Duke guard sustained a bone bruise to his knee during Tuesday night’s game against Miami, as confirmed by Duke coach Jon Scheyer on his radio show Wednesday. Scheyer also reassured fans that Proctor will return to play for the Blue Devils this season.
While Scheyer didn’t provide a specific timeline for Proctor’s return, he did confirm that there was no structural damage to the knee. This is a significant relief for Duke as they approach the final stretch of the regular season.
“It’s really about his pain tolerance, his ability to move, and his strength,” Scheyer explained, via the News & Observer’s Steve Wiseman. “We’ll be cautious and smart with it. I don’t want to give a specific timetable since it depends on how quickly we can get him moving in the coming days or weeks. But the most important thing is that we’re going to get him back.”
Proctor injured his knee while attempting to defend a Miami fast-break by contesting a shot at the rim. After landing awkwardly, he immediately limped off the court in pain.
Following the game, Scheyer mentioned that further testing, including X-rays and an MRI, would be necessary to assess the injury’s severity. “He got hit in the leg—that’s all I know right now,” Scheyer said after the game.
Proctor is a key player for Duke this season, contributing 11.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, along with a 40.8% shooting rate from beyond the arc. He also reached a significant milestone, scoring his 1,000th career point during the Miami game.
Duke improved to 25-3 with a dominant 97-60 win over Miami, and they’re now on track for a double-bye in the ACC Tournament. The Blue Devils have three games left before heading to Charlotte, starting with Saturday’s matchup against Florida State. They will also face Wake Forest at home and then conclude the regular season with a Tobacco Road rivalry game at North Carolina. Duke remains a top contender on both ends of the court, sitting at No. 1 in the KenPom rankings and ranking No. 2 in offensive efficiency and No. 4 in defensive efficiency.
