While we were typing our original entry, the Wolfpacker tweeted confirmation —
New Mexico J.C. shooting guard Desmond Lee said he has picked NC State, and he’ll have two years of eligibility remaining.
— The Wolfpacker (@TheWolfpacker) April 8, 2013
StateFansNation is picking up some super strong vibes that an announcement may be forthcoming that New Mexico Junior College shooting guard, Desmond Lee will be transferring to NC State.
Lee is a tremendous pick up for the Wolfpack, particularly in the wake of Rodney Purvis’ recent transfer. Lee has size and athleticism for the two guard, checking in around 6’4 range and close to 200 pounds. He averaged over 20 points a game and around 2 steals and 2 assists per contest; he also rebounds well for a guard, nabbing an average of almost six a game. After Purvis, State fans will find it refreshing that a ‘shooting guard’ can actually shoot free throws, as Lee hit ~77% of his attempts from the charity stripe last season.
It has been reported that Lee had scholarship offers from the likes of Miami, Arkansas, Baylor, Virginia Tech, Washington, Illinois and others. It was believed that Creighton, Baylor and NC State comprised Lee’s top three. Lee will have two years of eligibility remaining. The Wolfpacker had more in this article. You can see some of his highlights in the video below, if you can stomach the music.
Additionally, you’ll love this athleticism and strength:
With this great news, Wolfpack fans’ will immediately turn attention to Tulane transfer and former NC State forward, Josh Davis. Davis, originally from Raleigh and a member of Sidney Lowe’s recruiting class that just graduated (Richard Howell, Scott Wood), has been granted a release from Tulane after averaging 17+ points and 10 rebounds a game this past year for the Green Wave. Davis will have one year of eligibility remaining and would be able to play immediately using the graduate transfer rule like Alex Johnson and Russell Wilson.
As you can see from the scholarship configuration below, the addition of upper-classmen like Lee and Davis is hugely helpful to the program. A case could be made that State could stand to accept a couple of other transfers to help balance out the scholarships in the future.
Stay tuned. More to come.
Senior Class
(1) Jordan Vandenberg (C) (Redshirt)
(2) Hold for a 5th year graduate transfer – (PF/C)
Junior Class
(3) Ralston Turner (Wing) – transfer from LSU sat out 2012-2103
(4) Desomnd Lee (2G) – JUCO transfer from New Mexico Junior College
Sophomore Class
(5) Tyler Lewis (PG)
(6) TJ Warren (F)
Freshman Class – 2013 Commits
(7) Anthony Barber (PG)
(8) Kyle Washington (4F/5C)
(9) BeeJay Anya (4F/5C)
(10) Departure of Scott Wood
(11) Departure of Richard Howell
(12) Departure of Lorenzo Brown
(13) Departure of CJ Leslie
2014 Commits
(1) Caleb Martin (wing) (scheduled departure of Vandenberg)
(2) Cody Martin (wing) (scheduled departure of projected 5th year transfer)
