DURHAM -- Duke will have 6-11 center Marques Bolden as part of its interior rotation next season.
The school announced Monday night that Bolden, following a lackluster freshman season marred by injury, will stay at Duke for his sophomore season.
The announcement came after two online reports Sunday night that Bolden had decided to transfer.
“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 Monday night. “I have unbelievable support from my family, teammates and coaches.