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Wolfpack Adds Elissa Cunane on First Day of Early Signing Period
11/8/2017 10:37:00 AM | Women's Basketball
NC State front court receives a big boost beginning with the 2018-19 season
November 8, 2017
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RALEIGH – Reigning Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year Wes Moore and the NC State women's basketball team picked up a strong commitment on the first day of the early signing period Wednesday, as Elissa Cunane signed a National Letter of Intent to join the Wolfpack beginning with the 2018-19 season.
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Elissa Cunane | 6-5 Post | Summerfield, N.C. | Northern Guilford High School
Sitting No. 21 nationally in the class of 2018 Prospects Nation rankings and fifth at her position, Elissa Cunane joins the Wolfpack as a four-star post player with a scout's grade of 95. A native of Summerfield, N.C., Cunane attends Northern Guilford High School where she was named the 2016 HSXtra Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
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During her most recent junior season, Cunane averaged 20.3 points, 12.7 rebounds, 3.2 blocks, 2.7 assists, and 2.2 steals per game for a Northern Guilford Nighthawks team that posted an incredible 31-1 record en route to winning the North Carolina 3A Championship 66-64 over Hickory Ridge on March 11 in Chapel Hill.
Northern Guilford's Cunane Picks NC State (Greensboro News and Record)
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Wes Moore (NC State head coach): "We are really excited about Elissa Cunane. First of all, her size and athleticism are things that we really need. She plays harder than any 6-5 kid I have ever seen. That is exciting. She is going to set a tone and lead with her effort. With the loss of Chelsea (Nelson) and Akela (Maize) to graduation (at the end of the 2017-18 season), she is someone who can help us on the block and give us presence inside, but she has also worked very hard on expanding her game. I trust her in the trail up spot to knock down the three and be able to attack off the bounce. She is an all-around great player and great person, and we are excited to have her join the Wolfpack."
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Keil Moore (National recruiting analyst for Prospects Nation): "Cunane had one of the best summers of any player in the country. She is a versatile player who can handle the ball, make plays on the perimeter, shoot it from a distance, and score around the rim. She will be tough for teams to match up with."
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Bret McCormick (Talent evaluator & publisher of All Star Girls Report): "Athletic, long, uses body and finishes inside with either hand. Good motor. Face up game out to the three-point line. Will impact immediately, with WNBA potential."
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NC State officially opens the 2017-18 season at home on Friday, November 10 when Jacksonville comes to town. Tip-off between the Wolfpack and Dolphins is scheduled for 5 p.m. with live video coverage provided by ACC Network Extra.
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RALEIGH – Reigning Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year Wes Moore and the NC State women's basketball team picked up a strong commitment on the first day of the early signing period Wednesday, as Elissa Cunane signed a National Letter of Intent to join the Wolfpack beginning with the 2018-19 season.
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Elissa Cunane | 6-5 Post | Summerfield, N.C. | Northern Guilford High School
Sitting No. 21 nationally in the class of 2018 Prospects Nation rankings and fifth at her position, Elissa Cunane joins the Wolfpack as a four-star post player with a scout's grade of 95. A native of Summerfield, N.C., Cunane attends Northern Guilford High School where she was named the 2016 HSXtra Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
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During her most recent junior season, Cunane averaged 20.3 points, 12.7 rebounds, 3.2 blocks, 2.7 assists, and 2.2 steals per game for a Northern Guilford Nighthawks team that posted an incredible 31-1 record en route to winning the North Carolina 3A Championship 66-64 over Hickory Ridge on March 11 in Chapel Hill.
Northern Guilford's Cunane Picks NC State (Greensboro News and Record)
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Wes Moore (NC State head coach): "We are really excited about Elissa Cunane. First of all, her size and athleticism are things that we really need. She plays harder than any 6-5 kid I have ever seen. That is exciting. She is going to set a tone and lead with her effort. With the loss of Chelsea (Nelson) and Akela (Maize) to graduation (at the end of the 2017-18 season), she is someone who can help us on the block and give us presence inside, but she has also worked very hard on expanding her game. I trust her in the trail up spot to knock down the three and be able to attack off the bounce. She is an all-around great player and great person, and we are excited to have her join the Wolfpack."
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Keil Moore (National recruiting analyst for Prospects Nation): "Cunane had one of the best summers of any player in the country. She is a versatile player who can handle the ball, make plays on the perimeter, shoot it from a distance, and score around the rim. She will be tough for teams to match up with."
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Bret McCormick (Talent evaluator & publisher of All Star Girls Report): "Athletic, long, uses body and finishes inside with either hand. Good motor. Face up game out to the three-point line. Will impact immediately, with WNBA potential."
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NC State officially opens the 2017-18 season at home on Friday, November 10 when Jacksonville comes to town. Tip-off between the Wolfpack and Dolphins is scheduled for 5 p.m. with live video coverage provided by ACC Network Extra.
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