NC State Assistant Riley Collins Talks 'Gainey Standard', Expectations & the Pack’s New Roster | PI POD #21

NC State assistant coach Riley Collins joins The Pack Insiders for an inside look at Justin Gainey’s program—and why fans should be excited about this Wolfpack roster.Collins shares his journey from a record-setting college point guard to sleeping on a couch inside Tennessee’s basketball facility, then earning an ACC assistant coaching role.We get into Gainey’s demanding standards, how the staff built NC State’s roster, and how basketball instincts work alongside GM Patrick Stacy’s analytics. Plus, Collins breaks down Preston Edmead’s growth, Darius Adams’ transformation, Paul McNeil’s professional shooting ability, and a deep frontcourt featuring Ven-Allen Lubin.He also explains why the best athlete he’s ever coached, an emerging talent in the frontcourt, could surprise Wolfpack fans this season.Subscribe for more NC State interviews, analysis and Wolfpack conversation.Read our coverage: https://packinsider.comFollow Pack Pride on X: https://x.com/PackPride#NCState #Wolfpack #CollegeBasketball #PackPride