Last season, Foster showed flashes — a few big games, some smart playmaking, and the kind of poise you’d expect from a Blue Devil. But down the stretch, his minutes faded. His role shrank. Some even wondered if he’d transfer out.
Now? He’s back — and he’s on a mission.
Sources close to the program say Foster has been one of the hardest-working players in Duke’s gym this summer, arriving early, leaving late, and torching scrimmages in between. One assistant was reportedly overheard saying:
> “He looks like a completely different player. He’s attacking, he’s vocal, and he’s leading.”
Practice footage shows Foster confidently running the offense — hitting pull-up jumpers, directing traffic, and even guarding up defensively. He’s not just playing well — he’s playing like he wants to take someone’s job.
With freshmen Cayden Boozer and Isaiah Evans getting much of the summer spotlight, Foster’s resurgence is flying under the radar. But internally? The message is clear:
Don’t forget about Caleb.
His handle looks tighter. His decision-making’s sharper. And according to multiple sources, he’s currently in the lead to start at point guard if the season tipped off today.
Of course, nothing is set in stone — not in July, not at Duke. But if summer is about making a statement, Caleb Foster is screaming one every time he steps on the floor:
“I’m not going anywhere.”
