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Year Three of the Jon Scheyer Era Shows Tremendous Growth It wasn't that long ago that Jon Scheyer was introduced as the next Duke basketball coach. I once felt that replacing Mike Krzyzewski would be impossible. I felt his replacement would have such big shoes to fill that he'd almost certainly struggle. I suppose part of that was sentiment. I have been around for the entire Krzyzewski era. Many fans today do not realize that man had to reach deep to build a foundation at Duke. They were not always the winners they are today, so I shared the view of the blood, sweat, and tears on his journey. Honestly, Jon Scheyer had that coaching pedigree even as a player. You got a standard response from him, carefully crafted not-to-rock-the-ship answers to ensure no misquotes or salacious headlines. Scheyer has a stealth mode as well. Many people didn't see him coming. After an unfortunate eye injury in the NBA summer league, he was forced to give up his dream of playing professionally. Knowing what I have learned about Scheyer over time, I realize how devastating that must have been for him. What I know is that Jon Scheyer is a competitor in everything. It was clear that he loved basketball, so it was no surprise that he immediately jumped to the Duke bench and began his coaching career. Not many people talked about Coach Scheyer as an assistant coach early on. This was his stealth mode, where he did not want to stand out, yet he did if one were to look deeper. It was 2016 in the Greensboro Coliseum. Current Duke Special Assistant to the Head Coach, Mike Schrage, was facing Duke with an especially pesky Elon team. During the game, Grayson Allen became frustrated and out of sorts. He lost his composure and received a technical, which led to behavior that wasn't pretty and uncharacteristic of him and Duke. I looked down to my right as this happened, and Allen struggled to control himself. And nobody could restrain him. Enter Jon Scheyer. Scheyer had to hold Allen's wrists while talking him down as the player fought furiously to continue his rage. Had Scheyer not done this, it could have been uglier, and he saved a lot of face for someone that evening. That was just a moment that one had to see to understand fully. But it was as if Scheyer aged right before me and morphed into another version of himself, a complete transformation from player to coach, instantly forcing him to mature beyond his years to control the situation. Scheyer waited quietly for his time but was likely preparing for the moment. Most would consider it too lofty a goal to take over Duke, especially for a guy who had never been a head coach. A confident coach is essential for this program, and Scheyer is just that. If he is knocked down, he will get up. He may have to see his way is not always right at times, but he adjusts to losing, which is not his thing. In year three, Jon Scheyer is different. He is more relaxed. Last season, his team had issues and mass departures, but he orchestrated that into what we see now. That is coach of the year stuff. It is not easy to put together a team like this at Duke. It requires extensive coordinated work on many fronts. Scheyer has grown into a solid coach. This is his best team, both on and off the court. His relationships with his players are on another level this season. Perhaps a few out there still wonder if he will finish the job. Some older fans still miss Mike Krzyzewski, and for good reason. He gave them memories and built this juggernaut program to hand off to someone when the time was right. The time was right. Scheyer found his footing in years one and two. In year three, he is poised to do something special. This is his program, and his former boss made the right choice. After the announcement, I was sure of it and am positive about it now. Scheyer has brought the best of Duke's basketball past into the modern era, combining the two to create a perfect recipe for success. It is different now than some may know. Scheyer immediately hired a general manager with a staff laden with analytics people and has surrounded himself with a group that works fluently and cohesively is goal-oriented and has a well-defined job structure. He has proven he can turn a problematic off-season into a magical one. No Duke fan wants this season to end. The Blue Devils are must-watch television and have Cooper Flagg, but they are so much more. From veteran Tyrese Proctor to Spencer Hubbard, Scheyer had crafted lifelong relationships. This team has so many great stories that it is hard to tell them all or even know where to start at times. Over time, I have seen many Duke teams, including all the title teams. I sat behind the bench when Scheyer won his chip. Many beloved teams are in the program's history; most came under Mike Krzyzewski. But this year's team is one of those very special groups many will remember, and Jon Scheyer coaches them. That means Duke Basketball has not missed a beat, and this season's team may top the list of special teams past one day. I suppose I am rather proud of Jon Scheyer. It is hard to find a way to say that to encompass all that it includes. He is making things hum along nicely and impressively. I remember Nina King saying that Jon Scheyer was Duke during his introduction as the new head coach in Durham. All I know is she made the right hire. Scheyer has the ability and energy to maintain a level of excellence and has streamlined the process from my vantage. Jon Scheyer has made tremendous strides in his third year as a coach. His team is 33-3 and bound for the Sweet Sixteen. Scheyer's fingerprints are on the good times in Durham and at Duke, meaning the present, past, and future of Duke Basketball are bright.

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It wasn't that long ago that Jon Scheyer was introduced as the next Duke basketball coach. I once felt that replacing Mike Krzyzewski would be impossible.

I felt his replacement would have such big shoes to fill that he'd almost certainly struggle. I suppose part of that was sentiment. I have been around for the entire Krzyzewski era.

Many fans today do not realize that man had to reach deep to build a foundation at Duke. They were not always the winners they are today, so I shared the view of the blood, sweat, and tears on his journey.

Honestly, Jon Scheyer had that coaching pedigree even as a player. You got a standard response from him, carefully crafted not-to-rock-the-ship answers to ensure no misquotes or salacious headlines.

Scheyer has a stealth mode as well. Many people didn't see him coming.

After an unfortunate eye injury in the NBA summer league, he was forced to give up his dream of playing professionally.

Knowing what I have learned about Scheyer over time, I realize how devastating that must have been for him.

What I know is that Jon Scheyer is a competitor in everything.

It was clear that he loved basketball, so it was no surprise that he immediately jumped to the Duke bench and began his coaching career.

Not many people talked about Coach Scheyer as an assistant coach early on. This was his stealth mode, where he did not want to stand out, yet he did if one were to look deeper.

It was 2016 in the Greensboro Coliseum. Current Duke Special Assistant to the Head Coach, Mike Schrage, was facing Duke with an especially pesky Elon team.

During the game, Grayson Allen became frustrated and out of sorts. He lost his composure and received a technical, which led to behavior that wasn't pretty and uncharacteristic of him and Duke.

I looked down to my right as this happened, and Allen struggled to control himself. And nobody could restrain him. Enter Jon Scheyer.

Scheyer had to hold Allen's wrists while talking him down as the player fought furiously to continue his rage.

Had Scheyer not done this, it could have been uglier, and he saved a lot of face for someone that evening.

That was just a moment that one had to see to understand fully. But it was as if Scheyer aged right before me and morphed into another version of himself, a complete transformation from player to coach, instantly forcing him to mature beyond his years to control the situation.

Scheyer waited quietly for his time but was likely preparing for the moment. Most would consider it too lofty a goal to take over Duke, especially for a guy who had never been a head coach.

A confident coach is essential for this program, and Scheyer is just that. If he is knocked down, he will get up. He may have to see his way is not always right at times, but he adjusts to losing, which is not his thing.

In year three, Jon Scheyer is different. He is more relaxed. Last season, his team had issues and mass departures, but he orchestrated that into what we see now.

That is coach of the year stuff.

It is not easy to put together a team like this at Duke. It requires extensive coordinated work on many fronts.

Scheyer has grown into a solid coach. This is his best team, both on and off the court. His relationships with his players are on another level this season.

Perhaps a few out there still wonder if he will finish the job. Some older fans still miss Mike Krzyzewski, and for good reason. He gave them memories and built this juggernaut program to hand off to someone when the time was right.

The time was right.

Scheyer found his footing in years one and two. In year three, he is poised to do something special.

This is his program, and his former boss made the right choice. After the announcement, I was sure of it and am positive about it now.

Scheyer has brought the best of Duke's basketball past into the modern era, combining the two to create a perfect recipe for success.

It is different now than some may know. Scheyer immediately hired a general manager with a staff laden with analytics people and has surrounded himself with a group that works fluently and cohesively is goal-oriented and has a well-defined job structure.

He has proven he can turn a problematic off-season into a magical one. No Duke fan wants this season to end. The Blue Devils are must-watch television and have Cooper Flagg, but they are so much more.

From veteran Tyrese Proctor to Spencer Hubbard, Scheyer had crafted lifelong relationships. This team has so many great stories that it is hard to tell them all or even know where to start at times.

Over time, I have seen many Duke teams, including all the title teams. I sat behind the bench when Scheyer won his chip.

Many beloved teams are in the program's history; most came under Mike Krzyzewski.

But this year's team is one of those very special groups many will remember, and Jon Scheyer coaches them.

That means Duke Basketball has not missed a beat, and this season's team may top the list of special teams past one day.

I suppose I am rather proud of Jon Scheyer. It is hard to find a way to say that to encompass all that it includes.

He is making things hum along nicely and impressively. I remember Nina King saying that Jon Scheyer was Duke during his introduction as the new head coach in Durham.

All I know is she made the right hire. Scheyer has the ability and energy to maintain a level of excellence and has streamlined the process from my vantage.

Jon Scheyer has made tremendous strides in his third year as a coach. His team is 33-3 and bound for the Sweet Sixteen. Scheyer's fingerprints are on the good times in Durham and at Duke, meaning the present, past, and future of Duke Basketball are bright.

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Year Three of the Jon Scheyer Era Shows Tremendous Growth It wasn't that long ago that Jon Scheyer was introduced as the next Duke basketball coach. I once felt that replacing Mike Krzyzewski would be impossible. I felt his replacement would have such big shoes to fill that he'd almost certainly struggle. I suppose part of that was sentiment. I have been around for the entire Krzyzewski era. Many fans today do not realize that man had to reach deep to build a foundation at Duke. They were not always the winners they are today, so I shared the view of the blood, sweat, and tears on his journey. Honestly, Jon Scheyer had that coaching pedigree even as a player. You got a standard response from him, carefully crafted not-to-rock-the-ship answers to ensure no misquotes or salacious headlines. Scheyer has a stealth mode as well. Many people didn't see him coming. After an unfortunate eye injury in the NBA summer league, he was forced to give up his dream of playing professionally. Knowing what I have learned about Scheyer over time, I realize how devastating that must have been for him. What I know is that Jon Scheyer is a competitor in everything. It was clear that he loved basketball, so it was no surprise that he immediately jumped to the Duke bench and began his coaching career. Not many people talked about Coach Scheyer as an assistant coach early on. This was his stealth mode, where he did not want to stand out, yet he did if one were to look deeper. It was 2016 in the Greensboro Coliseum. Current Duke Special Assistant to the Head Coach, Mike Schrage, was facing Duke with an especially pesky Elon team. During the game, Grayson Allen became frustrated and out of sorts. He lost his composure and received a technical, which led to behavior that wasn't pretty and uncharacteristic of him and Duke. I looked down to my right as this happened, and Allen struggled to control himself. And nobody could restrain him. Enter Jon Scheyer. Scheyer had to hold Allen's wrists while talking him down as the player fought furiously to continue his rage. Had Scheyer not done this, it could have been uglier, and he saved a lot of face for someone that evening. That was just a moment that one had to see to understand fully. But it was as if Scheyer aged right before me and morphed into another version of himself, a complete transformation from player to coach, instantly forcing him to mature beyond his years to control the situation. Scheyer waited quietly for his time but was likely preparing for the moment. Most would consider it too lofty a goal to take over Duke, especially for a guy who had never been a head coach. A confident coach is essential for this program, and Scheyer is just that. If he is knocked down, he will get up. He may have to see his way is not always right at times, but he adjusts to losing, which is not his thing. In year three, Jon Scheyer is different. He is more relaxed. Last season, his team had issues and mass departures, but he orchestrated that into what we see now. That is coach of the year stuff. It is not easy to put together a team like this at Duke. It requires extensive coordinated work on many fronts. Scheyer has grown into a solid coach. This is his best team, both on and off the court. His relationships with his players are on another level this season. Perhaps a few out there still wonder if he will finish the job. Some older fans still miss Mike Krzyzewski, and for good reason. He gave them memories and built this juggernaut program to hand off to someone when the time was right. The time was right. Scheyer found his footing in years one and two. In year three, he is poised to do something special. This is his program, and his former boss made the right choice. After the announcement, I was sure of it and am positive about it now. Scheyer has brought the best of Duke's basketball past into the modern era, combining the two to create a perfect recipe for success. It is different now than some may know. Scheyer immediately hired a general manager with a staff laden with analytics people and has surrounded himself with a group that works fluently and cohesively is goal-oriented and has a well-defined job structure. He has proven he can turn a problematic off-season into a magical one. No Duke fan wants this season to end. The Blue Devils are must-watch television and have Cooper Flagg, but they are so much more. From veteran Tyrese Proctor to Spencer Hubbard, Scheyer had crafted lifelong relationships. This team has so many great stories that it is hard to tell them all or even know where to start at times. Over time, I have seen many Duke teams, including all the title teams. I sat behind the bench when Scheyer won his chip. Many beloved teams are in the program's history; most came under Mike Krzyzewski. But this year's team is one of those very special groups many will remember, and Jon Scheyer coaches them. That means Duke Basketball has not missed a beat, and this season's team may top the list of special teams past one day. I suppose I am rather proud of Jon Scheyer. It is hard to find a way to say that to encompass all that it includes. He is making things hum along nicely and impressively. I remember Nina King saying that Jon Scheyer was Duke during his introduction as the new head coach in Durham. All I know is she made the right hire. Scheyer has the ability and energy to maintain a level of excellence and has streamlined the process from my vantage. Jon Scheyer has made tremendous strides in his third year as a coach. His team is 33-3 and bound for the Sweet Sixteen. Scheyer's fingerprints are on the good times in Durham and at Duke, meaning the present, past, and future of Duke Basketball are bright.

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