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Veteran Duke Basketball Starter Returns From Injury Versus Wake Forest

Duke basketball junior Tyrese Proctor is back in the starting five for the Blue Devils' home finale.
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Duke basketball guard Tyrese Proctor
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Third-year Duke basketball talent Tyrese Proctor sustained a bone bruise in his left knee late in the first half of the team's blowout win at Miami last week. And the 6-foot-6, 183-pound Australian guard, a starter across all three seasons of the Jon Scheyer era, sat out Saturday night's home victory over Florida State.

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But Proctor is returning for the No. 2-ranked Blue Devils (26-3, 17-1 ACC) when they host the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (20-9, 12-6 ACC) in Cameron Indoor Stadium at 7 p.m. ET Monday (ESPN).

The Duke basketball program confirmed his status via the following social media post roughly an hour before tipoff:

Tyrese Proctor, a projected 2025 draft pick, is averaging a career-high 11.8 points this season, along with 3.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. He's shooting 43.7 percent from the field, 40.8 percent beyond the arc, and 75.5 at the charity stripe.

Following the bout against Wake Forest, the Blue Devils will gear up for a road showdown versus the archrival UNC Tar Heels in the Dean E. Smith Center at 6:30 p.m. ET Saturday (ESPN).

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Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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