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Jon Scheyer's decision on status of Duke basketball freshman is risky but smart

The Blue Devils are intentionally putting one of its young players on the shelf for the entire season

UCF v Duke; Duke basketball guard Sebastian Wilkins | Jacob Kupferman/GettyImages

Jon Scheyer announced the decision that the Duke basketball program will redshirt freshman Sebastian Wilkins this season and preserve his four years of eligibility going forward.

Wilkins reclassed a year early in high school to commit to the Blue Devils this spring and there was a belief that he could be a fringe rotational player this season.