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Sammy Batten: N.C. State freshman Dennis Smith Jr. is as good as advertised

 Cliff Barnes  January 5, 2017  Leave a Comment on Sammy Batten: N.C. State freshman Dennis Smith Jr. is as good as advertised

If first impressions mean anything, then Dennis Smith Jr., is headed for greatness. …read more

Source:: Fayetteville Observer

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