^that's the thing, he's a senior, so he'd essentially be a one-and-done, and next season isn't when we'll really need frontcourt depth, it's the following season. i think it'd be better to get another big in this class (jefferson or young) that could learn the system next season, and be ready to be a solid contirbutor in 2013-2014 when we lose howell and painter. if we don't, we're gonna need a total stud big-man in 2013-2014 that can come in and contribute from day one.

that's not to say that I wouldn't want him on the team next year if we miss out on jefferson, young, etc. (or if we also lose leslie and can pick-pick up two big men)

[Edited on March 28, 2012 at 9:20 AM. Reason : ]

3/28/2012 9:19:28 AM

http://packinsider.com/2012/03/video-amile-jefferson-talks-recruitment-at-mcdonalds-game/

notice him talk about State, he made a point to remind the interviewer. Looks like he really wants to come here but he's torn by Duke's offer

3/28/2012 9:59:12 AM

Quote :

"Oriakhi is a center, not a power forward."

He's listed as a PF/C but played mostly 4 with Drummond at 5. As I said before his game is basically the exact same as Howell. Dick is a better jump shooter and AO is more athletic.

3/28/2012 10:08:22 AM

Amile clearly wants to go to Duke in that interview.

3/28/2012 10:17:55 AM

Our coaches can reason with his family about the educational value of State. He can get an electrical engineering degree and be just fine

3/28/2012 10:20:10 AM

Quote :

"The Wolfpacker ? @TheWolfpacker NC State will host junior college center Andrew Young for his official visit April 13-15. #fb"

3/28/2012 10:22:35 AM

I think he wants the fun option of NC State basketball, but his parents want the responsible option of Duke academics.

3/28/2012 10:46:42 AM

Quote :

"So like 15 schools have reached out to him. We should try reaching around him. Banjoman?"

Haha, I could brown bag it.

3/28/2012 10:50:55 AM

He referred to Coach K as the "the greatest ever." I just don't see this working in our favor. We should move on.

3/28/2012 10:55:57 AM

He did say "it would be an honor" to play with rodney purvis.

3/28/2012 11:01:13 AM

^^what exactly do you mean "we should move on". i really don't have anything invested in it, so i'll continue to hope he chooses state.

3/28/2012 11:09:42 AM

Quote :

"As I said before his game is basically the exact same as Howell. "

his game might be the same, but he has a good 4-5 inches on howell.

if howell was actually 6'8 he would be a great center.

3/28/2012 11:10:47 AM

He doesn't have 4-5 inches on Lorenzo Brown. Where are you getting these numbers?

3/28/2012 11:12:35 AM

Maybe he is referring to vertical?

3/28/2012 11:15:09 AM

Personally I'd be pumped as shit to get Andrew Young, and amile would be gravy.

3/28/2012 11:38:17 AM

4-5"? Huh? AO is listed at 6'9" 240; Howell at 6'8" 250.

3/28/2012 11:57:23 AM

i would venture to say that if we land Young, Jefferson does not come to State. and possibly vice-versa.

3/28/2012 12:01:02 PM

Unless CJL or someone else leaves prematurely, only one can come to State.

[Edited on March 28, 2012 at 12:05 PM. Reason : ]

3/28/2012 12:05:13 PM

I'm starting a cash collection for Nerlens Noel.

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3/28/2012 12:15:23 PM

Noel cut his list a few days ago, we're not on it. neither is unc.

3/28/2012 12:18:07 PM

hence the cash collection ... get with the program

3/28/2012 12:22:43 PM

Quote :

""Oriakhi is a center, not a power forward.""

Richard Alex, I hate to keep coming back to you, but what is it about 'center' that players don't like?


"Center"

3/28/2012 12:25:05 PM

Hopefully we hear from 5280 this week!

3/28/2012 1:11:41 PM

Quote :

"Unless CJL or someone else leaves prematurely, only one can come to State."

The staff has been recruiting like there's going to be some attrition, we had 4 commitments at one point and were still heavily in the mix with some post players.

3/28/2012 1:25:23 PM

you people actually think richard howell is anywhere close to 6'8? more like 6'5.

3/28/2012 1:59:04 PM

^Thanks JP Giglio. I'd say more like 6'7".

3/28/2012 2:00:56 PM

clearly 6'6"

3/28/2012 2:03:04 PM

it depends on how thick his socks are

3/28/2012 2:11:48 PM

6'9" in heels

3/28/2012 2:13:21 PM

4'6" when sitting on the bench with 4 fouls

3/28/2012 2:28:32 PM

^lol

3/28/2012 2:31:45 PM

^^winner

3/28/2012 2:50:30 PM

daaaayuuum

3/28/2012 3:19:26 PM

Once again this all seems to be speculations but here is an update on Oriakhi from ESPN insider's "rumors" blog:

Quote :

"UPDATE: According to this tweet by Jeff Goodman of CBSSports.com on Tuesday, Alex Oriakhi's list of suitors includes Kentucky, North Carolina, Duke, NC State, Florida, Temple, Xavier, UCLA, Missouri, George Mason, Virginia Tech, Virginia and Charlotte. Later, though, Goodman tweeted that Missouri and the SEC schools likely can't take Oriakhi "due to league rule that prohibits one-year transfers.""

No idea where we stand on the list, but they are treating these names as fact that they have reached out towards the kid. There is no mention if he has reciprocated.

3/28/2012 3:25:09 PM

lol that Charlotte is on the list.

3/28/2012 3:30:17 PM

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/ncst/sports/m-baskbl/auto_original/5738653.jpeg

Howell is 6'5"? So what does that make Lo Brown? 6'1"?

There is no way in hell that 6'9" Oriakhi is 4 or 5 inches taller than Howell.

[Edited on March 28, 2012 at 3:32 PM. Reason : Big-ass picture]

3/28/2012 3:31:21 PM

I can see Howell's feet in that picture, and he's not even wearing heels

3/28/2012 3:38:02 PM

the grad assistant on the bottom left always kills me...what a goober

3/28/2012 3:38:39 PM

^ Jordan Green. He used to be in Carmichael playing basketball all the time. I think he graduated in 2005 or something.

3/28/2012 3:41:57 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3_UZtb0EUc&feature=player_embedded


Our boys ready to wear RED! Love the "Lehigh" jokes from Purvis. HAHAHA

3/28/2012 4:46:59 PM

Quote :

"We cut him some slack, he thinks he's big stuff since he won the 3 point contest"

lol

3/28/2012 4:57:25 PM

those guys were hilarious

3/28/2012 5:42:28 PM

Wait, warren won the three point contest?

3/28/2012 5:51:54 PM

Nope Rasheed Sulaimon dook recruit

3/28/2012 5:54:16 PM

our guys need to work on their trash talk

3/28/2012 6:09:54 PM

^ Truth.

[Edited on March 28, 2012 at 6:33 PM. Reason : V True also.]

3/28/2012 6:17:24 PM

I'd rather their actions do the talking.

3/28/2012 6:31:03 PM

well until we get there, let's give words a shot.

jk i don't care about it either.

3/28/2012 6:40:27 PM

I feel like Tyler edits all his audio to sound deeper.

Also TJ needs a beard.

[Edited on March 28, 2012 at 6:47 PM. Reason : .]

3/28/2012 6:41:51 PM

5:29

Quote :

"Duke, uh..we got some key players coming black uh..back."

3/28/2012 6:46:45 PM