NC State does have 1 scholarship available, and could still add a player out of the Transfer Portal. With that being said, the roster for the Men’s Basketball team is pretty much set for the 2024-25 season.
Non-graduates had to enter the Transfer Portal by April 30th, and Graduates had to enter by May 1st. Jayden Taylor and Michael O’Connell both made public announcements that they were returning, but the closure of entrance to the Portal means that Breon Pass, Ben Middlebrooks, Dennis Parker Jr. and MJ Rice are all set to return next season.
In a world where the Transfer Portal has all but become free agency in College Basketball, with some players switching schools on an annual basis, it’s encouraging that Kevin Keatts not only recruited a Top-10 Transfer Class, but also recruited a majority of the eligible players to stay. Three players that could transfer entered the Portal (I’m not counting Mohamed Diarra in these numbers, who opted to go pro), while 6 opted to continue running with the Wolfpack.
As a result, below is a breakdown of the roster for the NC State Men’s Basketball team heading into 2024-25, realizing the Wolfpack could still add one player (this team is deep).
1 year of Eligibility
Guard Michael O’Connell
Guard Marcus Hill
Guard Breon Pass
Guard/Forward Jayden Taylor
Forward/Guard Dontrez Styles
Forward Ben Middlebrooks
Center Brandon Huntley-Hatfield
2 Years of Eligibility
Guard/Forward MJ Rice
Guard Mike James
Guard Jordan Snell (Walk-On)
Guard KJ Keatts (Walk-On)
3 Years of Eligibility
Guard/Forward Dennis Parker Jr.
4 Years of Eligibility
Guard Paul McNeil
Guard Trey Parker
I’m convinced the secret to beating Miami is rotating the bench in early so that T & JJ aren’t playing 79 of 80 minutes and DJ isn’t trying to play 30 or more. Miami’s shooting percentage skyrocketed in the 2nd half when our legs got tired. Last time Clark fouled out trying to guard Omier, maybe Gantt will do better. He played 14 mins, so has faced him. LJ didn’t play last game, hopefully he’ll contribute some solid minutes. It would be nice if Ross could find his game Saturday as well. At least give up on the 3PT shot.… Read more »
LJ played 10m and Pass played 7, in part to spell JJ who had some fouls early, so that was mostly first half. That seemed to work out well in the end.
You are confusing me talking about the “last game” against Miami (in which LJ did not play) and how we might do better this Saturday when we play them again – with the Pack’s “last game” against VT
I should have been clearer.
Sounds like Dusan still has a way to go. The longer he’s out, the more out of shape he’ll be. We may be lucky if he’s full speed by ACCT.
I would… just don’t be shocked if you see him sooner rather than later.
Wazzup Newclass!
I hope you are right.