ACC Basketball: Ranking the 2017 Recruiting Classes
By Alec Lasley
No. 14: NC State (2 Commits)
There was a lot of turnover from last year’s Wolfpack squad.
Multiple players transferred out, left for the draft, and a new coaching staff came into Raleigh.
They had a very disappointing season finishing 4-14 in conference play. Their highlight came when they beat Duke in Durham, led by a fantastic effort from Dennis Smith Jr.
They were also blown out twice by the Tar Heels.
With that though, they still bring in two players who will be very valuable for next year’s squad.
They also got good news when they were able to secure a commitment from UNCW guard, CJ Bryce, but he will have to sit out a year due to the NCAA transfer rules.
2017 Commits:
- Lavar Batts (Concord, NC): 6-3, 160 lbs, PG, Rank – 83
- Al Freeman (Baylor University): 6-3, 210 lbs, SG
NC State will be getting two very good guards to help replace lottery pick, Smith Jr.
Freeman, who graduated this past year, is eligible immediately. The Charlotte native averaged 9.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists.
Though he shot a career-low from three-point range last year, he has a career average of 36.5 percent.
The Wolfpack are on a rebuild and could use some production from this class to boost that a little bit for the future.