With Zion Williamson out because of a knee injury, freshman forward Joey Baker saw his first game action for Duke against Syracuse on Saturday.
According to Stadium's Jeff Goodman, it was a surprising move since Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski had planned to redshirt Baker:
Jeff GoodmanWow. Coach K tossed talented frosh Joey Baker on the court. Hasn’t played all season - and was slated to redshirt. Can really shoot it — which is what the Blue Devils desperately need.
Because Baker entered the game, he'll start next season as a sophomore.