Omer Yurtseven’s introduction to ACC basketball was a reality check but the N.C. State freshman has proven to be a quick learner.
After some early difficult lessons in conference play, Yurtseven was the dominant post player N.C. State needs him to be in Tuesday’s home win over Pittsburgh. The 7-foot freshman from Turkey had 12 points and 16 rebounds against the Panthers and the Wolfpack (13-6, 2-4 ACC) will need more of the same against Wake Forest (11-7, 2-4) on Saturday.
“I really miss the feeling of battling to the end and then winning,” Yurtseven said after N.