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Giglio Projects NC State’s 2018-19 Men’s Basketball Starters

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The News & Observer’s Joe Giglio took to the Yellow Pad yesterday, and attempted to project the starting lineups of every ACC Men’s Basketball team heading into the 2018-19 season.

Giglio’s Projected NC State Starting Lineup

PG: Markell Johnson, JR
SG: Devon Daniels, SO
SF: CJ Bryce, JR
PF: Torin Dorn, SR
C: Wyatt Walker, GR (2-years eligibility)

In my opinion, I think Giglio is right on.

Obviously, Johnson is back at the 1.

I think moving Braxton Beverly to the 6th man, or the 2nd group of 5 that comes in is a necessary move on two fronts. First, Daniels can shoot the three like Beverly (40% from three his freshman season at Utah), but is longer, more athletic, and not a defensive liability. Second, having Beverly with a second group of 5 is advantageous, because he brings experience to that group.

People need to realize that this is where Daniels and Bryce belong. Daniels averaged 10 points per game as a Freshman, shooting 57% from the field. Bryce averaged 17.4 points per game as a Sophomore for a Kevin Keatts UNCW team that won the conference two years ago.

Once again, it’s no surprise to see Dorn slated as a starter. It’s also not shocking to see him projected as the 4. Expect Keatts to fully implement his system this season, and in that system you will see a lot of lineups with 4 guards.

Finally, I could not agree more with Wyatt Walker starting at the 5. That is no insult to Manny Bates, Ian Steere or Derek Funderburk. Walker has two years of college basketball experience. Unlike the others who have huge upside, but are still a little raw, Walker’s game is well-rounded and developed. He averaged a double-double two years ago. Walker can run the court, has finesse around the rim, is an excellent passer, and has a decent jump shot.

Giglio’s starting lineup projections were also put in the order in which he thinks the teams will finish, predicting the Wolfpack will finish 8th in the ACC. I think this team is capable of a much better finish than this, but the league will be strong next year. In the most recent Bracketology projections, 9-11 teams are expected to go to the Dance next March.

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Guard Mike O’Connell Announces He Will Play His Final Year of Eligibility at NC State

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Guard Michael O’Connell announced today that he will be playing his final year of eligibility at NC State next season.

 

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Today was the final day graduate players could enter the Portal.

This past season, O’Connell averaged 5.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists for the Wolfpack, starting 22 of the 41 games he played in.

O’Connell took over as NC State’s starting Point Guard on January 30th in a win against Miami.

He only scored in double figures in 9 of his 41 games this season, but 6 of those came in postseason play (5 in the ACC Tournament). O’Connell took things to another level in the ACC Tournament, playing aggressive on the offensive end, looking for his shot, and attacking the rim.

NC State played it’s best basketball of the season when O’Connell was running the show. He ranked 3rd in the ACC in Assist/Turnover Ratio (2.5).

Heading into next season, with a lineup filled with new faces, having the calming presence of a veteran leader like O’Connell is reassuring.

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ECU Transfer Forward Ezra Ausar to NC State is Trending Up

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ECU Transfer Power Forward Ezra Ausar (6’9″/240) was on an Official Visit to NC State yesterday, and according to analysts at ON3 and 247Sports, things are trending in the right direction for the Wolfpack.

Jamie Shaw of ON3 submitted a prediction for Ausar to eventually commit to NC State yesterday morning.

Cory Smith of 247Sports submitted a crystal ball projection for Ausar to run with the Wolfpack this morning.

Ausar just wrapped up his Sophomore season in Greenville, averaging 11.4 points and 4.7 rebounds, shooting 51.4% from the field. As a Freshman, he was named to the AAC All-Freshman Team, averaging 9.8 points and 5.3 rebounds.

Ausar is a consensus 4-Star prospect in the Transfer Portal, and ON3 ranks him as the #60 overall player in the Portal and the #10 Power Forward.

Originally from Atlanta, Ausar played his Senior Season of High School at Liberty Heights Athletic Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina. ON3 ranked Ausar as a 4-Star prospect coming out of high school, the #94 overall player nationally, and the #2 player in the state of North Carolina.

Ausar has visited Seton Hall, Georgia Tech, met over Zoom with Georgetown, and had an in-home visit with Utah. John Calipari and his staff at Arkansas have been in touch with Ausar, as well as Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Virginia Tech, Arizona State, West Virginia, Iowa State and St. John’s. (Link)

At this point, it’s good news that Ausar has no visits scheduled after the visit to NC State.

Ausar has 2 years of eligibility remaining, and NC State currently has 1 scholarship remaining.

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NC State Signee Zamareya Jones Showed Out in the McDonald’s & Jordan All-American Games

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NC State 2024 signee Zamareya Jones has played in the McDonald’s All-American game and the Jordan Brand Classic over the past month.

In the McDonald’s game on April 2nd, Jones had 13 points, helping her East squad defeat the West.

 

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In the Jordan Brand Classic on April 21st, Jones had 15 points, 5 assists and 3 rebounds. She also hit the game winner for Team Flight.

Jones is a 5-star prospect in the Wolfpack’s 2024 recruiting class, ranked 21st overall nationally by ESPN.

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NC State’s Kevin Keatts and DJ Burns Sounded the Siren at the Canes Game Tonight

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NC State Head Coach Kevin Keatts and the beloved DJ Burns were both Siren Sounders for the Canes this evening, with Carolina defeating the Islanders 6-3, winning the Round 1 series 4-1.

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