Boozer vs. Foster: Battle for Duke’s Starting PG Spot

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff will enter the 2026-27 college basketball season with what is likely the deepest and most championship-ready group Scheyer has had since he took over at the helm in Durham.

The Blue Devils boast depth at every position on the floor, and Scheyer can legitimately go 10 or 11 deep if he wants to.

Mar 26, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer shoots a ball during a practice session ahead of the east regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Now, what a luxury of depth creates is inevitable battles for minutes. With only so many to go around, there is bound to be several elite talents who don’t receive the time on the court they were hoping for.

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The most intriguing position battle heading into the 2026-27 campaign for Duke is who will start alongside John Blackwell in the backcourt. Rising senior Caleb Foster and rising sophomore Cayden Boozer will both return to the Blue Devils next season, and it will be one of the two starting at the one.

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Braeden Carrington (0) and guard John Blackwell (25) react during the second half of a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament against the High Point Panthers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Both have a legitimate case to earn the role. Let’s break down Foster’s and Boozer’s case to start.

Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Caleb Foster (1) and UConn Huskies guard Malachi Smith (0) go for a rebound in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images | Amber Searls-Imagn Images

The Case for Caleb Foster

I would personally be very surprised if Foster is not the starting point guard, given his experience and impact on…

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