Duke's Jon Scheyer has been named the NABC Coach of the Year after leading the Blue Devils to a historic season with a 35-3 record and the ACC regular-season and tournament championships. In his fourth year, Scheyer guided Duke to the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight, marking impressive wins over 13 ranked teams, including top-ranked Michigan and No. 7 Michigan State. Scheyer's coaching prowess has seen Duke achieve a record-tying 11 wins over ranked opponents in the regular season, with a remarkable average victory margin of 18 points and strong defensive statistics.

By the Numbers
  • Duke recorded a 35-3 overall record and 17-1 in ACC play.
  • The team achieved 13 victories against AP top-25 opponents.
State of Play
  • Scheyer holds a record 124 wins as a Division I head coach in his first four seasons.
  • He is also the fastest ACC coach to reach 100 career wins.
What's Next

Scheyer's continued success could position him for further accolades and builds momentum for Duke's future seasons, especially as he establishes a reputation among the top-tier coaches in college basketball.

Bottom Line

Jon Scheyer's recognition as NABC Coach of the Year underscores his transformative impact on Duke basketball, highlighting both immediate success and promising prospects for the program's future.