CBS ranked the Top 20 most talented freshman heading into the 2016-17 men’s college basketball season, and NC State’s Dennis Smith Jr. and Omer Yurtseven came in at #3 and #17 respectively.

3. Dennis Smith Jr., Point Guard, NC State
247Sports composite recruiting ranking: No. 7.
The skinny: I’m higher on NC State than most heading into this season. This guy is why. To me, he’s set up to be the best/most productive point guard in college basketball this season. The question mark is if Smith is fully healthy and ready to go against top D-I competition after suffering an ACL tear a year ago. By all accounts, the answer is yes. He’s a smooth player. Makes great decisions. Not incredibly flashy but … just … sleek. To me, the kind of player that’s set up to be really productive in college, then go on to the NBA and advance his game even more. He plays terrific defense and doesn’t force shots, either. State Fan can rightfully daydream about what’s to come this season. Smith will probably singlehandedly win a few games. (CBS)

17. Omer Yurtseven, Center, North Carolina State
247Sports composite recruiting ranking: No. 25.
The skinny: He’s 18, from Turkey and a 7-footer. He’s currently in limbo, waiting to be cleared to play by the NCAA, but I think he’ll be cleared. Could he sit to start the season? Yes, probably, but I’d be shocked if he’s not on the floor for State by December. Talent-wise, he’s absolutely one of the 15 best freshmen. Impact-wise, it’s going to take some time. Believe me, he’s really good and a virtual lock to be an NBA pick. He’s got post skills, a nice baby hook to his game and a terrific instinct for shot-blocking without getting into foul trouble. If he’s able to adapt to the style of college hoops after playing FIBA/international in the past few years, NC State will become a chic Sweet 16 pick. (CBS)

1) Josh Jackson, Kansas
2) Markelle Fultz, Washington
3) Dennis Smith Jr., NC State
4) Jayson Tatum, Duke
5) Harry Giles, Duke
6) De’Aaron Fox, Kentucky
7) Bam Adebayo, Kentucky
8) Miles Bridges, Michigan St.
9)  Lauri Markkanen, Arizona
10) Lonzo Ball, UCLA,
11) Jonathan Isaac, FSU
12) Wenyen Gabriel, Kentucky
13)  Jarrett Allen, Texas
14) Marques Bolden, Duke
15) Malik Monk, Kentucky
16) Frank Jackson, Duke
17) Omer Yurtseven, NC State
18) Josh Langford, Michigan St.
19) Tony Bradley, UNC
20) T.J. Leaf, UCLA