The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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72 ■ THE WOLFPACKER ■ Shaun Kirk 22 • G/F So. • Whiteville, N.C. • 6-8 • 195 Analysis: Kirk had a chance during his freshman season to display his raw athleticism, but the key for him gaining playing time is adding to his skills offensively. Career Highlights: Played sparingly as a reserve during his fresh - man season, including a career-high eight minutes against Duke and Notre Dame … Rated as a three-star prospect coming out of Whiteville (N.C.) High by Rivals.com … Averaged 18.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game as a senior, and was named the district and county player of the year … Played in the North Carolina Coaches Association East-West Game and had 23 points while shooting 9 of 18 from the field including 3 of 8 on three-pointers, and added six rebounds and two steals … Was AAU teammates in the spring of 2015 with NC State freshman Dennis Smith Jr. of Fayetteville (N.C.) Trinity Christian. Coach's Corner: "Shaun Kirk could still figure into the mix as kind of a perimeter four, or maybe play on the perimeter, too." — Mark Gottfried Personal: Majoring in exploratory studies … Active member at his hometown church. STATISTICS Year G-GS MPG PPG RPG APG FG% 3FG% FT% 2015-16 14-0 4.0 0.7 0.6 0.0 30.8 16.7 50.0 Ten Questions With Shaun Kirk What is your hidden talent? Dancing. What sports icon would you like to have dinner with? Kevin Durant. If you weren't wearing No. 22, what number would you want? 20. What's your dream car? Red Ferrari. Who is the best dunker on the team? Between Dennis [Smith Jr.] and [Abdul-]Malik [Abu]. How many pair of shoes do you think you currently have? About 30. What's your favorite city you have ever visited? Sacra - mento, Calif. Down one in the national title game with one second left and two free throws, who on the team do you want taking the shots? Malik because he is very confident. How would you describe your personality in one word? Amazing. Who is the best bowler on the team? I would have to say me. BASKETBALL PREVIEW 2016-17 PHOTO BY KEN MARTIN