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PURVIS CHOOSES WOLFPACK

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September 30, 2011

Mark Gottfried got his franchise player. The first-year N.C. State head coach won a commitment from NC WG Rodney Purvis, a prep All-American and one of the nation’s most explosive wing scorers. Purvis originally had committed to Louisville but reopened his recruitment when Cardinals assistant Tim Fuller left the program. He ultimately considered UConn and other major powers prior to casting his lot with the Wolfpack.

Purvis has the potential to be a star in Raleigh. He’s an elite athlete in the open court who excels finishing himself, scoring on tomahawk slams or using his lean strength to overpower weaker players on his way to the basket. He also draws a great deal of contact and earns trips to the free throw line, and his jump shot — while still inconsistent — has improved.