4-Star Point Guard Kingston Whitty Commits to NC State

According to reports, 2026 point guard Kingston Whitty (6’2”, 170 pounds) has committed to NC State.

Whitty becomes the first prep commitment of the Justin Gainey era.

From a recruiting standpoint, ESPN rates Whitty as a 4-star prospect, while 247Sports and Rivals list him as a 3-star. Both ESPN and Rivals rank him as the No. 7 overall player in North Carolina, with 247Sports placing him as the No. 24 point guard nationally in the 2026 class.

NC State hosted Whitty on a visit last week, and it’s clear the new staff made a strong impression.

Whitty had previously been committed to West Virginia before reopening his recruitment on April 9.

On the court, he put together a strong junior season at Christ School (Arden, NC), averaging 15.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.8 steals per game while shooting an efficient 51% from the field and 37% from three.

With his commitment, NC State secures its first high school building block under Gainey, a lead guard who brings scoring efficiency, playmaking, and in-state roots to the program.

 

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