Five-star sophomore Robert Dillingham will take unofficial visits to North Carolina and NC State on June 29th, he told @Stockrisers. Safe to say the elite 2023 guard is a major target for both schools.

— Jake (@jakeweingarten) June 25, 2021

Let's just say we ain't got a chance but it's better news than we just got about baseball

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We love the long term upside for 2022 Alphonzo Billups |@AlphonzoBillups| of Team Loaded @TeamLoadedBBall

Lengthy 6’8 wing displayed great vision + playmaking ability at the Southern Jamfest.

Also an above average shooter that spaces the floor from distance. pic.twitter.com/w9XpQvOae0

— Endless Motor Sports (@endless_motor) May 26, 2021

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First impression is shades of Josh Hall with size, skillset, and apparently late recruiting riser.

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Will he give us 9 months?

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Asking the real questions

Seems like alphonzo Phillips is excited about nc state. He has now posted a pic on his Instagram story at least 3 times over the last few days

Awesome! Really want this kid to join the pack! Long, athletic, and can shoot.

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Awesome! Really want this kid to join the pack! Long, athletic, and can shoot.

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From what we saw from in the ncaa tournament long athletic wings excelled

Add him to Seabron, Gantt, and Ross. That is some length on the perimeter!

NC State and Louisville are the latest to reach out about @GRoadBBall 2024 Paul McNeil.

— Justin Byerly (@JustinByerly) May 16, 2021

Watched this kid play earlier this week and he was special. I would say he's a 6'5-6 shooting guard. He's listed at 6'7 but that's an exaggeration as usual. He will be special, talking with some parents from his team he's already getting interest from huge schools like Kentucky and will likely take some unofficial visits soon

Grace Christian with a dominate win over Westchester Country Day. 2022 wing Gary Williams Jr with 22 points knocking down six, three-pointers. Lead guard and floor general KJ Keatts flirted with a double-double dropping 11 points and 9 assists. Offers from EKU and UNC-W. pic.twitter.com/KfvIGxWcca

— Justin Byerly (@JustinByerly) June 26, 2021

Kj keatts will likely be a preferred walkon for us

Deante green is in Raleigh today. Not sure if it's f or an unofficial visit or something else

2022 NC stars

2022 Christian Reeves (Cannon)
Man, it is great to see Reeves back healthy and on the court again and it seems that he is ready to show why he is a rising talent in the country. The 7-footer was dominant all throughout the weekend, showcasing his touch and his ability to dominate down in the post. Reeves is such a unique big with his mobility, his timing, his touch, and is now showing more of his assertive side of his game. He is such a difference-maker for Cannon on both sides of the floor, and with his growing confidence, Cannon looks to be right back in the picture for a state title and his recruitment should continue to take off.

2022 NC Stars

2022 Ifeanyi Ufochukwu (Covenant Day)
Big man Iffy really made an impression on us with his play and should have made an impression with the college coaches. The 6'11 long big showcased his developing skill while still being a true presence defensively in the paint. Ufochukwu uses his wingspan really well in being a rim protector without fouling, while also being a big presence on the boards. Now, he is still a developing talent on the offensive end but you see the flashes and the potential in what he could be at the end. This is why it is intriguing to see why more schools aren't getting involved with his size and potential. He gave us a glimpse this weekend.

FWIW Deante green is now working out with team loaded. They're an adidas program as many of you know but more importantly former state DOBO Thomas carr is the coach and director of team loaded

‘23 #Rivals150 No. 8 Robert Dillingham of Combine Academy (NC) photo shoot from his Unofficial visit to NC State today #AbsoluteBasketball

Player Profile 👉 https://t.co/ZzTJSrw3U3 pic.twitter.com/VPg3A2mJG0

— Jamie Shaw (@JamieShaw5) June 29, 2021

‘22 Christian Watson (@ChrisWatson_11) of St John’s College (DC) tells me he has now been offered by NC State #AbsoluteBasketball@TheWolfpacker @DC_Premier_https://t.co/bxE9LQgN8O

— Jamie Shaw (@JamieShaw5) June 29, 2021

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‘23 #Rivals150 No. 8 Robert Dillingham of Combine Academy (NC) photo shoot from his Unofficial visit to NC State today #AbsoluteBasketball

Player Profile 👉 https://t.co/ZzTJSrw3U3 pic.twitter.com/VPg3A2mJG0

— Jamie Shaw (@JamieShaw5) June 29, 2021

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Just wanted to update this, he also visited Carolina. On his Instagram post shak commented on the unc pic but not the state one and said "I like this one". I'm not sure what happened with shak but not a fan anymore

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I saw that, **** that kid. I hope Rocket Watts takes all the PT.

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‘23 #Rivals150 No. 8 Robert Dillingham of Combine Academy (NC) photo shoot from his Unofficial visit to NC State today #AbsoluteBasketball

Player Profile 👉 https://t.co/ZzTJSrw3U3 pic.twitter.com/VPg3A2mJG0

— Jamie Shaw (@JamieShaw5) June 29, 2021

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Just wanted to update this, he also visited Carolina. On his Instagram post shak commented on the unc pic but not the state one and said "I like this one". I'm not sure what happened with shak but not a fan anymore

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I saw that, **** that kid. I hope Rocket Watts takes all the PT.

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Unfortunately rocket was injured this offseason and had surgery on his hip

In regards to shak, I like the kid but have some grace. No need for that trailor trash *****

7’ Kofi Cockburn, who was a 2nd-team All-American & 1st-team All-Big 10, will enter the transfer portal, while keeping his name in the NBA Draft. @kxng_alpha , who averaged 17.7 points & 9.5 rebounds this season, is exploring all options. He can instantly elevate any program.🇯🇲 pic.twitter.com/a9VYNiWPlp

— 𝒜𝓃𝒹𝓇ℯ𝓌 𝒮𝓁𝒶𝓉ℯ𝓇 (@Andrew__Slater) July 1, 2021

Ugh don't stand a chance but huge addition to the portal

100% COMMITTED to Xavier University. LETS GO MUSKETEERS ⚔️⚔️⚔️@BGHSbball @XavierMBB @MeanstreetsEYB pic.twitter.com/iZhxDy09eK

— Kam Craft (@kamcraft12) July 1, 2021

We offered this summer

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‘23 #Rivals150 No. 8 Robert Dillingham of Combine Academy (NC) photo shoot from his Unofficial visit to NC State today #AbsoluteBasketball

Player Profile 👉 https://t.co/ZzTJSrw3U3 pic.twitter.com/VPg3A2mJG0

— Jamie Shaw (@JamieShaw5) June 29, 2021

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Just wanted to update this, he also visited Carolina. On his Instagram post shak commented on the unc pic but not the state one and said "I like this one". I'm not sure what happened with shak but not a fan anymore

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I saw that, **** that kid. I hope Rocket Watts takes all the PT.

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eh, it's just like when nickelberry commented on Hayes' instagram when he commited to us and said "Why?" Not everyone is gonna end up liking keatts when all is said and done. Gotta move on and find kids who want to be here.

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Oral Roberts forward Kevin Obanor is in the transfer portal as a grad transfer, source confirmed to ESPN. Averaged 18.7 points and 9.6 rebounds last season, shot 46.3% from 3.

— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) July 2, 2021

We have a scholarship and could use this at the 4. Was a star in the ncaa tournament averaging 29 and 11 in their 2 wins

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Don't know if we would have any shot at all, but he would be a GREAT fit with Manny!

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Oral Roberts forward Kevin Obanor is in the transfer portal as a grad transfer, source confirmed to ESPN. Averaged 18.7 points and 9.6 rebounds last season, shot 46.3% from 3.

— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) July 2, 2021

We have a scholarship and could use this at the 4. Was a star in the ncaa tournament averaging 29 and 11 in their 2 wins

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Don't know if we would have any shot at all, but he would be a GREAT fit with Manny!

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Has NC ties in high school. Here's his bio at oral roberts. " Earned a composite two star ranking scored 21 points on a 9-13 shooting effort as a member of the Texas Pro AAU squad played at Mount Zion Christian Academy for Coach Stephen Baines also played football and was a cross country runner also recruited by Wake Forest, TCU, N.C. State and Arkansas among others."

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Oral Roberts forward Kevin Obanor is in the transfer portal as a grad transfer, source confirmed to ESPN. Averaged 18.7 points and 9.6 rebounds last season, shot 46.3% from 3.

— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) July 2, 2021

We have a scholarship and could use this at the 4. Was a star in the ncaa tournament averaging 29 and 11 in their 2 wins

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Don't know if we would have any shot at all, but he would be a GREAT fit with Manny!

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Has NC ties in high school. Here's his bio at oral roberts. " Earned a composite two star ranking scored 21 points on a 9-13 shooting effort as a member of the Texas Pro AAU squad played at Mount Zion Christian Academy for Coach Stephen Baines also played football and was a cross country runner also recruited by Wake Forest, TCU, N.C. State and Arkansas among others."

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6'2 2022 scoring PG Jayden Epps of @CombineMbb (NC)/ @TeamLoadedBBall has been outstanding in second half vs Overtime Elite at @SourceHoops Summer Basketball Festival. Electric scorer who has no shortage of confidence and is really improving as facilitator.

🎥 @_proinsight pic.twitter.com/YNUaga0Biw

— Rodger Bohn (@rodgerbohn) July 2, 2021

Illinois' lands a top 100 combo guard that's more of a shooting guard. Might help with us getting Epps since Illinois has been making a good push for epps

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Illinois' lands a top 100 combo guard that's more of a shooting guard. Might help with us getting Epps since Illinois has been making a good push for epps

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I'm more concerned with KU.

On another note, does anyone else feel like we should be off to a better start for this class? I mean we had our 2021 class locked up in September, so I assumed we would've been in a better spot with a lot of guys.

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Illinois' lands a top 100 combo guard that's more of a shooting guard. Might help with us getting Epps since Illinois has been making a good push for epps

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I'm more concerned with KU.

On another note, does anyone else feel like we should be off to a better start for this class? I mean we had our 2021 class locked up in September, so I assumed we would've been in a better spot with a lot of guys.

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I feel like last year was more of an exception than the norm. Baby T has been committed to us for like 10 years and Ross committed uncharacteristically early.

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Illinois' lands a top 100 combo guard that's more of a shooting guard. Might help with us getting Epps since Illinois has been making a good push for epps

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I'm more concerned with KU.

On another note, does anyone else feel like we should be off to a better start for this class? I mean we had our 2021 class locked up in September, so I assumed we would've been in a better spot with a lot of guys.

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I feel like last year was more of an exception than the norm. Baby T has been committed to us for like 10 years and Ross committed uncharacteristically early.

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I agree with that, what i mean is because we were done MSI early we had a lot more time to focus on recruiting 2022 kids. But that seems like it didn't get us anywhere.

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Illinois' lands a top 100 combo guard that's more of a shooting guard. Might help with us getting Epps since Illinois has been making a good push for epps

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I'm more concerned with KU.

On another note, does anyone else feel like we should be off to a better start for this class? I mean we had our 2021 class locked up in September, so I assumed we would've been in a better spot with a lot of guys.

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I feel like last year was more of an exception than the norm. Baby T has been committed to us for like 10 years and Ross committed uncharacteristically early.

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I agree with that, what i mean is because we were done MSI early we had a lot more time to focus on recruiting 2022 kids. But that seems like it didn't get us anywhere.

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I think it's probably an exaggeration to say "it didn't get us anywhere," but I get your point and agree with your sentiment. We are after some good options, but it doesn't seem we feel overly confident about landing any of them. At least, that's the impression I get.

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Illinois' lands a top 100 combo guard that's more of a shooting guard. Might help with us getting Epps since Illinois has been making a good push for epps

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I'm more concerned with KU.

On another note, does anyone else feel like we should be off to a better start for this class? I mean we had our 2021 class locked up in September, so I assumed we would've been in a better spot with a lot of guys.

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I feel like last year was more of an exception than the norm. Baby T has been committed to us for like 10 years and Ross committed uncharacteristically early.

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I agree with that, what i mean is because we were done MSI early we had a lot more time to focus on recruiting 2022 kids. But that seems like it didn't get us anywhere.

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I think it's probably an exaggeration to say "it didn't get us anywhere," but I get your point and agree with your sentiment. We are after some good options, but it doesn't seem we feel overly confident about landing any of them. At least, that's the impression I get.

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I mean the kids that we focused on were Epps, Rice, Phillips, Tyler Nicholas and Green.

Rice is almost a non option; Nickel likley to UNC.

Phillips; Green and Epps have all visited.

But there are reports Green is looking at wake just as much as us.

Latest report is Epps May be leaning KU

And everyone has constantly said it'll be hard to pull Phillips out of the Midwest.

So I just don't see where it gave us any benefit lol.

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Illinois' lands a top 100 combo guard that's more of a shooting guard. Might help with us getting Epps since Illinois has been making a good push for epps

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I'm more concerned with KU.

On another note, does anyone else feel like we should be off to a better start for this class? I mean we had our 2021 class locked up in September, so I assumed we would've been in a better spot with a lot of guys.

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I feel like last year was more of an exception than the norm. Baby T has been committed to us for like 10 years and Ross committed uncharacteristically early.

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I agree with that, what i mean is because we were done MSI early we had a lot more time to focus on recruiting 2022 kids. But that seems like it didn't get us anywhere.

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I think it's probably an exaggeration to say "it didn't get us anywhere," but I get your point and agree with your sentiment. We are after some good options, but it doesn't seem we feel overly confident about landing any of them. At least, that's the impression I get.

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I mean the kids that we focused on were Epps, Rice, Phillips, Tyler Nicholas and Green.

Rice is almost a non option; Nickel likley to UNC.

Phillips; Green and Epps have all visited.

But there are reports Green is looking at wake just as much as us.

Latest report is Epps May be leaning KU

And everyone has constantly said it'll be hard to pull Phillips out of the Midwest.

So I just don't see where it gave us any benefit lol.

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Yea I feel you. I would also like to add that if Wake is able to get Green, after we have been on him from the very beginning, and with him being close with some of our current guys, I would consider that a pretty bad look.

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Illinois' lands a top 100 combo guard that's more of a shooting guard. Might help with us getting Epps since Illinois has been making a good push for epps

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I'm more concerned with KU.

On another note, does anyone else feel like we should be off to a better start for this class? I mean we had our 2021 class locked up in September, so I assumed we would've been in a better spot with a lot of guys.

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I feel like last year was more of an exception than the norm. Baby T has been committed to us for like 10 years and Ross committed uncharacteristically early.

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I agree with that, what i mean is because we were done MSI early we had a lot more time to focus on recruiting 2022 kids. But that seems like it didn't get us anywhere.

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I think it's probably an exaggeration to say "it didn't get us anywhere," but I get your point and agree with your sentiment. We are after some good options, but it doesn't seem we feel overly confident about landing any of them. At least, that's the impression I get.

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It's a definite exaggeration... We are in "it" for a ton of good players for '22. Can't see us striking out on all of them either. I actually like where we are with what we can control... Keatts finally seems to be building rather than chasing.

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Illinois' lands a top 100 combo guard that's more of a shooting guard. Might help with us getting Epps since Illinois has been making a good push for epps

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I'm more concerned with KU.

On another note, does anyone else feel like we should be off to a better start for this class? I mean we had our 2021 class locked up in September, so I assumed we would've been in a better spot with a lot of guys.

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I feel like last year was more of an exception than the norm. Baby T has been committed to us for like 10 years and Ross committed uncharacteristically early.

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I agree with that, what i mean is because we were done MSI early we had a lot more time to focus on recruiting 2022 kids. But that seems like it didn't get us anywhere.

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I think it's probably an exaggeration to say "it didn't get us anywhere," but I get your point and agree with your sentiment. We are after some good options, but it doesn't seem we feel overly confident about landing any of them. At least, that's the impression I get.

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It's a definite exaggeration... We are in "it" for a ton of good players for '22. Can't see us striking out on all of them either. I actually like where we are with what we can control... Keatts finally seems to be building rather than chasing.

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I named the guys we're in it for that we've been on for an extended period of time, getting done early hasn't helped us get in any better of a position that we would've been with them otherwise. Don't think saying that is a remote exaggeration.

The other guys we're in good for: Essandako, Thomas, Watson, Billups are all guys who we've kept tabs on but haven't offered or heavily pursued until recently. So I don't see how you can say it is a definite exaggeration that I'm saying getting an early start didn't really help us much with guys. Especially when a lot of guys we're in good with are guys we've just started reaching out to.

ETA: I'm not trying to argue with anyone, and not trying to diss Keatts with this. I'm just genuinely curious.