It seemed almost certain that NC State was going to have to play the rest of their season with superstar Terquavion Smith.
Now it seems like he may not even miss a single game.
Per Coach Keatts, Terquavion Smith will be a game-time decision tomorrow against Notre Dame. His right elbow is “very sore” and since the team hasn’t practiced yet, he’s unsure if he can shoot the ball at this point. pic.twitter.com/9d6n1L4enh
According to Kevin Keatts, Smith is going to be a game-time decision on Tuesday when the Pack takes on Notre Dame here in Raleigh. Smith hasn’t practiced, but you have to be sure that he’s picked up a basketball or at least tested out his shooting motion. The fact that they aren’t ruling him out at this point is great news.
With Notre Dame struggling, Keatts may be ok with Smith taking a game off to get back to 100%, but if you know Terquavion, then you know he’s going to do everything in his power to play. If the medical staff clears him, we believe he’ll be out on the court tomorrow night.
Smith was reportedly out in Raleigh in good spirits amongst fans, without a cast or any kind of noticeable brace on his elbow. This is amazing to see after the scene we witnessed on Saturday.
We’ll keep you updated as we learn more, but my guess is that we won’t know much until the guys dress out tomorrow night.
Need T on top of his game for Wake. I suggest he put in some minutes for ND, but maybe no more than 20? (assuming he’s okay, of course) Give LJ the extra minutes.
Dodged a bullet is the understatement of the year.
Last edited 1 year ago by Papajohn
Rev
1 year ago
As for Notre Dame, we could really use Terq’s 16 to 18 points, but someone must stop their big guy. DJ should never be beyond the free throw line on defense. Without Dusan, Gantt is probably the only one quick enough to pressure Laszewski on the three point line w/o getting blown by for a layup or dunk. Maybe this is Ebe’s game to shine. Any updates on Clark???
Rev
1 year ago
Just glad the kid did not suffer a major head or neck injury (or a concussion for that matter).
Dof87
1 year ago
I think those elbow injuries can last a while, but sounds encouraging.
At least we should be able to beat ND at home. But we are down 3 key starters and ND is getting better.
Styles was the 2nd leading scorer for Georgetown this season, averaging 12.8 points per game, while grabbing 5.8 boards. He shot 36.8% from three.
Originally, Sytles was a consensus 4-Star prospect in UNC’s 2021 recruiting class. 247Sports ranked him as the #62 overall player nationally, and the #2 player in the state of North Carolina, playing for Kinston High School.
After two seasons with the Tar Heels, Styles entered the Portal, and took an Official Visit to NC State and Georgetown, and ultimately chose the Hoyas.
ON3 ranks Styles as the #104 overall player in the Portal.
With his final year of eligibility, Styles’ made the right choice this time.
NC State now has 2 scholarships remaining after Styles’ commitment.
Boston Transfer Center Caitlin Weimar (6’4″) is currently on an Official Visit to NC State.
Sources tell me Caitlin Weimar (6’4” Forward transfer from Boston U) is currently on a visit to NC State.
She ranked 44th in D1 (scoring) last season at 18.7 ppg & 15th in rebounding at 10.6 rpg, in addition to 2.0 apg, 1.3 spg & 2.8 bpg. pic.twitter.com/d2y4jACx2K
Weimar is the reigning Patriot League Player of the Year, and has been named Defensive Player of the Year the past two years. She has earned 1st Team Patriot League Honors the past two seasons.
This year, Weimar averaged 18.7 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.8 blocks. As a Junior, she averaged 15.5 points and 10.0 rebounds. She shot 55.5% this year, and 59.7% last year.
With NC State not having River Baldwin at Center next year, adding Weimar is an extremely exciting possibility.
What did an ACC Title & Final Four mean to NC State Legend TJ Warren? I caught up with the man who won the ACC Player of the Year Award in 2014 to get his take.
What was it like for you watching NC State go from the #10 seed in the ACC Tournament, to winning the Championship, to going to the Final Four?
I’m a second generation Wolfpack basketball player. Wolf blood runs through my veins, so to be able to witness a ride like that was truly amazing.
What did this run say about Kevin Keatts and these players? In what ways did you see them adapt, change or persevere?
I think that is speaks to the heart that the players have. As a 10th seed in the ACC tournament, it’s easy to pack it in and look towards the offseason, but they did the opposite. They bonded together over adversity and that’s what made them so endearing. Hard work in the face of adversity, that’s something that Wolfpack fans can relate to.
As one of the best players to ever wear the Red & White, what did this run mean to you personally?
As I mentioned earlier, NCSU hoops has been in my family for a long time, so it meant a whole lot personally. This run definitely took me back to some of the fond memories I have of putting on the Red & White and playing in front of a packed house at the PNC.
What was the most memorable moment for you?
I think Mike’s shot to tie the game at the end of regulation. It just felt like destiny at that point. Anytime you get to beat UNC and Duke days apart is special too.
How do you think this run can change things for the NC State Basketball program going forward?
I think that it puts us back on the national radar where we belong. After a magical run like that, I think it makes players want to be a part of that. A run like that reinvigorates a program definitely.
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Warren is 1 of only 6 NC State players to ever be named the ACC Player of the Year. In his Sophomore season, Warren was named a 2nd Team All-American by Sporting News and the AP. He averaged 24.9 points per game, which is the 5th best mark in a single season in NC State history. Warren scored 871 points that year, which is the most points ever scored in a single season by a Wolfpack player.
TJ was selected by the Phoenix Suns with the 14th overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.
Need T on top of his game for Wake. I suggest he put in some minutes for ND, but maybe no more than 20? (assuming he’s okay, of course) Give LJ the extra minutes.
Dodged a bullet is the understatement of the year.
As for Notre Dame, we could really use Terq’s 16 to 18 points, but someone must stop their big guy. DJ should never be beyond the free throw line on defense. Without Dusan, Gantt is probably the only one quick enough to pressure Laszewski on the three point line w/o getting blown by for a layup or dunk. Maybe this is Ebe’s game to shine. Any updates on Clark???
Just glad the kid did not suffer a major head or neck injury (or a concussion for that matter).
I think those elbow injuries can last a while, but sounds encouraging.
At least we should be able to beat ND at home. But we are down 3 key starters and ND is getting better.