Half of N.C. State’s early entrants were invited to the NBA draft combine. Not surprisingly, the NBA wanted to get a closer look at guard Dennis Smith Jr., a projected lottery pick, and 7-footer Omer Yurtseven.
Both will have a chance to make an impression in Chicago on May 9-14. Guard Maverick Rowan and forward Ted Kapita were not among the 60 players invited, according to ESPN’s unofficial list.
[NC State’s Dennis Smith Jr. to enter NBA draft]
[NC State’s Yurtseven to test his NBA draft stock]
[Maverick Rowan leaving NC State to pursue a pro career]
Rowan has already decided to pursue a professional career and will not return to N.