ESPN’s Fraschilla in Raleigh to watch NC State, Yurtseven practice

ESPN’s college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla is in Raleigh to take in an NC State basketball practice today. Prior to the season, ESPN had been talking up NC State in a big way, but since the opener they have been somewhat quiet in their coverage.

That seems to be changing with the addition of Omer Yurtseven who scouts see as a true game changer for NC State. Fraschilla is one of many analysts who seem to be now keeping a closer eye on the Wolfpack who have looked significantly better over the past two games.

.@PackMensBball practice, with Omer Yurtseven eligible, this is a deep, explosive team. pic.twitter.com/lVuAhLA0OY

— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) December 20, 2016

Watched Omer Yurtseven close up today. Very skilled & smart player who reminds me of Nikola Jokic but only 18. Goes 20-30 & plays NDBL 1st.

— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) December 20, 2016

Obviously, kids like Omer Yurtseven are "projection" picks. No perfect route to NBA but 2nd year helped Poeltl & Sabonis. Focus of O next yr

— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) December 20, 2016