The team played its home games at PNC Arena and were members of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

In addition to freshman signees Shaun Kirk and Maverick Rowan, NC State also added University of Charlotte transfer Torin Dorn.

Dorn, a sophomore guard who will redshirt the 2015–2016 season due to NCAA transfer rules, was the 2015 Conference USA Freshman of the Year.

[1] Sources: Roster Last update: October 4, 2015 NC State opened the season with an 85–68 win at home to William & Mary.

During the loss, guard Terry Henderson suffered torn ligaments in his right ankle and missed the entire season.