Bolden to stay at Duke after reportedly considering transfer

Former five-star recruit Marques Bolden will return to Duke for his sophomore season in 2017-18, the team announced Monday.

Bolden was reported to be considering a transfer out of Durham as recently as Sunday night, and also had the option of testing the NBA draft waters.

"Despite rumors about my future that have circulated in recent days, I'm excited to announce that I'll be returning to Duke," Bolden said in a statement.

The 6-foot-11 center averaged only 1.5 points and 1.1 rebounds for the Blue Devils in what wound up being a very disappointing debut campaign for the Desoto, Texas native.

Duke is set to lose graduating fifth-year forward Amile Jefferson, while Chase Jeter is transferring and Harry Giles is off to the NBA, meaning Bolden will get an opportunity to work his way back into the frontcourt rotation next year.