The Duke Blue Devils continue to assert themselves as a powerhouse in college basketball. With Saturday’s thrilling 68-63 victory over the previously top-ranked Michigan Wolverines, Duke improved to an impressive 25-2 record. Following the latest AP Poll released Monday, the Blue Devils claimed the No. 1 spot, positioning themselves to potentially secure the top overall seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament when the 68-team field is revealed.
Amid this momentum, Duke announced major news regarding head coach Jon Scheyer, who has maintained the program’s elite status since taking over for the legendary Mike Krzyzewski in 2022. In a statement, Duke confirmed that Scheyer “has been named one of 15 finalists for the Naismith Men’s College Coach of the Year, an honor he has never won.” Scheyer, who was a semifinalist last season after guiding Duke to both the ACC regular season and tournament titles as well as a Final Four appearance, has continued to impress this season with his leadership and ability to manage a roster full of talent.
Scheyer has successfully continued the program’s cycle of excellence, retaining key players and attracting top prospects to Durham. The team is led by true freshman Cameron Boozer, one of the nation’s premier talents, and supported by experienced stars Isaiah Evans, Caleb Foster, and Patrick Ngongba, all of whom are starters under Scheyer’s guidance.
Looking ahead, the Blue Devils return to action on Tuesday against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. They will then wrap up the regular season with challenging matchups against No. 11 Virginia, N.C. State, and No. 18 North Carolina—games that will set the stage for the ACC Tournament in just two weeks. With momentum, talent, and a coach recognized on a national stage, Duke is clearly in a prime position to make a deep postseason run.