NC State's Sagnia Questionable for Duke Matchup

0:00On March 2nd, NC Statemen's basketball faces a potential setback, heading into their matchup against number one ranked Duke on Monday night. Reserve Center Musa Sognya sprained his ankle Saturday during the game in Notre Dame, and is listed as questionable. An update on his status comes two hours before tip-off. The 6-foot-10 freshman from Gambia has been a steady reserve this season, averaging 2.6 points in three rebounds in 13 minutes per. Game. He's grabbed 40 rebounds total in his first 15 games and shot nearly 60% against ACC foes. Without Sognya, the Wolfpack's front court thins out quickly. Van Allen Lubin has carried the load at nearly 14 points in seven rebounds per game on 68% shooting. But his 6-foot-8, frame puts him at a high disadvantage against Duke's lineup of four rotation players, 6-foot-9 or taller. The other option is 6-foot-10 back-up Scotty Ebube, who brings size and power but has logged just five minutes total in ACC play so far due to his.

1:01Own injury history. Expect heavy minutes for Lubin regardless, paired with outside shooting to open the paint. Fans will watch closely as NC State aims to compete inside the Lenovo Center with tip-off set for 7pm. Eastern Time on ESPN.