NC State fans instantly fell in love with freshman Ted Kapita on Sunday in his collegiate debut, posting 17 points (7-8 FG) and 8 rebounds, but the Wolfpack fans won’t love the fact that he will not be making the trip to the Virgin Islands for the Paradise Jam this weekend. Kapita, who already missed the season opener while the NCAA was still in the process of determining his eligibility, is unable to make the trip because the “Democratic Republic of Congo is “in the process of updating paperwork” required for him to travel outside the United States.”

Wolfpack fans will have to wait until they suit up against Loyola on November 26th to see the impressive freshman once again.

The competition isn’t stellar at the Paradise Jam, but with Kapita not traveling, and the status of Maverick Rowan (concussion) unknown, the Wolfpack will have to be sharp.