Funderburk still under an indefinite suspension, but Keatts announced after the game Tuesday that the NCAA has ruled freshman wing Dereon Seabron must sit out the season as an academic redshirt.If NC State is going to bounce back strong in 2020 from last season's 4-8 disappointment, its secondary, defensive line and receiving corps will have to be among the position groups that exceed expectations. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — This time, North Carolina State had Markell Johnson.
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State. “As our response to the Referral Petition demonstrates, we do not think NC State can receive an objective or fair hearing before the Committee on Infractions in this matter. That does not sound like a guy who’ll be ready to go in a couple days, but I’d be happy to be wrong about that. State, 24-12 a year ago, has lost its past two games against the Yellow Jackets.Subscribe for unlimited digital access to the news that matters to your community. It’s been 10 days since Markell suffered a lower back (bone bruise?) Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. "Although the Wolfpack jumped out to an early 15 point lead and nearly won the game without its top returning scorer and floor leader, the team clearly missed Johnson at key times of the game.One came late in the first half when his point guard fill-in Braxton Beverly went out with his third personal foul. Johnson, the team’s top returning scorer, suffered an ankle injury in practice.Johnson averaged 12.6 points per game last season and led the ACC in assists the year before as a sophomore.Freshman guard Dereon Seabron (ankle) and forward D.J. A hope is to play in spring.Subscribe for unlimited digital access to the news that matters to your community. Not only is junior big man D.J. Johnson, the team’s top returning scorer, suffered an ankle injury in practice. He scored 26 points in the exhibition win against Mount Olive. Keatts added that Johnson won’t play until he’s ready both physically and mentally. Instead of leading the Wolfpack on the court, senior point guard Markell Johnson sat … Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Markell Johnson took an awkward hit to his left knee against Clemson on Wednesday night and had to be helped to … So he’s definitely not scrimmaging with the team right now. Here's a look back at how Austin Murr, Jose Torres and DeAngelo Giles did as they wrap things up and head back to school. Johnson sprained his ankle in practice roughly 4 days ago, coming down on someone’s foot. Read morePac-12 One-Ups Big 10 by Cancelling All Sports Through End of the YearACC medical expert says fall college FB season can be played safelyThree members of the NC State baseball team spent their summer playing in college wood bat leagues. Johnson averaged 12.6 points per game last season and led the ACC in assists the year before as a sophomore. Fox College Hoops will place a billboard of that team in close proximity to their rival.Go ahead and vote for NC State to beat Alabama in the 1st round right Read moreFormer NC State and current Indiana Pacers star TJ Warren was shut out in the second half of his showdown against Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat on the way to his lowest-scoring game of the NBA's restart "Keatts said that it's still to early to determine how long Johnson might be out. According to reporter … -Thankfully despite a rough start the real Markell Johnson left State better off than the Virtua-kell. He was expected to arguably be George Mason’s best returning player next year, averaging 14.5 points and 6.5 rebounds, earning All-Atlantic 10 2nd Team honors.According to Rivals’ Corey Evans, NC State has reached out to UAB Transfer Forward Makhtar Guyer (6’10″/210), after he announced he was transferring on Friday.Virginia Tech has offered UAB transfer Makhtar Guyer, he tells Guyer has one year of eligibility remaining. UPDATE: No injury specifics, but spoke to Markell Johnson after the game and the @PackMensBball guard says he’s fine and will be good to go at Wake Forest on Tuesday @kells_2017 @Sports_Night — Mike Toper (@MikeToper1) January 12, 2019 Good news for #NCState. We have a day or two off this week and we will continue to get him treatment so we can try to figure out what is going on moving forward.” (What Keatts failed to mention was the fact that Johnson was actually medically cleared to play last night, and ultimately, Markell made a personal decision not to play.With that information in mind, Wolfpack fans shouldn’t panic.NC State’s Dereon Seabron to Academically Redshirt 2019-20 SeasonGeorgia Tech 82 NC State 81: ACCDN Highlight Reel & Condensed GameNC State Men’s Basketball Commit Terquavion Smith: Junior Highlight ReelNC State Makes Top-10 for Graduate Transfer Guard Justin KierNC State Makes Top-10 for 3-Star CB Jordan BlackmonFormer NC State Offensive Lineman Justin Chase Transfers to ECUGeorge Mason Graduate Transfer Guard Justin Kier (6’4″/197) included NC State in his list of Final 10 schools.Kier was granted a fifth year of eligibility after missing all but 9 games last season due to injury.