Sun Mar 09 00:10:00 UTC 2025: ## NC State to Honor Departing Seniors in Final Home Game

**Raleigh, NC** – Four key members of the NC State Wolfpack men’s basketball team will be honored in their final home game on Wednesday, March 5th, at 7:00 PM against Pitt. The game, predicted by KenPom and Bart Torvik to be a close contest (Pitt winning by 3-4 points), marks a farewell for seniors Breon Pass, Ben Middlebrooks, Jaden Taylor, and Michael O’Connell, who are leaving the program after exhausting their eligibility. Several other players are also expected to depart after the transfer window opens on March 24th.

These departing seniors played crucial roles in NC State’s recent postseason success. Taylor delivered standout performances in the ACC tournament, averaging 18 points and 8.5 rebounds in games against Louisville and Syracuse. O’Connell, memorable for his game-tying three-pointer against Virginia, averaged 10.2 points and 5.5 assists during NC State’s nine-win tournament run. Middlebrooks’ career-high 21 points in the NCAA tournament against Texas Tech were vital to the team’s performance, and Pass’s timely three-pointers proved instrumental in the ACC tournament. Assistant Coach Joel Justus highlighted the significance of Pass’s contribution to their championship run.

While this game will celebrate the departing seniors’ contributions, it also holds significant importance for the team’s current postseason hopes. Pitt, the opponent, are in a tight battle for a place in the NCAA tournament, and a win for NC State would add to their chances.

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