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'No Way' Injured Duke Basketball Guard Returns Next Game

Duke basketball's Caleb Foster is still wearing a protective boot and using a knee scooter while remaining week-to-week.

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Following Duke basketball's 73-48 decimation of unranked Virginia (21-9, 12-7 ACC) in Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday, the No. 10 Blue Devils (23-6, 14-4 ACC) are 2-0 across the outings that freshman guard Caleb Foster has missed with the right lower leg injury he sustained during the loss at Wake Forest last weekend.

But that's not to suggest Jon Scheyer's second Duke squad is better off without the former five-star recruit's services.

Averaging 7.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 25.4 minutes per game, Foster is among the team's top ball-handlers. And he's a potentially lethal 3-point weapon on any given night, shooting 40.6 percent beyond the arc for the season.

However, judging by Scheyer's comments to the media after watching sophomore starters Kyle Filipowski, Tyrese Proctor, and Mark Mitchell combine for the bulk of Duke's punishing scoring attack against the defensive-minded Cavaliers, one might now begin to wonder whether Foster returns before season's end.

"There's no way for Monday," Scheyer said about the chance of Foster returning for Duke's ESPN Big Monday battle at unranked NC State. "And I think it's highly unlikely any time soon. We're gonna keep taking it week-to-week and continue to evaluate.

"But he's not out of that boot. He's not able to do anything. It's gonna be some time, still."

Not only does Foster continue to wear the protective boot, but he is also still using a bariatric knee scooter to get around.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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