
Joy Cheek brings veteran two-way edge as a proven, high-intensity Duke forward
Cheek was a dependable, all-around Duke forward, finishing her senior season with 9.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.3 assists while starting all 36 games, which signals toughness, consistency, and defensive activity. [1] Her profile stands out for versatility and effort more than pure scoring volume, making her the kind of player who raises a team’s floor with rebounding, disruption, and reliability in big minutes. [1][7]