Last we checked in with former NC State scoring sensation, Terquavion Smith, he was in Portland, playing on the Blazers summer league team after having his contract ran out with the 76ers.
Yesterday concluded the Las Vegas 2024 NBA Summer League, and NC State had two former players in action. DJ Horne had 4 points, 4 assists and 2 rebounds in the Spurs’ 100-89 win over the Raptors.
Here’s a rundown of how the 6 former NC State Basketball players that are playing in the 2024 NBA Summer League have played over the past two days. On Monday, Terquavion Smith had 7 points in 8 minutes of play, shooting 3 of 6 from the field, and 1 of 3 from three in Portland’s 97-95 win over the 76ers.
How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
Recently, the Philadelphia 76ers decided they would move on from Terquavion Smith. The former undrafted prospect out of NC State did not receive a qualifying offer from the Sixers ahead of the 2024 free agency opening.
After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft, former NC State All-ACC Guard Terquavion Smith played as a 2-Way player for the Philadelphia 76ers this past season, playing 16 games in the NBA.
The Philadelphia 76ers didn’t extend a qualifying offer to former All-ACC NC State Guard Terquavion Smith, making him an unrestricted Free Agent. Smith signed a 2-way contract with Philadelphia last summer after going undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft.
The Sixers will not extend two-way guard Terquavion Smith a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent, a source tells Liberty Ballers. The Sixers will not extend a qualifying offer to Terquavion Smith, a source tells Liberty Ballers.
Terquavion Smith’s scoring prowess makes him an intriguing prospect, but he’ll need to add strength and improve the rest of his game to make an impact with the Sixers.
Former NC State Guard Terquavion Smith earned a spot on the 2023-24 NBA G-League All-Rookie Team. Smith averaged 22.3 points, 3.4 assists and 3 rebounds per game for the Delaware Blue Coats.
Last night, NC State’s All-ACC Guard DJ Horne joined the 2,000 point club. With his final free throw with 15 seconds left, Horne put the Pack up by 4, scoring his 2,000th point.
The 2023-24 All-ACC Teams were announced today, and NC State Senior Guard DJ Horne made the Third Team. Horne is the 4th NC State Guard to earn All-ACC honors in the past 3 seasons: Dereon Seabron (2022 2nd Team), Terquavion Smith & Jarkel Joiner (2023 2nd Team), and DJ Horne (2024 3rd Team).
While the Philadelphia 76ers are fighting to keep their name in the upper half of the Eastern Conference standings in the NBA, their G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, are fighting to stay at the top of the table.
Senior Guard DJ Horne has hit 85 three-pointers thus far this season, which is the 8th most an NC State player has ever made in a single season. 1. Scott Wood (2012-13) – 104 1.
While the two games following the All-Star Break have proven to be a mixed bag for the Philadelphia 76ers, it's also marked the return to the court for several players who were sidelined due to injuries.
NC State is trying to stop a 6-game losing streak to Syracuse tonight, but Senior Wolfpack Guard DJ Horne is trying to continue a streak. Currently, Horne has scored 20+ points in 5 straight games, which is tied with what Terquavion Smith did last year.
The Sixers should consider converting Ricky Council IV and/or Terquavion Smith from two-way contracts to standard deals. With Joel Embiid sidelined for at least the next month and both De’Anthony Melton and Nicolas Batum out for the time being as well, the Sixers have been an injury-ravaged mess recently.
Former NC State All-ACC Guard Terquavion Smith exploded last night for 17 points in only 9 minutes of play in the 76ers 121-136 loss to the Nets. Lil T was 6 of 7 from the field, and 5 of 6 from three.
With the Philadelphia 76ers dealing with multiple injuries, Nick Nurse has had to go deep into his bench. Among those to see action against the Brooklyn Nets Saturday night was two-way guard Terquavion Smith. As the game got out of reach in the fourth quarter, Nurse allowed the young prospect to see some in-game action.
Former NC State All-ACC Guard Terquavion Smith made his NBA Debut last night for the 76ers. Smith only played in the final minute of Philly’s 124-109 win over Orlando, but he managed to drain both of the three-pointers he shot (SEE ABOVE).
Joel Embiid still can’t help but to troll as he recovered the game ball for rookies Terquavion Smith and Ricky Council IV. Trolling never takes a day off, apparently.
Former NC State Guard Terquavion Smith went off on Wednesday night, scoring a career high 40 points in the Delaware Blue Coats 133-129 win over the Texas Legends.
Joel Embiid wasn’t the only member of the Philadelphia 76ers’ organization this week to drop at least 40 points in a single outing. Out in Orlando, Florida, the Sixers’ NBA G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, saw their reserve guard go off against the Texas Legends at the Winter Showcase.
The Lakers hold the No. 17 pick in the first round of the draft, which will take place on Thursday, June 22. That pick will be the headliner, but their selection at No. 47 in the second round could provide some interesting value as well.
NC State sophomore guard Terquavion Smith has decided to make the jump to the next level. The 6-foot-4, 165-pound Greenville, NC, native told ESPN that he's officially declaring for the 2023 NBA Draft.
This has been a very curious season for the ACC. Instead of North Carolina following up last year's run to the title game with a strong season, they have
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