Class of 2023 PF Jerry Deng (NY / GA) Portal to NC State

[CuseSaint26]

Deng just committed to NC State

 

[Cuse19]

 

[Chicago44s]

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

 

[Widget24]

Deng-nabbit. We have to play against him? Calling it now. 7 of 8 from 3.

 

[Nicknack]

We look forward to kicking your ass next year

 

[cuseguy]

He wants to start. Simple.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Will Wade, we know what kind of offers he's about.

 

[kingtidge]

Deng-nabbit. We have to play against him? Calling it now. 7 of 8 from 3.

And Copeland will go off for 20+, you just know it!

All seriousness, dang on Deng...

I was really hoping we landed him.

 

[newmexicuse]

It has been pretty obvious to me that if he wanted to come here it would have been a wrap two weeks ago.

 

[Sherman20]

Uggghhhhhhhh

 

[Sherman20]

It has been pretty obvious to me that if he wanted to come here it would have been a wrap two weeks ago.

That’s not it at all. We didn’t have the money he was asking for—or didn’t want to pay what he was asking.

 

[newmexicuse]

That’s not it at all. We didn’t have the money he was asking for—or didn’t want to pay what he was asking.

Well, how much we offer is certainly related to whether or not they want to be here. Maybe I should amend my post to say it was obvious he didnt want to be here for the $$$ that we offered. Doesnt matter, if he wanted to be here for what we offered.....he would be here.

 

[jdubs30]

I’ll see you in hell Jerry deng

 

[Cusefan0307]

That’s not it at all. We didn’t have the money he was asking for—or didn’t want to pay what he was asking.

You’re ignoring playing time. He’d be the 6th man at best here and could possibly fall as far as 9th in the rotation.

 

[23Zone]

I prefered the Valencia orange until I noticed he portal to Wichita state. We are getting denied left and right lol

 

[Sherman20]

You’re ignoring playing time. He’d be the 6th man at best here and could possibly fall as far as 9th in the rotation.

And you’re ignoring the fact that the 5th and 6th man on a roster generally have identical amounts of playing time. It should be a non-issue. In no world would he be the 9th man. This should’ve been an easy sell. On top of everything, he’s from Rochester.

 

[OrlandoCuse]

Deng just committed to NC State

Dengit

 

[Cusefan0307]

And you’re ignoring the fact that the 5th and 6th man on a roster generally have identical amounts of playing time. It should be a non-issue. In no world would he be the 9th man. This should’ve been an easy sell. On top of everything, he’s from Rochester.

Pretty sure most of the top 5 on this team are getting 30 plus. Kiyan and Sadiq are also going to play. Fennell too.

I mean UConn just had a McDonalds All American de-commit for nearly the exact scenario.

 

[dasher]

And Copeland will go off for 20+, you just know it!

All seriousness, dang on Deng...

I was really hoping we landed him.

N.C. State has added a lot of guards. And some swing guys as well. Copeland's minutes might be taking a hit.

 

[Orangezoo]

N.C. State has added a lot of guards. And some swing guys as well. Copeland's minutes might be taking a hit.

He had some good games but he’s the same player he was here. Fully expect him to make some plays and hand out some fast break points to make up for the good stuff.

 

[RedtheGOB]

Is Will Wade actually putting together a solid roster there or just buying up any player that looks good. I really can't tell but just keep seeing NC State lately.

 

[Orangezoo]

Is Will Wade actually putting together a solid roster there or just buying up any player that looks good. I really can't tell but just keep seeing NC State lately.

Great recruiter and decent coach. Given the lack of good coaching in the league he should have them competing above what Keatts had them.

 

[CuseSaint26]

Is Will Wade actually putting together a solid roster there or just buying up any player that looks good. I really can't tell but just keep seeing NC State lately.

Will Wade is a good coach but the transfer portal class is underwhelming so far. Tre Holloman is their best pick up so far but he’s a guy who has shown potential but has flaws to his game.

I reserve the right to change my mind if they end up landing one or two of the guys they’ve been linked to recently.

 

[Sherman20]

Pretty sure most of the top 5 on this team are getting 30 plus. Kiyan and Sadiq are also going to play. Fennell too.

I mean UConn just had a McDonalds All American de-commit for nearly the exact scenario.

It feels like we’re falling short despite being told we have significantly more NIL (nearly $10 million, including settlement money). I’d love to see us land another shooter at the wing or forward spot and another center. Other historically peer programs seem to be landing more players and have more experience among their top 7. I’m concerned about playing freshman heavy minutes in key bench roles. But hopefully Kiyan, Sadiq and Fennell will be ready to contribute right away.