The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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TRACKING THE PACK MARCH/APRIL 2023 ■ 11 BY MATT CARTER The NC State men's bas- ketball team reaped the ben- efits of a thrilling win over North Carolina on Feb. 19. On3 Consensus four-star prospect Paul McNeil Jr. of Rockingham (N.C.) Rich- mond Senior High was in at- tendance for an official visit, and shortly afterward he an- nounced his verbal commit- ment to the Wolfpack. The On3 Consensus ranks McNeil as the No. 42 player and No. 12 shooting guard nationally among juniors. He is also listed as the No. 5 prospect in a loaded and deep in-state class in 2024. "Paul McNeil is a shot- maker, there is no denying this," On3's analyst Jamie Shaw noted. "Anyone courtside watching him play sees that shooting is his thing. "Where McNeil has grown is in his foot- work and body control. He is now learning how to be a shot-maker in- stead of just hoisting tough shots. His game has a growing disci- pline, and the efficiency is following. " Fe we r d r i b b l e s , fewer steps, and more work ahead of receiving the pass have rendered eye-opening results. I'm eager to see how he continues to grow." T h e 6 - f o o t - 6 , 185-pound McNeil had a lengthy offer list that also included Alabama, Clemson, Georgetown, Illinois, Indiana, LSU, Miami, Missouri, Ne- braska, St. John's, Tennessee and Virginia Tech, among others. As a sophomore, McNeil was named the Gatorade North Carolina Boys Bas- ketball Player of the Year after he averaged 24.5 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.7 steals per game for a 26-2 Raiders squad. He was the first sopho- more to win that award in the state. Through 18 games this season, McNeil was averaging 23.9 points, 8.7 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 2.4 steals and 1.3 blocks. He had made 55 three-pointers and was shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc. McNeil is the first NC State basketball commitment in the 2024 class. Next season, the Pack is set to bring in at least two newcomers in wing forward Dennis Parker II of Richmond (Va.) John Marshall and point guard Trey Parker (no relation), a native of Fayetteville, N.C., who is playing with Overtime Elite in At- lanta. OTE is a semi-pro league for high school players. Both Parkers have received four-star ratings in the On3 Consensus. Trey Parker is ranked the No. 76 player nationally in the 2023 class, while Dennis Parker checks in at No. 95. ■ Paul McNeil Jr. of Rockingham (N.C.) Richmond Senior High announced his commitment to NC State Feb. 19. He is ranked as the No. 42 player and No. 12 shooting guard nationally in the On3 Consensus for 2024. PHOTO COURTESY MCNEIL FAMILY Etch your name into Wolfpack History WOLF TRACKS DONOR WALL Help fulfill the vision by leaving your legacy etched on the Wolf Tracks wall in the newly renovated Walk of Fame & History in Reynolds Coliseum. • Orders will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Orders cannot be filled after the 700 spaces are sold. • You will receive a confirmation email within 30 days of your order. Please review it carefully. If corrections are required, please notify us at majorgifts@wolfpackclub.com or 919-865-1500. • In order for the Wolfpack Club to accommodate requests for plaques to be placed next to each other, these orders must be placed together with proper instructions. Every effort will be made to accommodate these requests. • Your message must fit within the spaces provided on the plaque size. • All text will be a standard size, font, and style. Greek letters and other symbols not found on a standard keyboard may not be used. • The Wolfpack Club reserves the right to exclude orders that it deems to contain inappropriate language. • The Wolfpack Club will determine the final placement of all plaques. • Message area is 330 characters maximum, with a signature line of 75 characters. Plaques are $5,000, payable over 5 years to the Wolfpack Club. NC State Student Aid Association | PO Box 37100, Raleigh, NC 27627 | 919.865.1500 | www.wolfpackclub.com To secure your Wolf Tracks, please visit www.wolfpackclub.com/wolftracks. wolf tracks half page.indd 1 8/21/2018 10:45:16 AM NC State Hoops Lands Top In-State Prospect In 2024 Class