NC State sophomore center Omer Yurtseven has been granted his release and will explore his professional options.
Yurtseven will also consider transferring elsewhere, according to the school.
"Omer and I had an opportunity to visit and he expressed his intentions to either pursue a professional career or consider transferring from NC State," NC State coach Kevin Keatts said in a statement. "Omer made incredible strides this year . . . We wish him continued progress and success in his future."
Yurtseven, a 7-foot native of Turkey, was one of the most improved players in the ACC this season.