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Rodney Purvis named ACC Rookie of the Week

Rodney Purvis dunks in warmups before the scrimmage during Primetime with the Pack on October 12, 2012 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Nov 12, 2012

Raleigh, N.C. — Freshman Rodney Purvis was selected on Monday as the ACC Rookie of the Week following his 16-point effort in NC State's 97-59 win over Miami (Ohio) Friday night. 

In his collegiate debut, Purvis tied for the team lead in points and was one of six Wolfpack players in double figures.

The Raleigh, N.C. native also grabbed two rebounds, handed out one assist and hit on 6-of-11 from the floor, including 3-of-5 from behind the arc. 

Maryland sophomore Alex Len was also honored by the league as Player of the Week for his performance in a 72-69 loss to No. 3 Kentucky Friday. Len, a 7-foot-1 sophomore, set career marks with 23 points and 12 rebounds, seven of which came on the offensive end. 

The Antratsit, Ukraine, sophomore hit on 10-of-18 from the floor in 32 minutes and also had four blocks, which matched a career high.

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By Packman24
Posted Nov 13, 9:43 a.m.

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RE: Rodney Purvis named ACC Rookie of the Week

Keep up the good work young blood! Go Pack!

By Got Peart
Posted Nov 12, 5:18 p.m.

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RE: Rodney Purvis named ACC Rookie of the Week

After watching the replay on ESPN3 Saturday, he had a very quiet 16 points, and played very unselfishly. What really struck me was the leadership he showed - as a freshman.

There was one point where Zo got a little ticked about something, and RP was the one to talk to him and help bing him back. Can't remember what Zo was mad about, but the way Purvis handled it really stood out to me.

Quickly becoming one of my favorite players

By Hokie 94
Posted Nov 12, 4:30 p.m.

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RE: Rodney Purvis named ACC Rookie of the Week

He living up to the hype. Solid outing.

By Turheel
Posted Nov 12, 4:21 p.m.

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First of many for this young man.

By NCSU72
Posted Nov 12, 4:01 p.m.

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RE: Rodney Purvis named ACC Rookie of the Week

Good job, indeed -- congrats to Rodney!

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