As the college basketball world prepares for another exciting season, Duke head coach Jon Scheyer is setting a determined tone for his team. Entering his third year as head coach of the Blue Devils, Scheyer has made it clear that he’s ready to make a major impact and lead Duke back to the top of the college basketball mountain.
Following in the footsteps of the legendary Mike Krzyzewski was never going to be an easy task, but Scheyer has already shown that he’s up for the challenge. With a pair of strong seasons under his belt, he now believes that the time is right for the Blue Devils to take the next step. His message is clear: this Duke team isn’t just playing to compete—they’re playing to win it all.
“We’re not shying away from expectations,” Scheyer said during a recent media session. “This is Duke. We’re here to win championships, and everything we do—from practice to preparation—is about putting ourselves in position to do just that.”
Scheyer has spent the offseason focused on developing his returning players while bringing in another elite recruiting class. The Blue Devils boast a blend of experience and young talent that few teams can match. Veterans like Tyrese Proctor and Jeremy Roach are expected to provide leadership and poise, while incoming freshmen such as top recruits Cooper Flagg and Isaiah Evans bring explosiveness and star potential to the court.
“The talent on this roster is special,” Scheyer noted. “But it’s more than that. These guys are buying into the culture. They’re hungry. They know what it means to wear a Duke jersey, and they’re ready to embrace that challenge.”
Scheyer’s leadership style has also evolved as he grows more comfortable in his role. Known for his calm demeanor and high basketball IQ, he’s earned the trust of his players and coaching staff alike. This season, he plans to bring even more intensity and accountability to the program.
“We’ve raised the standard,” he said. “There’s a certain level of effort and focus that we expect every day, and the guys are responding. We’re building something that can last, and we’re aiming for nothing less than a championship.”
With a tough schedule ahead, including marquee matchups in non-conference play and the always-challenging ACC slate, Duke will be tested early and often. But Scheyer is confident that those challenges will only make his team stronger.
As the season approaches, fans in Durham and beyond are rallying behind their head coach and the vision he’s laid out. The Blue Devils are poised to make noise on the national stage once again, and with Jon Scheyer at the helm, the future looks bright.
“This is just the beginning,” Scheyer said with a smile. “We’ve got the pieces, we’ve got the mindset—and now it’s time to go make it happen.”