NC State linked to high-profile forward in transfer portal
NC State is in the running to land former Charlotte forward Brice Williams.
Williams entered the portal earlier this offseason after a breakout season with the 49ers. He averaged 13.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per contest this season and also shot an impressive 39.7% from 3-point range.
On Wednesday, The Portal Report shared that NC State is one of several teams who have been in contact with Williams regarding his basketball future.
Charlotte transfer Brice Williams tells TPR that he has received interest from:
NC State
Arkansas
Georgia
Nebraska
Florida
SMU
Old Dominion
South Carolina
Virginia Tech
Clemson
Illinois
LSUAveraged 13.8 PPG and 5.3 RPG and shot 39.7% from 3PT range this season! pic.twitter.com/DfC8hgciwa
— The Portal Report (@ThePortalReport) March 29, 2023
Williams would be a great fit at NC State. At 6-foot-7, he has great size for the forward position to compete in the ACC. His shooting ability on the wing would also give the Wolfpack a big boost next season.
NC State is in the midst of turning over its roster this offseason. The Wolfpack’s 2 lead guards, Terquavion Smith and Jarkel Joiner, are both expected to move on from the program.
That will leave a major hole in NC State’s returning production for 2024. Williams could help solve that issue for Kevin Keatts and his staff.
Williams is from Huntersville, North Carolina. He was a 3-star prospect in the class of 2019 and has 1 year of eligibility remaining.