The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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BKB PREVIEW 12-13 Scott Wood 15 ■ F points, which ranks fourth among returning ACC players … Led the ACC and was ranked 28th nationally in three-point field goal percentage last year (.409) … He holds the ACC record with 66 consecutive made free throws … Has increased his scoring average every campaign — he netted 7.8 points per game in 2010, 9.7 in 2011 and 12.4 in 2012 … Last year's mark of 90.7 percent from the charity stripe set a program record — he converted on 92.3 percent as a sophomore, but made just 39 trips, not enough to qualify … Averaged a team-best 14.5 points in the Pack's 24 wins last season … His total of 95 three-pointers during the 2011-12 campaign was the second-best single-season tally in program history, while his total of 230 career makes from behind the arc also ranks second-best … Set the program standard with 36 starts as a freshman and was named to the ACC's All-Tournament second-team after averaging 11.0 points in three games … Was rated the No. 29 shooting guard and the No. 126 player in the country by Rivals.com coming out of high school. Coach's Corner: "He's such a phenomenal foul shooter, and those ways game. The goal was for Wood to be able to create his own shot and earn more trips to the free throw line, where he's nearly automatic. The small forward is the most experienced player in the ACC, with 103 games and 101 starts under his belt. In each of the last two seasons, he has converted on at least 40 percent of his three-pointers and 90 percent of his attempts from the charity stripe. The Wolfpack was 10-0 last year when he made at least four three-pointers. Career Highlights: Is the Pack's active career scoring leader with 1,026 Analysis: The sharp-shooter worked hard this summer to expand his Sr. • Marion, Ind. • 6-6 • 169 for him to get to the foul line are important. In the back of his mind every day when he walks into the gym is to not just shoot standing jump shots, but find ways for one-, two-bounce dribbles and then shoot." — Head coach Mark Gottfried Personal: Majoring in parks, recreation, tourism program management 2009-10 36-36 28.6 2010-11 31-31 31.3 2011-12 36-34 32.9 Year … Father played basketball at Western Carolina. STATISTICS 2.9 12.4 2.6 2.3 G-GS MPG PPG RPG APG FG% 3FG% FT% 7.8 9.7 1.4 1.4 1.6 39.5 43.0 42.6 37.3 41.9 40.9 came from Bill Greene, the famous Marion High School basketball coach. He said: "If you score more points than the guy you're guarding, you'll win the game." What athlete at NC State do you enjoy watching? Toni Ann Wil- ers, I like a lot of his tweets. What road or neutral arena are you looking forward to seeing? Florida State. What wisdom from your prep coaches do you remember? It Greivis Vasquez. What advice would you give to a prep senior? Enjoy the moment because basketball only lasts so long. Who is a must-follow on Twitter for you? Ryan Clark from the Steel- Who was your basketball hero growing up? Michael Jordan. Who is the toughest player you've faced? Former Maryland guard Ten Questions With Scott Wood liford (in softball). Who is your closest friend on another college basketball team? Mason Plumlee of Duke. Who would you like to see in concert? Bruce Springsteen. What is another sport you would liked to have played in col- lege? Golf. 70.6 92.3 90.7 60 ■ THE WOLFPACKER PHOTO BY KEN MARTIN