GREENVILLE, S.C. — After nearly three weeks on the sideline with a foot injury, Duke big man Patrick Ngongba II could be back in the lineup for the Blue Devils’ second-round game against TCU on Saturday.
Duke coach Jon Scheyer said he’s “hopeful” Ngongba will play, although he said the sophomore still had some hurdles to clear during Friday’s practice and overnight recovery.
“He needs to practice,” Scheyer said. “He needs to just be on the floor and move the way that he needs to be successful. He’s been ramping up and doing a really good job. We just want to make sure he’s feeling right to play at a high level — not just to be out there, but to be him.”…