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NC State Lands Top Recruit Cole Cloer from NC

10/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Cole Cloer, a four-star small forward from North Carolina, committed to NC State over Alabama and UNC, becoming NC State's first in-state recruit under coach Will Wade.
Ranked No. 27 nationally, Cloer averaged 18.9 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists last season at Caldwell Academy.
He is NC State's second 2026 commit, joining Trevon Carter-Givens; program pursues Deron Rippey Jr.

History

Historical Context

In 1974, NC State, led by coach Norm Sloan, won the NCAA Championship, marking a significant achievement in college basketball history. This victory ended UCLA's streak of seven consecutive titles and solidified NC State's reputation in the ACC, which had been shaped by early pioneers like Everett Case. The Wolfpack's legacy continues to influence recruitment, as seen with four-star recruit Cole Cloer's commitment.

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Story summary

Cole Cloer, a four-star small forward from North Carolina, committed to NC State over Alabama and UNC, becoming NC State's first in-state recruit under coach Will Wade.
Ranked No. 27 nationally, Cloer averaged 18.9 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists last season at Caldwell Academy.
He is NC State's second 2026 commit, joining Trevon Carter-Givens; program pursues Deron Rippey Jr.

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