NC State's Quadir Copeland Earns All-ACC Third Team Honors

The senior point guard had a breakout season for the Wolfpack, leading the ACC in assists per game.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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NC State senior guard Quadir Copeland earned Third-Team All-ACC honors after transferring from McNeese State and helping the Wolfpack finish the regular season with a 19-12 record. Copeland, who previously played at Syracuse, became the engine driving NC State's offense, leading the ACC in assists per game at 6.6 while also contributing 13.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per contest.

Why it matters

Copeland's standout season was crucial to NC State's success, as the Wolfpack earned an ACC Tournament bid with NCAA Tournament hopes still alive. His playmaking and leadership were instrumental in the team's performance, especially during the early part of the conference schedule.

The details

Copeland quickly emerged as a more ball-dominant point guard than expected, establishing a strong rapport with head coach Will Wade dating back to their time together at McNeese State. The senior finished the season tied for the ACC lead in assists per game and recorded a signature 16-assist, 10-rebound double-double against SMU without a single turnover.

  • Copeland earned Third-Team All-ACC honors on March 9, 2026.
  • He finished the regular season with a 19-12 overall record for NC State.
  • Copeland's 205 assists were the 10th-most in NC State program history, the most by a Wolfpack player since Chris Corchiani in the 1990-91 season.

The players

Quadir Copeland

A senior guard for the NC State Wolfpack who transferred from McNeese State and earned Third-Team All-ACC honors after a standout season leading the team's offense.

Will Wade

The head coach of the NC State Wolfpack, who previously coached Copeland at McNeese State and helped establish a strong rapport and trust with the senior point guard.

Paul McNeil

A sophomore sharpshooter for the NC State Wolfpack who benefited from Copeland's playmaking, finishing the season with the best plus-minus on the team.

Boopie Miller

The point guard for the SMU Mustangs, who Copeland matched with 16 assists in a double-double performance without a single turnover.

Chris Corchiani

A former NC State player who held the program record for most assists in a season, which Copeland came close to matching with his 205 assists.

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What’s next

Copeland and the Wolfpack will look to continue their success in the second round of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday as they pursue an NCAA Tournament bid.

The takeaway

Copeland's breakout season at NC State, after transferring from McNeese State, showcased his playmaking abilities and leadership as he helped guide the Wolfpack to a successful regular season and an ACC Tournament appearance.