RALEIGH — NC State men's basketball finds itself in a transitional state for the second straight offseason, but the new regime is starting to get its feet under it after a month at the helm. First-year head coach Justin Gainey went to work, quickly assembling a solid staff and then bringing in a host of talented transfers to pair with some key returners for the 2026-27 season.

While competing right away is important for Gainey and the new transfer class , building for the future is also at the forefront of the new coach's plans. That was made evident by not one, but two high-profile high school visits (both unofficial) over the last week. One of those players was Myers Park (N.C.) forward Thomas Vickery , a fringe four-star. What does his visit mean for the Pack?

Building for the future and the present

NC State hosted an unofficial visit with 4-star guard Thomas Vickery on Thursday.…