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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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4-Star SF Jahki Howard Takes an Unofficial Visit to NC State

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February 20, 2023

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4-Star 2024 Small Forward Jahki Howard (6’7″/180) took an Unofficial Visit to NC State yesterday alongside 4-Star Shooting Guard Paul McNeil, who verbally committed to run with the Wolfpack yesterday.

Howard is ranked as the #51 overall player nationally in the 2024 class by Rivals, and the #4 player in the state of Georgia according to ESPN. Howard plays for Overtime Elite in Atlanta, where 2023 NC State signee Trey Parker plays.

He also holds offers from Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Providence, Auburn, Rutgers, Illinois, Texas A&M, Mississippi St, Wake Forest, Florida, LSU, Ole Miss, Arizona St, Kansas, Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas, and others.

As far as I can tell, Howard doesn’t hold an offer from NC State at this point.

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4-Star 2024 Shooting Guard Paul McNeil Commits to NC State!

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February 19, 2023

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What a day! 4-Star 2024 Shooting Guard Paul McNeil (6’6″/185) wrapped up his Official Visit to NC State today by committing to run with the Wolfpack, after watching them defeat their rival UNC in PNC Arena.

McNeil is the #17 overall player nationally in the 2024 recruiting class according to ESPN, and the #2 player in the state of North Carolina.

In 2022-23, McNeil is averaging 23.9 points, 8.7 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.4 steals per game for Richmond High School. Last year, he became the first ever Sophomore to win the Gatorade Player of the Year Award in the state of North Carolina.

McNeil also held offers from Clemson, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, Miami, Georgetown, St. John’s, LSU, Virginia Tech, Missouri, and others.

 

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Top-25 2024 SG Paul McNeil is Taking an Official Visit to NC State Next Weekend

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February 12, 2023

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2024 4-Star Shooting Guard Paul McNeil (6’6″/185) will be taking an Official Visit to NC State next weekend.

ESPN ranks McNeil as the #17 overall player nationally in the 2024 recruiting class, and the #2 player in the state of North Carolina. I don’t understand how recruiting databases work, but at some point this year he will be a 5-star player according to ESPN as long as he stays in the Top-25.

McNeil plays for Richmond Senior in Rockingham, North Carolina.

This is huge for NC State to get a player of McNeil’s caliber to come in for an Official Visit this early in the process.

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4-Star G Austin Swartz Picks Up an Offer from NC State on Visit

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January 5, 2023

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4-Star 2024 Shooting Guard Austin Swartz (6’5″/180) took an unofficial visit to NC State yesterday, and he left with a scholarship offer.

Swartz plays for Cannon School in Concord, North Carolina. ON3 ranks him as the #65 overall player nationally in the 2024 recruiting class, and the #7 player in the state of North Carolina.

He already holds offers from Virginia Tech, Clemson, Georgia, Illinois, Houston and others.

 

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