We wanted to make sure that you good folks knew about the newest developments on PJ Hairston’s excellent adventure to Durham and had a place to voice your thoughts on the matter. You can refresh a little by reading this quick piece… UNC’s top scorer P.J. Hairston charged with possession of marijuana (USAToday.com) According to [...]
Things look good in Pack’s 97-59 win
Can NC State handle the preseason expectations that includes some Final Four predictions? You can only play one game at a time, so it is important to focus on each game with everything that you have. On Friday night, NC State succeeded in performing at a level that makes the Pack appear worthy of their [...]
[Update] Purvis cleared to attend class, Eligibility still pending
[Update 10:15am]: Joe Giglio@jwgiglio – N.C. State freshman guard Rodney Purvis has been cleared by the NCAA to attend class, but his 2012-13 eligibility is still under review [Original Post]: Rodney Purvis is closing in on his first full week of the fall semester and has still yet to attend a class, courtesy of the [...]
Vitale on Purvis’ Status
@DickieV: Just asking T has NCAA taken so long to determine status of NC ST’s Purvis? This is August – give me a break – not fair to kid or school The basketball team has left for Spain and football practice has started. You can talk about that and other topics over on the SFN [...]
Rodney Purvis not going to Spain
This is not good news for NC State Basketball. Link RALEIGH, N.C. – Incoming men’s basketball freshman Rodney Purvis will not accompany NC State on its upcoming 10-day exhibition tour of Spain due to an ongoing process with the NCAA Eligibility Center. According to the NCAA, the high school is under extended review, which is [...]
Recruiting: Pack’s Purvis wins Jordan MVP; Oriakhi to Missouri
NC State recruit and Raleigh native, Rodney Purvis put on a show in Charlotte last night in the “Jordan Brand Classic” game televised on ESPN. Purvis scored 22 points while grabbing at least 3 steals and took home MVP honors while exhibiting tenaciousness and athleticism that will be a huge addition to the Wolfpack program. [...]
Wolfpack recruits excelling at McDonald’s game
While North Carolina State busted brackets en route to the NCAA tournament’s Sweet 16 this month, three members of the Wolfpack’s much-hyped incoming recruiting class weren’t the least bit surprised. T.J. Warren, No. 29 in the ESPNU 100, had the Wolfpack dancing to the Sweet 16 in his bracket. Rodney Purvis, No. 20 in the [...]
Purvis Picks Pack
We are opening this entry at 1:40pm in anticipation of Rodney Purvis’ 2:30pm announcement. We’ll have more throughout the afternoon. PackIndsider.com set the stage for today’s announcement with this entry. 2:33pm Dave Telep tweets: “Yet another promising sign for Pack is the presence of NCSU uber PG alum turned mortgage mogul, Chris Corchiani” The following [...]
NC State offers Rodney Purvis
Link to Tweet Purvis can add tonight’s offer to the offer he reportedly got at Duke this past weekend. In case you didn’t know, Purvis is considered by some to be the #1 ranked combo guard in the country in the class of 2012 (after being re-classified from 2013 earlier this month). Purvis plays [...]