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Duke lacrosse star set to return to Blue Devils after uncertain future

The coronavirus pandemic has put a strain on all sports across the world, but perhaps none more on spring college athletics and athletes.

Athletes are given the choice to return to their school for an extra year, transfer to a different school, or maintain their current eligibility status.

Duke has received good news on all fronts after the transfer of All-American Michael Sowers from Princeton, the Blue Devils will retain one of their own in defenseman JT Giles-Harris.

US Lacrosse Magazine reported that its expected the 2019 ACC Defensive Player of the Year will utilize the option for his extra year of eligibility and stay at Duke for his final year at the school.