The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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MARCH 2014 ■ 81 ■ BASKETBALL RECRUITING The athletic native of Lansing, Mich., has earned offers from NC State, Eastern Michi- gan, Michigan State, Provi- dence and Wake Forest. Manuel, who has attended NC State football games in both 2012 and 2013, played with junior combo guard target Eric Davis on The Family 16s last year. 71. Alex Owens, Power Forward/Center, Orlando (Fla.) Oak Ridge H.S. The 6-8, 245-pounder helped Each 1 Teach 1 17s win the Nike Peach Jam championship last July. The Bradenton, Fla., native made the move to Orlando, Fla., this season and plays with star shoot- ing guard Antonio Blak- eney. Owens verbally committed to Central Florida, but it didn't last long. NC State, Cincinnati, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Louisville, Maryland, Miami, Missouri, Providence and South Florida have also offered. 81. Aaron Falzon, Power Forward Gill (Mass.) Northfield Mount Herman Falzon hails from the same traveling team, Expressions Elite 17s, as NC State power forward signee Abdul-Malik Abu. The 6-7, 220-pound Fal- zon is a different prospect than Abu, relying on a deep jump shot from three-point land. NC State, Boston College, Georgia, Providence, Rutgers, Rhode Island, Bos- ton, Holy Cross and Towson have offered. 129. Luke Maye, Power Forward Cornelius (N.C.) Hough H.S. The son of former North Carolina quarterback Mark Maye has carved out his niche in basketball. The 6-7, 225-pounder is a quality re- bounder and passer, and has range out to the three-point line. Lutz watched him dur- ing the winter for NC State, and Notre Dame has begun recruiting him. Clem- son and Virginia Tech have offered from the ACC, along with Charlotte, Davidson, Elon, UNCG, Western Carolina, College of Charleston, Richmond and UAB. Maye played for both Team United 17s and Queen City Prophets 16s last spring and summer. ■ For regular reports on NC State basketball recruiting plus videos of Wolfpack commitments and targets visit TheWolfpacker.com. A formula for SUCCESS Building on a solid foundation of planning, knowledge, service, and commitment Employee Benefit Plans Financial Planning Retirement Plans Corporate Life Insurance Individual Life Insurance Supplemental Benefits Individual Disability Income Insurance Long Term Care Insurance Watkins Financial Group 1601 Jones Franklin Road, Suite 102 Raleigh, North Carolina 27606 919-851-3117 t www.watkinsfinancialgroup.com Watkins Financial Group W W Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA, SIPC and Watkins Financial Group and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. are not affiliated entities. Commied to Meeng Your Insurance and Employee Benefits Needs Through world class resources and local touch service, Progressive Benet Solutions delivers winning solutions and strategies for your employee benet needs. PBS is a proud supporter of NC State and Wolfpack Athletics! www.mma-pbs.com | 919 - 719 - 6342 78,80-81.BKB Recruiting.indd 81 2/25/14 3:12 PM