Who is Savon Goodman? Many NC State fans are asking this question today. The Wolfpack fan base is curious why his name just popped up on their radar on signing day…so late in the game. Why has no one been talking about this 4-star combo forward? Well, this morning we give you the answers you’re looking for. Most college coaches haven’t been recruiting Goodman this season, because most of them were under the impression that he would prep next season in order to get his academics in line. In fact, there was a plan in place for him to go to Brewster Academy next season to prep for a year. Well, the plan might have changed. According to Goodman’s head coach Rob Moore at Philadelphia Constitution, he has qualified academically. Once the word got out that Goodman might be on the market, high level division-I coaches started calling in an aggressive manner. “Since he qualified academically, Savon decided that he wanted to go to college now. Many kids go prep because they want to better there options. That’s not the case for Savon. He has colleges from all the major conferences knocking at his door right now,” said Moore….
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Who is Savon Goodman? Many NC State fans are asking this question today. The Wolfpack fan base is curious why his name just popped up on their radar on signing day…so late in the game. Why has no one been talking about this 4-star combo forward? Well, this morning we give you the answers you’re looking for. Most college coaches haven’t been recruiting Goodman this season, because most of them were under the impression that he would prep next season in order to get his academics in line. In fact, there was a plan in place for him to...
Not so fast my friends! Just when you though NC State was done in 2012 after missing on Amile Jefferson, we learn that Gottfried and company are hot on the heels of another 4 star forward. This time it’s Savon Goodman who is still scheduling visits according to Adam Zagoria. N.C. State is now recruiting Savon Goodman, who is still planning visits, his high school coach told @SNYtv — Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) May 16, 2012 Goodman is a 6’6 forward who may seem a bit undersized, but has some serious game. With State now looking to sure-up their frontcourt...
Many around NC State University fully expected top 25 recruit, Amile Jefferson, to announce his intentions to attend NC State on Tuesday. The addition of Jefferson would have meant ever more talent for next season and enough front court depth to help the Pack forget about DeShawn Painter and Tyler Harris, both of whom transferred this offseason. Unfortunately, Jefferson didn’t select NC State and instead chose cross-town rival, Duke. Now, NC State faces a front court short on experience, requiring sophomore Thomas De Thaey and redshirt junior Jordan Vandenberg to step up in a big way. Fist off, let’s just go...
Jason Smith has been the head coach at Brewster Academy for the past 12 seasons. He has led the Bobcats to a National Top-1o ranking in 10 of the last 11 seasons, and has won 74% of his games. Smith has had the opportunity to see a plethora of talent come through his program over the past decade, and according to him, NC State commit TJ Warren stands out in the mix. “TJ was very unique. We’ve had a lot of talented players over the past 10 years, including this years Kansas standout Thomas Robinson,” said Smith. ”If TJ’s not the...
Oak Hill men’s basketball coach Steve Smith is a legend. He has led Oak Hill Academy to 8 National Championships (1993, 1994, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2012), with the most recent one coming this past season (6-time runner-up). He has been named the USA Today National Coach of the Year 4 times (1994, 1999, 2004, 2012). His career record at Oak Hill is ridiculous, winning 94% of his games (860-53). Smith has spawned out 28 McDonald’s All-Americans. Twenty-One of his former players have gone on to have NBA careers…Kevin Durant, Michael Beasley, Carmelo Anthony, Josh Smith, Jerry Stackhouse, Rod Strickland,...
The spots are already filled up for the annual Hope to Walk Golf Challenge, an event put on annually for Brian Keeter, who played for the Wolfpack from 1998-2002 and was involved in a near fatal accident a few years later (All proceeds go to his recovery fund) , however, that shouldn’t stop you and all other Wolfpack fans from coming out to Lonnie Poole Golf Course on NC State’s Centennial Campus and getting involved. This Friday (May 18th) play will begin at 8:30am. Fans are welcome to come out and follow their favorite Wolfpackers as they attempt guide their teams...
LSU transfer Ralston Turner must have enjoyed his official visit to Raleigh this past weekend, because today he decided to transfer to NC State. Last week the sophomore 6’6 shooting guard was granted his release from LSU last week after head coach Trent Johnson jumped ship for TCU. Pack Pride broke the news less than half an hour ago. According to their Twitter account, for Turner it came down to his relationship with Coach Gottfried. “It came down to my relationship with coach Gottfried,” said Turner.”I felt comfortable on the visit and with the direction of the program.” (Via Pack...
RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State will face Michigan in the 2012 edition of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge presented by Dick’s Sporting Goods. The Wolfpack and Wolverines will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at Michigan’s Crisler Arena. This will be the third time NC State and Michigan have met in the Challenge with the Wolverines winning the first contest, 68-61, in Ann Arbor in 2003 and the Pack taking the return engagement in Raleigh, 74-67, in 2006. NC State is 5-7 all-time in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge and 3-2 all-time in contests with Michigan. “Our team is excited to play in...
Finally. Amile Jefferson has finally made public that he will announce his college decision on Tuesday, May 15th at 4pm at his high school, Friends Central. Here is a what Jefferson had to say in an article with Philly.com. “The process has been tough, for sure, ” the 6-foot-7, 200-pound senior said. “But it’s time for me to make a decision. I have to do it.” It is still unclear who Jefferson will choose but we reported over a week ago that Amile was learning towards the Wolfpack. Did things change, or will Jefferson be joining NC State on Tuesday? I...
NC State head basketball coach Mark Gottfried will be heading to Florida tomorrow to discuss the ACC schedule. Let’s just say not every coach is thrilled with next years slate. While everyone expected the schedule to take twists and turns when Pitt and Syracuse arrived, many might not have been prepared for the changes that are being implemented this upcoming season. Here is what we do know about the ACC ballot next season and beyond. What we know about the ’12-13 Basketball Schedule (Pre Pitt and Syracuse) The ACC expanded the conference schedule from 16 games to 18 for the...


