Episode 249 - Head Coach Jon Scheyer

The Devil's Den: A Duke Athletics Podcast

Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of thedevilsden.com as they sit down with Coach Jon Scheyer for the second consecutive offseason. Topics discussed include:

• Jayson Tatum's journey from Duke recruit to NBA champion
• The fickle nature of the NCAA Tournament
• How to define a successful season
• Having tough conversations with players in the offseason
• Building a competitive culture
• Evaluating players in the transfer portal on a short timeline
• Using analytics services like Big League Advantage
• What made each incoming transfer a good fit
• Scheyer's philosophy on pace of play
• The role of length and size in defensive versatility
• Striking a balance between forcing turnovers and playing smart defense
• The importance of shooting at every position
• Managing player expectations and media hype
• Duke being "disrespected" by opponents on their home floor
• The responsibility and excitement of coaching a talent like Cooper Flagg

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