Duke Is Returning To The Hardwood, Hosting Boston College Tonight In Durham Without The Services Of Mike Krzyzewski And With The Services Of Jon Scheyer
It has been 21 days since Duke stepped foot on the hardwood to play an opponent other then themselves!
Why?
Because they last played Notre Dame in South Bend on December 16, 2020!
Then they canceled the remainder of their non conference schedule which included a match up with Gardner Webb!
Then,
Two of their Atlantic Coast Conference games were postponed because Pittsburgh and Florida State had positive Coronavirus tests!
Tonight in Durham North Carolina though Duke who ranked twenty first in the AP Top 25 poll this week is returning to the hardwood as they host Boston College and they will be doing so without the services of Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski!
Why?
Because Krzyzewski and his wife were placed into quarantine last Friday!
Why?
Because a family member tested positive for the coronavirus that is still affecting us in the United States as we begin the new year! “according to an article on espn.com by the Associated Press!
With Mike Krzyzewski unavailable for tonight’s game as Duke host Boston College Jon Scheyer is going to be the acting head coach! “according to an article on goduke.com
Who is he?
He is the Associate Head Coach!
Jon Scheyer, who helped spark the Blue Devils to two ACC championships and the 2010 NCAA title as a player from 2007-10, has helped Duke compile a 174-44 (.798) record, a national championship (2015) and two ACC Tournament crowns during his time as an assistant or associate head coach.
He helped mentor Tyus Jones in Duke’s 2015 national title season, as the Blue Devils finished the year ranked third nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency. Jones was named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player in Indianapolis and was a first-round pick in the 2015 NBA Draft after just one college season.“according to Jon Scheyer’s biography on goduke.com
In 2017, Scheyer helped mold Luke Kennard into a consensus All-American after a breakout sophomore season that saw him rank second in the ACC in scoring and three-point field goal percentage. He also helped develop Frank Jackson into one of the most dynamic young guards in the country during the 2016-17 campaign.“according to Jon Scheyer’s biography on goduke.com
Kennard and Jackson were selected 12th and 31st overall, respectively, in the 2017 NBA Draft. “according to Jon Scheyer’s biography on goduke.com
Duke comes into the game with a record of 3-2 while they’re 1-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and six in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings! “according totheacc.com/standings
Why?
Because they won their Atlantic Coast Conference opener!
When?
On December 16, 2020 with a 75-65 win over Notre Dame in South Bend Indiana!
How?
Matthew Hurt who is a sophomore scored 18 points while DJ Steward, Jeremy Roach and Jaemyn Brakefield who unlike Matthew Hurt are freshman contributed sixteen, fourteen and ten points! “according to an article on goduke.com
While Boston College comes into the game with a record of 2-7 while they’re 0-3 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and last in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings. “according to theacc.com/standings but unlike Duke Boston College has played every game on their schedule because they haven’t coronavirus issues with in their program or their opponents haven’t had Coronavirus issues!
Boston College played Louisville in Chestnut Massachusetts on Saturday January 2, 2021 and lost by a score of 76-64!
Why?
The lead reached 17 points in the first minute of the second half before the Eagles got within seven on Jay Heath's 3-pointer with 9:15 to go. The Cardinals rebuilt a 15-lead with just under two minutes left. Makai Ashton-Langford scored five straight points and Heath added two in a last-gasp BC rally to close within eight but the Cardinals kept the Eagles at bay from the line, including six free throws from Jones. “according to an article on bceagles.com
Tipoff is set for 8:30pm from Cameron Indoor Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on ACC Network!