The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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BKB PREVIEW 12-13 Rodney Purvis 0 ■ SG the No. 4 point guard and No. 12 player in the country … Purvis averaged 26.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game his senior year at Raleigh Upper Room Christian Acad- emy … Played three years of varsity basketball at Upper Room — he reclassified to the class of 2012 and didn't have a sophomore prep season … Purvis played in both the McDon- ald's All-American Game in Chicago and the Jordan Brand Classic in Charlotte, where he was co-MVP with 22 points. He also played for the gold medal-winning USA under-18 squad June 16-20 at the FIBA Americas Champion- ship in Sao Sebastiao do Paraiso, Brazil … Played traveling team basketball with Chris Paul All-Stars. Coach's Corner: "I think he needs to work to play both point guard and shooting guard, but will likely see the majority of his playing time on the wing. He is in competition with fellow freshman T.J. Warren for the open spot opposite senior wing Scott Wood. Purvis is an aggressive driver and adept at drawing fouls while going to the basket. He can also get streaky hot from the perimeter, is an unselfish passer, has good shot selection and is experi- enced beyond his years. Career Highlights: Rated by Rivals.com as Analysis: Purvis was originally recruited Fr. • Raleigh • 6-2 • 195 on everything. I think there are so many parts to his game that can get better. Right now, his shooting needs to improve, and so does his understanding, like every freshman in America, of what we are doing. We are throwing a lot at him." — Head coach Mark Gottfried Personal: Mother is Shanda McNair, who went to North Carolina Central, and his godfa- ther is NCCU coach LeVelle Moton … Played for former NC State player Avie Lester at Up- per Room … He grew up in Plymouth, N.C., before moving to Raleigh for middle school. Lorenzo Brown. Best dresser on the team? Myself. Best part of the recruiting process? The coaches watching you play. What advice would you give to a prep senior? Surround yourself with good people. What road or neutral arena are you looking forward to seeing? Madison Square Garden for the UConn game. What wisdom from your prep coaches do you remember? God first. What athlete at NC State do you en- joy watching? David Amerson in football. Who is your closest friend on another Favorite player to watch growing up? Michael Jordan. Toughest player you have faced? Ten Questions With Rodney Purvis college basketball team? Dezmine Wells of Maryland. What is another sport you would have liked to have played in college? Football. 52 ■ THE WOLFPACKER PHOTO BY LARRY BLANKENSHIP