NC State's Ven-Allen Lubin Putting Together Historic Season

The big man has become a consistent force down low for the Wolfpack.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 6:15pm

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NC State big man Ven-Allen Lubin has been a steady and reliable presence for the Wolfpack this season, putting up career-high numbers and putting himself on track to break several school records. While other players have taken the spotlight, Lubin has been a consistent contributor in the post, averaging 17.3 points and 8.8 rebounds over the team's recent four-game winning streak.

Why it matters

Lubin's consistent production and efficiency have been crucial to NC State's success this season, as the team looks to make a push towards the ACC Tournament and March Madness. His ability to dominate in the paint has taken pressure off the team's perimeter players and allowed the Wolfpack to play through him on offense.

The details

Over the last four games, Lubin is averaging 17.3 points and 8.8 rebounds while shooting 75% from the field. He's also gone 15-of-16 from the free-throw line during that stretch. On the season, Lubin is putting up career-highs of 13.5 points and 7.0 rebounds per game, and his 68.2% shooting clip leads the ACC and ranks 4th nationally. He's on pace to break the NC State record for single-season field goal percentage, currently held by Kevin Thompson at 62.4% in 1991-92.

  • Over the Wolfpack's four-game winning streak, Lubin has taken his game to another level.
  • Halfway through ACC play, Lubin is still putting up career-high numbers.

The players

Ven-Allen Lubin

A big man who has become a consistent force down low for the NC State Wolfpack this season, putting up career-high numbers and putting himself on track to break several school records.

Kevin Thompson

The former NC State player who holds the school record for single-season field goal percentage at 62.4% in 1991-92, a record Lubin is on pace to break.

TJ Warren

The former NC State player who holds the school record for single-season effective field goal percentage at 64.5% during the 2012-13 season, a record Lubin is also on pace to break.

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What they’re saying

“Lubin has been our most reliable and dependable guy all year. I mean, he's been incredible for us.”

— Kevin Keatts, NC State Head Coach

“Obviously, big 24 [Samet Yigitoglu] will be a big, big challenge. So, 24 is physical and huge and ducks in, and he does a lot of things that help him win. So it'll be a big challenge for Ven, but Ven's answered every challenge. He doesn't miss. He hasn't missed hardly anything for us. He's been just absolutely phenomenal for us, and, very, very proud and pleased of everything he's done for our team.”

— Kevin Keatts, NC State Head Coach

What’s next

Lubin will face a tough test on Tuesday night against 7-foot-2, 270-pound SMU center Samet Yigitoglu, as the Wolfpack look to continue their strong play down the stretch of the regular season and into the postseason.

The takeaway

Ven-Allen Lubin's consistent and efficient production in the paint has been a key factor in NC State's success this season. As other players have taken the spotlight, Lubin has quietly put together a historic campaign that has him on track to break several school records. His ability to dominate the interior has been crucial for the Wolfpack, and he will need to continue that level of play as the team makes a push towards the ACC Tournament and March Madness.