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Surprise! Former 5-Star PG Jaden Bradley from Alabama is on NC State’s campus today

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Out of nowhere, former 5-star PG Jaden Bradley is on NC State’s campus today, according to Travis Branham of 247 Sports.

Bradley is exactly the type of PG that NC State has been needing. He’s got a great handle and great vision. He’s also 6’3 and reminds us of a young Markell Johnson. His body control and on-floor IQ is great and he’d have 3 years left to play.

Bradley averaged 20 minutes per game as a freshman at Alabama, scored 6 points and dished out an amazing 3.1 assist in that time, while only turning the ball over 1.8 times per game.

We can’t overstate how big of a get this would be for NC State. However, if they were to get a commitment here, it might mean there would be some attrition. Breon Pass and LJ Thomas would both be seemingly recruited over with Bradley having 3 years left.

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Papajohn
Papajohn
1 month ago

MJ Rice signed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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wolfpack74
wolfpack74
1 month ago

The above clips of Bradley don’t show him being a very good distributor. It shows almost inclusively him scoring. I know scoring is so much more exciting to see but we need the point to disturb the ball.

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Papajohn
Papajohn
1 month ago
Reply to  wolfpack74

He only averaged 19 mins per game, but had 5 or more assists 9 times.

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Afterglow
Afterglow
1 month ago
Reply to  Papajohn

I think he’s a steal if we get him. And from the looks of it, Keatts is really starting to put together the pieces, yet again.

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wolfpack74
wolfpack74
1 month ago

We need Rice for sure at the three. We need Bradley for sure at the point. Both potentially would have three more years. If we get both, Pass needs to hit the highway.

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Dof87
Dof87
1 month ago

Who’s the better get, Bradley or Rice?

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Rev
Rev
1 month ago
Reply to  Dof87

Great question. Although we still have two scholarships available. With LJ being able to play 1,2, or 3 positions, I sure hope he stays. Breon Pass has waited patiently for two years. Not sure he would stay happy with 6 to 8 mpg. And…. there is no guarantee that Morsell comes back. I say let’s sign both Rice and Bradley if possible.

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Papajohn
Papajohn
1 month ago
Reply to  Dof87

Bradley by a mile, in my opinion. A great distributor makes everyone better. And he looks like a great distributor with excellent size.
But this kid has got to be on a lot of schools’ wish list.

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Dof87
Dof87
1 month ago
Reply to  Papajohn

It seems like KK does pretty well when he gets kids on campus. If he can get both, man we’ll be loaded and have at least one of everything.

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Papajohn
Papajohn
1 month ago
Reply to  Dof87

Get both and the conversation about next season would crank up to a fever pitch. Been a long time.

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D.J. Burns is OFFICIALLY BACK!

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Well, it’s OFFICIAL. D.J Burns will be returning to NC State for his final year of collegiate eligibility!

 

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This confirms everything I’d been hearing about the return of Burns. Burns was the key to the Wolfpack offense running effectively this past year. He averaged 12.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game in 2022-23, but he elevated his game in ACC play, averaging 16.1 points and 5.6 rebounds in conference games.

Burns is celebrating his return to run with the Wolfpack by dropping his own Big 30 merch. Go over and snag something.

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Isaiah Miranda is an Early Entry Candidate for the 2023 NBA Draft

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April 26, 2023

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The NBA released the names of the 242 players that have filed as early entry candidates for NBA Draft 2023 last night, and NC State’s Isaiah Miranda’s name was on the list.

Miranda (7’1″/225) joined the Wolfpack back in December, deciding to forgo the remainder of his prep season. Miranda didn’t see the court for NC State, resulting in a redshirt season.

ON3 ranked Miranda as the #16 overall player in the 2023 recruiting class.

It makes perfect sense for a player like Miranda, with his height and athleticism, to go through the draft process to be evaluated on what he needs to continue to work on. As an early entrant, Miranda has the ability to pull his name out of the draft and remain a collegiate athlete.

I don’t expect Miranda to keep his name in the hat when the time comes. From what I hear his game has tons of potential, but he still needs to fine tune his craft. Also, Miranda shared this on social media, implying he will be back in the Red and White next year.

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Missouri Transfer Mohamed Diarra Commits to NC State

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April 24, 2023

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NC State picked up their 5th transfer today. Mohamed Diarra (6’10″/215) committed to run with the Wolfpack today while in Raleigh on an Official Visit.

Diarra originally spent his first two seasons at Garden City Community College, averaging 17.8 points and 12.6 rebounds per game in his second season. He landed at Missouri last year, after being rated as the #1 JUCO prospect in the 2022 class according to JucoRecruiting.com.

In his only season at Missouri, Diarra averaged 11.7 minutes per game in 25 games played (6 starts), averaging 3.3 points and 3.2 rebounds. Because of the extra year due to Covid, Diarra has 2 years of eligibility remaining.

With news breaking today that Dusan Mahorcic entered the Transfer Portal, the Wolfpack found his replacement. NC State’s frontcourt in 2023-24 currently will be made up of D.J. Burns, Ben Middlebrooks, Mohamed Diarra and Ernest Ross.

Check out these highlights of Diarra.

There is a lot to like in Diarra’s game. He is athletic, can hit a jump shot, put the ball on the floor, can play defense on the perimeter, block shots, and is an aggressive rebounder.

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Missouri Transfer Mohamed Diarra is On an Official Visit to NC State Today

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Missouri Transfer Mohamed Diarra (6’10″/215) is on an Official Visit to NC State today. Diarra originally spent his first two seasons at Garden City Community College, averaging 17.8 points and 12.6 rebounds per game in his second season. He landed at Missouri last year, after being rated as the #1 JUCO prospect in the 2022 class according to JucoRecruiting.com.

In his only season at Missouri, Diarra averaged 11.7 minutes per game in 25 games played (6 starts), averaging 3.3 points and 3.2 rebounds. Because of the extra year due to Covid, Diarra has 2 years of eligibility remaining.

Diarra entered the Transfer Portal on March 28th.

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