Wolfpack Adds Strong Class on First Day of Early Signing Period
11/14/2018 5:18:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Head coach Wes Moore, recruiting coordinator Lindsay Edmonds, and assistant coaches Simon Harris and Erin Batth secure impressive commitments for the future
November 14, 2018
RALEIGH – Sixth-year head coach Wes Moore and the 17th-ranked NC State women's basketball team picked up an impressive new class of future Wolfpackers during the first day of the early signing period on Wednesday, as four high school student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to join the Wolfpack beginning with the 2019-20 season.
NC State received official commitments from ESPN No. 17 Jakia Brown-Turner, ESPN No. 32 Jada Boyd, Camille Hobby, and Kendal Moore on Wednesday. The Wolfpack's class is currently ranked seventh nationally by ESPN and first in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
"I'm really excited about this group," Moore said. "I think all four players really bring a competitive nature to the table. They all play extremely hard. They are going to put work in and continue to get better. This is one of the strongest classes we have had here at NC State. I think last year's run to the Sweet 16 definitely helped us with this group, and I hope that we can continue to build off it."
"This class features a good combination of perimeter scoring, a point guard, and a couple of forward-type players who can score inside or out. This is an exciting group. We love them on the court and off the court. This is a great day for Wolfpack women's basketball!"
Jakia Brown-Turner | 6-0 Wing | Oxon Hill, Md. | Bishop McNamara High School
ESPN's 17th-ranked player in the entire class of 2019 … ESPN's fourth-ranked wing player in the entire class of 2019 … ESPN scouts grade of 98 and five stars (of five) … 2019 Naismith High School Girls' Watch List … USA Today First Team All-Maryland in 2018 … Washington Post First Team All-Met … Averaged 19.7 points and 3.1 rebounds per game during her junior season … Scored 45 points in a Bishop McNamara win in January of 2018 … Scored 20+ points in a game on 13 occasions and 30+ points in a game on three occasions as a junior … Goes by nicknames JBT and KIA … Chose NC State because the basketball program and environment made her feel at home.
Wes Moore: "Jakia is a big-time scoring threat. She can really stroke the three, is explosive, and has the size to take people off the bounce to get to the rim and finish against contact. She is used to winning, both in high school and with Team Takeover during travel ball. She's someone who we are really excited about from the standpoint of being able to count on her as a consistent scorer. She scores in so many ways. She has good size, good athleticism, and is someone who can really fill up a scoresheet."
Dan Olson (ESPNW): "Among the most improved prospects in the nation moving into her senior year of high school, Jakia Brown-Turner is a versatile lefty who can beat you inside or outside. Jakia keeps you honest with range to the 3-point line as well as being adept off the dribble."
Jada Boyd | 6-2 Forward | Petersburg, Va. | Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts and Technology
ESPN's 32nd-ranked player in the entire class of 2019 … ESPN's fifth-ranked forward in the entire class of 2019 … ESPN scouts grade of 97 and five stars (of five) … Virginia Class 1 Player of the Year in 2018 … Richmond Times-Dispatch Third Team All-Metro in 2017 … Averaged 35.9 points, 13.3 rebounds, 8.5 blocks, and 4.1 steals per game as a junior … Goes by the nickname JB … Sister Aja is a redshirt sophomore at UNC Greensboro … Chose NC State because she believes it is the best fit for her academically and athletically.
Wes Moore: "Jada Boyd is a strong forward who is a relentless rebounder on both ends of the floor. She is strong inside and can also step out and shoot the three. She's going to create matchup problems for people because of her ability to score inside and out. She brings a toughness and a presence out there and we feel like she will be able to be a double-double type player, much like (former NC State 1,000-point scorer) Chelsea Nelson. Having played a major role for a strong Boo Williams program, she too is used to success."
Dan Olson (ESPNW): "An explosively athletic forward performer who pounds the glass, Jada Boyd is a consistent scorer in the key. Boyd continues to impress and could be an immediate star in the ACC."
Camille Hobby | 6-1 Post | Jacksonville, Fla. | Nease High School
ESPN's 18th-ranked post player in the entire class of 2019 … ESPN scouts grade of 90 and three stars … Averaged 14.2 points and 9.7 rebounds per game as a junior … South Carolina Class AAAA All-State in 2017 … FABG All-State team … All First Coast Girls Basketball Player of the Year … The Records Sports 2018 Player of the Year … St. John's River Player of the Year … Father Marion played football at the University of Tennessee and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings as the 73rd overall pick in 1990 and later went on to play four seasons for the New England Patriots before his current role as the defensive line coach of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars … Chose NC State because it felt like home … Full name is Constance Camille Hobby, but goes by Camille or Mille.
Wes Moore: "Camille has good strength on the block and plays extremely hard. She can score in a variety of ways, whether it be inside with post moves or from the trail position with a soft touch on the three. She's someone who works hard on the court, works hard in preparation, and puts in the time that it takes to play at the ACC level. Consequently, she'll keep getting better."
Dan Olson (ESPNW): "Camille Hobby is a physical power-post who brings a skilled interior game and feathery touch in the lane."
Kendal Moore | 5-6 Point Guard | Fayetteville, N.C. | Northwood Temple Academy
ESPN's 27th-ranked point guard in the entire class of 2019 … ESPN scouts grade of 90 and three stars … NCISAA 1A All-State in 2018 … Averaged 21.2 points, 6.3 assists, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.6 steals per game as a junior … Scored 19 points and went 15-16 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter of a 2018 NCISAA state championship victory on Feb. 24 … Also won a state championship in 2016 … Motivated by her inner drive to be the best in everything she does.
Wes Moore: "Kendal has a high motor and is someone who is going to get the ball and push it in transition. She can be a facilitator at the point position, much like a quarterback running the team, but can also put up some points. She takes people off the bounce and either creates her own shot or sets up teammates. She can also knock down the three, and competes on every play. She will lead by example, much as she did with a good Carolina Flames team."
Dan Olson (ESPNW): "A speedster in the back court with a scorer's mentality, Kendal Moore flourishes in the up-tempo style of play."
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RALEIGH – Sixth-year head coach Wes Moore and the 17th-ranked NC State women's basketball team picked up an impressive new class of future Wolfpackers during the first day of the early signing period on Wednesday, as four high school student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to join the Wolfpack beginning with the 2019-20 season.
NC State received official commitments from ESPN No. 17 Jakia Brown-Turner, ESPN No. 32 Jada Boyd, Camille Hobby, and Kendal Moore on Wednesday. The Wolfpack's class is currently ranked seventh nationally by ESPN and first in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
"I'm really excited about this group," Moore said. "I think all four players really bring a competitive nature to the table. They all play extremely hard. They are going to put work in and continue to get better. This is one of the strongest classes we have had here at NC State. I think last year's run to the Sweet 16 definitely helped us with this group, and I hope that we can continue to build off it."
"This class features a good combination of perimeter scoring, a point guard, and a couple of forward-type players who can score inside or out. This is an exciting group. We love them on the court and off the court. This is a great day for Wolfpack women's basketball!"
Jakia Brown-Turner | 6-0 Wing | Oxon Hill, Md. | Bishop McNamara High School
ESPN's 17th-ranked player in the entire class of 2019 … ESPN's fourth-ranked wing player in the entire class of 2019 … ESPN scouts grade of 98 and five stars (of five) … 2019 Naismith High School Girls' Watch List … USA Today First Team All-Maryland in 2018 … Washington Post First Team All-Met … Averaged 19.7 points and 3.1 rebounds per game during her junior season … Scored 45 points in a Bishop McNamara win in January of 2018 … Scored 20+ points in a game on 13 occasions and 30+ points in a game on three occasions as a junior … Goes by nicknames JBT and KIA … Chose NC State because the basketball program and environment made her feel at home.
The letter is in! Welcome to the PACK, @jayyslayyy! #GoPack #WeWin pic.twitter.com/L5HRJpHRJx
— #17 NC State WBB 🐺🏀 (@PackWomensBball) November 15, 2018
Wes Moore: "Jakia is a big-time scoring threat. She can really stroke the three, is explosive, and has the size to take people off the bounce to get to the rim and finish against contact. She is used to winning, both in high school and with Team Takeover during travel ball. She's someone who we are really excited about from the standpoint of being able to count on her as a consistent scorer. She scores in so many ways. She has good size, good athleticism, and is someone who can really fill up a scoresheet."
Dan Olson (ESPNW): "Among the most improved prospects in the nation moving into her senior year of high school, Jakia Brown-Turner is a versatile lefty who can beat you inside or outside. Jakia keeps you honest with range to the 3-point line as well as being adept off the dribble."
Jada Boyd | 6-2 Forward | Petersburg, Va. | Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts and Technology
ESPN's 32nd-ranked player in the entire class of 2019 … ESPN's fifth-ranked forward in the entire class of 2019 … ESPN scouts grade of 97 and five stars (of five) … Virginia Class 1 Player of the Year in 2018 … Richmond Times-Dispatch Third Team All-Metro in 2017 … Averaged 35.9 points, 13.3 rebounds, 8.5 blocks, and 4.1 steals per game as a junior … Goes by the nickname JB … Sister Aja is a redshirt sophomore at UNC Greensboro … Chose NC State because she believes it is the best fit for her academically and athletically.
The letter is in! Welcome to the Pack, @Jada_Boyd55! #GoPack #WeWin pic.twitter.com/3nXEhLSJVo
— #17 NC State WBB 🐺🏀 (@PackWomensBball) November 14, 2018
Wes Moore: "Jada Boyd is a strong forward who is a relentless rebounder on both ends of the floor. She is strong inside and can also step out and shoot the three. She's going to create matchup problems for people because of her ability to score inside and out. She brings a toughness and a presence out there and we feel like she will be able to be a double-double type player, much like (former NC State 1,000-point scorer) Chelsea Nelson. Having played a major role for a strong Boo Williams program, she too is used to success."
Dan Olson (ESPNW): "An explosively athletic forward performer who pounds the glass, Jada Boyd is a consistent scorer in the key. Boyd continues to impress and could be an immediate star in the ACC."
Camille Hobby | 6-1 Post | Jacksonville, Fla. | Nease High School
ESPN's 18th-ranked post player in the entire class of 2019 … ESPN scouts grade of 90 and three stars … Averaged 14.2 points and 9.7 rebounds per game as a junior … South Carolina Class AAAA All-State in 2017 … FABG All-State team … All First Coast Girls Basketball Player of the Year … The Records Sports 2018 Player of the Year … St. John's River Player of the Year … Father Marion played football at the University of Tennessee and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings as the 73rd overall pick in 1990 and later went on to play four seasons for the New England Patriots before his current role as the defensive line coach of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars … Chose NC State because it felt like home … Full name is Constance Camille Hobby, but goes by Camille or Mille.
The letter is in! Welcome to the PACK, @Camy_h41. #GoPack #WeWin pic.twitter.com/AfgDSPomWE
— #17 NC State WBB 🐺🏀 (@PackWomensBball) November 14, 2018
Wes Moore: "Camille has good strength on the block and plays extremely hard. She can score in a variety of ways, whether it be inside with post moves or from the trail position with a soft touch on the three. She's someone who works hard on the court, works hard in preparation, and puts in the time that it takes to play at the ACC level. Consequently, she'll keep getting better."
Dan Olson (ESPNW): "Camille Hobby is a physical power-post who brings a skilled interior game and feathery touch in the lane."
Kendal Moore | 5-6 Point Guard | Fayetteville, N.C. | Northwood Temple Academy
ESPN's 27th-ranked point guard in the entire class of 2019 … ESPN scouts grade of 90 and three stars … NCISAA 1A All-State in 2018 … Averaged 21.2 points, 6.3 assists, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.6 steals per game as a junior … Scored 19 points and went 15-16 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter of a 2018 NCISAA state championship victory on Feb. 24 … Also won a state championship in 2016 … Motivated by her inner drive to be the best in everything she does.
The letter is in! Welcome to the PACK, @KendalMoore15! #GoPack #WeWin pic.twitter.com/CpWRt2KLjr
— #17 NC State WBB 🐺🏀 (@PackWomensBball) November 14, 2018
Wes Moore: "Kendal has a high motor and is someone who is going to get the ball and push it in transition. She can be a facilitator at the point position, much like a quarterback running the team, but can also put up some points. She takes people off the bounce and either creates her own shot or sets up teammates. She can also knock down the three, and competes on every play. She will lead by example, much as she did with a good Carolina Flames team."
Dan Olson (ESPNW): "A speedster in the back court with a scorer's mentality, Kendal Moore flourishes in the up-tempo style of play."
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