Duke's Caleb Foster Expected to Play vs. UConn After Injury

Blue Devils guard was previously questionable after returning from fractured foot

Mar. 29, 2026 at 7:48pm

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Duke guard Caleb Foster, who had been recovering from a fractured foot, is expected to play against UConn in the Elite Eight after being removed from the NCAA's Player Availability Report. Foster returned to action in Duke's Sweet Sixteen win over St. John's, recording 11 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in 19 minutes of play.

Why it matters

Foster's return is a major boost for Duke as they look to advance to the Final Four. The Blue Devils will need his scoring and leadership against a tough UConn squad.

The details

Foster suffered the fractured foot in Duke's regular-season finale against North Carolina on March 7. He made his return on Friday, with Duke head coach Jon Scheyer praising Foster's 'incredible' performance and 'will' to play despite not being fully healthy.

  • Foster suffered the fractured foot on March 7.
  • He returned to action on March 24 in Duke's Sweet Sixteen win.
  • Duke will face UConn in the Elite Eight on March 29 at 5:05 p.m. ET.

The players

Caleb Foster

A Duke guard who is recovering from a fractured foot injury.

Jon Scheyer

The head coach of the Duke Blue Devils basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“He had no business playing today. He was determined. That's one of the most special performances I've ever seen. He was incredible.”

— Jon Scheyer, Duke Head Coach

What’s next

Duke will face off against 2-seed UConn at 5:05 p.m. ET on March 29 with a chance to advance to the Final Four.

The takeaway

Caleb Foster's return from injury provides a major boost for Duke as they look to make a deep NCAA Tournament run. His toughness and leadership will be crucial against a tough UConn team in the Elite Eight.