quit following TJ Warren on twitter. non stop about UNC on it all night after Isaiah Hicks committed. i'll be happy when Purvis and Amile commit to play for the wolfpack (hopefully)

8/9/2011 8:21:23 AM

it's all downhill from here

8/9/2011 8:56:43 AM

I need to change my computer password, it had to do with Torian.

But cheer up you bitches, plenty of recruits, plenty of time.

8/9/2011 9:22:19 AM

a few things from some pretty reputable Rivals.com posters:

Torian Graham has awful grades and that is part of the reason he hadn't even figured out where he would be playing high school ball...His commitment to State was more of a good PR move for State at the time. Apparently he really would have a hard time qualifying.

He says Kentucky is his favorite right now, but Kentucky hasn't offered and they seem to have figured out why not to offer him (at least at this time....they are going after Archie and Shabazz Muhammad still).

Also, apparently Torian and TJ Warren don't like each other, so Torian's decommit could help us with TJ Warren, although right now TJ seems to be leaning towards UNC.

Purvis' decision could come later than expected- and it may not be State or Mizzou. There's a few other teams that seem to be getting in the mix and the longer he lingers out there the more I get the feeling that he may end up somewhere out of left field...he may extend into winter before he commits. No one really knows because he's doing a good job of not talking about it.

Feeling pretty solid on Amile Jefferson for now.

We have (3) scholly's available.

8/9/2011 3:32:20 PM

If grades are an issue then it would actually make a lot of sense for him to basically be begging UK for an offer.

8/9/2011 3:50:52 PM

^ha yea, i agree.

8/9/2011 4:23:39 PM

^^Are we leading for Amile?

8/9/2011 6:15:56 PM

I haven't heard anything that would indicate that we are.

8/9/2011 6:51:40 PM

Katin Reinhardt is off the board, he committed to UNLV today.

8/11/2011 12:26:38 PM

^Dang. I liked his video and thought he would have been a great back-up if we miss on Graham/Warren/Purvis. Kind of reminded me of a better in shape/more athletic/not quite as good of a shooter Kapono (yes...it's because he's white).

8/11/2011 12:46:11 PM

damn, i really liked his (highlight) game

8/11/2011 12:53:32 PM

the packinsider folks are saying that everyone they have talked to say TG has stellar grades and will have NO issues qualifying

someone is a fibbing fibber

8/11/2011 1:10:28 PM

(or, just maybe, most of the folks on PP are morons?)

8/11/2011 1:12:38 PM

packinsider
not
packpride

8/11/2011 1:14:07 PM

Quote :

"the packinsider folks are saying that everyone they have talked to say TG has stellar grades and will have NO issues qualifying someone is a fibbing fibber"

First...who gives a shit. He either comes here or he doesn't. I don't care if it's grades or because he fell in love with some skank at another school. He's either here or he isn't.

Second...even though the majority of posters on PP are looney bins...Packinsider guys are youngins who try and become butt-buddies with all of the Pack players and recruits. They rarely have anything negative to say about recruits or players.

8/11/2011 1:16:08 PM

^^i'm saying, most of the talk of non-qualifying is being done by the folks on PP. and manyof them are morons.

[Edited on August 11, 2011 at 1:30 PM. Reason : although it's not limited to PP, but i've gandered at their recruiting thread a few times]

8/11/2011 1:24:43 PM

5* Combo Forward Amile Jefferson will be unoficially visiting this weekend (according to PP)

8/12/2011 1:00:24 PM

TJ Warren & Mitch McGary are both planning on taking official visits to UNC. one or both could commit on those trips.

i also heard Jerami Grant was ready to announce his commitment this week? anyone else hear that?

[Edited on August 16, 2011 at 9:05 AM. Reason : .]

8/16/2011 9:04:32 AM

arent Warren and McGary pretty close? That doesnt bode well for us if they are both visiting at the same time

Wasnt Warren raised an NCSU fan and his dad played for us? How could he chose UNC over us

8/16/2011 9:16:52 AM

Quote :

"Wasnt Warren raised an NCSU fan and his dad played for us?"

Just because someone's parent played at a school doesn't mean they were "raised" as a fan.

Not saying it isn't the case...but I don't think all former players have as strong a tie to the school as die-hard fans think they do. The majority of players didn't grow up as fans of that school (except for Duke/UNC) and a lot don't stay connected after they leave.

So it's not like Warren grew up with tons of NC State gear and memorabilia all over the house. He probably grew up watching UNC and Duke dominate and their players were probably his favorites.

I wouldn't take it as that big of a deal if he committed to UNC over State. 99.9% of all high school players would commit to UNC over State if given the choice.

8/16/2011 9:31:56 AM

I get all that, I just thought I heard somewhere that he was a big NCSU fan growing up

8/16/2011 9:44:40 AM

you're right, because he has said himself that he grew up a State fan

^^ and to assume how Warren grew up specifically is prob a little far-fetched

8/16/2011 10:21:13 AM

I'm just staying that it's also probably different than a Shavlik Randolph who grew up going to all the State games and who's grandfather was an NC State legend.

8/16/2011 10:32:53 AM

Is Purvis deciding soon?

8/16/2011 9:37:13 PM

It's possible that the new scrutiny on Haith might push Purvis away from Mizzou, right?

8/17/2011 9:26:57 AM

^ first thing i thought of. guess its going to depend on how bad it may look for Haith

8/17/2011 10:30:58 AM

well now other teams are in the mix, i believe UConn is one.

8/17/2011 1:08:19 PM

Think purvis is going to push it back. Wouldn't be surprised if it was december.

8/17/2011 1:17:37 PM

Maybe he meant next august

8/17/2011 1:18:50 PM

8/17/2011 2:06:57 PM

Quote :

"Amile Jeffesson impressed by visit to NC State Amile Jefferson's 24-hour unofficial visit to NC State on Friday and Saturday left him impressed. The 6-foot-8, 197-pound Jefferson from Philadelphia Friends Central High is getting recruited by NC State, Ohio State, Maryland, Temple, Villanova, UCLA, Stanford, Texas and St. John's, are all recruiting him heavily. Rivals.com ranks Jefferson No. 33 in the country and the No. 10 power forward, and his recruitment for the Wolfpack has been led by assistant coach Rob Moxley. Jefferson used the last few days to reflect back on his trip to Raleigh, and he was full of praise. Philadelphia Friends Central High senior forward Amile Jefferson took an unofficial visit to NC State on Friday and Saturday. "I thought it went good," Jefferson said. "It was great to finally get to meet and interact with the coaches. The players weren't back on campus yet, but just spending time with Coach Moxley and Coach [Mark] Gottfried. I got to interact with all the coaches and learn more about them." The energy of NC State's new coaching staff impressed Jefferson. "You can feel that the school and the people around are just yearning for something big to happen," Jefferson said. "You can feel their passion to bring NC State back to where the fans and the people that know the school and the tradition where it want it to be." The NCSU coaches were able to give Jefferson a vision on how his inside-outside scoring skills could be used at forward. "Coach runs the UCLA offense, so he just showed me the spots where I can be effective on the floor, push the ball and rebound," Jefferson said. "They run those little plays from the elbow and double screens for guys, and that point forward pick and roll." Jefferson was surprised by the feel of the campus in comparison to the colleges he's seen in Philadelphia. "I didn't realize how big the campus was," Jefferson said. "It was really nice and almost like it's own little city. That was definitely good to get a better feel for the campus, and just the school in general." Jefferson was thoroughly impressed by NC State's basketball facilities, which is a common refrain from recruits. He likened the RBC Center to an NBA arena. "The facilities were magnificent and the RBC Center was great," Jefferson said. "The atmosphere has to be crazy. Just imagine when all those seats are filled and things like that." Being in a college sports crazy area also rubbed off on Jefferson. "You definitely get that vibe, from the time you step down there on the campus, walking around and touring and things like that, you got the feel that it was all about the college and the school," Jefferson said. Jefferson, who was joined by his father Malcolm Musgrove, was able to meet athletic director Debbie Yow and Chancellor Randy Woodson. Jefferson enjoyed listening to Yow and Musgrove discuss the key points of his future. "I thought she was great," Jefferson said. "She was amazing. I know my dad really liked her personally. They had a great conversation. "The Chancellor was also amazing. I didn't realize he was that young. You can tell he had great energy and was so supportive of the basketball team at a school like that. They didn't really have to say anything about their love for the game, you can just tell." Jefferson will have five official visits to use starting Sept. 1. He plans on making an unofficial visit to both UCLA and Stanford while out for the Boost Mobile Elite 24 outdoor all-star game in Venice Beach, Calif., which will be played on ESPNU on Aug. 27. NC State will be given strong consideration for one of his official visits. "I will definitely take an official visit there," Jefferson said. "I thought everything went well. I think I'm still open because I haven't seen a lot, but I thought it was great. I'm definitely looking forward to learning more about the school. I want to learn more about the players and spend time with them.""

http://ncstate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1252805

8/17/2011 2:55:19 PM

great news
i love how our AD and chancellor takes time out of their schedules to meet recruits

sounds like he had a great trip

8/17/2011 3:07:45 PM

Lewis + White + Jefferson would be pretty awesome.

Lewis + White + Jefferson + Purvis would just be incredible.

8/17/2011 3:15:47 PM

Lewis + Warren + Purvis + Jefferson + Graham = legendary

8/17/2011 3:16:28 PM

From everything I've read, Graham won't be a viable option for NC State anymore.

8/17/2011 3:17:09 PM

Quote :

"is getting recruited by NC State, Ohio State, Maryland, Temple, Villanova, UCLA, Stanford, Texas and St. John's, are all recruiting him heavily."

8/17/2011 3:17:37 PM

got that PI syndrome

8/17/2011 3:49:51 PM

2013 PG Kasey Hill wants NC State followers on twitter. I guess that means we're in the running?

8/17/2011 7:32:44 PM

Quote :

"i love how our AD and chancellor takes time out of their schedules to meet recruits "

+1

haha, before i hoped fowler stayed as far away as possible.

8/17/2011 7:42:20 PM

Quote :

"2013 PG Kasey Hill wants NC State followers on twitter. I guess that means we're in the running? "

we offered him today according to pp

8/17/2011 7:47:37 PM

I'd really love to see Graham, but I am doubting that he will re-commit since we are on a first year coach.

8/17/2011 7:56:56 PM

Greg McClinton on campus today on unofficial visit. Class of '13

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/102672/greg-mcclinton

8/18/2011 3:36:13 PM

So what's the story with Kasey Hill?

Nevermind, Hill is a five star recruit. #3 PG and #16 overall in the 2013 class. He'd be a huge signing for us

[Edited on August 18, 2011 at 9:29 PM. Reason : asdf]

8/18/2011 9:18:49 PM

Story & hIgHliGhT video of Tyler Lewis

http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/phenom/201108/nc-state-hoops-prospect-eager-silence-doubters

8/20/2011 12:21:21 PM

I wish we had him this year

8/20/2011 12:53:17 PM

Offered Stanford Robinson. Countdown until first Team Takeover commit...

8/26/2011 7:00:50 AM

Offered Josh Hart, another Team Takeover player.

8/27/2011 6:41:46 AM

looks like we might have come back down to earth a little bit, these two guys are 3 stars.

i'm alright with that for now (i.e. next season), but after throwing offers to a bunch of 4 and 5 stars, this is a curious move. how does this bode for landing Purvis and Graham (again)? i'm not expecting Graham to come back, and we have offers to TJ Warren, White, and Jefferson, now these two guys.

8/27/2011 11:04:41 AM

Those are 2013 recruits hoss. They haven't even played their junior season of HS ball yet.

8/27/2011 12:46:23 PM

Scout just recently updated their 2013 rankings and Robinson and Hart are 4* (11th and 14th best SGs, respectively).

8/27/2011 2:40:08 PM