The fact that freshman forward Ted Kapita was playing Sunday against St. Francis was a victory in itself for NC State. Conventional wisdom had long held that Kapita could be facing a lengthy suspension to start his career due to NCAA clearinghouse issues.
Even head coach Mark Gottfried acknowledged after the game that he expected Kapita “to miss some games.”
That changed when the NCAA ruled Kapita eligible on the night of Nov. 11.
After a 25-point win over St. Francis two days later, Gottfried spent more time discussing Kapita’s sterling debut — 17 points and eight rebounds — than any potential eligibility problems.
But while Kapita’s production is an obvious plus for the Pack, does his presence in the lineup create a dilemma for Gottfried? Become a premium member of ACCSports.com to see the rest of the story! Get access to the rest of this article and unlimited access to the rest of ACCSports.com when you upgrade to Premium Access! Click on the button below to view all the benefits of becoming a Premium Access member.Get the rest of the story right now with Premium Access!
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