Something special is happening inside Duke’s summer practice gym — and one guard just gave fans a jaw-dropping reminder why this roster is loaded with magic.
During a recent closed scrimmage session, a moment of pure wizardry sent the entire gym — players, coaches, managers, and even Jon Scheyer himself — into stunned silence. And the man at the center of it? Caleb Foster.
Yes, the junior guard — often the steady hand in Duke’s backcourt — unleashed a move that had teammates yelling, coaches shaking their heads, and the gym buzzing: a behind-the-back split through a double-team, followed by a no-look, mid-air dump-off pass for an easy dunk. One onlooker summed it up best:
“It looked like something from a video game.”
Even veterans like Isaiah Evans were seen replaying the moment on someone’s phone post-practice. “I’ve seen Caleb make smart plays before,” Evans said, “but that one? Man… That was different. That was cold.”
Coaches aren’t surprised. Foster has been putting in early mornings and late-night gym sessions all summer. With Duke’s guard rotation up for grabs and new names like Dame Sarr and Darren Harris arriving hungry, Foster knows this is his time to prove he’s not just a veteran — he’s the guy.
“He’s playing like he’s got something to prove,” one staff member told reporters. “Leadership, IQ, skill… and now he’s adding flair? That’s a dangerous combination.”
Duke’s summer practices are usually about structure, discipline, and development. But every now and then, a play reminds everyone of the raw talent brewing in Durham. Caleb Foster’s “magic moment” did just that — and suddenly, the Blue Devils’ backcourt looks a little more unpredictable… and a lot more explosive.
