Jon Scheyer began his journey at Duke as a player in 2006, graduating in 2010 with a national championship under his belt. He came back in 2014 as an assistant coach and helped the team secure another national title in 2015.
In 2022, Scheyer stepped into the head coaching role following Mike Krzyzewski’s retirement. Since taking over, he’s led the team to a Sweet Sixteen, an Elite Eight, and most recently, a Final Four appearance.
But every story has a starting point. For Scheyer, his earliest significant exposure to basketball came through FAAM — the Fellowship of African American Men.
When visiting the linked article, there’s a fun challenge: scroll until you see a team photo but avoid reading the caption. Try spotting Scheyer in the image. It might take a moment, but once you see him, it’s unmistakably him.

FAAM was based in Evanston, and Scheyer became so engaged in the league that his family even considered relocating from Northbrook. In the end, they stayed put, and Scheyer carved out an outstanding high school career in Northbrook, which eventually paved his way to Duke.
The article offers a compelling look into the early influences that shaped Scheyer into the coach and leader he is today.