Jon Scheyer

Jon Scheyer is an American basketball coach and former professional player, currently serving as the head coach of the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball program. A standout player for Duke University from 2006 to 2010, he was a key leader on the team that won the 2010 NCAA Championship. Following a brief professional career, he transitioned into coaching under legendary mentor Mike Krzyzewski, eventually being named his successor in 2021 and assuming head coaching duties in 2022.

Early life and playing career

Born in Northbrook, Illinois, Scheyer attended Glenbrook North High School, where he was named Illinois Mr. Basketball in 2006 and played in the McDonald's All-American Game. He committed to play for Mike Krzyzewski at Duke University, joining a recruiting class that included Gerald Henderson and Lance Thomas. During his collegiate career, Scheyer evolved from a sharpshooting shooting guard into the team's primary point guard. His senior season in 2010 was historic, as he earned consensus second-team All-American honors, was named to the First-team All-ACC, and was the ACC tournament Most Valuable Player after leading the Blue Devils to the title. He captained the team to the 2010 National Championship, defeating Butler in the title game. After going undrafted in the 2010 NBA draft, he played professionally for Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA G League before injuries forced his retirement.

Coaching career

Scheyer immediately joined the Duke staff in 2013 as a special assistant, beginning his apprenticeship under Mike Krzyzewski. He was promoted to assistant coach in 2014 and to associate head coach in 2018, becoming a pivotal figure in recruiting and player development. Recognized as one of the top recruiters in the nation, Scheyer helped secure top-ranked classes featuring future NBA players such as Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett, and Paolo Banchero. His responsibilities expanded to include offensive strategy and game planning, contributing to Duke's success in the ACC and deep runs in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.

Head coach at Duke

In June 2021, Duke University and Mike Krzyzewski announced that Scheyer would be the program's next head coach upon Coach K's retirement following the 2021–22 season. He officially assumed the role on April 1, 2022, becoming just the third head coach at Duke since 1980. In his first season (2022–23), he led the team to a 27–9 record, the ACC tournament championship, and a berth in the NCAA Tournament. His inaugural recruiting class was ranked number one nationally, headlined by players like Kyle Filipowski and Dariq Whitehead.

Personal life

Scheyer is married to Marcelle Provencial, and the couple has two children. He maintains strong ties to his hometown of Northbrook, Illinois, and his family. His grandfather, also a basketball coach, was an early influence on his understanding of the game.

Awards and honors

As a player, Scheyer's accolades include winning the NCAA Championship (2010), being named a consensus second-team All-American (2010), First-team All-ACC (2010), and ACC tournament Most Valuable Player (2010). He was also a McDonald's All-American (2006) and Illinois Mr. Basketball (2006). In his coaching career, he has been recognized as the top recruiter in the nation by outlets like 247Sports and won the ACC tournament championship in his first season as head coach.

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