NC State 87 – Wake Forest 76 Boxscore GAME RECAP NC State used a red hot Scott Wood (23 points) and solid performances from the rest of their starting five to out-gun the Demon Deacons 87.76. It was a true game of runs with Wake striking first thanks to Chase Fischer and Travis McKie doing damage early , but NC State stormed back using Woods hot hand. That had the Pack in it midway through the second half, but it wasn’t until late in the first that State really made their move and it wasn’t until midway through the second that they really got out to a sizable lead. State managed just 2 points off their bench and finished with a close rebounding margain but got very solid play from all 5 of their starters, limited the turnovers and got out on the break where they can be devastating. KEY STATS Wake played well tonight. They shot 50% from the field, 58% from 3 was only out-rebounded by three, but it wasn’t enough as State racked up 19 assists to only 9 turnovers as a team and turned that into 19 fast break points (to Wake’s 4). Player wise you have to look…
Julius Hodge
Former NC State great Julius Hodge has one of the most entertaining Twitter games around so we’ve decided to give you weekly updates on the life and times of @Follow24Hodge. Here’s the highlights from this past week. Just played a hard fought game but came up on the short end of the stick. Finished with 42pts, 7 and 5.Gotta pick it up though! — Julius Hodge (@Follow24Hodge) January 28, 2012 @WAD216 you know it! That’s the plan. — Julius Hodge (@Follow24Hodge) January 28, 2012 Scoot Wood.. this will go down in history LOL! wralsportsfan.com/voices/blogpos…but the delay in a response gives...
Julius Hodge never stepped down from a challenge while leading NC State to the Sweet 16 in 2005 and it seems like nothing has changed. Hodge, who has played all across the globe over the past 6 years is back in Raleigh, NC to take part in the NC Pro-Am Summer Basketball League, a competitive summer league comprised mostly of current college players and ex-pros. But on Tuesday night the league had an unexpected visitor, local hero John Wall. Wall, originally from Raleigh, was selected first overall in the 2010 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards after a single season at...
In 2001, Levi Watkins was one of Herb Sendek’s prized recruits. He was a Parade All-American who averaged over 23 points per game out of Montrose Christian Academy in Maryland, however an ACL injury his freshman year derailed a once promising basketball career. Watkins played four years at NC State but that eary injury stopped him from becoming the star player many had expected him to become. But Don’t be fooled. Just because Watkins isn’t playing in the NBA or cashing checks overseas in Europe doesn’t mean he hasn’t reached his potential. Today Levi can still be found on NC...
When Wolfpack head coach Sidney Lowe moved DeShawn Painter from the 4 spot to the 5 it seemed as if it would be a few more seasons until Painter would find himself with any kind of significant role for the Wolfpack. Tracy Smith, NC State’s leading scorer, rebounder and second team All-ACC selection was one of the top players in the conference. Any player challenging him for his starting spot would surely take a back seat. That was until Smith briefly entered his name into this June’s NBA draft. “The main thing is he wanted to put his name in just in case....
This off-season, one of NC State’s all-time greats has come back to Raleigh to give back to the town that helped make him a star. Julius Hodge spent four years at State helping put the basketball program back on the map ,using not only his talent on the floor, but his quick wit with the media and his heart for the city. Today, after spending five years playing in the NBA and overseas, Hodge is back in Raleigh and using his skill, wit, and heart all over again to help out his school and his city. This past week Julius...
Hey Wolfpack fans, if you have a child between the ages of 6-14 then this is your chance to give them a once in a lifetime experience on the basketball court. The 24Hodge basketball camp is a camp located in Raleigh taught by the NC State legend himself, Julius Hodge. From 2001-2005 Julius Hodge etched his name into the record books as well as into the hearts of Pack fans everywhere. One of the most skilled players on the court and one of the most charismatic and enthusiastic off the court, Hodge has learned that basketball is a great tool...
Julius Hodge may not yet have achieved his dream of becoming an NBA star, but if he keeps doing what he’s doing in Australia, he just might get one more shot. This past week, Hodge accepted his second NBL player of the week award as he single handedly dismantled the Wollongong Hawks by pouring in 20 points and adding seven rebounds, eight assists, two steal and two blocks. Hodge has been dominant this season for the Melbourne Tigers as he’s averaging over 17 points per contest to go along with 6 assists and 5 rebounds. The Tigers are currently 7-12...
In case you weren’t aware, Julius Hodge has been working hard to launch his new, interactive blog site, 24Hodge.com. Yesterday the site was officially launched to the public and is definitely something all the Wolfpack fans will want to check out. Over the past few years, many have attempted to keep up with the Pack legend as he attempted to reach his dream of NBA stardom, but Hodge has been hopping all around the world, showcasing his skills, and has been hard to track down. With his new site he hopes to be able to keep all of his fans...
Where is Julius Hodge? Since starting out this site a year ago, there is not a question that we have been asked more often. Believe us, we tried our best to track down the NC State great, but Hodge has been all over the world chasing his dream. We finally caught up with him last weekend and he was certainly excited to get to have a little contact with his favorite fans, the Wolfpack fans. The 6’7 Harlem native, came to Raleigh in 2001 and helped turn a program with a faint pulse into a sweet 16, national contender. Hodge...
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