NC State has secured a commitment from 3-star power forward Darius Hicks of 22 Feet Academy. Hicks, who checks in at 6’7" and 10 pounds over 200, picked the Pack over Cincinnati. The Quitman, Mississippi native was once committed to his home state Mississippi State Bulldogs, but backed off of that pledge and reopened his recruitment last March.
Hicks is obviously lacking in the "being super tall’ department, but his athleticism and strength help make up for what he gives up in height. The forward has a good deal of potential, as if often the case with guys that have Hicks’ level of athleticism.