Caleb Foster ‘had no business’ being in Duke’s Sweet 16 game with a recently fractured foot. He willed them to victory anyway
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Key Points:
- Caleb Foster played a crucial role in Duke's 80-75 Sweet 16 victory over St. John's despite recently fracturing his foot and undergoing surgery just two weeks prior.
- Foster contributed 11 points and two assists in 18 minutes, providing leadership and calm during critical moments, especially when Duke faced a 55-45 deficit.
- His coach, Jon Scheyer, praised Foster's determination and heart, noting that his experience and presence were vital to steadying the team and leading them to the Elite Eight.
- Foster's comeback was unexpected as he had not played five-on-five basketball since his injury and was initially expected to play limited minutes.
- The guard's motivation stems from his long-standing commitment to Duke and desire to contribute after missing key moments in his freshman year due to injury.
