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PREGAME: Braxton Beverly Talks FSU

February 24, 2018
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NC State freshman guard Braxton Beverly recently met with the media to discuss the upcoming game against Florida State.


Thoughts on the NCAA Tournament...
It is tough when it is right around the corner. Everybody is  trying to make that push to solidify our spot so, of course, it is hard to not see it…..I think we just try to put it to the side and just continue to work on what we are doing. 

It could be an incentive with the season we have had, the way we are playing, to continue to use it to push us and to continue to get better. 

I just think the best thing we can do is to continue to play hard, keep trying to win, and just get as many wins as we can out of these last three and that will take care of itself. 

We will find out. We have just got to finish the season strong and just let it go from there. 

How rewarding is it to be in this position?
It is great. It shows what kind of work we have put in all year. To be in the position that we are in, it is really great for us. We are all really excited. 

Thoughts on the early season eligibility issues... 
It actually hasn’t crossed my mind. I am happy that I am playing. I am happy that it all worked out. 

That has crossed my mind -- what could have been, but thankfully it wasn't that. Sometimes just sitting around, while I am not really thinking about anything, I might think that I am lucky. 

I am thankful that they changed the decision that allowed me to play. Either way I would be happy, just sitting on the sideline supporting them. 

To be playing this much and doing what I am doing as a freshman is a blessing for sure. I was just looking to do whatever I could to help the team, whether that was playing the most or not playing at all. I am just thankful to have this opportunity. 

How did NC State turn its season around?
We just started trusting each other. We started playing for each other, realizing what everyone on this team could do and utilizing each skill, each asset that everybody has and now it shows we have each other’s back when we are out there playing. It is really paying off for us. 

How beneficial has the Keatts’ approach been for NC State’s success?
It is good because it doesn’t allow you to think too far ahead. It really makes you put all of your focus on the next team ahead. 

How much fun has this been?
It has been a lot of fun. This whole year has been a lot of fun. 

Thoughts on Markell Johnson and Sam Hunt...
That is one thing we focus on: get the best shot we can every possession down. Having Markell back to penetrate and find me and Al spotting up... it is really great to have him back to make those passes for us and give us open shots. 

[Hunt] rarely misses. He is incredible. All the work he puts in outside of practice as well, it shows. You can’t leave him open. 

Thoughts on Florida State...
[We just want] to keep doing what we are doing. Continue to practice hard, prepare and just do what we know to do. 

We realize [it is a big game] but we are confident in ourselves, in everything that we do and what we can do. As long as we do that we will be just fine.

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