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Yurtseven Leaving The Program

March 21, 2018
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NC State sophomore center Omer Yurtseven has decided to either pursue professional opportunities or transfer to another school.

“Omer and I had an opportunity to visit and he expressed his intentions to either pursue a professional career or consider transferring from NC State," NC State head coach Kevin Keatts stated today.  "We will certainly grant his release. Omer made incredible strides this year, increasing his scoring in ACC play from 4.9 points per game to 14.9, improving his rebounding and hitting 46 percent from three-point range while developing into an All-ACC player. We wish him continued progress and success in his future."

The 7-footer had a breakout year for the Wolfpack, earning third-team All-ACC honors.  He averaged 13.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks while shooting 57.2% from the field and 50% from three-point range.

 

 

 

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Yurtseven Leaving The Program

6,208 Views | 5 Replies | Last: 6 yr ago by NCStateFanForLife
Daves Red Solo Cup
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Why would he be thinking about transferring with the pt and exposure he has with us?
WOLFDAC
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Well, the going pro angle I understand and knew it was a possibility....but the "transferring" out of the program is completely out of the blue from what I was lead to believe.
Fourthepack
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*** with transferring ? That doesn't have a good feel?
Lowcountry
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Based on the big man talent we have coming in, I'm not sure he would get nearly as much PT or fit completely into our system.
NCStateFanForLife
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From PackInsider on Twitter:

"Just to clear things up. Yurt7 loved Keatts. The transfer piece is there bc if he tests the draft waters & they tell him to return, he'd be coming back to a system that doesn't fit him. Keatts tweaked his system this season to fit his bigs. That wont be the case next season."

Doesn't seem as bad as the initial article hinted. I think it's a moot point anyway, as he should be a first round pick if he stays in the draft.
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