Ex-Michigan State guard Tre Holloman commits to NC State
April 13 - Former Michigan State guard Tre Holloman has committed to North Carolina State, he announced on social media Sunday.
Holloman was designated the No. 81 overall prospect and No. 12 point guard in the transfer portal according to 247's composite rankings.
Despite being a captain and earning significant minutes in 2024-25, Holloman had trouble cracking the starting lineup, being awarded just 16 starts in 37 games. The 6-2 guard set career marks in minutes (23.1), points (9.1) and assists (3.7) anyway in helping the Spartans win the Big Ten and reach the Elite Eight in this spring's NCAA Tournament.
The Wolfpack are now helmed by former LSU and McNeese State coach Will Wade, who has been active in the transfer portal - by necessity. Seven players off of last season's roster have entered the portal, including most guard Trey Parker, who announced his departure Friday.
He joined forwards Ismael Diouf and Ben Middlebrooks as well as guards Bryce Heard, Marcus Hill, Mike James and Dennis Parker Jr.
Wade has brought in former McNeese State guards Alyn Breed and Quadier Copeland and received commitments from two high school players, Matthew Able and Zymicah Wilkins, who will join lone returnee Paul McNeil and Holloman in Raleigh.
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