Last May, NC State assistant Joel Justus left a Stanford transfer a voicemail.
"You could help us win an ACC championship and help us get to at least the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament."
Then he did! On Michael O'Connell and the dial of destiny:
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This event. This place. So many great memories, new relationships formed, invaluable friendships strengthened. Absolutely not the same as it once was. But what is? Hoping for a fun week.
Give credit to Kevin Keatts and the NC State administration. Getting Levi Watkins to come home was huge. Landing Kareem Richardson helps the guards in a big way.
Bringing in one of the top recruiters in the country in Joel Justus? That's massive.
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There's no rhyme or reason to the never ending string of mass shootings. Every state, all kinds of towns. Schools, churches, groceries, movies, concerts.
And there's zero hope anyone is gonna do a damn thing to stop it. So hug your people and make the most of every day, I guess.
I grew up in a town where, as a boy, acceptance was found through your ability to farm or play rugby league. I didn’t excel at either. Thankfully, my local high school had the most inspiring & inclusive Music Department, which saved me. It became my place - the place I belonged.