Transfer Portal: Forwards that make sense for NC State

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Apr 6, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack head coach Kevin Keatts reacts after a play against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

NC State lost junior forward Mohamed Diarra to the professional ranks earlier this week, which opened up a scholarship spot and a need for a post player heading into the 2024-25 season.  The Wolfpack is coming off a Final Four run where Diarra was pivotal with his rebounding, so it knows the importance of having three capable post players on the roster. NC State returns rising senior Ben Middlebrooks and added rising senior Brandon Huntley-Hatfield by way of Louisville, but it still needs one more to round out the trio — likely a power forward.  Here are five transfer portal forwards that make sense to round out NC State’s roster for the upcoming season.