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Yesterday the Adidas Nations event began out in Los Angeles, and many NC State basketball recruiting targets are a part of the event.  Here is an explanation of what the Adidas Nations event is according to the official website:

At adidas Nations, the world’s top 18-and-under players are selected to seven regional teams -Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, Latin America and the United States (2016 and 2017/18). A multi-faceted international curriculum featuring NBA coaches and players, as well as current collegiate players acting as camp counselors, will provide invaluable insight and first-hand knowledge to the participants, illustrating the pressures, rigors and challenges that accompany the rise of any aspiring NBA star. (Official Site)

Here is a breakdown of how some of the NC State targets did last night in Pool Play.

2016 PF Edrice “Bam” Adebayo had 20 points (9-11 FG), 7 rebounds and 4 assists (2 TO) for 2016 USA Team Rose as they defeated Team Nations Select 138-69.  2016 PF Sacha Killeya-Jones had 15 points (5-11 FG), 5 rebounds, and 2 assists for Team Nations.

2016 PG Dennis Smith Jr. had 14 points (5-9 FG), 5 rebounds, and 5 assits for 2016 USA Team Wall in their 85-80 victory over Team Latin America.

2017 G Trevon Duvall had 17 points (8-9 FG), 7 rebounds, and 5 assists (7 TO) in 2017 USA Team Lillard’s 102-92 victory over 2017 USA Team Noah.  2017 F Xavier Tillman had 6 points (3-5 FG) and 7 rebounds for Team Lillard.

Today’s Schedule

Dennis Smith Jr. and Team Wall play Team Africa this morning in Game 1 at 10:15 AM (PST)

Trevon Duvall & Xavier Tillman’s Team Lillard will play Sacha Killeya-Jones’ Team Nations in Game 1 at 10:15 AM (PST)

Bam Adebayo’s Team Rose will play Team Asia Pacific in Game 1 at 10:15 AM (PST)

Sacha Killeya Jones’ Team Nations will play Team Latin America in Game 2 at 7:30 PM (PST)

Trevon Duvall & Xavier Tillman’s Team Lillard will play Team Asia Pacific in Game 2 at 7:30 PM (PST)

Dennis Smith Jr.’s Team Wall will play Team Canada in Game 2 at 7:30 PM (PST)

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NC State’s Cat Barber and Malik Abu are serving as two of the camp counselors at Adidas Nations.  I’m sure the high school recruits appreciate it, and I’m also sure it can’t hurt NC State’s recruiting presence with many of these players.

Matthew is Co-Owner of Pack Insider. He writes for all sports, with a focus on football and recruiting, and is in charge of business strategy. He is an NC State alum who majored in business. Matthew is also the lead pastor of The Point Church in Cary, NC.

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Bam had an incredible open court, windmill dunk.

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