RALEIGH — NC State men's basketball is in the midst of a transitional period after a surprising coaching change during the 2026 offseason. With Justin Gainey, a former player and alumnus, now at the helm of the program, the Wolfpack is shifting directions. Part of that shift has been assembling a new roster not just for the 2026-27 season, but for the future as well through recruiting.

Gainey and his staff welcomed a high-profile recruit, CJ Rosser , to campus earlier in the week for an unofficial visit, according to multiple reports. Rosser is a consensus top-10 recruit in the 2027 class, so he wouldn't be an immediate add for the Wolfpack, but it's a major step in the right direction as Gainey gets his recruiting approach down for his new program in its early days.

What Rosser's visit means for the Wolfpack

Top-5 ranked junior CJ Rosser was getting active in North Carolina today 🚨🤧 @CJRosser7 @OntheRadarHoops pic.twitter.com/dnMlZcCR65

— SLAM HS Hoops (@SLAM_HS) July 6, 2025

When Gainey was hired,…