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Louisville Transfer Guard Mike James (6’5″/200) is a priority for NC State, according to a source.
News broke about James entering the Transfer Portal back on March 25th, and NC State was quick to reach out. Kevin Keatts and his staff recruited the former 4-star prospect out of high school heavily, but he ultimately chose the Cardinals.
After redshirting his first year in Louisville due to torn achilles, James has been a starter for the Cardinals the past two years.
This past year, James averaged 12.6 points per game (3rd on the team) and 5 rebounds. He’s extremely physical and aggressive, taking 47% of his field goal attempts at the rim (making 46%). As a result, he draws a lot of fouls, ranking 10th in the ACC in Fouls Drawn, and 4th in Free Throw Rate. James made opponents pay this year when they put him on the line, making 81.8% from the charity stripe, which ranked 15th in the ACC.
James shot the ball better as a Redshirt Freshman, than he did this past season. His Effective Field Goal Percentage in 2022-23 was 55.8%, which ranked 19th in the ACC, and his True Shooting Percentage of 59.6% ranked 14th.
He does have the ability to knock down a three, making 34.8% for his career.
NC State already hosted Indiana State Transfer Guard Ryan Conwell last week, and while the Wolfpack coaches like both players, from what I’m hearing, James would be their preference.
NC State hasn’t had James in for a visit, but that could happen soon.
James has 2 years of eligibility remaining.
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So, since we have no forum, I suppose this is as good a place as any to place this question/concern. Granted, two months isn’t a lot, but it seems like an eternity. And I suppose no news is good news, yada yada yada. But come on!!! There has to be some news about Dusan. Something. More and more I kind of believe we aren’t going to see him back in a Pack uniform. Anyone have anything on this while I tune out the crescendo of crickets in the background?
I haven’t seen any reports that he’s back in practice yet, which I’d say means a least a few more weeks at best. I think I saw that Clark was back in practice, so maybe very soon we get him back.
Yep, it’s maddening.
There was a picture of Jack stretching at one game this past week, and another of Dusan participating in the shoot around with a wrap on his leg. But no real information.
I keep hoping we’ll have at least Dusan ready for the final stretch of 4 games when we play WF, @Duke, UNC, and Clemson one after the other.
Jack has another year of eligibility, but this is it for Dusan, so it would be terrible if he can’t play again this season.
As per Cory Smith today
“Kevin Keatts says Dusan Mahorcic and Jack Clark are both still dealing with “nagging injuries,” but could be ready “at any moment” to play.”
Fasten your seat belts, the home stretch is gonna be a ride! We are winning our share of close ones so far.
These guys have talent, determination, chemistry and personality. Burns really showed out today but again, it was a team effort. Gotta love ‘em all, but Burns is the man selling tickets. Maybe Burger King AND Dancing with Stars should give an NIL DEAL.
Friggin absolutely love DJ Burns. That guy is a wrecking ball!