Duke University formally announced Jon Scheyer as the next head coach of the men’s basketball program in a press conference at historic Cameron Indoor Stadium Friday morning. Scheyer will take the reins of the iconic program in April 2022, following the retirement of Mike Krzyzewski. Scheyer, 33,…
Coach K’s Full Retirement Press Conference
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski talks decision to retire after upcoming season.
Jon Scheyer Named Next Duke Head Coach
Jon Scheyer, who played under Krzyzewski from 2006 to 2010 and was a captain of the 2010 national championship team, has been named Krzyzewski’s successor and will be the program’s 20th head coach beginning with the 2022-23 season. One of…
My Family and I View Today as a Celebration: Coach K Issues Statement About Retirement
Duke men’s basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski, who has won more Division I men’s college basketball games than any coach in history, announced Wednesday that the 2021-22 season will be his final year of coaching. In 46 years as a head…
Duke’s Coach K to Retire after the Season
Head coach of Duke’s men’s basketball team, Mike Krzyzewski has officially announced after his 42nd season (2021-22) he will retire. Assistant head coach and 2010 National Champion Jon Scheyer will be his successor and the Blue Devils’ official coach-in-waiting. This…
Duke Makes History; Names Nina King the First Black Female Athletic Director in School History
Nina E. King will be the next Vice President and Director of Athletics at Duke University, President Vincent E. Price announced Wednesday. King is currently Duke’s senior deputy director of athletics for administration and legal affairs and chief of staff. She will succeed Kevin…
Duke Basketball 2021-22 Front Court Preview
Duke’s return to dominance starts next season with returning sophomore 7-footer Mark Williams, who ended the season as a complete force on the interior. With 23 points and 19 rebounds against Louisville, Mark put on an exhibition that hasn’t been…
Henry Coleman III Enters Transfer Portal
Duke men’s basketball freshman forward Henry Coleman III has announced his intention to enter the NCAA’s transfer portal. “I want to thank Duke University for the opportunity to be a part of this program,” said Coleman. “Since the season ended, I have…
Nolan Smith Promoted to Assistant Coach
Duke Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski has announced the promotion of Nolan Smith to assistant coach. Smith, a national championship player for the Blue Devils on the 2010 squad, has served as a member of the basketball staff since 2016. Smith’s promotion comes following…
Patience Will Be a Virtue for Duke Head Coach in Waiting Jon Scheyer
Landing the toughest coaching job in all of sports comes with pros and cons. Taking the helm after the job hasn’t been vacant in over 40 years isn’t just a blunder. Being worthy of this prominent position isn’t an easy…