Projected 2018-2019 Hoops Roster And Depth Chart
NC State's roster is set for the 2018-2019 season, but on Tuesday head coach Kevin Keatts made two major announcements. Sophomore forward Blake Harris is eligible to play right away, and true freshman post Manny Bates will redshirt while recovering from shoulder surgery.
Here is a final look at the Wolfpack's projected roster and depth chart for the upcoming season.
2018-2019 Projected NC State Scholarship Roster
Here is an updated roster of the scholarship players following the recent changes.
| Torin Dorn | G | R-Sr. | Vance (Charlotte, N.C.) | 6-5/208 |
| Dorn excelled last year in NC State's four-out, one-in offense, and he is expected to be a senior leader for the Wolfpack. | ||||
| Eric Lockett | G | R-Sr. | FIU (Warner Robins, GA) | 6-5/195 |
| A grad transfer, Lockett gives NC State additional playmaking and scoring on the wing. He's a big addition and should create a really strong wing rotation with Dorn, Daniels, and Bryce. He led FIU in rebounding and was third in scoring and second in assists. His versatility was coveted by the coaching staff. | ||||
| C.J. Bryce | G | R-Jr. | UNC Wilmington (Charlotte, N.C.) | 6-5/190 |
| A terrific perimeter player, Bryce was a huge pickup for the Wolfpack as the first-team All-CAA performer projects to be a major contributor in Kevin Keatts' system. | ||||
| Wyatt Walker | F/C | R-Jr. | Samford (Jacksonville, FL) | 6-9/240 |
| An efficient post who can create for others and rebound, Walker should excel in NC State's offensive system. Expect him to play a major role right away, and he has two years of eligibility remaining. | ||||
| Markell Johnson | G | Jr. | East Tech HS (Cleveland, OH) | 6-1/164 |
| A dynamic athlete, Johnson can play both guard positions for the Wolfpack and had a breakout season after earning honorable mention All-ACC honors. He will be one of the top point guards in the country this season. | ||||
| Sacha Killeya-Jones | F | Jr. | Kentucky (Chapel Hill, NC) | 6-10/230 |
| Killeya-Jones must sit out the upcoming season, but he will have two years of eligibility remaining. Look for him to add strength to his frame and be a major contributor next year after transferring in from Kentucky. | ||||
| Devon Daniels | G | R-So. | Utah (Battle Creek, MI) | 6-5/200 |
| An efficient player who produced as a true freshman for Utah, Daniels projects to be an impact player for the Wolfpack. He is in the mix to start at guard right away. | ||||
| Derek "DJ" Funderburk | F | R-So. | NW Florida State (Cleveland, OH) | 6-10/225 |
| An impact JUCO transfer, Funderburk is versatile enough to play three positions. | ||||
| Braxton Beverly | G | Soph. | Hargrave (Hazard, KY) | 6-0/180 |
| A former Ohio State signee, Beverly played a major role as a true freshman. He is experienced and will be a nice piece to the puzzle for the Wolfpack as a combo guard. His shooting is much-needed. | ||||
| Blake Harris | G | Soph. | Missouri (Chapel Hill, N.C.) | 6-3/195 |
| A mid-year transfer from Missouri, Harris was granted immediate eligibility by the NCAA. Look for him to contribute in the backcourt as a playmaker and disruptive defender. He'll form a nice combo at point guard with Johnson. | ||||
| Immanuel Bates | C | Fr. | Northwood Temple (Fayetteville, N.C.) | 6-11/215 |
| Bates was NC State's first commitment in the 2018 recruiting class. An elite-level shotblocker, his offensive game is still raw, and he will redshirt this year while recovering from shoulder surgery. | ||||
| Ian Steere | PF/C | Fr. | Northwood Temple (Fayetteville, N.C.) | 6-9/260 |
| Steere has the size and athleticism to impact right away at NC State. His overall skillset is a terrific fit in the Wolfpack's offensive system, and he should flourish as a rim-runner on offense and rim protector on defense. | ||||
| Jericole Hellems | WF | Fr. | Chaminade (St. Louis, MO) | 6-7/210 |
| Hellems is versatile, a good perimeter shooter, and extremely tough... all traits which should enable him to see the floor as a true freshman. | ||||
2018-2019 NC State Projected Depth Chart
Here is a look at the scholarship roster based on classes and positions with the available players.
| Position | Senior | Junior | Sophomore | Freshman |
| PG | Markell Johnson |
Braxton Beverly |
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| SG |
Torin Dorn |
C.J. Bryce | Devon Daniels | |
| F | Derek Funderburk | Jericole Hellems | ||
| F/C | Wyatt Walker | Ian Steere | ||
| C |
PARTING SHOTS
* Sacha Killeya-Jones and Manny Bates aren't listed on the depth chart because they are redshirting. Both players will be eligible in 2019-2020.
* This roster is loaded with length and athleticism, especially on the wings and in the frontcourt.
Torin Dorn, CJ Bryce, Devon Daniels, DJ Funderburk, Eric Lockett, and Jericole Hellems give Kevin Keatts multiple options to play "small-ball" for an extended period of time.
* NC State is slated to have two available scholarships for the 2019 recruiting class with seniors Eric Lockett and Torin Dorn departing the program.