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Scheyer Continues to Make History in Second Season as Head Coach
4/10/2024 4:35:00 PM | Men's Basketball
DURHAM, N.C. - In his second campaign as Duke men's basketball head coach, Jon Scheyer continued to build upon his historic debut last season.
After winning the program's conference record 22nd ACC Tournament title and becoming the first in the league's storied history to cut the nets as both a player (2009, 2010) and head coach (2023) a year ago, Scheyer guided the Blue Devils to a 27-9 record for the second consecutive year and placed second in the ACC standings with a 15-5 league mark. Duke was ranked inside the top-25 for the entirety of the 2023-24 season, concluding at No. 9 in the final Associated Press poll, an upgrade from last year's No. 12 final ranking.Â
Scheyer led the team to three victories over opponents ranked in the top-25, with wins over No. 18 Michigan State, No. 10 Baylor and No. 2 Houston, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament as a top-five seed for the second straight season. Competing as a No. 5 seed during the 2023 postseason, the Blue Devils secured a No. 4 seed for this year's March Madness. On March 29, Duke defeated Houston, 54-51, in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the Blue Devils' 10th all-time win over a No. 1 seed and their first since beating Wisconsin, 68-63, in the 2015 national championship game, during Scheyer's nine-year tenure as an assistant coach.
The win over Houston, ranked No. 2 in the AP poll at the time, propelled the Blue Devils to their 24th trip to the Elite Eight and marked Duke's first win over a top-5 team since defeating No. 1 Gonzaga, 84-81, on Nov. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas.
Among Duke head coaches in their first two seasons, Scheyer posted the most overall wins (54), most conference wins (29) and the most NCAA Tournament wins (4). Scheyer's overall win percentage (.750) through his first two seasons is the best since Eddie Cameron in 1928-30 (.750/30-10), and his conference win percentage (.725) is the best since Harold Bradley in 1950-52 (.743).
Scheyer also became Duke's fastest head coach to reach the 50-win milestone, doing so in 65 games, bettering the standard set by Vic Bubas, who hit 50 wins in 69 contests from 1959-62.Â
In addition, Scheyer is just the third men's basketball head coach in ACC history to lead his program to a conference tournament title and an NCAA Elite Eight appearance in his first two seasons, joining Bill Guthridge (North Carolina, 1998) and fellow Blue Devils coach, Vic Bubas (1960).
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In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
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DUKE HEAD COACHES IN FIRST TWO SEASONS
Overall Wins
1. Jon Scheyer (2022-24) - 54
2. Harold Bradley (1950-52) - 44
3. Vic Bubas (1959-61) - 39
Conference Wins
1. Jon Scheyer (2022-24) - 29
2. Harold Bradley (1950-52) - 26
3. Gerry Gerard (1942-44) - 16
Overall Win Percentage
1. Chick Doak (1916-18) - .769 (30-9)
2. Jon Scheyer (2022-24) - .750 (54-18)
3. Eddie Cameron (1928-20) - .750 (30-10)
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After winning the program's conference record 22nd ACC Tournament title and becoming the first in the league's storied history to cut the nets as both a player (2009, 2010) and head coach (2023) a year ago, Scheyer guided the Blue Devils to a 27-9 record for the second consecutive year and placed second in the ACC standings with a 15-5 league mark. Duke was ranked inside the top-25 for the entirety of the 2023-24 season, concluding at No. 9 in the final Associated Press poll, an upgrade from last year's No. 12 final ranking.Â
Scheyer led the team to three victories over opponents ranked in the top-25, with wins over No. 18 Michigan State, No. 10 Baylor and No. 2 Houston, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament as a top-five seed for the second straight season. Competing as a No. 5 seed during the 2023 postseason, the Blue Devils secured a No. 4 seed for this year's March Madness. On March 29, Duke defeated Houston, 54-51, in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the Blue Devils' 10th all-time win over a No. 1 seed and their first since beating Wisconsin, 68-63, in the 2015 national championship game, during Scheyer's nine-year tenure as an assistant coach.
The win over Houston, ranked No. 2 in the AP poll at the time, propelled the Blue Devils to their 24th trip to the Elite Eight and marked Duke's first win over a top-5 team since defeating No. 1 Gonzaga, 84-81, on Nov. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas.
Among Duke head coaches in their first two seasons, Scheyer posted the most overall wins (54), most conference wins (29) and the most NCAA Tournament wins (4). Scheyer's overall win percentage (.750) through his first two seasons is the best since Eddie Cameron in 1928-30 (.750/30-10), and his conference win percentage (.725) is the best since Harold Bradley in 1950-52 (.743).
Scheyer also became Duke's fastest head coach to reach the 50-win milestone, doing so in 65 games, bettering the standard set by Vic Bubas, who hit 50 wins in 69 contests from 1959-62.Â
In addition, Scheyer is just the third men's basketball head coach in ACC history to lead his program to a conference tournament title and an NCAA Elite Eight appearance in his first two seasons, joining Bill Guthridge (North Carolina, 1998) and fellow Blue Devils coach, Vic Bubas (1960).
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To stay up to date with Blue Devils men's basketball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeMBB".
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
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#GoDuke
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DUKE HEAD COACHES IN FIRST TWO SEASONS
Overall Wins
1. Jon Scheyer (2022-24) - 54
2. Harold Bradley (1950-52) - 44
3. Vic Bubas (1959-61) - 39
Conference Wins
1. Jon Scheyer (2022-24) - 29
2. Harold Bradley (1950-52) - 26
3. Gerry Gerard (1942-44) - 16
Overall Win Percentage
1. Chick Doak (1916-18) - .769 (30-9)
2. Jon Scheyer (2022-24) - .750 (54-18)
3. Eddie Cameron (1928-20) - .750 (30-10)
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