Duke's Caleb Foster Out Indefinitely After Fractured Right Foot Caleb Foster, a key point guard for Duke, may miss the remainder of the season after suffering a fractured right foot during the Blue Devils' victory over North Carolina. Coach Jon Scheyer confirmed Tuesday that Foster is out for the "foreseeable future," following the injury sustained in the first half of the game. The injury occurred with about four minutes remaining in the first half, and Foster returned to the sideline in the second half wearing a walking boot. The injury adds to a challenging stretch for Duke, which is favored to secure the top overall seed in the NCAA tournament. Foster, who averages 8.5 points and 2.8 assists per game, has played the third-most minutes for the team this season. He is one of seven Duke players who have appeared in every game so far. His absence will require significant adjustments as the team prepares for the ACC tournament. Forward Patrick Ngongba II, another key player, will also miss the ACC tournament due to right foot soreness. Ngongba, who sat out the game against North Carolina, was wearing a boot while on the bench. The team hopes to have him back for the NCAA tournament, where he has been a reliable contributor. Ngongba averages 10.7 points and six rebounds per game, with a strong recent performance in Duke’s 68-63 win over Michigan, where he scored 11 points and grabbed six rebounds. With Foster and Ngongba sidelined, the Blue Devils will rely on Cayden Boozer, Dame Sarr, and Maliq Brown to step up. Boozer, who averages five points per game, had a career-high 15 points along with 10 rebounds and five steals in the win over North Carolina. Sarr contributed 10 points in 34 minutes of play, while Boozer, the twin brother of Duke star Cameron Boozer, played 29 minutes off the bench.#duke #jon_scheyer #acc_tournament #caleb_foster #patrick_ngongba_ii
Duke's Caleb Foster Out Indefinitely With Foot Fracture Duke starting guard Caleb Foster will miss an indefinite period due to a fractured right foot, according to head coach Jon Scheyer. The injury occurred during the first half of Duke’s game against North Carolina on Saturday, and Foster did not return to the court. Scheyer confirmed that Foster underwent surgery on Sunday and emphasized that the junior’s absence would span "foreseeable" time. While the coach did not completely rule out a potential return for the NCAA tournament, he acknowledged that Duke’s deep run in the postseason would require the team to adjust without Foster. Scheyer expressed optimism about Foster’s recovery, stating, “In his mind and our mind, we'll do everything we possibly can with our mindset to continue to advance where we can give him a shot to come back when it's all said and done.” The top-ranked Blue Devils will need to rely on their depth as they navigate the tournament without their fourth-leading scorer, who averages 8.5 points and 2.8 assists per game. Foster’s absence will likely elevate the role of freshman guard Cayden Boozer, who filled in for Foster during Saturday’s game against North Carolina. Boozer played 29 minutes, contributing seven points and five rebounds. The team also faces challenges with the injury to center Patrick Ngongba II, who is dealing with foot soreness and will miss the ACC tournament. Scheyer hopes Ngongba will recover in time for the NCAA tournament, as the 6-foot-11 forward averages 10.7 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. Ngongba, like Foster, did not play against North Carolina, further thinning Duke’s roster. The Blue Devils, seeded first in the ACC tournament, will face either Florida State or California in the quarterfinals on Thursday.#duke #jon_scheyer #caleb_foster #cayden_boozers #patrick_ngongba_ii
