Jon Scheyer agreed to a two-year contract extension on Thursday that extends his present deal by way of the 2030-31 season.
Scheyer, 38, has posted an 89-22 file in three seasons since succeeding the legendary Mike Krzyzewski as Duke’s head coach in 2022. The Blue Devils have punched their ticket to the NCAA Match in every of these three years, highlighted by an Elite Eight look in 2024 and a Last 4 berth final season.
Duke captured the Atlantic Coast Convention regular-season and convention event titles in 2024-25. The Blue Devils rolled up 35 wins earlier than dropping a 70-67 resolution to Houston within the nationwide semifinal.
“Jon’s exceptional affect over his first three seasons has positioned Duke basketball for sustained excellence, and we’re proud to make sure his management nicely into the longer term,” mentioned Nina King, Duke’s vp, director of athletics.
“He has delivered championships and nationwide prominence, and he continues to guide a program constructed on character, connection and a relentless pursuit of greatness. Jon’s imaginative and prescient for Duke basketball aligns completely with our highest aspirations, and we could not be extra excited for the way forward for this program underneath his management.”
Scheyer was a standout participant who scored 2,077 profession factors for the Blue Devils from 2006-10 and joined the Duke teaching employees as an assistant previous to the 2013-14 season. He turned affiliate head coach previous to the 2018-19 season and was introduced because the eventual substitute for Krzyzewski in June 2021.
Duke opens the season towards Texas on Nov. 4 within the Dick Vitale Invitational in Charlotte, N.C.
–Discipline Stage Media
