Lol yeah Purvis going pro is a huge concern

3/29/2013 3:17:40 PM

3/29/2013 3:32:44 PM

lol damn. fans like that will run him off though.

[Edited on March 29, 2013 at 3:40 PM. Reason : .]

3/29/2013 3:40:04 PM

There are 100 people tweeting Rodney how much they love him for every one of those.

3/29/2013 3:44:21 PM

Austin Williams @AWmystery is a cock-looking deworming agent dealer.

3/29/2013 4:55:28 PM

lol Bullet

3/29/2013 5:47:34 PM

Fuck you Austin Wiiliams. FUCK YOU. Piece of shit.

3/29/2013 6:02:41 PM

so who the hell is austin williams, and what has he produced

3/29/2013 8:47:59 PM

it sounds like Rodney is use to dealing with ppl like this.


Calm down

3/29/2013 8:52:08 PM

That dude is a bow tie wearing bro.

Check his twitter for some rack focus videos.

3/29/2013 9:44:23 PM

We should ask @AWMystery to join TWW so we can belittle him here. He actually thinks he's a real media member judging from some of his tweets. He's an ESPNU Campus Connection "reporter". I'm sure that comes with some nice benefits, like a nice Sweet Pickles membership or something.

3/29/2013 10:00:38 PM

Quote :

"@Chip_Patterson: Spotted: NCSU coach Mark Gottfried and JUCO prospect Desmond Lee at Tobacco Road watching Sweet 16 games."

anyone know anything about Desmond Lee?

3/29/2013 10:13:12 PM

he's legit, D-1 ready (i think)

http://www.jucorecruiting.com/desmond-lee-picks-up-three-high-major-offers/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFZhDjfy7Rk

3/29/2013 10:16:18 PM

Yeah, Lee is a small SG. He's a gunner who put up 21 ppg at some New Mexico JUCO this year. He's got a decent outside shot.

3/29/2013 10:18:11 PM

you know he's good because his highlight video has rack city focus

3/29/2013 11:27:11 PM

Crazy thing is that the highlight vid reminds me of a shorter courtney fells.

3/30/2013 12:04:27 AM

______________ is a basketball-related adjective former Woflpack b-ball player or poor man's nba player

(choose your own adventure)

3/30/2013 12:38:05 AM

well if the shoe fits

3/30/2013 12:43:04 AM

Is this indicative of Purvis' interest in leaving?

Turner, Lewis, Barber, Purvis, Lee.... Do we really need five guards?

3/30/2013 1:06:21 AM

So you guys are running with what Giglio said? LAME!

[Edited on March 30, 2013 at 1:10 AM. Reason : Purvis aint leaving guys]

3/30/2013 1:10:40 AM

Quote :

"Crazy thing is that the highlight vid reminds me of a shorter courtney fells."

I don't see that at all, except for the fact they're both black and can jump. Fells had a really pretty shot and great ups but couldn't do anything else -- couldn't dribble, couldn't really pass, couldn't penetrate.

Lee doesn't have a pretty shot (really low release) but it seems to work. The thing that separates him from Fells is that he's really quick, has great handles, and seems to play some reckless abandon (in a good way). Fells was always more of a smooth athlete -- Lee is an explosive one.

After watching those videos, I really hope we get this guy.

3/30/2013 1:19:59 AM

Quote :

"Turner, Lewis, Barber, Purvis, Lee.... Do we really need five guards?"

We'll probably play a 3-guard lineup next year, so I'd say we absolutely need 5 guards. Turner is more a traditional "3" anyway.

3/30/2013 1:21:17 AM

We need bodies. Period. Guards, centers, chuckers, who cares you can make a lineup work. I don't want him throwing scholarships at worthless players or people who will transfer out but functional players that want to be here are needed and can't be overly picky. I think we have gotten so use to 6 and 7 man rotations here that we overreact way to much to have "2 guys that play the same spot!"

3/30/2013 11:24:31 AM

also worth mentioning that we're still short on scholly players even if we keep Leslie/Warren/Purvis...

[Edited on March 30, 2013 at 11:25 AM. Reason : ^ this..]

3/30/2013 11:25:04 AM

Yeah, kinda ridiculous that unc has 17 players over the past 4 years (5 left for nba or transfer) while we've had 13 and 5 leave.. There's really nothing wrong with a good freshman not playing a whole lot

3/30/2013 11:43:27 AM

HighLightS of 2014 commits Cody & Caleb Martin at the Carolina Challenge (#40 & #50)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=R90T22tNvx4

3/30/2013 11:46:45 AM

When can those kids put there names on a piece of paper?

3/30/2013 11:54:56 AM

Anytime they want.

If you're talking about an LOI though, should be around the second week of November.

3/30/2013 12:30:53 PM

damon harge needs to graduate early

4/1/2013 4:47:18 PM

From middle school?

4/1/2013 4:53:28 PM

^yeah...was a joke

4/1/2013 5:01:45 PM

Whatever happened to Torian Graham? Last I heard he went to a JC.

4/1/2013 5:09:50 PM

Quote :

"ncstatetke All American 34706 Posts user info edit post any chance at getting Joe Uchebo or Torian Graham? 3/21/2013 1:49:57 AM Prawn Star All American 7265 Posts user info edit post Torian Graham is only halfway done with JC. It's a 2 year program. No idea about Uchebo. [Edited on March 21, 2013 at 2:26 AM. Reason : è] 3/21/2013 2:26:18 AM ncstatetke All American 34706 Posts user info edit post turns out they're at the same juco down in Florida 3/21/2013 2:28:27 AM"

4/1/2013 5:14:22 PM

damon harge is going to be a huge headcase just like purvis. remember when purvis had a youtube video declaring him the next john wall in 8th grade?

recruiting tip: stay away from kids with multiple videos that have anno domini beats playing

4/1/2013 5:14:23 PM

At this point we need to lock out up any recruits we can get. Sidy Djitte, come on down.

4/1/2013 5:15:43 PM

This time last season we were sweating over CJL declaring for the draft.
This year its Purvis who has left.

In the end, it's gonna be OK.


[Edited on April 1, 2013 at 5:37 PM. Reason : .]

4/1/2013 5:36:27 PM

I wouldn't be reactive and go after many 4 year scholarship recruits this year. Most of the quality guys are locked up. Going after what's left is how you end up with a team full of Vandenburgs. Instead, sign as many post-grads and JUCOs as we can. Then focus on recruiting solid 3-4 year players who will help build the program. I think we should avoid the 1 and done type until we have the foundation to succeed with them.

Think about the recent "savior" 5 star guys. Hickson was good but didn't blend with the team and we didn't succeed with him. Leslie didn't make the team better as a freshman. Harrow bolted. Purvis bolted. All these guys get hyped up so much, and they struggle to live up to it, especially if we don't have the complementary players to help take the pressure off them.

4/1/2013 5:45:49 PM

I dunno about not throwing out some panic offers, having Savon Goodman on the roster for next season would be pretty nice. To be honest, we have room for a guy like that, a JUCO, a grad transfer and more...

4/1/2013 5:58:39 PM

we don't really need a project though. if he's worth a 4 yr commitment, sign him up, but don't sign a project when what we need is a solid warm body for next year.

4/1/2013 6:15:40 PM

I'm not saying we should throw scholarships at guys like TDT and Vandenberg. But we've got plenty of scholarships to spare at this point, and there'd be nothing wrong with taking a chance on someone right now.

4/1/2013 6:32:55 PM

I really hope we can get Desmond Lee and Sidy Djitte now. I just never pictured Purvis being the kind to transfer, particularly since he'd be a playing 35 minutes a night and would be a bigger focus for the offense. One good season and he could have been off to the NBA. Now he's an additional year from the league, and his family won't be able to see his games as easily.

4/1/2013 9:49:44 PM

Purvis is not an NBA prospect at this point, so staying at State may have killed his chances completely.

He probably believes there is a coach/opportunity out there who could mold him into an NBA player.

I don't see it. Right now his strengths and weaknesses look like this

Strengths:
Fast as hell

Weaknesses:
Everything else

4/1/2013 11:43:36 PM

Exactly. He's never gonna get a Bojangles creation named after him at this rate

4/1/2013 11:44:31 PM

^^It's a bizarre move imo

the image at the top of this page suggests he believes he has pro-level talent right now.

now he won't get a shot at the NBA for at least another two years.

[Edited on April 1, 2013 at 11:47 PM. Reason : ,]

4/1/2013 11:47:21 PM

That's what I don't get. Absolutely nothing about this move makes sense from any point of view. He would've been one of the top offensive options on the team next season, played 35+ minutes and been close to home. It could end up being a plus if he didn't grow any from this year to next simply because of how out of control he got at times, his issues in the half-court and his poor FT shooting, but if he can work on simply getting a better feel for the game then there's no question he could really dominate opposing guards. Has to be someone in his camp not liking the type of minutes he got down the stretch.

I mean hell, look at Tyler Harris. He was upset about playing time and sat out this year after a transfer. If he hadn't he gets to play 15-20 minutes this season and is probably starting in '13-'14.

[Edited on April 2, 2013 at 12:09 AM. Reason : TBDV]

4/1/2013 11:58:36 PM

Wasn't part of the Tyler Harris thing his dad being a bitch about his playing time?

And I was telling Roflpack the same thing earlier. He could have stayed here and already be declaring for the draft if he really wanted, but instead he's at fucking powerhouse Providence. He didn't play much here because he wasn't all the great, same with Purvis.

[Edited on April 2, 2013 at 12:02 AM. Reason : a]

4/2/2013 12:02:29 AM

College sports are just one bad emotional decision after another until you just wish Flanders was dead.

4/2/2013 12:23:19 AM

^^^Given his personality, it actually makes PERFECT sense.

When you've been told your entire life that you're going to be a star/College starter/NBA draft pick, you become entirely convinced it's going to happen. At 18/19, you think you know everything and that those who don't know you, are either dead wrong or 'just don't understand.'

The thing is that Purvis had PLENTY of opportunities to start and prove himself, but he was totally inconsistent and not even half the impact player TJ Warren was. He's still in this delusional mode where nobody gave him a chance or sees how good he thinks he is, so he thinks everyone else is the problem.

Sorry kid, but you aren't nearly as good as everyone told you you'd be. One and done my ass.

[Edited on April 2, 2013 at 12:24 AM. Reason : .]

4/2/2013 12:24:34 AM

4/2/2013 12:59:07 AM

Legit reasons to transfer:

1) You aren't good enough (or the coach is too dumb to play you) to crack the rotation at a school. Examples: Josh Davis type player who could be a major player elsewhere not really getting consistent enough minutes to develop. It's a stretch to include a Deshawn Painter type here for lack of huge minutes, but still SOMEWHAT understandable since a lot of people hate sitting on the bench.

2) You kinda suck and are taking inordinate amounts of shit from fans/coaches. Larry Drew II is a good example. I don't think anyone can blame him for wanting out.

3) Program turmoil. Serious turmoil. Sanctions, probations, suspensions, coach firings, etc. At the very least the type of stuff going on at UCLA recently.

4) Team just absolutely sucks and that isn't what you thought you were getting into. Wake Forest for example. Losing sucks.

5) You're way too good and outgrew your program. A Seth Curry type player who can be a leader on a tournament level team or even title contender.

6) Philosophical change in coaching style/change in coaches. This is more of a factor in football but I could see some scenarios (imagine Jason Williams or Kyrie Irving being asked to play in the princeton offense) where it makes sense to transfer.

7) Being recruited over. Think Wiltjer in Kentucky or even Tyler Lewis here. If you've put in your time on the bench for 1-2 years and then they recruit a 5* athlete at your position and it's fairly clear you won't get your opportunity it can make sense to transfer.

Illegitimate reasons to transfer:

You're a little punk bitch who isn't that good who will probably get 30 minutes and almost definitely start for a legitimate tournament level team for the next three seasons. Also, you're a potential NBA prospect who might really kill their chances by wasting a year in basketball purgatory.

For every Roshown McLeod who grows into an NBA player after transferring there are 20 who completely stagnate during their season off and lose an invaluable year of player development. A better option would probably be to just go pro now and see where you land. He could still make $50k somewhere probably and develop his game and try to crack the NBA via the Josh Powell route (and countless others).

I just don't get sitting out a year and stunting your development while not getting paid when you have a golden opportunity in front of you.

4/2/2013 1:10:59 AM