Overview
- The NCAA player availability report released Thursday night lists Ngongba as questionable for Saturday's second-round game against TCU at 5:15 p.m. ET in Greenville, S.C.
- Coach Jon Scheyer said he is hopeful Ngongba can play, contingent on how he practices Friday and how he responds afterward.
- Ngongba has missed five straight games, including all three ACC Tournament contests and Duke's first-round win over Siena, after last playing on March 2.
- Reporters observed Ngongba in a protective walking boot and using a knee scooter on Friday as media access began.
- Duke has leaned on a seven-man rotation with players such as Cameron Boozer shifting roles, while guard Caleb Foster remains out with a fractured right foot and no short-term timetable.