USC Transfer Center Gabe Dynes (7’5″) is Receiving Interest from NC State

According to Joe Tipton of On3, NC State has expressed interest in USC transfer center Gabe Dynes (7’5”, 214 pounds).

7-foot-5 USC transfer center Gabe Dynes is receiving interest from the following schools, per his agent Adam Papas:

Kentucky
Louisville
Xavier
Oklahoma
Washington
Ole Miss
Baylor
St. Mary’s
Tennessee
Arizona
Cincinnati
Florida State
NC State
Oklahoma… https://t.co/C6IqnwxKSc

— Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) April 18, 2026

Tipton reports Dynes is also hearing from Kentucky, Louisville, Xavier, Oklahoma, Washington, Ole Miss, Baylor, Saint Mary’s, Tennessee, Arizona, Cincinnati, Florida State, and Oklahoma.

Dynes brings a unique profile to the portal, anchored by elite rim protection.

He spent his first two collegiate seasons at Youngstown State, where he earned Horizon League All-Freshman Team honors and was named to the Horizon League All-Defensive Team in back-to-back seasons. During that time, Dynes led the conference in blocks both years, averaging 2.3 per game as a freshman and 3.1 per game as a sophomore.

In his second season with the Penguins, he also averaged 6.8 points and 5.8 rebounds in 21.8 minutes per game.

After transferring to USC this past offseason, Dynes struggled to carve out a consistent role. He appeared in 30 games, making six starts, and averaged 11.9 minutes per game. His production dipped to 2.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.0 block per contest.

Despite the limited role at USC, Dynes’ size and defensive ability continue to draw significant attention.

Rivals rates him as a 4-star transfer prospect, ranking him as the No. 152 overall player in the portal and the No. 17 center.

Dynes will have one year of eligibility remaining.