He finished the game with 52 points. ", "As a high school player, shooting free throws, shooting 3s, dribbling the ball, passing, rebounding and defense " Weber said. We republish it here after the June 2021 news that Illinois native Jon Scheyer was named head coach of the Duke mens basketball team. He was just the ultimate team player. Scheyer was also featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated after Duke won the 2010 NCAA tournament. Whats the best high school performance youve ever seen? Conference tournament champion. He really is. Gene Pingatore knows first-hand the impact Thomas had on his teams at St. Joe's. He was a coachs player. Following his graduation from Duke in 2010, Scheyer played professionally with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA D League and overseas with Maccabi Tel Aviv and Gran Canaria. After Northwestern hired Collins in March 2013 to be its head coach, Krzyzewski brought Scheyer back to Durham in a special assistant role. That's where the debate gets hairy. In fact, I wasnt ever supposed to shoot Scheyer was immediately pegged as gifted, earning first-team all-state honors in Illinois three times, leading his team to a state title as a junior and drawing comparisons to Larry Bird and Pete Maravich. This was his Woodstock." Jon Scheyer's fifth foul came with 6.6 seconds left and his team on the wrong side of a score for just the 16th time since he began walking the halls at Northbrook's Glenbrook North High School in 2002. FORMER BLUE DEVIL, ACC NETWORKS CARLOS BOOZER Scheyer returned to play in the NBA D-League and overseas in Israel and Spain. With Duke-bound Scheyer on the roster, GNB has won 97 of the 113 games in three-plus seasons. "My coach has a lot of confidence in me to say something like that. In the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history, officials seize First Republic Bank, selling its deposits and most of its assets. He was the 4th-leading scorer in Illinois high school history and led the school's team to a state championship in 2005. Also: Ranking Mike Krzyzewski's 10 best Duke men's basketball teams. "[111], Scheyer agreed to play with the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2012 Orlando Summer League. Do you have a blog? 1 selections Zion Williamson in 2019 and Paolo Banchero in 2022. Birthdate: August 24, 1987 Those of joy or sorrow? Rockford Boylan coach Steve Goers was quick to throw Buckner's ample frame into the ring. CBS SPORTS SETH DAVIS It seems Scheyer holds a special spot in the old coach's heart. All-time best in high school is a lofty label in a state that houses three of the nation's four winningest programs and boasts a state finals celebrating its 100th tournament next season. Scheyer, 33, has been an assistant at Duke since 2013-14 but has never held a head-coaching job at any level. "He was devastated by the loss," said Weber, whose team hadn't fallen since last year's Proviso West event. The program provides a connection between the Duke Basketball program and the life-saving work performed daily at Duke Childrens one of the nations leading childrens hospitals by inviting a patient and family from Duke Childrens to spend a gameday with the team, attend practice and sit behind the bench. Quinn Buckner, Dolton Thornridge: All-American was leader of what many call the best team to play in Illinois, title winners in 1971 and 1972. One thing escaped him on this night of domination. He doesn't make a lot of mistakes. [13] As a youth, he played in a league called the Fellowship of Afro-American Men (FAAM), in Evanston, Illinois. "I am looking forward to the opportunity to play for a team with such great tradition. But he chose Duke over Illinois, Arizona and Wisconsin. That didn't quite work out, which only proves even Scheyer can't have everything. He received 217 first-place votes 200 more than the next-closest player. 11 -- ALL-AMERICANS COACHED (5 CONSENSUS FIRST-TEAMERS) That's how it is with the great ones. Duke's win total increased each year, from 22 wins to 28, 30 and then 35. It's disappointing we didn't win.". A lifetime decision into The Brotherhood. This is a story about Scheyer. Bothered by the Clippers' snub, Scheyer sought to become an older,. Scheyer's not suiting up anytime soon and facing Isiah one-on-one. He is ready for this amazing opportunity and clearly recognizes the significance of the position in which he finds himself. Scheyers father, Jim, is Jewish, and Scheyer was raised in the faith. I love to play. As a senior, Scheyer was part of the highest-scoring trio in the country, when he, Kyle Singler and Nolan Smith averaged 61 points per game. That wasn't my vision. Follow him on Twitter @WesHuett. [103][104][105][106] Maccabi Tel Aviv was 261 in 201011, and included NBA guard Jordan Farmar and former American college players Richard Hendrix (Alabama), Shawn James (Duquesne), and David Blu (University of Southern California). Jon brings a passion for the Duke jersey that is contagious with everyone around him. Nobody knows that as well as I know it., Mike Krzyzewski made college basketball history by never making excuses. Jon Scheyer is prepared and ready to lead. In 41 years as the head coach at Duke, Krzyzewski has won five national championships, reached 12 Final Fours and coached the U.S. Olympic team to gold medals in 2008, 2012 and 2016. [23], Scheyer was named one of three captains for the Blue Devils for the 200809 season. Before Duke We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [34] He ultimately chose to attend Duke, where he majored in History. Duke associate head coach Jon Scheyer will succeed Mike Krzyzewski. [114], Following his overseas career, Scheyer was added to Duke's men's basketball staff by head coach Mike Krzyzewski in April 2013 as a special assistant after the resignation of assistant coach Chris Collins. 15-- MAJOR ACC AWARD WINNERS COACHED (FOUR PLAYERS OF THE YEAR) Jons done everything as a Duke assistant, Krzyzewski said Thursday. FORMER BLUE DEVIL BILLY KING The 35-year-old Scheyer was among the youngest head coaches in Division-I mens basketball, and the youngest at a power conference institution, at the time of his hire. I think his abilities to draw up plays on the spot and his knowledge of the game are really next level. Costs about $5 to see him most nights, still chucking the rock at the prep level. Soon, it became apparent that he would be the one. With weight of the past and present upon him, only the future holds the answer. 28 player nationally in the 2006 recruiting class, according to the Recruiting Services Consensus Index (RSCI). As a player and assistant coach, Jon learned from the very best in Mike Krzyzewski. Im a believer. Athletic Background. And yet, there's so much more . Division regular season and conference tournament champion DUKE VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICSNINA KING His 1,470 minutes played as a senior remains the ACC single-season record. Don't forget that preposterous binge when he scored 21 points in 75 seconds against Proviso West. It wasn't Laury's. 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[92][93], In June 2011, Scheyer signed a two-year contract worth a reported $450,000 with Euroleague contender Maccabi Tel Aviv, the European league's 2011 runner-up and five-time champion. Scheyer and GBN are looking for their third trip to state. Do you have a sports website? Winner. Scheyer still ended up winning Illinois' Mr. Basketball by a landslide that season, setting several state records and scoring 21 points in 75 seconds in one game. Steals inbounds, is fouled and hits both freebies. In Division I history, only seven other coaches younger than 35 years old have won more games in a debut season. "He's nowhere near as athletic as many others we've seen come through this state," Weber said. There is no one better prepared or more committed to carry on Coach Ks legacy, and to drive the continued eminence of our basketball program and our university than Jon Scheyer. That's impossible," said former LaGrange Lyons coach Ron Nikcevich, a well-traveled basketball mind who began his career at Richwoods and coached the 1983 United States gold medalist junior national team. I'm not saying he's going to be the best college player or the best pro.". 24-- ALL-ACC SELECTIONS COACHED (11 FIRST-TEAMERS) Duke went 115-29 (.798) in Jon Scheyer's four years of college. Hes the only player in Illinois high school history whos in the all-time top 20 in total points, assists and steals. "Scheyer's more quiet.". Friday morning Scheyer was so exhausted and dehydrated that he went to Glenbrook Hospital instead of to Proviso West. He is clearly ready for this opportunity and has shown it repeatedly throughout his playing career and as a coach on our staff the past eight seasons, Krzyzewski said in a statement Wednesday. This is a story about how one basketball player, in one school, stacks up among the former players in the Land of Lincoln. Data Provided By He was a high school legend, a star player at Duke and a standout recruiter as an assistant coach. College Degree: B.A., History, Duke, 2010 You've got to score. - In a 91-61 first-round victory Tuesday over Leyden, Scheyer had 41 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals. He also believed that playing for the Blue Devils provided him with the best chance of playing in the Final Four. [32], Scheyer's final four college choices were Arizona, Duke, Illinois, and Wisconsin. . Scheyer does very well the two most important things in basketball. We all know that college sports are based around recruiting, and the great thing about Jon is that hes been there his whole adult life. Scheyer and GBN are 16-1 this season. The fifth-place trophy his 13-1 Glenbrook North basketball team did win Friday with a 69-48 victory over New Trier may have left the 6-foot-6-inch guard with a bad taste in his mouth, but what he accomplished getting there left the rest of us with our mouths wide open. Taking an active role in the Durham community, he and Marcelle began the Scheyer Kid Captain program in 2022-23. Scroll to the right to view the entire table. [1][18][23] He had a reputation as an exceptional 3-point shooter, a good defensive rebounder, and a big-game performer. Jon cares about whats going on with other people. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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"[19], In his career, he played in 144 consecutive games (most in team history, tied with Chris Duhon), played 4,759 minutes (3rd in both Duke and ACC history, behind Bobby Hurley), had an .861 free throw percentage (3rd in Duke history, and 6th in ACC history), sank 604 free throws (3rd in Duke history, behind Christian Laettner and Redick), 297 3-pointers (4th in school history, ahead of Bobby Hurley, and 10th in ACC history), played 144 games (tied for 4th on Duke's all-time list with Duhon), and had 114 double-figure scoring games (5th all-time at Duke, ahead of Mike Gminski and Grant Hill). By season's end, Scheyer looks to add more state hardware and leapfrog most of the remaining of names on that scoring list. Fouls out at :06.6, leaving game to standing ovation from the 4,500-person crowd in Hillside. [47], Scheyer was again named captain along with Lance Thomas. 6 Blue Devils", "Duke Blue Devils Basketball Statistical Database", "Sherron Collins Named Wooden Award All-American", "Scheyer, Singler & Smith Earn All-ACC Honors", "Accolades Pour in for Scheyer, Singler and Smith", "Fortunate: Scheyer's parents get to go to games", "Soph's super, and he keeps getting better", "Jon Scheyer is patiently awaiting an opportunity to get back into pro basketball", "First Team Gym rats raise game Countless hours of extra practice pay off for Scheyer, Beverley", "Mr. Basketball of Illinois Scheyer born to be the best Tireless competitive spirit carried standout through 4 successful years at Glenbrook N.", "The fun has just begun for Duke's Scheyer", "Coach K's future player has incredible run; Scheyer scores 21 points in 75 seconds, but No. Email him at whuett@pjstar.com. "Buckner was just a general out there," Goers said. Be the best Jon Scheyer fan you can be with Bleacher Report. Steals inbounds, lays in bucket and is fouled at 1:10. [23] His coach David Weber said, "I call him a combination of Larry Bird and 'Pistol' Pete (Maravich). Duke Blue Devils men's basketball 200910 NCAA champions, Duke Blue Devils men's basketball 201415 NCAA champions, Duke Blue Devils men's basketball head coaches, 100 Legends of the IHSA Boys Basketball Tournament, 2006 boys high school basketball All-Americans, 2010 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, "He's caught off guard; Scheyer adjusting to new role as sub for No.
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