Why Former Duke Guard Jon Scheyer Former Syracuse Guard Adrian Autry Are Coaching Duke, Syracuse As Duke Is Hosting Syracuse Tonight In Durham Why Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Boeheim Aren't
When fans, media, spectators think about Duke, Syracuse the first two names that probably come to mind are Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Boeheim because they were close friends as they coached USA Basketball together for 11 seasons. Then Mike Krzyzewski described Jim Boeheim as brilliant, competitive, loyal and he doesn’t need his ego scratched . In other words he’s humbled as long as we win . I love the guy and I’ll forever be grateful for him for the bond that we developed. During their time coaching USA Basketball they went 3-0 in Olympic Gold Medal games taking home the gold in Beijining in 2008, London in 2012 , Rio de Janeiro in 2016.
Our families, Jim and I, are as close as you can be. We shared almost 12 years of USA basketball where a lot of great things happened. But one of the great things was how we, our families, got to spend time with one another. They became really really close friends,” Krzyzewski said on Monday.
Coach K also expanded on Jim as a coach, which, keeping him around on the USA Basketball coaching staff already speaks volumes of Jim’s coaching acumen.
“He’s as good as anybody who’s coached the game. That’s why, I may not be smart in some things but I’m smart enough to ask him to be with me for 12 years and that benefitted me and USA Basketball tremendously,” K finished.
Incredible, powerful stuff. And he’s right. Jim is a national treasure — the Syracuse fan base and media alike have been spoiled for decades.
The reason Duke plays a zone is because of Jim Boeheim.
According to James Szuba article https://www.nunesmagician.com/2018/2/23/17044272/mike-krzyzewski-highlights-the-relationship-he-and-his-family-built-with-jim-boeheim-usa-basketball
Syracuse became a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2013 and Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Boeheim became opponents.
Following Syracuse becoming a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Boeheim relationship remained close so much so that as Mike Krzyzewski was coaching his final season as Duke Head Coach in 2021-2022 that he called in to Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim’s radio show as Mike from Durham saying i’ve been a fan of coach Boeheim for almost 5 decades . I’m going to have a chance to watch Duke, Syracuse this weekend . I was wondering if there was an opportunity to meet him maybe get a picture with him.
According to Madison Williams article ww.si.com/extra-mustard/2022/02/25/mike-krzyzewski-jim-boeheim-syracuse-duke-radio-show-call
Mike Krzyzewski announced he would be retiring following 2021-2022 season on June 2, 2021 by saying My family and I view today as a celebration," Krzyzewski said in a statement. "Our time at both West Point and Duke has been beyond amazing and we are thankful and honored to have led two college programs at world-class institutions for more than four decades. That, coupled with 11 unforgettable years as the United States National Team coach, has resulted in a remarkable journey. Certainly, I have been blessed to coach some of the finest young men and greatest players in basketball history as a direct result of these unique opportunities. For us, there is no greater joy than being part of our players' respective endeavors through basketball, and more importantly, their lives off the court."
Jim Boeheim announced he would retiring following 2023 season by saying 've said from day one when I started working here, the university hired me, and it's their choice what they want to do," Boeheim said. "I always have the choice of retirement, but it's their decision as to whether I coach or not. It always has been.
"... I've just been lucky to be able to coach this long."
Added Boeheim later: "I gave my retirement speech last week, and nobody picked up on it."I've been very lucky to be able to coach my college team, to play and then be an assistant coach and then a head coach, never having to leave Syracuse," Boeheim said Wednesday. "It's a great university. The city has embraced our team. I am amazed that we've been able to draw the fans that we've been able to draw over the years.
"... I've been just unbelievably fortunate to keep this job. Mike Brey is thrilled that he was at Notre Dame 23 years; he's a puppy. I've had 47 years. I got to coach my sons. Two years ago, we were in the Sweet 16. And last year, I got to coach my sons. ... I wanted to come back and coach these guys, and that's what I was able to do. The university hasn't offered me anything, whether to work or do anything at the university. That's their choice."
Mike Krzyzewski announced Jon Scheyer would become Duke Head Coach following 2021-2022 season!
Jon Scheyer’s response to replacing Mike Krzyzewski?
This is absolutely humbling. ... Coach K has built the premier program in our sport thanks to his unwavering competitive edge, a tireless attention to detail, a family-first approach and a remarkable compassion and care of his players, coaches and staff. He has set a standard that every coach at every level should strive to achieve."
Duke University has been a central part of my life for more than a decade, and I could not ask for a better place to continue my career,"
According to article https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/31553654/duke-blue-devils-coach-mike-krzyzewski-plans-leave-season-leave-next-season-sources-say by ESPN News Services
Former Duke guard Jon Scheyer former Syracuse guard Adrian Autry replaced Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Boeheim as Head Coaches of Duke, Syracuse.
Jon Scheyer was a guard for Duke for now retired Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski from 2007-2010 where was one of the most versatile and reliable Blue Devils all-time, concluding his career as the only player in school history to record at least 2,000 points, 500 rebounds, 400 assists, 250 three-point field goals and 200 steals. He averaged 14.4 points per game while scoring in double figures 114 times (sixth-most in Duke history) and leading the Blue Devils to a 115-29 (.799) record.
A two-time team captain, Scheyer scored 2,077-career points and still ranks 10th on Duke’s all-time scoring list. He ranks third in Duke history in free throws made (608), fourth in free throw percentage (.861; 10th in ACC history) and three-point field goals made (297; 13th in ACC history) and sixth in free throw attempts (706). He played in 144 consecutive games, tied for the second-longest streak in Duke history, while his 4,459 minutes played rank fourth in ACC history.
As a senior in 2010, Jon Scheyer averaged 18.2 points, 4.9 assists and 1.6 steals per game from the point guard position to spark Duke to a 35-5 record and its fourth national championship. He was a consensus second-team All-American and a first-team All-ACC pick in his final season after starting all 40 contests and scoring in double figures in all but two games on the year. His 1,470 minutes played as a senior remains the ACC single-season record.
Jon Scheyer was named MVP of the ACC Tournament as a junior in 2009, averaging 21.7 points and 4.0 rebounds as Duke took home the title.
Following his Duke playing career Jon Scheyer would go on to play professionally in the NBA G League following graduating from Duke. For who? Miami Heat during NBA Summer League Though, his playing career wouldn’t last long as Jon Scheyer would sustain a serious eye injury as he sustained a a retinal tear and traumatic optic nerve avulsion, both vision-threatening injuries. His plans quickly changed as he was told he may not be able to play basketball again due to permanent vision loss in his right eye. That allowed him to get into coaching early alongside now retired Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski. Jon Scheyer started his coaching career in 2013-14 season where he held roles such as Special Assistant, Assistant Coach, Associate Head Coach before becoming Head Coach following Mike Krzyzewski retiring following 2021-2022 season.
According to https://goduke.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/jon-scheyer/4382
Adrian Autry would replace Jim Boeheim as Syracuse Head Coach!
As a guard for now retired Syracuse Head Coach Jim Boeheim Adrian Autry started 116-of-121 games in four seasons with the Orange, a stretch that began in 1990 and ended in 1994. Autry still ranks fifth in career assists (631) and sixth in career steals (217) at Syracuse. The Orange earned NCAA Tournament invitations in 1990-91, 1991-92 and 1993-94.
Following playing for Jim Boeheim at Syracuse Adrian Autry went on to play went on to play professionally having a successful basketball career, primarily in European leagues. He played for teams in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey and Venezuela. Autry also had stints in the United States Basketball League (USBL).
Before eventually returning to Syracuse in 2011-2012 before being promoted to Associate Head Coach in March 2017.
https://cuse.com/staff-directory/adrian-autry/258
Following becoming Syracuse Head Coach replacing Jim Boeheim Adrian Autry had this to say!
When I talk about our program and what it means to me … I love this place , I love Coach Boeheim and I love Syracuse . This place was piviotal for me growing up as a young man. Those years were important because I experienced everything there and I took everything there and I took everything I learned with me.
As Duke is hosting Syracuse tonight in Durham former Duke guard Jon Scheyer former Syracuse guard Adrian Autry are coaching instead of Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Boeheim.
Duke is ranked 14th in week AP Top 25 Poll because Duke comes into the game with a record of 9-3 overall 0-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference because then 16th ranked Duke now ranked Duke closed out their non-conference schedule on Saturday with 106-69 win over Queens where Duke freshman guard Jared McCain was the led the way offensively for Duke as he scored 24 points as Duke closed out non-conference portion of their schedule. As Duke freshman guard Jared McCain led the way offensively for Duke scoring 24 points Jared McCain was 9-14 on field goals, 4-9 on 3 pointers to go along with 4 rebounds , 3 assists. Though Jared McCain wasn’t the only one for Duke to score offensively as Mark Mitchell was 3-5 on field goals, 0-1 on 3 pointers to go along 8 rebounds , 2 assists , 10 points. Kyle Filipowski was 8-10 on field goals, 1-2 on 3 pointers to go along with 4 rebounds, 2 assists , 2 steals , 5 blocks , 19 points. Caleb Foster was 5-13 on field goals, 1-6 on 3 pointers to go along with 4 rebounds, 3 assists ,13 points. Jeremy Roach was 3-7 on field goals, 0-3 on 3 pointers to go along 4 assists, 1 steal , 1 block, 6 points. Sean Stewart was 2-5 on field goals to go along 5 rebounds, 2 blocks , 5 points. TJ Power was 2-2 on field goals, 3 pointers to go along 1 rebound , 1 assists , 2 steals , 6 points. Ryan Young was 2-3 on field goals to go along 4 rebounds , 2 assists, 1 steal , 1 block, 8 points. Tyrese Proctor who was returning from sprained ankle sustained at Georgia Tech was 3-4 on field goals to go along with 1 rebound , 4 assists, 9 points. Jaylen Blakes was 3-5 on field goals, 0-1 on 3 pointers to go along with 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 6 points.
According to espn app
Following Duke freshman guard Jared McCain who led the way offensively for Duke who scored 24 points as Duke beat Queens 106-69 Saturday in Durham to closeout non-conference portion of schedule.
Following Duke freshman guard Jared McCain leading the way offensively for Duke Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer had this to say about freshman guard Jared McCain!
I love the fact of how ready he was to shoot tonight,”
That’s what I love to see. I told the team at halftime if Jared’s got it going, keep finding him.”
According to Stephen Wiseman article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article283570143.html
Syracuse comes into the game with record of 10-3 overall 1-1 in Atlantic Coast Conference play because Syracuse topped Pittsburgh 81-73 on Saturday December 30, 2023 in Syracuse New York as Chris Bell was 2-8 on field goals, 0-4 on 3 pointers to go along with two rebounds , 1 assist, 4 points. Naheem Mcleod was 0-1 on field goals to along with 1 rebound, 1 steal, 4 blocks , 2 points. As Justin Taylor was 0-1 on field goals, 3 pointers to go along 3 rebounds, 1 steal , 2 points. Judah Mintz was 4-10 on field goals, 1-3 on 3 pointers to go along 1 rebound, 5 assists , 3 steals , 12 points. J.J. Starling was 4-9 on field goals, 1-3 on 3 pointers to go along 1 rebound, 3 assists , 2 steals , 9 points. Maliq Brown was 7-10 on field goals, 0-1 on 3 pointers to go along with 8 rebounds, 1 assists , 2 steals, 1 block , 15 points. Benny Williams was 6-10 on field goals, 0-3 on 3 pointers to go along 7 rebounds, 2 assists , 15 points. Quadir Copeland was 4-8 on field goals, 1-2 on 3 pointers to go along 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 22 points.
According to espn app
Following Syracuse topping Pittsburgh 81-73 Saturday in Syracuse New York Syracuse Head Coach Adrian Autry had this to say!.
I thought the game was a very hard fought game. I was very proud of my guys.
According Jim Stechschulte articlehttps://syracuse.rivals.com/news/another-strong-bench-effort-keys-syracuse-win-over-pittsburgh on syracuse.rivals.com
Tip off is set for 9:00pm from Cameron Indoor Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on ESPN with Dave O’Brien, Jason Williams, Angel Gray commentating!
Jay Williams (Jason Williams) is a former Duke player who played in 108 games , averaged 19.3 points , 3.7 rebounds 6.0 assists was an NCAA Champion, was named NCAA All-Tourney, NCAA All-Region 2001-2002 Associated Press Player Of The Year, Wooden Award Winner Naismith Award Winner, Rupp Trophy Winner. Was named 3x All ACC, 3x All -ACC Tourney ACC -All Freshman, ACC Tourney Most Valuable Player.
According to https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/jay-williams-1.html