Duke’s head coach Jon Scheyer was over the moon with excitement as he celebrated with his team after winning the ACC title. The Blue Devils defeated the Virginia Cavaliers 59-49 in the championship game, capping off an impressive run through the tournament.
Scheyer, who is in his first season as Duke’s head coach, was seen dancing and hugging his players as they celebrated their championship victory. He was beaming with pride as he congratulated his team on their achievement.
“This is an incredible feeling,” Scheyer said in a post-game interview. “I’m so proud of our team and the way they’ve come together this season. We’ve faced a lot of adversity, but we’ve always found a way to persevere. This championship is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our players and coaches.”
Scheyer’s enthusiasm was contagious, as his players were also celebrating with unbridled joy. The team’s seniors, including Kyle Filipowski and Ryan Young, were overcome with emotion as they reflected on their time at Duke.
“This is the perfect way to end my career at Duke,” Filipowski said. “We’ve worked so hard for this moment, and to have it finally happen is just amazing. I’m so grateful to Coach Scheyer and the entire coaching staff for believing in us and pushing us to be our best.”
Scheyer’s celebration with his team was a moment of pure joy, but it also marked a significant milestone in his coaching career. The 35-year-old coach has been a part of Duke’s program for over a decade, serving as an assistant coach under Mike Krzyzewski before taking over as head coach this season.
To win an ACC title in his first season as head coach is a remarkable achievement, and Scheyer was quick to credit his players and coaches for their hard work and dedication.
“This championship is not just about me or the coaching staff,” Scheyer said. “It’s about the players and the sacrifices they’ve made to get to this point. It’s about the entire Duke community and the support they’ve given us throughout the season. We’re honored to be able to represent this great university and bring home an ACC title.”
As the Blue Devils celebrated their championship victory, Scheyer couldn’t help but think about the future. With a talented young core of players returning next season, Duke is poised to make another deep run in the NCAA tournament.
But for now, Scheyer and his team are just going to enjoy the moment. They’ve earned it.
“This is a night we’ll never forget,” Scheyer said, smiling from ear to ear. “We’re going to celebrate and enjoy this moment, because it’s a special one. And then we’ll get back to work, because we know that there’s still more to achieve.”