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Pack's Fells might not play at Florida
N.C. State is listing wing Courtney Fells as a game day decision for Saturday’s game at Florida as he continues to be bothered by an ankle injury.
“We’re hoping he’s going to be able to play,” coach Sidney Lowe said.
Lowe said Fells, who ranks third on the team in scoring at 11.3 points per game may not be fully healthy until he gets time to rest and undergo lots of treatment. N.C. State has a week off after the Florida game to prepare for its Jan. 10 ACC opener at Clemson.
Although he has played N.C. State’s last four games, Fells has been hampered by the injury he suffered Dec. 6 against Davidson, which caused him to miss two games.
Fells did not practice Friday, but Lowe said point guard Javi Gonzalez is back in practice after missing two games with an ankle injury.
Ken Tysiac
Ken Tysiac has covered the ACC for The Charlotte Observer since 2003, and spent the previous eight years covering Clemson for the Anderson Independent-Mail and then The State in South Carolina. He grew up in Rochester, N.Y., and is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame.
Comments
Keep him out
Fri, 01/02/2009 - 16:28 — JPDOhioI understand that the Pack needs a quality non-conference win to build a tournament resume, but if Courtney isn't completely healthy for ACC play, it won't matter. NC State's slim hopes of qualifying for the NCAA tournament depend on a top four finish in ACC play. To do that, they need Fells and all returning letterwinners (including Degand) at 100%. So, if Courney needs a week and a half off, do it. Get whatever result you get at Florida and get ready for ACC play.