Open Extended ReactionsA North Carolina judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the 1983 NC State men's basketball team, shutting down the national championship winner's request for name, image and likeness compensation. The team was known as the "Cardiac Pack" for a series of nail-biting victories, including a 54-52 win over Houston in the 1983 national championship game. Twelve players had filed a suit requesting a jury trial and "reasonable compensation" in June 2024. The NCAA had requested the case be dismissed after a similar lawsuit filed by a former Kansas basketball player was dismissed in April. Neither Charles nor Dereck Whittenburg, whose missed 30-footer was collected by his teammate for the winning dunk, was among the NC State players to sue the NCAA.