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Duke's Caleb Foster May Return for Sweet 16

3/24/2026

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Foster's Possible Return

Jon Scheyer, Duke University head coach, said Caleb Foster has an 'outside chance' to return for the Sweet 16 against St. John's on March 27, with Duke as the top seed.
Foster broke his foot on March 7 and has been sidelined for five games.
Freshman Cayden Boozer has stepped up, averaging 13.8 points per game, contributing to Duke's late-season push.

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Duke Faces St. John's

Duke University Blue Devils will meet St. John's University Red Storm in the 2026 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 on March 27 at 7:10 p.m. ET in Washington, D.C.
Duke is the top seed with a 34-2 record, led by Cameron Boozer, who averages 22.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.
St. John's University Red Storm is making its first Sweet 16 since 1999 after a buzzer-beater win against Kansas.

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Historical Context

St. John's University last reached the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 in 1999, defeating the Kansas Jayhawks, a top-ranked team. This marked a notable return to elite competition after years of struggle. Now, in 2023, St. John's faces Duke University, which holds a remarkable 34-2 record, showcasing the cyclical nature of college basketball and the potential for resurgence through past achievements.

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Foster's Possible Return

Jon Scheyer, Duke University head coach, said Caleb Foster has an 'outside chance' to return for the Sweet 16 against St. John's on March 27, with Duke as the top seed.
Foster broke his foot on March 7 and has been sidelined for five games.
Freshman Cayden Boozer has stepped up, averaging 13.8 points per game, contributing to Duke's late-season push.

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