NC State has secured a commitment from four-star guard Bryce Heard in the 2025 class. Heard also announced he will reclassify to 2024 and join the Wolfpack roster for the 2024-25 season, filling the final scholarship spot.
Heard made his announcement on Wednesday afternoon at his high school, Homewood-Flossmoor in Flossmoor, IL, choosing NC State over other finalists like Xavier, Mississippi State, and Southern Cal. The 6-foot-5, 187-pound guard received over 20 offers as a four-star recruit.
Ranked No. 89 overall in the 247Sports Composite Rankings, Heard is the No. 2 player in Illinois for the 2025 class. There is no update yet on his ranking for the 2024 class before he heads to Raleigh.
This summer, Heard has been playing in the Nike EYBL circuit with Mac Irvin Fire, averaging 11.7 points and 1.7 assists per game. He has shot 40 percent from the field, 30.2 percent from three-point range, and 84 percent from the free-throw line. Notably, he scored 29 points in one game with five three-pointers and averaged 14.3 points in games where he played at least 10 minutes.
Heard aims to compete for playing time immediately, though redshirting is an option. This would preserve a fifth year of eligibility, giving him a full season to learn Kevin Keatts’ system and prepare for his regular freshman year in 2025-26.
Looking ahead, NC State will need to replace at least seven players after the next season, including Michael O’Connell, Breon Pass, Jayden Taylor, and four transfer additions who will exhaust their eligibility. With Heard joining, the Wolfpack now has a strong core of true freshmen, including Paul McNeil and Trey Parker, to build around for the future.
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