Eric Lockett reinstated to NC State basketball team Posted Mar 12, 2019 NC State basketball player Eric Lockett has been reinstated to the team following an assault charge, N.C. State spokesman Fred Demarest announced Tuesday. "The campus review of Eric Lockett’s case is complete and no disciplinary actions will be taken. With the legal and campus reviews concluded, and based on information available to us, Eric has been reinstated." (WRAL Sports Fan)