With the 2010 recruiting class already solidified as a Top-10 class, Coach Lowe reached a couple years into the future, and received a commitment from 7-foot center Joseph Uchebo in the 2012 class.
Joseph Uchebo is a 7-foot, 220 pound sophomore center in the 2012 class. Originally from Nigeria, Uchebo played for Mt. Zion in Durham last season. Currently, he is at Oak Ridge Academy, but his transfer papers have been submitted, that could land him at Word of God Academy in the near future. Uchebo is supposed to be a tremendous soccer player, making him much more athletic and agile than most 7-footers. This young man's game is raw, but ESPN states that he has a skilled inside presence and quickness. Uchebo's ceiling is very high, and many believe he could end up being one of the top players in his class before it is all said and done.
Uchebo was at NC State's Red Rally at Reynolds and has been up to practice on numerous occasions. This coaching staff continues to show that they have an eye for talent early on in the recruiting process.
WPH: CJ, tell us about the upcoming season. You were a junior and went to the state championship game last season. What are your expectations, and how do you feel you've improved as a leader coming into this year?
CJ: We've definitely improved on a lot. Right now I have one goal and that's to win a state championship. That's my main goal and I'm looking forward to achieving that.
WPH: Talk about your recruitment and how everything has been going with that.
CJ: It's going pretty good. Right now, I'm getting a lot of attention from everybody, but I haven't narrowed my list down. It's still just open to everyone right now.
WPH: I know you've become pretty good friends with Ryan. It's pretty cool for you to come out and support him like this.
CJ: Ryan is like my little brother. He's a very good person. He's cool on and off the court. He's a friend.
WPH: Talk about Coach Hatchett, and what the transition has been like for you.
CJ: Changes are not always easy, but things are going well, I can say that. Coach Hatchett definitely has his way of doing things and right now, as a team, we're looking real good.
WPH: Can you talk about Sidney Lowe and how he's been recruiting you.
CJ: Sid, he's still going pretty hard. He's recruited me as hard as anyone has recruited me. So, right now Sid is still a good dude. I love him off the court and as a coach.
WPH: What's the most important thing for you in your recruitment? You have all these schools coming at you. What is the biggest factor for you?
CJ: To just settle down and just pick the right school for me.
RH: It's big for me. I know all of these people are out here to support me just because I'm coming to their school. That makes me feel good. I knew I had made the right decision, but now I really know. All these folks are here, and I haven't even started playing basketball yet.
WPH: What was going through your mind when you pulled into a packed parking lot?
RH: I didn't even expect all the people to be here. I thought it might just be a couple of people, and I was going to be cool with that. It's just a great feeling to see all of these people here.
WPH: What did you think of the question and answer session?
RH: You know me, I like the attention. I like goofing around. Anybody can talk to me and I'll be friendly and make them smile.
WPH: Your pretty good on the mic.
RH: I try, I try my best.
WPH: Is it nice to have this official and done?
RH: Yeah. I always knew I would be here at NC State ever since Coach Lowe walked in the door, but now that it's official, I know I'm into college now and now I can just focus on getting my grades and keep working on basketball.
WPH: Your head coach said your Walton High team is going to be better than last year.
RH: Definitely. We've got a lot of pieces. We're more of a friendly team. Last year it wasn't the greatest atmosphere. Sometimes we liked each other, other times we didn't. Now it's like everybody gets along.
WPH: Now it's Ryan Harrow's team?
RH: That's what they say, but I'm not that cocky type of person.
WPH: Your coach also said you've stepped up as a vocal leader.
RH: I want to win. It's my senior year. I've got a state championship ring in North Carolina, and now I'm trying to get one in Georgia to add to my collection.
WPH: Is it pretty cool for you and Lorenzo to both make it official on the same day?
RH: We always knew that we were going to be together. I guess the dream just keeps going.
WPH: Pretty cool for CJ to show up, huh?
RH: He just likes to mess around. I know he's going to be here with us. He just likes the attention just like me.
WPH: What would you like to tell the fans that couldn't make it out today?
RH: I really appreciate all of the support and I hope yall are ready for when I get here, because I'm ready to make yall happy.
This is a highlight reel from when Walton High lost to Norcross in the second round of the state playoffs 61-64 last season. Harrow had 29 points against the #1 team in the state.
Tashawn Maby is a very talented 6'6 wing player in the class of 2010 who is athletic, relentless, and is starting to show a bit of a shooting stroke these days. It was reported that NC State had offered Tashawn a while back. So many are still wondering, does that offer still stand today? With the addition of Scott Wood and Josh Davis, we don't believe the offer is committable at the moment, as the coaching staff desperately wants to add a big with the final scholarship in 2010. However, you can believe that the staff will be keeping one eye on Mabry as he leads Rocky Mount High School in his Senior season. It's something to at least keep an eye on as the Pack tries to fill their final scholarship for a class that is already being talked about nationally. Here is a short highlight reel, recently done by our friends over at One Entertainment. Check it out.
We came across this little gem thanks to one of our readers (Pack Leader). It's 2010 NC State commit, Ryan Harrow, taking part in a charity event when he was a little kid and going one on one with Shaquille O'Neal. Ryan is the first kid interviewed, and he's wearing a headband. Enjoy.
Our friends over at one entertainment, have come out with another one of their famous top 15 countdowns. This one is from the summer and features NC State commit Ryan Harrow and Pack recruit CJ Leslie. Enjoy.
Some of you may have already seen this video earlier this summer, however, there was a situation with the audio and we had to take it down. We've just recently re-uploaded it and wanted to give you another chance to see the finished version. This is from the Bob Gibbons Tournament this summer and one of the more impressive games we've seen Ryan play.
Credit must be given. With this video, ONE Entertainment has put out the best Ryan Harrow video to date. This video highlights Ryan's handles and passing ability better than anything else that has been put out. Great work Webb!
With the 2010 recruiting class already solidified as a Top-10 class, Coach Lowe reached a couple years into the future, and received a commitment from 7-foot center Joseph Uchebo in the 2012 class. 
