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Caleb Foster Expected to Play Off Bench vs UConn After Sweet 16 Comeback

Duke signals a managed rotation that limits Foster’s minutes, elevating Cayden Boozer to the starting role.

Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Caleb Foster (1) shoots the ball against the St. John's Red Storm in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Caleb Foster (1) dribbles the ball against St. John's Red Storm guard Dylan Darling (0) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Caleb Foster (1) dribbles the ball past St. John's Red Storm forward Dillon Mitchell (1) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports Caleb Foster is expected to be available in a limited role off the bench against UConn, with Cayden Boozer set to start at guard.
  • The sophomore guard returned Friday in the Sweet 16 and logged about 19 turnover-free minutes with 11 second-half points to help beat St. John’s 80-75.
  • He fractured his right foot on March 7 and had surgery the next day, making his comeback roughly three weeks after the operation.
  • Head coach Jon Scheyer called Foster’s effort one of the most special performances he has ever seen and said the guard had no business playing.
  • Having started 30 of 31 games this season, Foster’s availability gives Duke another steady ball handler against a UConn defense known for tight man-to-man pressure.