The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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BASKETBALL PREVIEW 2016-17 ■ Torin Dorn 2 • G R-So. • Charlotte • 6-6 • 208 Analysis: A transfer from Charlotte, Dorn sat out last season due to NCAA rules and is expected to immediately play a large role for the Wolfpack. He has been praised for his versatility, which should allow him to earn extensive playing time. He may even be able to play point guard in a pinch if needed. Career Highlights: Named the Conference USA Freshman of the Year in 2014-15 … Led Charlotte and all Conference USA freshmen in scoring (12.0 points per game) … Had career highs of 26 points and 10 rebounds against Western Kentucky, his lone double-double that season … Averaged 21.6 points, 5.6 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game as a senior at Charlotte's Vance High School and was named conference MVP … Also selected to play in the North Carolina High School Coaches Association East-West All-Star Game in 2014. Coach's Corner: "I've been excited about Torin be - cause he is just a great young guy. He's one of those guys that I think every coach would just love to have on their team because he's versatile, plays different positions and has such a great attitude. He's all those things." — Mark Gottfried Personal: Father, Torin Dorn Sr., played football at UNC and then seven seasons in the NFL with the Los Angeles Raiders and St. Louis Rams … Younger brother, Myles Dorn, is a freshman safety at North Carolina. STATISTICS Year G-GS MPG PPG RPG APG FG% 3FG% FT% 2014-15* 32-16 27.5 12.0 3.7 1.3 50.5 34.2 65.6 * At Charlotte Ten Questions With Torin Dorn What is your hidden talent? I can sing a little bit. What sports icon would you like to have dinner with? Kobe Bryant. If you weren't wearing No. 2, what number would you want? 44. What's your dream car? Ferrari. Who is the best dunker on the team? Dennis [Smith Jr.]. What's your favorite magazine? ESPN The Magazine. How many pair of shoes do you think you currently have? Somewhere around 25-30. 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? I want to shoot them, but if not me, Terry [Henderson]. How would you describe your personality in one word? Exuberant. What is your favorite season of the year? Fall. PHOTO BY KEN MARTIN 62 ■ THE WOLFPACKER