GREAT NEWS!!!
Pack Pride is reporting that new NC State Head Basketball Coach Sidney Lowe has passed the NCAA’s recruiting compliance test. (Link)
Lowe, who officially took over as NC State head coach today, can now recruit off campus during periods designated by NCAA guidelines. Previously, he could only make phone calls and assist with on-campus recruiting prior to passing the NCAA Recruiting Test.
The next Evaluation Period begins July 6, 2006. During an Evaluation Period, it is permissible for authorized athletics department staff to be involved in off-campus activities to assess academic qualifications and playing abililties. No in-person, off-campus recruiting contacts with a prospect are permitted.
All those involved with NC State and Coach Lowe deserve a lot of credit for getting the Wolfpack Basketball program to the point where we are today. The whole program navigated a somewhat risky situation with confidence and coollness. After initially setting a start date of July 1, Lowe has officially taken over the program two weeks early with a degree in hand and with the NCAA test behind him.
It is time to look to the future.
GO STATE
