Duke basketball: Will Caleb Foster be a one-and-done player?

Could the Duke basketball team have a one-and-done player this season? 

It is not impossible to imagine that highly touted freshman point guard Caleb Foster could become a one-and-done player for the Duke basketball program this season.

Foster was recruited as a multiyear player by Jon Scheyer and it was assumed that he would take over the point guard position once Tyrese Proctor heads to the NBA in April.

However, all those plans can quickly go out the window if Foster has the kind of season he is capable of having.

Playing with more space in the college game can either help or hurt you, but in Foster’s case, it should only benefit him as he is a very skilled one-on-one player.

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Standing as a 6-foot-5 guard, Foster possesses a unique skill set that makes him stand out among his peers. He’s an oustanding pick and roll playmaker with the ability to score or facilitate and his handle and shiftiness allow him to break down his man and get to his spots.

He’s crafty and understands the game, which enables him to play on instinct. He’s a very good mid-range and three-point shooter and he does an excellent job of making shots around the rim despite not being a supreme athlete.

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Caleb Foster’s skillset as a shooter and ballhandler makes him a very valuable asset in the modern game and a season at Duke under his belt will only help propel his stock.

Jon Scheyer is modernizing the offense with more actions that will get guards and ball-handlers on the move and that should play right into the skillset of Foster.

Foster should play substantial minutes with a significant role. If that happens, he will be able to showcase his game, allowing NBA scouts to evaluate him and his draft stock.

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His ability to adapt to the speed and physicality of college basketball will also be crucial in determining if he can make the jump to the pros after one season.

The best-case scenario for Duke would be getting a second year of Caleb Foster as initially intended, which is great.

However, being a one-and-done remains a very viable option for Caleb Foster and many are anticipating an outstanding season from him.