The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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■ BASKETBALL RECRUITING Miller & CoMpany CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, P.C. GREGORY D. MILLER, CPA SANDRA A. MILLER,CPA REBECCA A. RHODES, CPA • • • Business and Personal Tax Planning and Preparation Small Business Consulting Accounting and Auditing 265 Racine Drive, Suite 203 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-452-5260 105 East Fremont Street Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-4644 American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants, and CPA Connect, a national network of over 250 local CPA firms. www.millercocpas.com Members of the Private Companies Practice Section of the the best player on the floor no matter who is out there, and I can be a leader. I can show all my game, all facets." Finally playing with Purvis and not against him was another byproduct of the USA team. "That was a great experience, and Rod- ney and I have a relationship that goes back," Randle said. "That was great for us." Charlotte Center Kennedy Meeks Is Getting Attention Kennedy Meeks had the NC State coach- ing staff shadowing him every step of the way during the July evaluation period and pushing for a fall official visit. NC State head coach Mark Gottfried was front and center for the West Char- lotte High senior center, whether at the Nike Peach Jam July 18-22 or Team Take- over's event in Bowie, Md., to close out the month. The 6-8¼, 297-pound Meeks is ranked No. 67 nationally and as the fourth-best player in the state in the class of 2013 by Rivals.com. He has picked up scholarship offers from NC State, North Carolina, Georgetown and Louisville, among others. Kentucky, Syra- cuse and Indiana are also in the mix. "NC State is recruiting me hard, just like everybody else," Meeks said. "Mark Gott- fried is a good coach. He makes players better. He reminds me of my high school coach by being hard on you, but ready to win every game." Meeks naturally has NC State and UNC fans in the Charlotte area giving him plenty of advice. "I'm just trying to take one step at a George Pickett & Associates 1021 Goodworth Drive Apex, NC 27539 Phone • 919-290-2901 Fax • 919-290-2979 Manufacturer's Representative Serving the electrical industry in the Carolinas and Virginia since 1962 George Pickett 1927-1998 Howard Pickett '76 84 ■ THE WOLFPACKER time, and be ready to make my decision," Meeks said. "I'm trying to stay focused." Meeks is keenly aware of NC State's incoming freshmen class of point guard Tyler Lewis, shooting guard Rodney Purvis and forward T.J. Warren, who are all from North Carolina. Meeks got to know the trio through the Dave Telep Carolina Chal- lenges each March. "That helps a lot. They are all good play- ers and make everybody around them bet- ter," Meeks said. "It will be a big part of my decision." Having a pass-first point guard such as Lewis is also beneficial in NC State's attempts to land Meeks, who is a gifted passer himself. "He is one of the best passers in the country," Meeks said. "I'm looking into that. I've probably known him since I was in the eighth grade." Meeks remembers watching Purvis play around the same time, and followed him throughout his prep career at Raleigh Up- per Room Christian Academy. Meeks and Team United 15s squared off against Purvis and CP3 during the 2010 Bob Gibbons Tournament of Champions. Meeks' team jumped out to a big second half lead, but Purvis willed CP3 back, only to come up short in the semifinals. Meeks and Team United ended up winning the title. "Rodney is just a killer," Meeks said. "He goes hard every game, he's experi- enced and he knows how to win." Meeks is close to his family, but main- tains they could handle him being away from home for college. "They really don't care. Whatever is best for me, they want me to do," Meeks said. "I just have to take my time and prepare for it right now if it does happen." Considering The Wolfpack NC State is actively looking for a low- Gifted Shot Blocker Moses Kingsley Is post player in the class of 2013, and Moses Kingsley more than fits the bill. The 6-8¼, 211-pounder, who has a 7-2 wingspan, had a great Nike Peach Jam with the 2-3 Arkansas Wings. He averaged 13.6 points, 8.4 rebounds and 4.0 blocks per game, and shot 56.3 percent from the field. He had a tourney-best 19 points in the opener against CP3 on July 19, and posted an astonishing nine blocks in his fourth game against Bluff City Legends. NC State made sure to show Kingsley the love with head coach Mark Gottfried and his assistants watching the future Hun- tington (W.Va.) Prep standout in action. "Louisville, Florida, NC State and Ar- kansas are recruiting me the hardest," Kingsley said. "I'm open to pick up more per game at the Nike Peach Jam July 18-22. PHOTO COURTESY RIVALS.COM Kingsley, who hails from Nigeria and will play at Huntington (W.Va.) Prep in 2012-13, aver- aged 13.6 points, 8.4 rebounds and 4.0 blocks