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Newsweek
6 days ago
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Duke, Jon Scheyer Won't Be Thrilled With Latest 2025-26 Ranking
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The 2024-25 college basketball season was a good one for Jon Scheyer and the Duke Blue Devils. Led by Cooper Flagg, Duke was able to make an impressive run all the way to the Final Four. Unfortunately, in that Final Four appearance, the Blue Devils blew a lead late in the game against the Houston Cougars and were eliminated from national championship contention. It was a disappointing finish to an extremely good year. Looking ahead to the 2025-26 season, Scheyer and company have a lot of work to do. Head coach Jon Scheyer of the Duke Blue Devils reacts to a call against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Amway Center on March 18, 2023 in... Head coach Jon Scheyer of the Duke Blue Devils reacts to a call against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Amway Center on March 18, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. More Photo byAs expected, Flagg decided to leave Duke to enter the 2025 NBA Draft. He is widely expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, which would currently place him as the newest member of the Dallas Mavericks. Read more: Duke, Jon Scheyer Suffer Another Major Setback Due to NBA Draft Flagg was not the only key player to enter the draft. Kon Knueppel, who was also a five-star freshman for the Blue Devils, also left the program for the draft. Other Duke players who are leaving for the NBA are Khaman Maluach, Cedric Coward, Tyrese Proctor, and Sion James are also draft prospects. While Coward did not play for the Blue Devils last season, he was a huge transfer addition this offseason who would have helped replace Flagg and Knueppel. CBS Sports analyst Gary Parrish has released new early rankings for the 2025-26 season. When it came to Duke, the team was ranked just No. 9 in the nation. That isn't a bad ranking by any stretch, but it's not where the Blue Devils would like to be. "This ranking is based on the Blue Devils returning three of the top nine scorers -- specifically Isaiah Evans, Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba -- from a team that finished 35-4 and advanced to the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament," Parrish wrote. "That core will be joined by a recruiting class highlighted by Rice transfer Ifeanyi Ufochukwu, five-star freshman Cameron Boozer, four-star freshmen Nikolas Khamenia, Cayden Boozer and Sebastian Wilkins and international prospect Dame Sarr." Read more: Tom Izzo, Michigan State Receive Head-Turning 2025-26 Prediction Scheyer did an excellent job with what he had to work with this offseason. He has a great freshman class coming in and was able to secure some talent in the transfer portal as well. No one knows what to expect from the new version of Duke basketball, but the talent is there for the Blue Devils to win at a high level once again. For more college basketball news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Duke, Jon Scheyer Suffer Another Major Setback Due to NBA Draft
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Jon Scheyer and the Duke Blue Devils were one of the four best teams in the nation during the 2024-25 college basketball season. However, there have been major changes to the roster this offseason due to the 2025 NBA Draft. Last season, Duke had a lot of NBA talent. That talent led them to such a successful season, but is also leading to players leaving to play professionally. Of course, Cooper Flagg has entered the draft and is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick. He was the main headline name for the Blue Devils last season. Kon Knueppel, another massive part of the success the team had, has also entered the draft. Head coach Jon Scheyer of the Duke Blue Devils reacts against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half in the East Regional Elite Eight round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Prudential Center... Head coach Jon Scheyer of the Duke Blue Devils reacts against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half in the East Regional Elite Eight round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Prudential Center on March 29, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. More PhotoThose two players are not the only losses that Duke suffered. Read more: Tom Izzo, Michigan State Receive Head-Turning 2025-26 Prediction Along with Flagg and Knueppel, the Blue Devils are also losing Khaman Maluach, Tyrese Proctor, and Sion James are also expected to be drafted. Another players has officially decided to leave the Duke program to stay in the draft. Cedric Coward was a big-time get for Scheyer in the NCAA transfer portal. He was expected to be a big part of helping replace Flagg and Knueppel. Unfortunately, Coward has decided to remain in the draft and will not play with the Blue Devils after all. "This is the best opportunity for me to achieve part of my dream, which is making the NBA," Coward said. "Everything is pointing in the right direction right now to follow that." Last season in six games with Washington State, Coward averaged 17.7 points, seven rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.7 blocks per game. There is no doubt that he would have been a major impact player for Duke in the 2025-26 season. Read more: Duke, Jon Scheyer Boasted Head-Turning Player GPA Coward also spoke out and provided more inside information about how he feels about his chance in the upcoming draft. "I see myself as a draft pick," Coward said. "I'm looking for a team that wants to take a chance on me. I've gotten really positive feedback. A lot of teams have been coy, not showing exactly how they feel. It doesn't matter if it's a guarantee or not, there's still work ahead of me. There are only 59 picks. If I am fortunate to be one of those 59, it's all a blessing. If I am 1 or 59, it doesn't really matter. There's always work to be done. It doesn't matter what spot. It's more about what team will give me the opportunity to show what I can do on the court." While this is a very unfortunate loss for the Blue Devils and Scheyer, Coward seems likely to be drafted and to make his dream of playing in the NBA become a reality. For more college basketball news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
22-05-2025
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- Newsweek
Duke, Jon Scheyer Boasted Head-Turning Player GPA
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Duke Blue Devils and head coach Jon Scheyer were one of the best teams in the nation during the 2024-25 college basketball season. While they were unable to win a national championship, Duke did make a run to the Final Four. They looked to be headed to the championship game before losing the lead late in a heartbreaking loss to the Houston Cougars. Not only were the Blue Devils elite on the court, Scheyer also had his players succeeding in the classroom. Head coach Jon Scheyer of the Duke Blue Devils directs his team during the first half of the game against the NC State Wolfpack at PNC Arena on March 4, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Head coach Jon Scheyer of the Duke Blue Devils directs his team during the first half of the game against the NC State Wolfpack at PNC Arena on March 4, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Photo byAs shared by Duke in a post on X, the Blue Devils boasted an impressive 3.43 GPA during the spring semester. Read more: Tom Izzo, Michigan State Receive Head-Turning 2025-26 Prediction "Best of both," the three-word post read. Best of both 📚📈🏰 — Duke Men's Basketball (@DukeMBB) May 21, 2025 Scheyer has become one of the best head coaches in the nation. Since taking over for the legendary Mike Krzyzewski back in the 2022-23 season, Scheyer has led the program to an impressive 89-22 record. That is good enough for an 80.2 winning percentage. Duke will have a lot of work to do next season to win a national championship. Both Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel opted to leave the program after their freshman seasons. They are going to be missed in a big way. Thankfully, the Blue Devils and Scheyer have a new crop of young talent coming in. Cameron Boozer, the son of former NBA player Carlos Boozer, leads the way as the top recruit in the 2025 class. Read more: Former 4-Time NBA All-Star Unveils Shocking Mavericks, Cooper Flagg Take Not only does Duke have a new class of freshman players coming in, Scheyer has also made some moves in the transfer portal. They were able to land small forward Cedric Coward and center Ifeanyi Ufochukwu. 247 Sports listed Coward as a four-star transfer portal player, while Ufochukwu was named a three-star transfer prospect. Will that be enough to replace the losses of Flagg and Knueppel? Possibly, but that won't be known until the Blue Devils' 2025-26 season gets underway. Either way, Scheyer has built a program the fans can be proud of both on the court and off the court. He has brought in players who excel at basketball and in the classroom. Also notable in the post shard by Duke is the fact that under Scheyer all-time the Blue Devils' basketball team has a 3.29 average GPA. He has done an excellent job so far and he's just getting started. For more college basketball news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Five-Star College Basketball Recruit Makes Move on Duke
Jon Scheyer and the Duke Blue Devils reached the NCAA Final Four during the 2024–25 season. Following that impressive run, the program lost four of its five starters. Rather than dwelling on the departures, Scheyer and his staff immediately focused on reloading their roster to stay competitive heading into the 2025–26 season. That effort may soon pay off with the addition of a major five-star recruit. Advertisement Joe Tipton of On3 Sports reported Monday that Dame Sarr, one of the top prospects in the 2025 class, is on campus for an official visit to Duke, a detail confirmed by multiple sources. Sarr is a 6-foot-7 guard from Italy and is drawing significant attention from multiple top-tier programs. His shortlist includes the Oregon Ducks, Kansas Jayhawks, and now Duke. On May 7, he took an official visit to Kansas, where he met with head coach Bill Self. Sarr also received an offer from Illinois on January 19. Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Pendleton-Imagn Images Sarr made the FC Barcelona roster for the 2024-25 season, and in March, he delivered a breakout performance, scoring 21 points and adding 3 assists. Advertisement However, his stint with the team ended in April after he chose to attend the Nike Hoop Summit without the club's approval. Barcelona considered it a breach of his contractual obligations, which led to his departure. Despite the setback, Sarr's stock continues to rise. He has represented Italy in numerous international youth competitions, including the 2024 U18 EuroBasket. With the departures of Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Tyrese Proctor and Khaman Maluach, Duke has significant openings in its starting lineup. Projected starters for 2025-26 include Caleb Foster, Isaiah Evans, Cameron Boozer and Patrick Ngongba II. If Sarr chooses to commit to Duke, he's expected to immediately compete for a starting spot and help solidify the Blue Devils' strong roster. Advertisement His potential fit in Durham is generating excitement as the Blue Devils aim to maintain their elite status in college basketball. Related: No. 1 College Basketball Recruit's Father Almost Brought to Tears by Kentucky's Mark Pope Related: No. 1 College Basketball Recruit Makes Decision Before Senior Season
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Duke's Jon Scheyer Gets Major Recruiting News on Four-Star Recruit
Duke enters the offseason fresh off a 35‑4 (19‑1 ACC) 2024‑25 campaign that culminated in a Final Four appearance under four‑year head coach Jon Scheyer. While none of their starters from last season are returning, they are adding one of the nation's top 2025 recruiting classes, keeping them in contention for 2025-26. Advertisement Four‑star 2026 power forward Sebastian Wilkins of Brewster Academy, ranked No. 17 in ESPN's Top 100, will take his official visit to Duke on Monday, per 247Sports' Sam Kayser. This comes after stops at Maryland and Texas A&M, joining a list of suitors that includes Alabama, Florida State, Iowa, and Boston College, among others. In 34 games for Brewster Academy's national team in 2023‑24, he averaged 10.8 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.1 apg, 0.9 spg, and 0.4 bpg in 22.5 mpg, per MaxPreps. Wilkins, 6-foot-8, 210 pounds, also earned MVP honors in Brewster's win over Oak Hill Academy in January, with a 22‑point, 8‑rebound performance. Advertisement He is the No. 1 overall recruit in the state of New Hampshire and No. 7 overall power forward in the nation, per 247Sports. Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer.© Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images On the flip side, you have Duke, which last season took home the ACC regular season and tournament crown. As a No. 1 seed in the East Region of the NCAA Tournament, they advanced to the Final Four, defeating Mount St. Mary's, Baylor, Arizona, and Alabama before falling to Houston. With several key departures to the NBA Draft, including standout freshmen Cooper Flagg, Khaman Maluach, and Kon Knueppel, Wilkins' visit on Monday will be a critical step in Duke's pursuit of another national title run. Advertisement Related: No. 4 College Basketball Recruit Turns Heads After New Post on Wednesday Related: Top Transfer Portal Player Makes Decision After Unexpected Decommitment
