Caleb Foster Injury: Will Duke Guard Face St. John’s in Sweet 16?
Duke coach Jon Scheyer said Thursday that Caleb Foster is a game-time decision for Friday’s Sweet 16 matchup. The game tips at 7:10 p.m. ET. It will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Injury status and timeline
Foster suffered a broken foot on March 7 in the regular-season finale against North Carolina. He missed the ACC tournament and the first two NCAA Tournament games. Scheyer said the staff will monitor how Foster feels before deciding.
As the team arrived in Washington, D.C., Foster wore a protective boot while riding a scooter through the loading dock. He was on the court in practice without the boot, according to Anna Synder of The Fayetteville Observer. The outlet is part of the Filmogaz.com network.
On-court impact
Duke’s offense has shown signs of strain without Foster. In the first round against No. 16 Siena, Duke committed eight turnovers and shot 41 percent from the field. In the second round against No. 9 TCU, turnovers rose to 17.
Coach’s outlook
Scheyer said Foster had a solid practice session the day before. The coach described the situation as a finish-line evaluation. He added that Foster will give everything to play Friday.
Foster’s season numbers
| Points | 8.5 |
| Rebounds | 3.6 |
| Assists | 2.8 |
| Blocks | 0.1 |
| Steals | 0.3 |
| Field goal percentage | 44.2% |
| 3-point percentage | 40.2% |
Questions about the Caleb Foster injury will shape final preparations. Fans and analysts will watch whether this Duke guard will face St. John’s in the Sweet 16. St. John’s enters Friday as the 5th-seeded Red Storm.
