Ven-Allen Lubin’s transfer from North Carolina to rival NC State has understandably made the fans outraged on social media. The 6’8″ forward, who became a key piece for UNC in the 2024-25 season, announced his commitment to the Wolfpack on June 1, 2025.
The move has sparked intense backlash, with fans expressing their massive disappointment regarding Lubin joining the rivals, NC State.
Ven-Allen Lubin’s NC State Transfer Leads To Fans Outrage
The announcement, shared on X, angered the fans, as one of them added, “It’s all about NIL money now,” potentially pointing to reports of UNC star Cooper Flagg earning close to $30 million last season.
Ven-Allen Lubin lied to us all!
Lubin has announced that he will transfer to… NC State. #Traitor ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/WsXwQ0Tepn
— Keeping It Heel (@KeepingItHeel) June 1, 2025
Another jabbed at NC State’s relevance, saying, “Maybe he can make NC State relevant—we know they haven’t been since Jimmy V.” Others were more direct, saying “What do you expect from someone that attended 3 different schools in 3 years? Definitely not loyalty or reliability.”
Some fans took an even colder stance. “We’re already a better team without him,” one commented, highlighting UNC’s improved roster. Another simply called it a “sad day,” making it clear that underneath all the heat, this move has greatly saddened the fans.
Lubin’s decision stings more due to his earlier statements. In April 2025, he entered the transfer portal but claimed it was a precautionary move tied to the pending NCAA settlement on NIL agreements, emphasizing his “full intent” to return to UNC.
Before anybody jumps to the wrong conclusion, I am letting everyone know that I am entering the transfer portal with full intent on returning to UNC. My action relates to the complexities surrounding the possible approval of the pending NCAA settlement.
— Ven-Allen Lubin®️ (@LubinVen) April 21, 2025
This made the fans hold onto that hope, especially after Lubin agreed to financial terms for his senior season. However, speculation pointed out that Lubin grew frustrated with the financial sums the new UNC recruits were offered, which pushed him to seek a better deal elsewhere.
The fanbase that watched Lubin shine down the stretch last season also had to witness Lubin’s departure. He started 20 of 37 games, averaging 8.7 points and 5.5 rebounds, and closed the year with 11 straight double-digit scoring games, including four double-doubles. His presence in the post was invaluable for a UNC squad that lacked size.
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But with the Tar Heels strengthening their frontcourt this offseason, adding 7’0″ center Henri Veesaar from Arizona and 6-foot-11 transfer Jarin Stevenson from Alabama, some speculate Lubin feared reduced minutes and sought a bigger role at NC State.
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