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WATCH: 2023 4-star NC State prospect Davin Cosby Jr. is a Terquavion Smith clone

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Davin Cosby Jr. is a 6’5, 180lb Terquavion Smith clone.

It’s no wonder that the Word of God (Raleigh) star is getting the attention of NC State head coach Kevin Keatts. Not only is he right down the street, but he’s also the closest thing out there to the guy he’d be trying to replace.

Smith is 6’4, 160lbs, so he’s smaller for sure, but the two guards have the same mentality. They are big, tall guards who can get to the rim and have seemingly unlimited range from 3.

Coming out of High School, the only question surrounding Smith was whether or not he’d be able to learn how to pick his spots at the next level. He was an elite shooter, but he was so good that he’d often take tough shots from 5 feet behind the 3 point line instead of working the ball around to get an easier look.

Turns out, it didn’t really matter. Smith has reined in his shot selection, but he still takes some deep 3s. The reason you don’t hear anyone complaining is because he hits them.

Cosby Jr is in the same boat. The kid is tall and has insane ranage, so he can really get a shot off at any point. The question for Cosby is the same question that people had about Smith at that point in his career.

Coming from experience with this type of player, Keatts seems to be all in.

Cosby Jr. is taking his official visit to NC State on September 16th. He’s one of 3 elite SGs that NC State is courting. The other two are also big guards who can score, however, Silas Demary Jr and Braelon Green are more selective with their shots, a little more physical, and like to get to the rim.

Honestly, Keatts can’t go wrong with any of these guys, so the hope is that the Pack can reel in one of them. However, if things work out this year with Smith, Cosby Jr. might start to look even more enticing as a replacement to the future NBA talent.

Cosby has shifty handles for his size, and very good body control. He’s not quite as athletic as Smith, but he’s bigger and has a frame that could put on some muscle at the next level.

Just look at this kid’s range in the video above.

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9 months ago

I love a long range shooter. You can’t have too many of them.

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North Carolina High School Athletes Will Now be Able to Profit off NIL

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May 4, 2023

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NIL has shaken up the college sports world, and now it will be shaking up the high school sports world in North Carolina (NCHSAA), becoming one of 27 states to approve the ability for high school athletes to profit off their Name, Image and Likeness.

This will officially take place beginning July 1.

In order for a student athlete to begin this process, they will have to take a course on NIL, and their parents, coaches and athletic director will as well. Schools and coaches will not be able to represent the student in NIL Deals, and they will also not be allowed to use NIL as a way to draw athletes to their school.

There are restrictions on what student athletes can profit off of though.

The NCHSAA will prohibit student-athletes from entering into NIL deals with products around adult entertainment, alcohol, cannabis, controlled substances, firearms and ammunition, gambling, prescription drugs, as well as tobacco, vaping, and other Nicotine-related products. Athletes cannot affiliate themselves with a specific school, conference, school district, the NCHSAA, or the NFHS through a NIL deal.

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NC State Men’s Offers 4-Star Jahki Howard

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May 1, 2023

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Last Thursday, the Wolfpack offered 2024 Small Forward Jahki Howard (6’7″/180) out of Overtime Elite (Atlanta, GA).

ESPN ranks Howard as the #53 overall player nationally in the 2024 recruiting class, and the #3 player in the state of Georgia.

Howard is familiar with NC State, because NC State 2023 signee Trey Parker played with him down at Overtime Elite. In 2022-23, Howard averaged 10.1 points per game, shooting 58.6% from the field.

Check out these pictures of Howard on an unofficial visit to NC State with Parker.

 

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Check out these recent highlight reels of Howard.

 

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Parker and Howard showed out in this Dunk Contest a couple of months back.

Howard will be taking an Official Visit to Georgetown on May 8-9.

 

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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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