Tests on neck return negative NC State announced Sunday that Smith (neck) is considered day-to-day after all tests he underwent following his early exit from Saturday's 80-69 loss to North Carolina returned neg... Impact Smith put up 12 points (5-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one assist in 23 minutes before leaving the contest in the second half after experiencing neck and elbow pain as well as numbness in his right arm when he fell to the court while being fouled. For precautionary reasons, Smith was stretchered off the court in a backboard, but he was fortunate to avoid a serious injury upon being examined at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, Smith, who leads the ACC with an average of 18.7 points per game through his 20 appearances, can be viewed as questionable for Tuesday's game against Notre Dame until the Wolfpack issue another update on his status.
JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
