Caleb Foster's unexpected return to Duke lineup pushes Blue Devils past St. Johns, makes Jon Scheyer emotional
Here's how Foster's early return sparked a Blue Devils win and pushed his head coach to the verge of tears.
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Duke survived St. John’s to make it to the Elite Eight, but the Blue Devils wouldn’t have been able to do so if it weren’t for Caleb Foster. The junior point guard returned to action in his first game since a serious foot injury and provided Duke important minutes off the bench.
As the Red Storm’s defense pressured Duke’s offense all game, Foster provided a veteran presence that was crucial to the win. For Duke to make another run at a national championship, it will need Foster to get back to form against tough competition. In fact, Foster’s return was so inspiring to head coach Jon Scheyer that Scheyer got emotional about it.
Here’s how Foster’s return sparked a Blue Devils win. MARCH MADNESS HQ: Live NCAA bracket | TV schedule | Latest news and more Caleb foster stats vs St. John's Minutes : 19 Points : 11 Rebounds : 3 Assists : 2 FGM-FGA : 5-8 3PM-3PA : 0-1 FTM-FTA : 1-2 Foster gave Duke 19 minutes off the bench, but the Blue Devils needed every bit of it.