Foster Returns for Duke's Sweet Sixteen Showdown

0:00On March 27, Duke's starting point guard, Caleb Foster, is set to return for their sweet 16 matchup against number 5, St. John's on Friday night. The junior had surgery on his right foot less than three weeks ago and has missed the last five games, but insiders now confirm he's good to go for. The top seeded, Blue Devils. Coach John Shayer initially called the odds of Foster playing in the NCAA double. A tournament of one in a million shot after the injury happened in the Rose. Regular season finale against North Carolina. Things improved quickly with Foster's hard work, and by Thursday, Shayer listed him as a game time decision following a solid practice day. Without Foster, freshman Caden Booser stepped up big, averaging nearly 14 points, over three rebounds, and more than three assists in those. Five games. These 19 points and five assists were key in the first round win over number 16, Sienna, helping Duke advance comfortably. Foster brings valuable experience, though, with standout performances like 15 points and

1:03eight assists against Arkansas and clutch threes versus. Michigan earlier this season, reporters spotted him scooting into the arena without a boot, signaling strong progress. Duke also gets a boost from sophomore Senator Patrick Engongba, the second, whose back after his own foot injury sidelined him since early March. With both players ready, the Blue Devils look even stronger heading into this regional semi-final.