4-star SG Bryce Heard commits to NC State, reclassifies to 2024

Bryce Heard, a four-star shooting guard in the class of 2025, has committed to NC State and will reclassify and enroll early in the program, he told On3.

The 6-foot-5 from Homewood-Flossmoore High (IL) will join the Wolfpack for the upcoming season. Along with NC State, Heard also had programs like Xavier, Mississippi State, and USC on his list.

According to the On3 Industry Rankings, he is the No. 98 overall prospect in the 2025 cycle. His ranking will no be re-evaluated with his move into the 2024 class.

Heard on his commitment to NC State

Bryce Heard discussed his decision to choose the Wolfpack with On3.

“Going on the visit to NC State, it felt like the right school,” he said. “It matched my play style and had coaches that believed in me to come in and be a impact player.”

Heard has a longstanding relationship with head coach Kevin Keatts.

“Coach Keatts has been recruiting me since sophomore year and throughout that time we have built a good relationship. He had a plan for me to get to the next level and he believes in me as a player a lot.”

In his own words, what type of player is NC State getting in Bryce Heard?

“My play style is a 3-level scorer who likes to get after it on the defensive end. I want to play fast and push the ball.”

He has a message for the NC State faithful.

“For Wolfpack fans, I can’t wait to get out there and do some big things in Raleigh!”

Scouting Report

“Bryce Heard is an athletic wing who has some alpha mentality as a scorer. Traditionally known as a downhill guy, he had developed off the bounce with his self-creation in the half court. Defensively there is upside as an off ball guy, playing in the passing lanes and sliding his feet. Would like to see him continue to develop the reads and playing with a consistent motor, but he has consistently developed his game over the past 12 to 16 months. There is nice production along with more upside as he continues to grow.” – On3’s Jamie Shaw