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RECRUITING UPDATE: Pack Looking At Some Big ’15 Names

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It’s been a while since we gave you a recruiting update and while there hasn’t been too much going on, things are just starting to heat up.

Let’s start with Brandon Ingram (F, 2015).

Now, there is a real chance that State doesn’t bring in anyone for 2015, but one guy they are laser focused on is Brandon Ingram. Check out this highlight reel and tell me he’s not Kevin Durant Lite.

The kid is amazing. He’s 6’8, has a dead-eye jumper, a nice handle and the ability to finish in the lane. He’s one of those rare bigs how really thrives when catching the ball on the perimeter. The only problem is that everyone in America wants this kid. The good news for Pack fans is that State is on his final list. Ingram has trimmed his choices down to Duke, Kansas, NC State, Kentucky, UNC, and UCLA. He’s a local kid from Kinston, NC and he’s said to have grown up a NC State fan (which is unconfirmed). He’s likely going to wait until spring to make a selection, but Gottfried was on him early so State also has that going for them.

Caleb Swanigan (F, 2015)
With Anya, Abu, Washington and Freeman all coming back it doesn’t seem like State is in dire need for a big, but Swanigan wouldn’t be a bad get to say the least. This 6’8 5-star beast is a rebounding machine who can also score it. He can improve his footwork and hands around the rim, but overall he’s college ready. Swanigan is currently looking at the Pack but has offers from all over the country and has no real NC ties. Landing Swanigan does not seem all that likely at this point.

Malik Newman (G, 2015)
With Ralston Turner graduating State needs could be looking at filling the 3 spot. Of course Caleb Martin has quickly shown that he’s a star in the making, but you can never have enough talent. That is why Gottfried is tracking 6’3 shooting guard Malik Newman. Newman is projecting to be a future NBA star, so no doubt if they can land him they’ll use him. This past fall he decomitted from Louisville and is now looking at Kentucky, Kansas and NC State. This kid is the real deal. A physical guard who is a straight up scorer. He’s got a sweet stroke from beyond the arc, can take and make the pull-up and can absolutely finish above the rim. Pair him with Lacey and Cat and you’ll have one of the top backcourts in the nation.

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WATCH: NC State Signee Paul McNeil Drops 50 & 17 Against First Flight

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December 2, 2023

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NC State 2024 4-star signee Paul McNeil had himself a night, posting an insane double-double, scoring 50 points and grabbing 17 rebounds in Richmond County’s 90-45 dismantling of First Flight last night.

McNeil was 21 of 32 from the field, and 7 of 12 from beyond the arc. Let’s not forget to note that he also led his team in assists, with 4.

ESPN ranks McNeil as the #57 overall player nationally in the 2024 recruiting class, and ON3 ranks him as the #6 player in the state of North Carolina.

 

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2024 NC State Commit Trey Parker Finishes 2nd in OTE Dunk Contest

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November 27, 2023

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Dunk contests don’t really mean anything, but Trey Parker, NC State’s 2024 shooting guard commit makes them pretty entertaining.

Just last week he finished 2nd in the OTE Dunk Contest (video above), after winning it last year with this dunk over two 7-footers.

Parker was supposed to be a freshman this year at NC State, but he reclassified into the 2024 class, meaning if all goes according to plan, he’ll be here next year.

And if you think this kid is just about dunking, then you missed his performance last year against the #1 ranked PG Robert Dillingham, where he dropped 18 pts and dished out 4 assists in the win. We had an in-depth write-up on the game right after it happened. Check it out.

While the focus should be on this years team, it’s never too early to get excited about a commit that’s putting together highlight reels like this.

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NC State Hosted 3 Basketball Recruits this Past Weekend

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October 2, 2023

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The NC State Men’s Basketball team hosted 3 recruits this past weekend: 4-Star 2025 Point Guard Jordan Lowery, 4-Star 2025 Small Forward AJ White and 3-Star 2024 Center Chol Machot.

I confirmed with all three players that they were on NC State’s campus for an unofficial visit.

On September 12, NC State offered 4-Star 2025 Point Guard Jordan Lowery (6’1″/175) out of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He already holds offers from TCU, SMU, Oklahoma State, Kansas State, St. Louis, Wichita St, ECU and Virginia Tech. Rivals ranks Lowery as the #110 overall player nationally, and ON3 ranks him as the #9 player in the state of North Carolina. Lowery was also in for an unofficial visit to NC State earlier in September as well.

The Wolfpack coaches were in to visit 4-Star 2025 Small Forward AJ White (6’8″/180) out of Charlotte, North Carolina in the middle of September. Rivals ranks White as the #28 overall player nationally in 2025, and he is the consensus #1 player in the state. White holds offers from NC State, South Carolina, Cincy, Texas, Syracuse, Georgia, Texas A&M, Wake Forest, Mississippi St., LSU, FSU, Illinois, Virginia Tech, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgetown, Ohio St. and others.

The NC State coaching staff was into see Machot (7’0″), and his teammate Lowery in the middle of September. ON3 ranks Machot as a 3-star prospect, and the #14 player in the state of North Carolina.

 

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Kendre Harrison Breaks Down What it Means to be Offered by NC State in 2 Sports

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October 2, 2023

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NC State is trying to reel in a Legacy Recruit in 2026 Tight End/Power Forward Kendre Harrison. Harrison is the nephew of former Wolfpack guard, C.C. Harrison.

Harrison is a unicorn. The young sensation out of Reidsville High School (Reidsville, NC), is a 4-star prospect in both football and basketball. In fact, he’s on track to be a 5-star prospect in both sports, which is unheard of.

In regards to football, Harrison is the #5 overall player nationally in the 2026 class according to 247Sports, and the #1 player in the state of North Carolina (Reidsville High School). In basketball, he ranks 20th overall nationally according to ESPN, the #5 Power Forward, and the #1 player in the state of North Carolina.

The #1 player in the state of North Carolina in both sports in 2026.

NC State offered him in football back in January, and he was offered by the basketball team back on September 16th.

I checked in with Harrison to see what it meant to him to be offered in both football and basketball by NC State, and what it was like to visit a few weeks back for the VMI game and watch the basketball team practice.

“It means a lot to be offered in both sports, knowing I can make a difference in the program.”

Harrison made it clear that he intends to play both sports at the next level. He doesn’t find it to be a balancing act at all, playing both basketball and football.

I just have to remember how bad I want it and what my end goal is. I have to remember that I’m doing this for my mom and family.

Harrison enjoyed every aspect of his time on NC State’s campus a few weeks back.

It was a great experience. I loved how the coaches coached basketball and football. I just loved everything about the visit.

Uncle C.C. is a hero of Kendre’s, and he has learned so much from him, on the court, and off the court.

He has taught me a lot of things about basketball and outside of basketball, especially throughout my recruitment process.

 

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