The ‘Canes now have an opportunity for a statement win over top-seeded Houston on Friday night at 7:15 p.m. at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Secure a victory, and the Hurricanes are headed to their second Elite Eight appearance for the first time in program history.
“It’s just an honor being a part of this program and the history we have,” Wong said. “We have a great team this year and last year too, and I feel like it’s great to see how we came up. I’m just appreciative, and I just love this team. “