NC State’s explosive, high-effort frontcourt scorer who lived on athleticism
In the 2011-12 season, C.J. Leslie led NC State in scoring at 14.7 points per game while shooting 52.5% from the field, and he added 7.3 rebounds per game with 54 blocks, making him a true two-way, above-the-rim forward[2][6]. He entered college as a top-15 national recruit and consistently graded as a high-upside athlete because of his length, quickness, rebounding, and rim-finishing, though his free-throw shooting was only 59.6% that season and his perimeter game was limited[1][2][9]. If you want a forward who brings juice, transition punch, and defensive disruption, Leslie fit the bill; if you need polished shooting and half-court consistency, he was a tougher fit[2][9].
