NC State explores backup point guard options for upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
NC State is evaluating candidates to fill the backup point guard position ahead of the upcoming basketball season, which starts on November 2. Preston Edmead is expected to lead the team in minutes as the starting point guard. Potential backups include Darius Adams, who started 28 games last season, and Christian Hammond, who was first team All-WCC and led Santa Clara in scoring. Kingston Whitty has also joined the team as a freshman recruit. The team anticipates a competitive environment during training camp as they finalize their roster.
- •NC State's season starts on November 2, with practices starting September 21.
- •Preston Edmead is projected to be the starting point guard.
- •Darius Adams logged significant playing time last season amidst injuries.
- •Christian Hammond led Santa Clara in scoring and was first team All-WCC.
- •Kingston Whitty is a new recruit for NC State this summer.
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