NC State Basketball Joins Battle for Top-Shelf North Carolina Prospect
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Four-star big man Will Stevens announced his offer from NC State basketball head coach Kevin Keatts on Wednesday night, becoming the sixth active Wolfpack target on the 2026 recruiting trail and the fourth of the center variety.
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The 6-foot-10, 205-pound junior, who attends Davidson Day School (N.C.) alongside a 2025 UNC basketball signee in four-star guard Isaiah Denis, checks in at No. 109 overall and No. 7 among North Carolina preps in the On3 Industry Rankings for the 2026 cycle. And just a few weeks ago, Stevens' 47-spot ranking bump was one of the biggest in the class, confirming his stock is on the rise.
After a great conversation with Coach Keatts, I am blessed to receive an offer from N.C State. pic.twitter.com/6TZ8qX74b4
— William Stevens (@Will_Stevens22) January 23, 2025
Will Stevens has already racked up well over a dozen offers. His growing list of suitors includes three other ACC schools in Wake Forest, Clemson, and Virginia Tech, along with several more North Carolina programs in Davidson, Charlotte, Appalachian State, and High Point.
He’s 6’10” with a SMOOTH jumper! 🚨😮💨
— SLAM HS Hoops (@SLAM_HS) December 13, 2024
4⭐ junior Will Stevens is a cheat code 🔥🔥🔥@Will_Stevens22 @DDSPatriotsBB pic.twitter.com/7DJfsd59SW
As for the other 2026 NC State basketball targets, they are Little Rock Christian Academy (Ark.) four-star guard JJ Andrews, Caldwell Academy (N.C.) four-star forward Cole Cloer, IMG Academy (Fla.) three-star center Cody Peck, Germantown High School (Miss.) four-star center Sam Funches, and John Marshall High School (Va.) four-star center Latrell Allmond.
Kevin Keatts and his crew, boasting two early 2025 signees, have yet to land their first 2026 pledge.
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