Discover Caleb Foster, another one of Duke's great talents

Caleb Foster is a kind of combo guard currently playing for Duke University. He is one of the prospects expected to reach the NBA next year, alongside two of his most eye-catching teammates for the franchises, Cooper Flagg and Khaman Maluach. This 20-year-old American has talked about them and much more in an interview for HoopsHype.

Improvements

"I have been working on my physique this preseason. Obviously, I got injured last season, so I have focused on strengthening my body, especially my legs, to withstand the entire college basketball season. I'm also polishing my skills: shooting, ball handling, finishing... pretty much everything."

Schedule

"Not really, to be honest. I'm focused on who we play next Saturday. Focused on Thursday's practice, honestly. We go day by day and prepare ourselves."

The New Faces of Duke

"Really, all of them. Each brings different aspects to the game: Isaiah Evans, Darren Harris, Cooper Flagg, and others. They grasp the concepts quickly, adapt, and can play in different positions, making them incredible."

Cooper Flagg

"The team focus is to stay focused on daily progress. We aren't thinking much about expectations; we try to stay within our circle and just keep getting better each day. If we give our best every day, the expectations will take care of themselves."

Both Sides of the Court

"Man, it's just the will to win and be competitive. I want to give my best every time I step on the court. That's my motivation."

2025 Draft

"I'm really focused on the present. I'm concentrated on next week, on the first game, and on winning here at Duke."

New Role

"Definitely. It has been a big step for me, but I'm embracing this leadership role. Tyrese, my roommate, has been great. I love Tyrese [Proctor]. I think we're doing a good job leading these guys, and we just have to keep improving every day. Maliq Brown and Mason [Gillis], who have played college basketball elsewhere, have also contributed with me and Tyrese to help the younger ones day by day."

Biggest Growth

"Probably being more vocal. I wasn't the type to talk much, but taking on a leadership role means people are watching me. Now it's important to be vocal, especially because Tyrese and I are the only ones who have been here before."

Role Models

"I'm not trying to imitate anyone, but my favorite players are Devin Booker and Kyrie Irving. I watch them a lot, and I can't wait for the NBA season to start to watch them play every night."

The NBA

"I've been taking it step by step. Obviously, I would love to play in the NBA someday, but my dream was to be a star at Duke, play and lead the team to a championship. That's where I am now, trying to stay in the present."

Defense

"It's simply the will to win. I came to Duke to win, and I'm living my dream. I want to give it all because not many people have the chance to wear this Duke uniform."

Goals

"Win. Win every game we play."

Experience

"I mean, this is the biggest team I've been on. They say I'm the shortest player, but I wouldn't agree with that. I am right there with Tyrese and the others; they just have more hair. If they cut their hair, we would be the same height. But defensively, if I'm your shortest player, that's something you don't see often. And Khaman [Maluach] and Maliq Brown are incredible athletes, especially Khaman: the other day he blocked a shot off the board. It's crazy."

Rookies

"I mean, they pick things up quickly. We don't have to repeat things two or three times, as you might expect with rookies, which is great. It helps us achieve much more."

Position

"Point guard. I like having the ball in my hands, but I can play point guard, shooting guard, combo guard... it doesn't matter."

Underrated Quality

"I couldn't tell you, honestly. I'm just here now, not paying attention to what people say."

ACC

"The ACC has been my dream. It's the best conference for me. Any night, they can beat you, so your habits and what you practice must be sharp. The ACC is the best, and I'm living the dream of playing in it."

Fun on the Court

"Probably throwing an alley-oop, like I did with Sean Stewart. This year, it will probably be with Khaman. The crowd goes wild when they dunk it."

Khaman Maluach

"He's phenomenal. They know how to play, they are selfless, and they do whatever it takes to win. I'm excited to hit the court with them."

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