 record the wolf pack surged to claim nine consecutive postseason victories clinching both the ACC tournament championship and a coveted final four Spot while bidding farewell to influential players like DJ horn and DJ Burns poses a challenge head coach Kevin Keats remains optimist mytic about harnessing this momentum for the upcoming 20242 season in the unpredictable landscape of college basketball maintaining roster continuity is a rare feat amidst transfers and eligibility limitations here's an early glimpse into what the wolf pack might feel next season the departure of key contributors DJ horn DJ Burns and Casey morcel following the defeat against Purdue leaves significant shoes to fill horn in particular leaves a notable void with his lead guard prowess averaging 16.9 points per game Burns 2 leaves a substantial impact averaging 12.9 points and 117 assists emphasizing the necessity for reinforcements particularly in the backcourt as speculation looms over the return of players like Jaden Taylor and Michael oconnell who played pivotal roles throughout the season the injury setback suffered by oconnell in the final four underscores his indispensable role as the team's primary facilitator the wolfpack's post players including Ben Middlebrooks and mo diara coupled with the addition of Louisville Transfer Brandon Huntley Hatfield promis a formidable front Court presence for NC State next season looking ahead the 2024 recruiting class boasts promising talents like Trey Parker and Paul mcneel both four-star prospects who offer versatility and athleticism to bolster the team's depth while recent successes in the transfer portal have proven fruitful for NC State the Quest for a reliable scoring option remains Paramount with Huntley Hatfield's potential to fill the void left by Burns coach Keats is poised to navigate the challenges ahead with optimism and strategic recruitment