Purdue’s defensive game plan on NC State was just as smart, placing Edey in front of the rim to try to keep Burns from scoring in the paint and daring Mohamed Diarra to shoot. Diarra missed both ...

The 9:40 p.m. tipoff for NC State’s game against Texas Tech on Thursday may be tough for young kids who have to go to bed on time but it’s perfect for Wolfpack forward Mohamed Diarra.

Last time we saw NC State, DJ Burns was dancing ... admitted that he couldn’t hate Burns. That State team is no more. Aside from Burns, Mohamed Diarra is gone, as is DJ Horne and Casey Morsell.