The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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SEPTEMBER 2014 ■ 81 ■ BASKETBALL RECRUITING contest, and led the squad with 9.7 re‑ bounds and 3.3 blocks per game. The 6‑8, 255‑pound Swanigan came off the bench to average 8.0 points and 5.7 rebounds in 14.0 minutes per game. "Newman and Stone played fine to‑ gether," Bossi said. "Newman played the point guard role, but I don't think schools will ask him to play the point because he's a natural two guard." Newman has continuously listed NC State, while Stone has kept his recruit‑ ment close to the vest. The duo have ac‑ tively talked about playing college together, with NC State, Kentucky, Kansas and Con‑ necticut providing that option. Newman is also considering Mississippi State, Texas A&M and Miami, among others. Swanigan elected to switch from the class of 2016 to 2015 last May, and isn't as advanced into his recruitment after spend‑ ing nearly a month in the USA Basketball program. At least 14 colleges have offered the big man, who has slimmed down con‑ siderably over the last three years. "Swanigan is a big kid that accepts he's a big kid and has learned to use his body to clear space around the rim because he isn't a prolific athlete," Bossi said. "He's a good mid‑range jump shooter and is a smart, skilled low‑post player." Swanigan used to weigh more than 300 pounds, but has worked hard to get in shape, and his recruitment reflects it. Kentucky and Michigan State have been the popular choices in Swanigan's recruit‑ ment, and NC State, Arizona, Indiana, Combo guard Malik Newman of Jackson (Miss.) Calloway, Rivals.com's No. 2 overall recruit in the country, has continuously listed NC State among his top choices, along with Kentucky, Kansas and Connecticut. PHOTO COURTESY RIVALS.COM