Good news for both Duke and Jon Scheyer as the two parties have agreed to an extension running through 2028-29. Just to underscore, that’s a huge extension for a guy who has coached just one year. But is it a good move?
Yes. It’s a very smart move, in fact.
People in the industry recognize Scheyer’s talent as a coach. Duke is the right place for him in many ways: it’s his alma mater obviously, but it’s also a suitable platform for a talented and ambitious young coach. We’ve all seen this so many times: an assistant takes over for an experienced and successful coach and a few years later, disenchantment sets in and fans drive him away.