RALEIGH — Over the last four weeks, first-year coach Justin Gainey worked to assemble a coaching staff and roster for NC State men's basketball after taking over the program at the beginning of April. The transfer portal proved to be a significant part of the roster-building process, as the Wolfpack added a sixth new transfer to the mix on Wednesday.

NC State secured a commitment from former McDonald's All-American guard Darius Adams , who played his freshman season at Maryland in the Big 10. The one-time five-star prospect joins a completely revamped backcourt in Raleigh with hopes of achieving the lofty expectations in place for him when he was a high school recruit. That's what the Wolfpack is banking on.

More on Adams joining the Wolfpack

NC State snuck the 6-foot-5 guard in for a visit over the weekend after engaging with the talented guard over the last week.…