Duke freshman big man Marques Bolden, who played sparingly this past season, will return to Durham, North Carolina, next season.
The school made the announcement on its Twitter account after speculation -- and erroneous reports -- surfaced over the weekend.
"Despite rumors about my future that have circulated in recent days, I'm excited to announce that I'll be returning to Duke for my sophomore year," Bolden said in a statement. "I have unbelievable support from my family, teammates and coaches. I'm ready to get to work for next season and I'm excited for what should be a great year for our program.