At first the players at Oak Hall School had no clue about the identity of the short old guy. A search on YouTube clarified matters somewhat. Then the squad took the basketball court under Monte Towe’s ...

Tommy Burleson was the literal centerpiece of one of the best college basketball teams in the history of the Carolinas — the 1974 N.C. State Wolfpack. Burleson, point guard Monte Towe and high-flying ...

In 1974, the NC State Wolfpack men’s basketball team, led by high-flying David Thompson and 7 foot, 2 inch center Tommy Burleson defeated Maryland earning a berth in the NCAA Tournament, where they ...

Has it really been 50 years? David Thompson says there are days when it seems impossible; so much time has passed since he was flying high at N.C. State and the Wolfpack was winging its way to winning ...

The 5-7 Monte Towe played at NC State with acute court consciousness, augmented by aggressiveness and well-rounded skills. Towe applied those talents to great effect, shepherding the Wolfpack to a ...

We know they’re legends. But what’s their side of the story? Conversations with the best in Carolina sports history, hosted by Scott Fowler. DENVER, N.C. Tommy Burleson was the literal centerpiece of ...

NC State players celebrate with the ACC Tournament championship trophy after their win in 1974. File photo In 1974, the NC State Wolfpack men’s basketball team, led by high-flying David Thompson and 7 ...