Five-star small forward Isaiah Evans, North Carolina Mr. Basketball who is ranked 10th nationally in the class of 2024 by 247Sports, announced his commitment to Duke on Thursday. Mike Krzyzewski has won more games than any other college men's basketball coach, and some tickets for his final home game tonight against North Carolina are selling for as much as $70,000. Lacrosse Men's Soccer Women's Soccer Softball Staff Directory Job Opportunities Annual Reports National Championships . In terms of his game, Boozer has added a little bit to his game every time Ive watched him., The 2025 forward attacks the rim, handles the ball well for his size, and has shown some promise with his outside jumper. That's not to mention the still-possible return of 2022-23 Duke basketball captain Jeremy Roach for a senior campaign. 8 in the Pac-12 standings. As the academic year winds down and her sophomore campaign nears this fall, enter one more adjustment. Roughly three weeks after head coach Mike Krzyzewski said on a June 30 podcast that Amile Jefferson would join the program as director of player development, the program made it official Wednesday morning. You always have to make sure the board and marker are ready uncapped, in the right direction, holding the board out exactly, Zack Spiera, a senior and this seasons clipboard guy, said. After all, the Blue Devils have just about wrapped up top-class status in 2022 and 2023 with 11 combined commitments, including eight of the five-star variety. Lucas had no formal Duke connection, but he is familiar with the inner workings of a Blue Blood from his time with Calipari. Despite being sidelined, Bollin finished her high school career ranked No. There is no need to clarify who the emperor is in this analogy. He eventually became a full-time starter, though, and averaged 10.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game for a Huskies squad that finished with a 16-16 overall record and at No. Jake Piazza is a Trinity senior and was sports editor of The Chronicle's 117th volume. They play for Nightrydas Elite (Fla.), and each has a shot to end up among the top 10 or so in the class when major recruiting sites release their first batch of 2025 rankings next year. However, Menifield has noted that returning to Washington is still an option he's considering. Editor's note: This article is one of many in The Chronicle's men's basketball season preview. "It was definitely stressful at first: coming in, being a freshman and knowing I hadnt played, but the trainers were great about helping me and they definitely gave me a lot of confidence to get back out there., More: 46-1 margin in three straight games? Savarino, Henry There is no additional information to display: But judging by the Duke pedigree, early interest, and high praise from scouts, it wouldnt be a surprise to see Cayden and Cameron Boozer among the programs first official targets in their class whenever that day arrives. Amile is new and has amazing energy. Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer has hired Rachel Baker, formerly of Nike and the NBA, as its first-ever general manager. 6138. This is a developing story. During the opening segment of practices, eight of them line the court three to a side, one under each basket with a ball under an arm. Carrawell believes that the span of years between the youngest member (Jefferson at 29 years old) and himself gives plenty of unique ways to look at the game. Smith. After all, the Blue Devils have just about wrapped up top-class status in 2022 and 2023 with 11 combined commitments, including eight of the five-star variety. Those numbers flip in the 247Sports in-house rankings, with Evans No. Jon Scheyer's first year as head coach will feature a revamped coaching staff. No tenting required. The Duke basketball staff already has one 2024 commit to its name in four-star small forward Darren Harris. Directory search tools allow you to look up information about active members of the Duke community. "The second I could, I called Coach Green and I was like, Hi, I dont know what youre doing right now, but I cant wait any longer. Yes, by all accounts, Cayden Boozer and Cameron Boozer now appear squarely on the Blue Devil radar at least as much as any high school freshmen could expect to be at this early stage in the cycle. 1978-79 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team Players Coaches Pos. Williams, Matthew More: Former B-R girls basketball standout Bollin to enter transfer portal. The year in waiting helped Scheyer understand who he was and determine which values he wanted to instill when he officially took over. Webers sentiment is common. The downside to being the protege of the winningest coach in college basketball history is that Scheyer has gigantic shoes to fill. tournament here on Saturday, have made 12 Final Fours and won five national championships. The independent news organization of Duke University. Even Duke managers with no basketball aspirations see the program as a springboard, as opposed to most college basketball managers, for whom the job is a way to get the best ticket in the arena. tournament game against Iona on Thursday in Pittsburgh. He averaged 9.4 points and 4.7 assists in 36 games with 34 starts while shooting 38.1% from the floor and 87.1% from the line. That has come across in preseason. 2023 www.fayobserver.com. "This is a brand new construction of what Coach Green is building. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Elite, https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/16/sports/duke-basketball-managers.html. Theres not much of a hierarchy amongst Scheyer and his coaching staff. Hurt, Michael Meanwhile, Tyler Betsey is one . The official staff directory for the University of Hawai'i at Manoa Rainbow Warriors . Boozers IQ and genes are what set him apart from any other 2025 Ive watched up until this point.. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. He reportedly hopes to play basketball and baseball in college. There is no additional information to display. Everything they do is deliberate, specific, thought through. At the time, all three predictions between the 247Sports Crystal Ball . Jared McCain, combo guard: Ranked No. Duke has been a part of my story and my life and it's a privilege to give back to the program and the University that has meant so much. They carry themselves as though these accomplishments are always top-of-mind. Associate AD / Communications & Public Relations (Administration, Football) Mike Stamus. Im so confident in this decision." Bollin said. Harris is ranked the No. And this isnt the first time; no, they also checked them out at the John Wall Holiday Invitational in Raleigh in late December. So he could become a valuable long-term contributor wherever he lands. craggm@stjohns.edu. Their younger age allows them to remember the coaching tips that helped them as a player, but they are old enough to where none have the ego or desire to still be a player. So it made sense that Scheyer and his gang, who were at an EYBL event in Orlando this weekend, took the time to sit courtside and watch a pair of heralded 2025 prospects who just so happen to be the twin sons of 2001 Duke national champ Carlos Boozer. The 247Sports rankings also list Evans as the No. The independent news organization of Duke University. "Amile is truly one of the best representatives of Duke Basketball as a fierce competitor who never took a day offwhether it was in a game, on the practice court, and more importantly in the classroom. 17 overall in his class on the 247Sports Composite, Foster set a California Division I state championship record with 33 points in Sherman Oaks Notre Dame High's state title-game victory. Coincidentally or not, Karamardian hopes to attend medical school. Brian O'Connor Duke Postgame 4.30.23 Show schedule list . Mike Flynn. That was obviously a great moment." Most college basketball teams have student managers. How Duke basketball's Jon Scheyer continued Coach K's elite recruiting streak in 2022 class. Bollin's lone season at Duke was highlighted by the Bridgewater-Raynham girls basketball program attending the Blue Devils' game at Boston College on Feb. 9. In this story: Duke Blue Devils. I felt super comfortable on campus and I felt it was all very real, said Bollin of the decision. View Full Bio. The 6-foot-3, sharp-shooting forward entered the transfer portal on April 5, and emerged this past week with a commitment to the University of Illinois. Just with her history of player development shes really able to help players reach their full potential and seeing what she did to this program in one year is so phenomenal and impressive. Im so thankful for all of those people. pic.twitter.com/aAwi3ZlD5I. Then there are odder assignments. Evans is the second class of 2024 prospect to commit to Duke, joining guard/forward Darren Harris, a four-star out of Fairfax, Virginia's Paul VI Catholic. . They meet as a team and talk about areas of improvement.. Managers begin as freshmen by signing up at the annual activities fair on Dukes East Campus. Menifield, likely just exploring all of his options at this point, is a freshman with three years of remaining eligibility but turned 20 in February. 0:24. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. She scored a season-high nine points against Charleston Southern on Nov. 10. 2080 Duke University Road At 6-foot-7, he made 42.4% of his 3-point shot attempts while averaging 8.3 points. His name is of course preceded by head coach, but he wants all of his staff members to be comfortable speaking their mind. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Share and discuss 'Feed off each other': The making of Jon Scheyer's first coaching staff on social media. Krzyzewski pitches recruits on using Duke basketball to set themselves up for life in the sport and beyond. He's the top-ranked prospect out of Virginia in the class of 2024. At the end of April, Scheyer courted Jai Lucas away from head coach John Calipari at Kentucky and brought him on as an assistant coach. of the Turkish Super League. Kyle Filipowski, freshman forward: The Blue Devils' leading scorer (15.1 ppg) and rebounder (8.9 rpg) as a freshman is returning for his sophomore season. Scheyer has had the benefit of being under Krzyzewskis wing since returning to Duke in 2013. The Michigan native arrived in Seattle as only a three-star recruit at No. 2023 www.fayobserver.com. They know they are mocked on the internet: for making an impromptu privacy tent out of towels as Marvin Bagley III recovered from a poked eye earlier this season; for just constantly running (Were they slow on filling the Gatorade cooler? a Kentucky fan wondered). Roach, Jaemyn F: (919) 684-6022 Jake Piazza is a Trinity senior and was sports editor of The Chronicle's 117th volume. 8 Duke softball closed out the regular season in strong fashion after outscoring Pittsburgh, 24-7, in a doubleheader on Saturday to complete the weekend series sweep at . Since Scheyers announcement as head coach, many have spoken about his impressive basketball IQ. Then he assumed his clipboard position. Scheyers elevation of Jefferson made him the second former Blue Devil on his staff alongside associate head coach Chris Carrawell, a trend that Krzyzewski rigorously followed for many years. Between him and his brother, his game most closely resembles that of their father, who earned two All-Star nods across his 13-year NBA career. His next move was promoting Jefferson to assistant coach. In other news related to the Bridgewater-Raynham girls basketball program, junior Natalia Hall-Rosa announced on social media that she is transferring to The Rivers School in Weston and reclassifying to the Class of 2025. Jefferson feels like he, as well as the three other coaches, are in a sweet spot in coaching. Krzyzewski was a guest on The Steam Room with EJ and Chuck, a podcast hosted by Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley of Inside the NBA, when he made the announcement. Carrawell, Nolan Now, with relaxed transfer rules, extra eligibility and NIL money in the mix, each offseason is bound to bring even more adjustments and upheaval. 2 at his position. Cayden and Cameron Boozer hold two offers: from Miami and Florida International. Find the rest here. Amile Jefferson, who played for the Blue Devils from 2012-17, is returning to . Deputy Director of Athletics/Men's Basketball and External Affairs (919) 684-2624 (919) 684-2624: Todd Mesibov . twitter. But I think I adjusted pretty quickly to everything," Bollin said. 13 Virginia Even Series Behind Parker's Career Day. 1 and Stevenson No. All rights reserved, Director of Operations & Player Development, The All 22 - An Inside Look at Duke Football. Roster. Duke basketball's 2023-24 roster construction may require one finishing touch, but all the talents already in place appear poised for a legitimate title run. # Name Height Weight Year Hometown G: 12 Vince Taylor: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Fr: Lexington, KY: G: 14 Bollin appeared in eight games at Duke, averaged 2.4 points and 1 rebound in five minutes per game, as the team went 26-7 and advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament. Plus, explore all of your favorite teams' rosters on FOXSports.com today! Head Athletic Trainer - Men's Basketball 919-962-2602 919-962-2602 Chris Hirth: Coordinator of Rehabilitation, Staff Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist: 919-962-7129 919-962-7129 Lauren Holt: Staff Athletic Trainer (Wrestling, Women's Tennis) 919-962-2067 919-962-2067: Dr. Dan Hooker Jefferson was in Durham from 2012-17 and started 26 games during the Blue Devils' 2015 national championship run. Blue Devils coach Jon Scheyer offered a scholarship in March shortly after Evans posted a 62-point state playoff performance. 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He jokingly calls himself the OG now that Krzyzewski is gone, and between Carrawell and the three other coaches, their average age is just 35.3 years old. Stay tuned to Ball Durham for more updates on the Boozer twins, plus other Duke basketball recruiting news and views. There has not been a female manager for several years, and a few months ago, Dukes student newspaper reported that one applicant had complained, citing another female applicants belief that women were held to a higher standard. . Please check back here for more updates. 2 in North Carolina behind Seaforth High's Jarin Stevenson, who is reportedly interested in UNC and Virginia. So do the managers. ), Every school handles their managers just a little bit differently, Pauga said. Baseball Story Links DURHAM - Duke women's basketball head coach Kara Lawson announced the addition of an undergraduate transfer to the program, as rising sophomore Taina Mair has signed a scholarship . During one drill, rebounding is a three-manager job: one under the basket, another in the corner, a third at the top of the arc next to a coach. Evans is ranked 20th nationally by the 247Sports Composite (which combines 247sports, Rivals.com and ESPN rankings) as the seventh-best small forward in the country and No. some big ACC basketball names already have jumped in, Heres the stat that will haunt Duke basketball after March Madness loss to Tennessee, UNC basketball transfer tracker: Caleb Love joins 5 other Tar Heels in transfer portal, Filipowski had a surgical procedure on his hips, How Duke basketballs Tyrese Proctor went from defensive liability to March Madness difference-maker, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos, via Getty Images, Dukes student managers make the players and coaches jobs easier by doing all sorts of team-related tasks. BIG STAT:Heres the stat that will haunt Duke basketball after March Madness loss to Tennessee, TAR HEEL TRACKER:UNC basketball transfer tracker: Caleb Love joins 5 other Tar Heels in transfer portal, No one from Duke's roster has entered the transfer portal this offseason, Duke has not added any players from the transfer portal this offseason. 20 . The young Boozer twins keep popping up on the Duke basketball watchlist. Baker, Jordan RELATED: When to expect another Duke player announcement. Cragg is responsible for providing executive leadership, strategic direction and oversight for all of St. Johns 17 varsity sports and its nearly 350 student-athletes. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Dereck Lively II, freshman center: A lanky 7-foot-1 rim protector with a 7-7 wingspan, Lively anchored a strong Duke defense whose improvement led the way for the Blue Devils' late-season surge. Worthington, Mike The Duke basketball manager charged with carrying Coach Mike Krzyzewskis clipboard during games has these words planted in his brain, because he must always be in the exact same spot relative to the teams esteemed leader during timeouts and other stoppages in play. 0:32. help@daa.duke.edu. With his promotion and Nolan Smiths departure, Duke had two vacant assistant-coach positions. No. (There is little attrition.) Applications include rsums and cover letters. Also worth noting, he ended up on the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team. The staff chemistry has been great. 2023 Duke Athletics. Dukes managers are part of the tight-knit family of Coach K managers, present and past. Stevenson unofficially visited Duke on Jan. 21 when the Blue Devils defeated Miami. ", More: Freshmen phenoms, Big 3s and more: High School Girls Basketball All-Scholastics. "I'd also like to thank Coach Scheyer for his help through the process and look forward to his leadership in the future. Retro T-Shirt Tailgate Series ACC Network Blue Devil Network YouTube Local Radio Affiliates Blue Devil 360 Podcast The Duke Basketball . No, the 6-foot-8, 205-pound versatile five-star, who ranks No. Wendell It's official, Duke's coaching staff has a new member. Participants in the Duke Basketball Camp benefit from a wealth of experienced instructors and speakers. 1 in California, McCain is a five-star and he won the McDonald's All-American 3-point shooting contest. Evans also held offers from Florida State, Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Memphis, Tennessee and many others. Schrage was most recently the head coach at Elon but was Dukes director of basketball operations in the early 2000s. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. The official 2020-21 Men's Basketball Roster for the Duke . Hed know exactly what part of the game we didnt do something right, Weber said. This past winter, the team had a 17-3 record in the regular season, won the league title and went to the Division 1 Elite Eight, where Hall-Rosa scored a career-high 33 points in a 72-53 defeat to Bishop Feehan. As the academic year winds down and her sophomore campaign nears this fall, enter one more adjustment. Executive Assistant (Office of the Athletic Director) 615.343.1107. angela.bess@vanderbilt.edu. Jon Scheyer's first year as head coach will feature a revamped coaching staff. Duke . Author: Matt Giles. 15 overall nationally in his class on the 247Sports Composite, No. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. The 2022 Bridgewater-Raynham graduate was living a revamped life over 700 miles away, rounding into game shape as the Duke University women's basketball team's newest recruit after missing her junior and senior high school seasons due to injury. At a certain point, you realize you get to be part of the best program, you go to a really good school, some people are going to try to attack you for those things, Karamardian said. Meanwhile, Jon Scheyer and his staff are set to welcome two five-star rookie guards: Jared McCain and Caleb Foster. As he figures out how he wants to do that, he understands the importance of being Jon Scheyer, and not trying to be Mike Krzyzewski. Sean Stewart, forward: Ranked No. This website uses cookies as well as similar tools and technologies to understand visitors' experiences. Theyre just great complements to one another and each of them in their own ways make me better every single day.. I know they have that there, so thats another thing that excites me., Just like old timesnothin but net @shaybollin22 #OneTeamOneFamily pic.twitter.com/91l4Lj2XQd. He averaged 26 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.1 steals and 1.1 blocks per game this past season. I used to come back in there, and I see it now, said Nolan Smith, a former Duke player who is now a special assistant on the staff. With Coach K, I felt like I had the opportunity to learn about excellence and how to build excellence from the ground up, Spiera said. And Im excited to help them. Stanley . None has a formal role with specific positions or players they have to work with either, but each has developed a specialty. Men's College Basketball News. It was definitely a big learning experience," Bollin said. The experience and new perspective was important to Scheyer in the hiring process, and he ultimately just felt Lucas was the right person for the role, regardless of if he was or wasnt a former Blue Devil. No events exist for this filter. When to expect another Duke player announcement. The first interview requires semiformal attire. As odd as it may sound, the 44-year-old Carrawell is the elder statesman on this years coaching staff. 4 small forward in his class nationally. A big one. That was the case on Thanksgiving as the Duke basketball squad escaped the first round of the Phil Knight Legacy tournament in Portland, Ore., with a 54-51 victory over the giant underdog Oregon . According to the school's release on Tuesday, Baker's role . Associate Director (Men's Basketball, Golf, Hall of Fame) Liz Ryan. Angela Bess. Now healthy, she joins an Illinois team that went 22-10 with an NCAA tournament bid in Green's first year as head coach the Illini's first winning season since 2012. Moore Jr. Jalen I have amazing people in my life, I honestly could not ask for a better support system.. Special Projects Coordinator (Office of the Athletic Director) 615.322.4121. Its the way things are done at Duke: the Coach K way, the right way. It was a great moment., "I loved everything (Green) had to say (during the tour). Game Watches. Five-star small forward Isaiah Evans, North Carolina Mr. Basketball who is ranked 10th nationally in the class of 2024 by 247Sports, announced his commitment to Duke on Thursday. He spent nine seasons on the Duke staff from 1999-2008 under now-retired icon Mike Krzyzewski, serving as the program's academic and recruiting coordinator and director of basketball operations. 1 recruit. 15 small forward in his class nationally in the 247Sports Composite and No. 2 overall in the state. Cancel at any time. You may manage your own directory . Itd be easier to tell you what they, Icon Sportswire/Icon Sportswire, via Getty Images. She is an elite shooter who fits our system perfectly. Mark Mitchell, freshman forward: A starter in all 35 of his games played this past season, Mitchell averaged 9.1 points and 4.5 rebounds in 27.2 minutes per game. During Thursdays 89-67 first-round win over Iona, Spiera raced from his seat at the far end of the bench to the first one, pulled it out creating a passage between the benchs front and back sides and placed it facing the bench, so Krzyzewski could sit and face the five players in the game. 4 forward nationally by 247Sports Composite, Stewart jumped over Mgbako, his future teammate, to win the McDonald's All-American dunk contest. "Just to know they believed in me, and always have, and having that moment felt really great for me. Scheyer only officially had this last year to begin the planning process for his time as a head coach, but he had been preparing for it, knowingly or not, since at least his high school days. Kevin Pauga, Michigan States director of basketball operations, was a Spartans manager. The coaches in their 30s have their own perspective and Carrawell has his. I think we kind of feed off each other, Carrawell said. Jai is a great teacher, Chris is a great teacher as well, Scheyer said. The Cavaliers next ACC series is May 12-14 will be against Louisville, currently No. I think I have the ability to stretch the floor, shoot, make a lot of different reads on cuts and screens, rebounding, I think Ill be able to help. If Duke is Rome and the players are the gladiators, or perhaps the generals, then the managers are the Praetorian Guard, the emperors personal division. When the freshman Trevon Duval forgot his sneakers at a hotel before a road game, a manager was dispatched to fetch them. And they might not until next season or later. This infrastructure is the foundation of identity management at Duke, and is used to facilitate authentication and authorization.

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