Overview
- Coach Jon Scheyer said he is hopeful Patrick Ngongba II can play against TCU but emphasized the sophomore must practice and clear recovery hurdles before being cleared.
- Ngongba was listed as questionable on the NCAA player availability report released Thursday night and has not played since March 2.
- Reporters observed Ngongba entering the arena in a walking boot and using a knee scooter on Saturday, leaving his short-term availability uncertain.
- Guard Caleb Foster remains out with a right foot fracture and lacks a timetable to return, keeping Duke’s backcourt rotation thin.
- Ngongba averages 10.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocks on over 60% shooting, and his return would restore interior scoring and rim protection after Duke’s narrow 71-65 win over Siena; tipoff vs. TCU is 5:15 p.m. ET.