The addition of Levi Watkins to Kevin Keatts’ staff has indeed paid off. Jarkel Joiner, who played for Watkins at Mississippi, committed to the Wolfpack on Wednesday. This is easily the most positive development of the offseason so far.
Joiner has a lengthy track record as an effective high-workload scorer, and NC State definitely will need him to be that—especially if Terquavion Smith opts not to return. Joiner averaged 13.2 points per game for the Rebels in 2022 and has averaged 10+ PPG in all four of his college seasons. He began his career at Cal State Bakersfield and left after putting together a career year as a sophomore.