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NC State offers 6’6 F Jericole Hellems (2018)

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Pack fans are really paying close attention to the offers that Kevin Keatts is throwing out there right now for a number of reasons. For one, State fans only have an idea of the type of program that Keatts wants to build. So far it’s all talk, but studying the type of players that he is currently offering can give you a hint of the style he wants to play.

This week he offered Jericole Hellems. This is a 6’6 small forward from St. Louis. He’s a three-star kid, but he’s got a crazy motor, he’s physical, loves to defend and is becoming a pretty decent scoring threat.

This is what we’d call the quintessential Keatts guy and likely the type of player that he will build this program’s foundation around. We don’t mean he’s targeting a guy like Hellems to be a super star, but it seems as if he checks off all the boxes as a kid that Keatts wants on his roster. Someone who is willing to sell out for defense, is not afraid to throw their weight around and someone who is a real team first type guy.

The more we look at these offers, the more it seems as if Keatts is gearing up to build somewhat of a fast-paced Virginia type team. A group of guys that some may consider ‘tweeners’ that make their living playing with hustle and heart. He will obviously try to sprinkle in the super-star or major scoring threat, but it’s becoming apparent the type of guys Keatts want to build this program with. Arkansas, Boston College and FSU are also involved here.

Take a look at his highlights and judge for yourself.

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

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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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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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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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