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PI EXCLUSIVE: Our conversation with 2023 4-Star G Silas Demary Jr.

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4-Star 2023 Guard Silas Demary Jr. (6’5/180), out of Combine Academy (Charlotte, NC), has scheduled an Official Visit to NC State on September 9th. We caught up with him to talk a little bit about his recruitment prior to the visit and asked a few questions to help Wolfpack fans get to know him.

PI: What would you say you are looking for in a school? Is location a factor? Is playing time a factor? Is style a factor?

SDJ: What i would say I’m looking for in a school is can I come in and play right away, are you guys winners, and would I love playing in that schools environment every home game, also the location isn’t too much of a factor to me and style definitely I like to get out and play fast, have great use of the ball screen action and also get after it on the defensive end.

PI: What style of play do you feel your game fits best with? 

SDJ: The style of play that fits best is playing fast use of ball screens and getting after it on the defensive side

PI: What style of coach do you feel most comfortable playing for? A player’s coach who gives more free reign, or a coach who is going to stay on you and push you? 

SDJ: I would say the best style of coach is having a little bit of both. Getting on you, but also letting you have some freedom as well.

PI: What is your timeframe for a decision?

SDJ: A timeframe for a decision is trying to know where i wanna go before the high school season starts

PI: What are your biggest strengths as a player? What do you feel you need to work on most for the next level? 

SDJ: I would say my biggest strengths are being a lead guard, getting downhill playing through contact, getting to the free throw line, and also being able to create my own shot and I feel like what I need to work on most is to just be more consistent from three off the catch and dribble.

PI: We spoke to your dad recently, how much has he been an influence in your life and in your game? 

SDJ: He’s been a big influence ever since I stopped playing football. He just encourages me, keeps me grounded and most importantly he’s my biggest supporter other than my mom.

PI: We heard you are a top-tier student with a 4.0 GPA. How are you able to balance things while being a top athlete as well? What motivates you to stay on top of things in the classroom?

SDJ: I’m able to balance things by having good time management making sure I know what my day looks like then breaking everything down , and what motivates me is that I know I can’t go anywhere I would want to without grades so that’s my motivation.
We will be catching back up with Silas after his visit to NC State to ask him a little more about his history with this staff, and how his recruitment is going with NC State.

 

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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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February 20, 2023

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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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