Incoming N.C. State freshmen C.J. Leslie, Ryan Harrow and Lorenzo Brown won't be expected to walk on water next basketball season, but Wolfpack coach Sidney Lowe made it clear again today that he has high hopes for the three highly touted players.
At his summer news conference this morning, Lowe said he does not want the three freshman to feel like they have to come in and be "saviors," but he does expect them to contribute right away.
"They are talented," Lowe said. "I expect them to come in and help us and play right away. I just want them to come in and play the way they are capable of playing."
At the same time, Lowe was quick to point out how tough the ACC is and how every freshman will experience his ups and downs. But Lowe said this group of newcomers are excited, and they know they can help the Wolfpack.
"They are not underestimating it," said Lowe, referring to the ACC. "I think what you are seeing is confidence and excitement about the challenge, and they have confidence in themselves."
— Rachel Stern
Assistant sports editor Lorenzo Perez has bounced back-and-forth between The News & Observer's news and sports department several times since joining the newspaper in 1999. His latest assignment has him working with The N&O's ACC writers and online news. E-mail
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sufergirl!!!
Tue, 07/06/2010 - 20:19 — bluecat69bluecat69the pack will not make the tourney, because skid is the coach, ok go duke!!!!!!!!!!!
Won't Do It
Tue, 06/29/2010 - 17:09 — YAR8packI'm refusing to make any sort of prediction about NC State bball and football till their respective seasons are at least 3/4 of the way over. Past history serves as quite the indicator as to why this shouldn't be done.
OK GO STATE!!!
Wise decision
Tue, 06/29/2010 - 20:49 — JPDOhioBut I am betting you won't be able to keep that promise. Once the ball starts flying, the pull will be too strong.
Au Contrare
Wed, 06/30/2010 - 08:21 — YAR8packI'll gladly talk about the Pack, but I won't dare try to guess where their season will be headed--especially not bball.
OK GO STATE!!!
one might think State fans
Tue, 06/29/2010 - 14:45 — bppackone might think State fans can't complete a sentence without talking about firing someone.
GO WOLFPACK....
Tue, 06/29/2010 - 13:47 — PowderedToastManWe should finally get back to the NCAA tourney this year...... else Sidney might be on the unemployment line.
NCAA
Tue, 07/06/2010 - 12:22 — SurferWhile, with the talent the Pack should make the tourney, their ultimate success will depend on how long these three incoming Freshmen stick around.