The Wolfpacker: An Independent Magazine Covering NC State Sports
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BKB PREVIEW 12-13 T.J. Warren 24 ■ F know if it surprised me because I watched him do it in high school, but maybe it confirmed for me what I knew about him is a better way to describe it. He has the ability to make baskets. He was able to do that in Spain, in the midst of having sometimes four veteran players on the floor with him. It didn't stop him at all. He just kept getting it done." — Head coach Mark Gottfried Personal: Warren's father is former NC State No. 4 small forward and No. 17 player in the country … Warren transferred to Wolfeboro (N.H.) Brewster Academy for his senior season, and helped them go 33-1 and win the National Prep Championship … Warren played in both the McDonald's All-American Game in Chicago and the Derby Classic in Louisville, Ky. He had 27 points on 11-of-16 shooting from the floor in the Derby Classic, and chipped in 10 points and five rebounds in the McDonald's All-American Game … Played traveling team basketball with Gar- ner Road. Coach's Corner: "His ability to score — I don't ings during the spring of his junior year with some 40-plus-point explosions in individual camps and traveling team tournaments. He has great size to play small forward, and could help out at power forward if called upon. Warren can score in a variety of ways, whether driving to the basket, shooting from the mid-range or knocking down the three-pointer, and he has a knack for getting offensive rebounds. Warren and classmate Rodney Purvis are competing for the starting wing spot, and neither has trouble creating offense in one-on-one situations. Career Highlights: Rated by Rivals.com as the Analysis: Warren skyrocketed up the rank- Fr. • Durham, N.C. • 6-8 • 233 wing Tony Warren Sr., who averaged 9.3 points and 4.3 rebounds during his career with the Wolfpack (1976-1979) … Warren attended Durham (N.C.) Riverside High for two years, and then his family moved to Raleigh and he went to Word of God his junior year. Earl "The Pearl" Monroe. Who is the toughest player you've faced? Ricardo Ledo [of Providence]. Best dresser on the team? Lorenzo Brown. What advice would you give to a prep senior? Who was your basketball hero growing up? Ten Questions With T.J. Warren Be prepared to work when you come to college. Who is a must-follow on Twitter for you? Paula Patton. Road or neutral arena you are looking for- ward to playing in this year? Cameron Indoor Stadium. What wisdom do you always remember from your prep coaches? Never be a pretender. What athlete at NC State do you enjoy watching play? David Amerson in football. Who is your closest friend on another col- lege basketball team? Terry Henderson, West Virginia. What sport would you have tried to make 58 ■ THE WOLFPACKER it to college in if you didn't play basketball? Soccer. PHOTO BY LARRY BLANKENSHIP