McNeil's NIL Cash, Wolfpack Vibe: Why He Stays at NC State

0:00On April 24th, Paul McNeil Jr.'s transfer saga rolls on for at least another week with no clear winner yet. The top-rated shooting guard, ranked number 32 overall and number 3 at his position, has teams like Texas, Texas Tech, Maryland, Kentucky, and UNC Circling. But staying put at NC State looks like the smart money bet. Analyst Isaac Trotter broke it down on a recent CBS podcast, calling McNeil one of the nation's elite movement shooters. He's already played under two coaches there. Kevin Keats who recruited him, then Will Wade, and could stick around for a third with Justin Ganey now. Leading fans and scouts see McNeil holding out for bigger NIL cash, knowing his shooting locks down offers even if he's mostly a specialist right now. Building other skills could boost his stock further, but that one elite tool keeps the checks coming. NC State's recent back core moves make it an even better match. Picture him running with Preston Edmied, the pull-up threat from Hofstra and Big Guard Christian Hammond from Santa Clara.

1:03That line up screams, firepower. Word is, the Wolfpack Vive fits him perfect, and both sides seem to want it. We'll keep eyes peeled as McNeil weighs his next play and decides where to drop those buckets.