Former Alabama guard Trevor Lacey has committed to continue his basketball career at North Carolina State, according to Pack Pride, which announced the commitment Monday via Twitter.

Lacey will have to sit out the 2013-14 season, but he will have two years of eligibility remaining while at N.C. State.

Lacey was granted his release from the Alabama basketball program on April 23 and made several visits before making a decision. He visited N.C. State, Pittsburgh and was also considering Miami – he was keen on transferring to an ACC program.

He now joins former Alabama head coach Mark Gottfried in Raleigh, N.C.

Alabama head coach Anthony Grant said he wished Lacey luck as he released the former five-star prospect from the program in April.

“I enjoyed having the opportunity to coach Trevor for the two years he was here,” Grant said. “We certainly wish him the best of luck as he continues to pursue his education and his basketball career.”

Lacey was the Crimson Tide’s second leading scorer last season, averaging 11.3 points per game. He also averaged 3.8 rebounds and 3.2 steals per game in 2012. He was the only player to start all 36 games for Alabama.

In 69 career games with the Tide – 52 starts – Lacey averaged 9.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.