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Dusan Mahorcic Enters the Transfer Portal

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On April 21st, NC State big man Dusan Mahorcic revealed that the ACC had approved his medical hardship waiver, giving him an extra year of collegiate eligibility.

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Then last night, news broke that Mahorcic had entered the transfer portal.

From what I’m hearing, the Wolfpack coaching staff offered Mahorcic a medical hardship. The expectation is that Dusan might not be ready until February, because he had a second surgery after the first. With a medical hardship, Mahorcic could go to school, practice, and rehab, but not play. Mahorcic wasn’t interested in this option.

We wish Dusan the best!

Matthew is Co-Owner of Pack Insider. He writes for all sports, with a focus on football and recruiting, and is in charge of business strategy. He is an NC State alum who majored in business. Matthew is also the lead pastor of The Point Church in Cary, NC.

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Afterglow
Afterglow
1 month ago

All quiet on the Jaden Bradley front. I would have expected to have heard something by now if he were going to commit to Memphis. I also figured, all I have to do is post about Jaden Bradley questioning why we haven’t heard anything and… BAM! We’ll hear something like, ALL SIGNGS POINT TO MEMPHIS!

Rev
Rev
1 month ago

Papajohn… Don’t you think Rice will play the three? At 6’5” maybe 6’6” and somewhere in the 215 to 225 lbs he and Morsell would make an awesome combination. Not sure there are enough minutes to keep them both happy, but it gives us a bigger line up. I see Ross, Miranda, and D.Parker at the four.

Papajohn
Papajohn
1 month ago

With our history of injuries, committing a scholarship to a guy who might not play would be tough. I understand our position. But It’s sad that such a good teammate, and a good player, won’t be on the team again. We’ve got 6 guards, 2 small forwards, and 4 bigs. So we probably go for a big? I guess the Diarra kid from Mizzou is our primary focus. I’d buy another season ticket if we signed that PG from Bama, but I suppose that is off the table now. You could probably justify it since Rice will play the 4,… Read more »

wolfpack74
wolfpack74
1 month ago
Reply to  Papajohn

What’s wrong with the big kid from Tennessee – Olivier Nkamhoua, 10 pts 5 reb can play defense. He only has one year left but that’s just like Horne. He killed Duke in the playoff game.

Last edited 1 month ago by wolfpack74
Afterglow
Afterglow
1 month ago
Reply to  Papajohn

Why is Jaden Bradley off the table?

Papajohn
Papajohn
1 month ago
Reply to  Afterglow

We already have 6 guards plus MJ Rice – who’s probably positioning himself as a guard in the NBA, even though he’ll have to play PF here. At least at first.
As much as a 5 star, pass first, 3 year eligibility, PG is the dream (in my mind), I don’t think we have room. I hate the idea that we might ‘influence’ someone to leave to make room for him.

Last edited 1 month ago by Papajohn
Papajohn
Papajohn
1 month ago
Reply to  Afterglow

Disclaimer: I’m just making crap up, I have no idea. Just guesses on what might happen next. I’d love Bradley, but right now we’re betting on Burns staying healthy, cause it looks like nothing but question marks behind him.

Last edited 1 month ago by Papajohn
Afterglow
Afterglow
1 month ago
Reply to  Papajohn

I guess we’ll see. I’m betting Keatts is doing everything he can to land Bradley. Just my personal opinion though, and nothing more. It just seems like this offense does better with a true point guard. Maybe it’s coming down the the battle of NIL$$$ at this point, who knows.

Last edited 1 month ago by Afterglow
wolfpack74
wolfpack74
1 month ago

We need another scoring slasher like Seabron.

Afterglow
Afterglow
1 month ago
Reply to  wolfpack74

Seabron was amazing. I don’t know how he was able to slip in there and make some of the shots he made.

Rev
Rev
1 month ago
Reply to  Afterglow

Dude still doin it in the NBA. Guys like him don’t come around that often.

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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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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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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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