Former NC State Commit Robert Jones III Commits to Illinois

3-Star 2025 Center Isaac Sowells Jr. (6’2″/295) took an Official Visit to NC State last weekend. I caught up with him to get his take on the experience.

Walk through the visit. What did you do? Where did you go? Who did you meet?

We did a lot of things. We went through academics, facility tours, photo shoots, a lot of eating, and just getting to get comfortable around the people in the building.

What was the message from the coaches to you? What is your relationship like with the coaches?

The message from the coaches to me is I can be the Center of the future and help this program in the right direction. I’ve had a great relationship with Coach 2J since they offered me in August. He’s been texting me basically every single day, multiple times a day.

How do you think NC State might be a good fit for you?

I feel like I could fit in there because the depth chart is appealing and I can have the opportunity to play early. They have an explosive offense and keep getting top-tier Recruits. They also have a top ranked defense.

What were your favorite parts?

I’d say my favorite parts were just really getting to hang out with the people at dinner and just getting to know a little bit more about the commits and recruits.

Who was your host?

Zeke Correll

What are your thoughts on where NC State’s at, and where they are headed?

I feel very great about the program. They have a Top 25 defense and a very explosive offense. They keep bringing in top guys and don’t go too deep into the portal.

Where does NC State stand in your recruitment? What do you like about the Wolfpack?

I’d say they sit pretty high in my recruitment. I just like the way they treat their top guys and make you feel like a priority.

When do you plan on making your college decision?

July 18th.

What’s your relationship like with the current players and some of the other players they are recruiting?

I’d say with the current players I’m getting to know them a little bit more, like Zeke Carroll and I got to meet (Jacarrius) Peak. When it comes to recruits, me and (Michael) Gibbs talk every day, and I’ll talk to Gus (Ritchey) and Will (Wilson) periodically.

What is it that you like the way Coach 2J coaches the O-Line?

I like his approach. He’s there to coach you hard, but he also loves you and he makes that known.

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A month ago, Sowells Jr. released his Top-5, and NC State was included along with Kentucky, South Carolina, Miami and Louisville. He has taken Official Visits to South Carolina, Miami and Kentucky.

ESPN ranks Sowells Jr. as the #3 Center in the nation, and the #4 player overall in the state of Kentucky.

As a Junior last year, he had 85 Knockdowns for Louisville Male High School (Louisville, KY).