"Duke coach Jon Scheyer announced Tuesday that Foster underwent surgery Sunday, adding that the junior will miss "foreseeable" time. Scheyer would not rule out Foster for the rest of the season but acknowledged that the top-ranked Blue Devils would have to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament for him to return."
"The 6-foot-5 Foster is Duke's fourth-leading scorer, averaging 8.5 points and 2.8 assists in 31 games this season. He suffered the foot injury in the first half of Saturday's victory over North Carolina and did not return."
"Foster's absence means the Blue Devils likely will use freshman guard Cayden Boozer in an elevated role. Boozer played 29 minutes Saturday against UNC, primarily filling in for Foster, and finished with seven points and five rebounds."
Duke starting guard Caleb Foster suffered a fractured right foot during Saturday's game against North Carolina and underwent surgery Sunday. Coach Jon Scheyer announced Foster will miss foreseeable time, with the possibility of missing the remainder of the season unless Duke advances deep into the NCAA tournament. Foster, the team's fourth-leading scorer averaging 8.5 points and 2.8 assists, will be replaced by freshman guard Cayden Boozer in an elevated role. Additionally, center Patrick Ngongba II will miss this week's ACC tournament due to foot soreness, though Scheyer hopes he returns for the NCAA tournament. The top-seeded Blue Devils face either Florida State or California in Thursday's ACC tournament quarterfinals.
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