While Tatum’s shooting percentages are down, his 27.4 points per game would be the second-highest of his career over a full season. His 9.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists would set new highs.

UNC opened up a double-digit lead against Wake Forest in the first quarter and cruised to a 76-51 win Thursday night.

The NC State basketball staff landed in the top five for heralded forward Joshua Lewis but fell short of a commitment in the end.

For an MSU women's team still trying to break through against the best, beating up on the rest has them in contention to host NCAA tournament games.