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NC State Adds A JUCO Outfielder, Loses Transfer Portal Addition

August 10, 2024
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NC State picked up a commitment from JUCO outfielder Jet Gilliam, but lost a commitment with Dalen Thompson choosing to return to Campbell for his final season.

Gilliam was a star his first season at Southern Nevada, hitting .348 with six homers, six doubles, and six triples.  He knocked in 43 runs as well, earning all-region honors for his play.

This summer he played for Kingsport in the Appalachian League, where he batted .299 with two home runs, eight doubles, and 22 RBIs in 28 games. 

He will enroll in the fall with three years of eligibility remaining.

Gilliam is capable of playing all three outfield positions, which is big given the loss of Dalen Thompson, who hit .313 with 10 home runs, 20 stole bases, and 47 RBIs this past season for Campbell.

He originally committed to NC State in June, but announced today on Instagram he’s returning to Campbell.

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NC State Adds A JUCO Outfielder, Loses Transfer Portal Addition

6,312 Views | 15 Replies | Last: 1 mo ago by JCooke93
Pbacker
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Interesting choice for Thompson, concerned about playing time at State?
packsenior03
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Pbacker said:

Interesting choice for Thompson, concerned about playing time at State?


What I read online was that he needed a summer class (or more than 1) to get eligible for State. He failed, so no other real choice but to return to Buies Creek.
Wolfpackmanone
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Huh
I was excited about the kid from Cambell… BUT we have 2 Juco OF and the HS CF for competition
FLWolf
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That sux to lose him
Pbacker
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Thanks for the update. That's too bad.
Oldwolfnb10
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He may be able to get in after 1 st semester?
JCooke93
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Jet time
OneWolf
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Can't he just write a book report or something?
Terebinth
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Our ability to find players is really good. Southern Nevada?
JCooke93
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Yes sir
BollNCSU
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So he had to take a class at Campbell and if he failed it, he had to stay at Campbell and play baseball?? If I'm that teacher, I guess I'm incentivized to fail him too!!!!
BollNCSU
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CLTWolf
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Terebinth said:

Our ability to find players is really good. Southern Nevada?
It's where Bryce Harper went for a year before getting drafted first overall.

Something else about CSN and the conference they play in is that they use wooden bats. Those are really good numbers for a kid using a wooden bat for the first time, IMO.

Very good baseball played there and they played a very competitive schedule.
Packsd14me
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CLTWolf said:

Terebinth said:

Our ability to find players is really good. Southern Nevada?
It's where Bryce Harper went for a year before getting drafted first overall.

Something else about CSN and the conference they play in is that they use wooden bats. Those are really good numbers for a kid using a wooden bat for the first time, IMO.

Very good baseball played there and they played a very competitive schedule.
I agree CLT. I know multiple guys that played pro ball after being in that league. Those numbers look really good. He is one to watch for us.
JCooke93
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JET Time
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