Summary
Duke's basketball team is facing the NCAA Tournament without two key players. Patrick Ngongba II has a foot injury and is unlikely to play in the initial rounds, while point guard Caleb Foster is not expected to return until potentially the Final Four, if at all.
Key Facts
- Duke's team is missing two key players due to injuries.
- Patrick Ngongba II has a foot injury and is considered "day-to-day."
- Ngongba has not suffered a setback, but his readiness to play is still a concern.
- Caleb Foster has a fractured right foot and is unlikely to return during the tournament.
- Duke recently won the ACC Tournament with a seven-man rotation.
- Coach Jon Scheyer provided an update stating it's unlikely Ngongba will play in the first round against Siena.
- Ngongba averages 10.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.
- There is little chance that Foster will play unless Duke advances deep into the tournament.
