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Premier NC State Basketball Target Adds to Official Visit Slate

NC State basketball will welcome JJ Andrews to campus later this month, but the five-star has locked in a few trips elsewhere to follow.

Matt Giles

NC State basketball head coach Kevin Keatts
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Little Rock Christian Academy (Ark.) guard JJ Andrews remains the highest-ranked prospect on the six-deep 2026 NC State basketball offer sheet. He's the lone composite five-star in the bunch.

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And evidence suggests that Wolfpack head coach Kevin Keatts and his assistants — including recruiting ace Levi Watkins, who visited Andrews at his school earlier this month — are among the top early contenders.

That said, the competition is escalating.

Andrews, a 6-foot-6, 220-pound dynamic talent who ranks No. 23 overall and No. 1 among Arkansas preps on the 247Sports 2026 Composite, is fresh off his first official visit, a trip to Missouri to check out the Tigers over the weekend:

Next up is NC State. Keatts & Co., who extended an offer in the race back in mid-June, host Andrews beginning on Sept. 27. He'll then head to Arkansas on Oct. 18 and LSU on Nov. 8.

Plus, on Monday night, JJ Andrews, son of two-time NFL Pro Bowl offensive lineman and Arkansas football alum Shawn Andrews, confirmed another scheduled official visit: to Marquette at the end of January.

Of course, the date of that Golden Eagles tour all but rules out his decision arriving anytime soon. Add in the fact that Andrews hasn't named finalists.

Nevertheless, chances are all of his suitors who have snagged a visit like where they stand at this stage.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of NC State Wolfpack on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining NC State Wolfpack on SI in 2024, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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