CJ LESLIE RUMORS & GOSSIP

U-M basketball gets early test

There are high expectations on the Michigan basketball team for the 2012-13 season, and they are going to get an early test. The Wolverines, ranked No. 5 in a very early ESPN preseason poll, will host sixth-ranked North Carolina State on Nov. 27 as part of the 14th annual ACCBig Ten Challenge, the network announced Monday. The Wolfpack went to the Sweet 16 last year, led by forward...
Via Fox Sports Detroit  |  13 days ago

5 reasons NC State won't win* the ACC

1. The big story broke yesterday with CJ Leslie returning to school. Obviously, this is huge news for the Wolfpack. He’s a high volume, talented, starter. And he had a good season. But how good? Is he really a big enough difference maker that it propels NC State from a good team to one that will be favored to win the ACC? CJ Leslie is returning to NC State for his junior...
Via Run the Floor  |  April 19, 2012

Leslie Coming Back To Pack

C.J. Leslie is returning to North Carolina State for his junior season, a decision that will make the Wolfpack one of the favorites in the ACC next year.The 6-foot-8 forward averaged a team-best 14.7 points and was second with 7.3 rebounds per game. ''I wanted to take my time as much as possible,'' Leslie said during a news conference Wednesday afternoon. ''...
Via Today's ACC Headlines  |  April 19, 2012

C.J. Leslie returning to N.C. State

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Basketball standout C.J. Leslie is returning to North Carolina State for his junior season, a decision that will make the Wolfpack one of the favorites in the Atlantic Coast Conference next year. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged a team-best 14.7 points and was second with 7.3 rebounds per game. The deadline for players to declare early for the NBA draft was April...
Via Fox Sports Carolinas  |  April 18, 2012

NC State's Leslie to return next season

Basketball standout C.J. Leslie is returning to North Carolina State for his junior season, a decision that will make the Wolfpack one of the favorites in the Atlantic Coast Conference next year. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged a team-best 14.7 points and was second with 7.3 rebounds per game. The deadline for players to declare early for the NBA Draft was April 29. ''I wanted...
Via AP on Fox  |  April 18, 2012

C.J. Leslie’s Return Bodes Well For N.C. State’s Expectations

It’s official. North Carolina State forward C.J. Leslie is returning to Raleigh for his junior season. Leslie’s formal decision went public Wednesday afternoon after the school issued this press release detailing the 6-foot-8 forward’s desire to return to school. “After talking this over with my family, we have decided it would best for me to return for...
Via Rant Sports  |  April 18, 2012

CJ Leslie returning to NC State basketball team

Basketball standout C.J. Leslie is returning to North Carolina State for his junior season. The school issued a statement saying Leslie would discuss his decision Wednesday afternoon during a scheduled press conference. The 6-foot-8 forward averaged a team-best 14.7 points and added 7.3 rebounds per game. He led the Wolfpack this season to a 24-13 record and its first NCAA tournament...
Via AP on Fox  |  April 18, 2012

VIDEO: Leslie Discusses Future

RALEIGH, N.C. -- NC State forward C.J. Leslie met with the media tonight prior to the Wolfpack's banquet.
Via northcarolinastate.scout.com  |  April 09, 2012

Improving Leslie on a roll for Wolfpack

C.J. Leslie is finally meeting the expectations that followed him as a touted recruit to North Carolina State. At least some of the credit goes to first-year Wolfpack coach Mark Gottfried and his staff. Gottfried has shown the right touch in guiding the 6-foot-8 sophomore, who has developed into a consistent performer thriving on more than just raw athleticism. It's a big reason...
Via AP on Fox  |  March 20, 2012

Leslie leads NC State past Virginia, 67-64

C.J. Leslie had 19 points and 14 rebounds and North Carolina State, attempting to remove all doubt about its NCAA tournament status, beat Virginia 67-64 on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the ACC tournament. Mike Scott had 23 points and 10 rebounds and Joe Harris finished with 18 points for Virginia. The Wolfpack will play No. 1 seed North Carolina in Saturday's first...
Via AP on Fox  |  March 09, 2012
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