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Original articles on Dereck Whittenburg's latest ventures, coaching, and appearances. Click any story to read the full piece.

Direct Sportslink2026-04-01
Wolfpack Legends Welcome a New Head Coach — and 1983 Sets the Standard
As NC State introduced Justin Gainey, Whittenburg was among the legends on hand, and the new coach pointed to the 1983 team as the bar.
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Direct Sportslink2025-11-01
Whittenburg Named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Raleigh Christmas Parade
The 1983 national champion led Raleigh's biggest celebration of the season — a fitting nod to a favorite son of the Wolfpack community.
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Direct Sportslink2025-11-01
The Dereck Whittenburg Foundation Marks 10 Years — 200+ Scholarships and Counting
A decade in, the foundation Dereck and Jacqueline Whittenburg built has surpassed $1 million in giving and moved more than 200 students closer to a degree.
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