It’s one thing about being ahead of the curve, but some college programs obliterated the curve in offering junior point guard Sharife Cooper early.

NC State was one of a handful of programs who offered Cooper following his sophomore year at Powder Springs (Ga.) McEachern High. All he’s done since then — besides add new offers — is improve to being the No. 26 overall player nationally by Rivals.com in the class of 2020.