As the 2027 recruiting cycle begins to heat up and the first major summer live evaluation periods open on June 18, Wes Moore and his staff are hitting the trails hard with no commitments yet in the class. PackWBB.com’s Baker’s Dozen highlights the 13 most realistic targets for the Wolfpack right now, players who already have confirmed offers, active target status, strong in-state ties, or family connections that give NC State a legitimate shot.
These prospects fit the versatile, up-tempo, length-and-skill profile Moore has built his program around. With the class still wide open, the next 8–10 weeks (especially the July live periods) will be critical as offers, unofficial visits, and early commitments start to fly.
Here is PackWBB.com’s Baker’s Dozen to watch as summer recruiting officially gets underway:
PackWBB.com Baker’s Dozen
1 Qandace Samuels
Position: SF
Height: 6’1”
School / Location: Bishop McNamara HS, MD
Key Status: Offered (June 7, 2025 via IG)
Why It’s Realistic for NC State: Older sister Qadence already on roster → strongest family tie on the board
2 De’Andra Minor
Position: CG
Height: 6’0”
School / Location: Grind Prep, OK
Key Status: Offered (Aug ’25); 247 target
Why It’s Realistic for NC State: Early combo-guard offer + perfect skill-set fit
3 Celsy Colombo
Position: C/PF
Height: 6’4”
School / Location: St. Mary’s HS, Lancaster, NY
Key Status: Offered (May ’25); 247 target
Why It’s Realistic for NC State: Skilled big prioritized early
4 Corinne Lomax
Position: W
Height: 6’0”
School / Location: Tabor Academy, MA
Key Status: Offered (Jan ’26)
Why It’s Realistic for NC State: Recent East Coast wing offer
5 Jazman Bailey
Position: PG
Height: 5’9”
School / Location: Lake Ridge HS, TX
Key Status: Offered (June ’25)
Why It’s Realistic for NC State: Shifty guard who matches up-tempo style
6 Bella Owumi
Position: SG
Height: 5’11”
School / Location: Tilton School, NH
Key Status: Offered (June ’25)
Why It’s Realistic for NC State: Scoring guard with East Coast connections
7 Jezelle Banks
Position: CG/PG
Height: 5’10”
School / Location: The St. James, VA
Key Status: 247 active target
Why It’s Realistic for NC State: Dynamic guard; strong early relationship
8 Jordan Speller
Position: PG
Height: 5’7”
School / Location: Montverde Academy, FL (hometown: Sanford/Bethel, NC)
Key Status: Four-star national (#29–33 overall)
Why It’s Realistic for NC State: In-state NC native + unofficial visits to NC State → big hometown advantage
9 Jordyn Palmer
Position: W
Height: 6’1”
School / Location: Westtown School, PA
Key Status: 247 target (ESPN #6)
Why It’s Realistic for NC State: Versatile wing with real Wolfpack interest
10 Avery Arije
Position: SG
Height: 6’0”
School / Location: Crestwood Prep, Toronto, ON
Key Status: 247 active target
Why It’s Realistic for NC State: Lengthy Canadian guard; consistent pursuit
11 Brookeslee Colvin
Position: PG
Height: 5’8”
School / Location: Coeur d’Alene HS, ID
Key Status: Offered (Feb ’26)
Why It’s Realistic for NC State: Quick point guard; fits guard-heavy needs
12 Saniyah Murray
Position: PF
Height: 6’4”
School / Location: Harrison Central, MS
Key Status: 247 active target
Why It’s Realistic for NC State: Skilled forward with good size
13 Micah Ojo
Position: SF
Height: 6’1”
School / Location: (VA)
Key Status: Rising national; strong East Coast fit
Why It’s Realistic for NC State: VA proximity + athletic wing profile
Stay locked in here at PackWBB.com! We’ll be tracking every offer, visit, and summer breakout from these 13 as the recruiting trails heat up! Go Pack! 
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