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C.J. Leslie Staying At N.C. State

Apr 25, 2011 3:38 AM

N.C. State freshman forward C.J. Leslie has not declared for the NBA draft.

Sports information director Annabelle Myers said the Wolfpack staff did not expect Leslie to enter the draft.

The deadline for underclassmen to enter the draft was 11:59 p.m. Sunday.

Leslie was a 2010 McDonald's All-American and is considered to be quick and strong enough as a 6-foot-8 forward to be a productive NBA player.

Charlotte Observer

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NC State Hires Former Alabama Coach Mark Gottfried

Apr 5, 2011 5:00 PM

Mark Gottfried will be the next men’s basketball coach at North Carolina State.

Gottfried will receive a five-year deal with a guarantee of $1.2 million annually.

He led the Alabama to the NCAA tournament five straight times between 2002-06 and   also featured an appearance in the Phoenix Regional final in 2004.

Aaron Beard/Associated Press

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Smart Staying At VCU After Receiving Offer From NC State

Apr 4, 2011 4:41 PM

VCU announced on Monday that it has agreed to terms on an extension with Shaka Smart.

"[N.C. State] talked to [Smart] and made an offer," VCU athletic director Norwood Teague told the Charlotte Observerafter Doyel's initial report. "We countered and he is staying."

The financial terms of the agreement have not been announced.

Smart had a base salary of $325,000 this season.

Gary Parrish/CBSSports.com

Tags: NC State Wolfpack, VCU Rams, Atlantic Coast Conference, Coastal Athletic Association, NCAA Tournament, NCAA

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