Duke Expected to be Down Two Starters in First Round of NCAA Tournament
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.
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