Why Duke basketball’s Tyrese Proctor, Caleb Foster are returning for Blue Devils

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Duke basketball will have experience in its backcourt for the 2024-25 season with the return of Tyrese Proctor and Caleb Foster.

On the latest episode of “The Brotherhood” podcast, which was released Monday, Proctor and Foster officially confirmed their decisions to stick with the Blue Devils for Jon Scheyer’s third year as head coach.

“It really just comes down to me, what I feel comfortable with,” said Proctor, a sophomore captain who is entering his third season at Duke.

“I feel like the best decision for me and what I’m most comfortable with is coming back for another year and going further (in the NCAA Tournament) than we did last year. I feel like it’s the right decision and I’m happy I made it.”

Foster, one of four freshmen on the roster for the 27-win Blue Devils last season, said he never really thought about the possibility of leaving Durham.

“I’m 1,000% committed to Duke,” Foster said. “. … I can’t really see myself playing anywhere else. I’m a loyal guy.”

A 6-foot-5 guard, Foster was plagued by injury problems in the latter portion of the season. After playing in the first 27 games, Foster missed the final nine with a foot injury.

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He averaged 7.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.1 rebounds and 25.4 minutes per game as a freshman. Foster also shot 40.6% from 3-point range, knocking down multiple 3s in seven games.

After recently having surgery on his ankle and foot, Foster expects to be back on the court in June.

“Obviously, my season was cut short, but I got perspectives of watching it from the sidelines and playing in it,” Foster said. “I learned a lot and I’m very thankful for the opportunity that I got.”

Proctor, a 6-foot-5 captain, also dealt with…

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Author : The Fayetteville Observer

Publish date : 2024-04-16 15:06:44

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