NC State's young wolves take on Oklahoma State

Confidence came in various forms in the last tune-ups for North Carolina State and Oklahoma State, who face each other Wednesday night in Uncasville, Conn., as part of the Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase.

Even though their matchup was pre-determined, they had to get through games Tuesday.

NC State did so with a 79-65 victory against Central Connecticut State, needing to overcome a halftime deficit.

But in the process,