NC State has Reached out to Long Beach Freshman Guard Gavin Sykes, Big West Freshman of the Year

Long Beach State freshman guard Gavin Sykes (6’4”, 195 pounds) has heard from NC State, according to Tobias Bass of The Athletic.

Since entering the transfer portal, Gavin Sykes has heard from the following schools:

Oklahoma
Washington
Oklahoma St
Gonzaga
Indiana
NC State
Virginia Tech

Sykes he has been conducting zooms before any visits are set pic.twitter.com/cFl8Z94s8Q

— Tobias Bass (@tobias_bass) April 12, 2026

Bass also reports that Sykes has received interest from Oklahoma, Washington, Oklahoma State, Gonzaga, Indiana, and Virginia Tech.

Sykes put together an outstanding freshman season, earning Second Team All-Big West honors while also being named the conference Freshman of the Year. He averaged 19.4 points per game, shooting 47.3% from the field and 38.7% from three-point range.

His scoring production ranked sixth among all NCAA freshmen this season, a clear indicator of his offensive impact right away at the college level.

According to On3, Sykes is rated as a 4-star transfer prospect, ranked as the No. 47 overall player in the portal and the No. 12 shooting guard.

With three years of eligibility remaining, Sykes is one of the more intriguing long-term options currently available in the portal.

LBSU CG Gavin Sykes will enter The Transfer Portal, a source tells me. Confirmed by @JonChep

Another one of the best Mid Majors Guards, are moving on to presumably a P5 program. Gavin is very skillful, and unique in his traits as a 6’5 Ball Handler with a 3 level scoring… pic.twitter.com/W7HCKC6Llz

— Dylan (@BigBlueDylan) April 3, 2026