Duke announces guard Caleb Foster will return for 2026-27 season after John Blackwell commitment
Duke Blue Devils point guard Caleb Foster is returning to the program for another season, he announced on Wednesday. This comes after Duke landed a commitment from Wisconsin ‘s John Blackwell out of the NCAA transfer portal . Foster has spent three seasons in Durham and was a key part of the 2025-2026 run.
Many thought his future might be in doubt, mainly due to the Blackwell situation. Instead, he is coming back to his senior year under head coach Jon Scheyer. Foster arrived at Duke as a four-star prospect after playing his high school basketball at Sherman Oaks (CA) Notre Dame .
However, the guard is from Charlotte, NC, originally. He was the No. 20 overall recruit in the 2023 cycle , according to the Rivals Industry Ranking , a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.
From there, development began. Foster has 98 career games under his belt and finally became a full-time starter this past year. In 33 games, 30 of them saw him be first to take the court.
Production quickly followed, as Foster averaged 8. 3 points, 3. 5 rebounds, and 2.