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NC State gets frontcourt help by landing prized Turkish center
With its top two big men both entering the NBA draft last month, NC State is in need of immediate frontcourt help next season.
Boy did the Wolfpack find some.
Omer Yurtseven, a coveted 6-foot-11 center from Turkey, told Scout.com on Monday that he has committed to NC State. Yurtseven chose the Wolfpack over Utah and Syracuse among others.
The addition of Yurtseven puts NC State in far better position to thrive next season even if forwards Abdul Malik-Abu and Beejay Anya were to remain in the NBA draft. Neither has hired an agent, leaving open the possibility either could opt to return by the May 25 deadline.
Most scouts consider Yurtseven to be a five-star recruit and a future NBA prospect because of his strong frame, good size and impressive skill set. He can score with his back to the basket in the post, via offensive boards or off pick-and-pop jump shots out to the 3-point arc.
Yurtseven showcased his immense potential on Sunday when he erupted for 91 points and 28 rebounds in a Turkish U-18 basketball game. The 17-year-old from Istanbul hit 34 of 49 shots during his team's 115–82 victory.
The lone concern about Yurtseven is whether he will be eligible to play college basketball next season. Yurtseven told Scout.com that he has not taken money from his Turkish club in order to preserve his eligibility to play in college in the U.S.
If Yurtseven is able to play for NC State, he will form a formidable 1-2 punch with fellow freshman Dennis Smith. Smith is expected to step in right away at point guard to replace NC State's leading scorer from last season Cat Barber.
The Vertical Breakdown: Turkish League prospect Omer Yurtseven
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