NC State is a 1.5-point favorite over #16 Memphis today, but that is in large part to who the Tigers are missing.
Memphis will be without superstar Freshman James Wiseman, who is serving a 12-game suspension due to recruiting violations. In his first three games, Wiseman was averaging a double-double of 19.7 points and 10.7 rebounds.
They will also be without starting Freshman Guard Lester Quinones, with a broken bone in his shooting hand. Quinones has played in all 6 games, averaging 10.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists.
Wiseman and Quinones are 2 of the 7 members of Memphis’ #1 2019 recruiting class.