On Sunday, former UNC basketball forward Ven-Allen Lubin announced his commitment to rival NC State. The following day, first-year NC State basketball head coach Will Wade confirmed the 6-foot-8, 230-pound player’s addition to the roster is official.
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Wade praised the 21-year-old Lubin, who previously played one season each at Notre Dame and Vanderbilt before transferring to UNC, noting, “His seven-foot-plus wingspan and strong, powerful build make him a standout physically.”
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“Offensively, Ven-Allen Lubin creates mismatches with his versatility. He can overpower smaller defenders in the post and use his quickness to outmaneuver larger ones. At Vanderbilt, he demonstrated the ability to stretch the floor as a three-point threat, a skill we plan to further develop,” said NC State head coach Will Wade.
“He’s a highly efficient scorer, leading his team in field goal percentage across his first three college seasons.”
Last season, Lubin averaged 8.6 points per game, shooting 68.4% from the field and 71.1% from the free-throw line. He also led UNC with 5.6 rebounds per game and recorded 33 blocks. Lubin is one of 12 newcomers to the NC State basketball roster, including seven other notable transfers, as Will Wade prepares for his debut season as head coach.
According to 247Sports, NC State’s transfer class ranks No. 13 nationally.
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