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NC State Hoops: New Sharpshooter Eyes Raleigh?
1 May
Summary
- NC State seeks frontcourt help, but a sharpshooter is a new target.
- Matthew Driscoll connection aids pursuit of Kansas State's Abdi Bashir.
- Team still needs bigs after losing transfer targets Wilkinson and Scott.
Justin Gainey's NC State men's basketball program continues its intensive search for talent via the transfer portal. While the initial focus was on addressing frontcourt needs, the team is now pursuing Kansas State sharpshooter Abdi Bashir. This potential acquisition is facilitated by an assistant coach's prior relationship with Bashir.
The Wolfpack has faced setbacks in securing frontcourt players, recently losing commitments from transfer targets Damon Wilkinson and Ole Miss forward James Scott. These departures leave NC State with significant needs in the paint.
Coach Gainey's current frontcourt options include Kyle Evans, Zymicah Wilkins, and Eemeli Yalaho. However, the roster's depth is considered insufficient for ACC play. The pursuit of Bashir could also be a contingency if local guard Paul McNeil departs the program.
The program is expected to continue seeking additional big men to strengthen its roster for the upcoming season.
