Bio last updated April 2023 He attempted 706 free throws in his career compared to 1,442 field goal attempts, which means he posted a career free-throw rate of nearly 49 percent. Here's the game story fromBob Sakamoto in the next day's Chicago Tribune (click or tap here to open in a separate window). [113], After his summer league stint in 2012, Scheyer signed for Gran Canaria 2014 in the Spanish league. There's never a time in a game when I feel I'm winded. [10][11][12] He began dribbling a basketball at age three and played in his first AAU national tournament six years later. 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On September 22, 2010, Scheyer accepted a training camp invitation with the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers. Scheyer became a full-time assistant coach a year later when Steve Wojciechowski took the head coaching job at Marquette, and he was promoted to associate head coach after the 2017-18 season. [87] He hit the game-winning shot in the team's first game. [3][4][5][6], Scheyer was born in Northbrook, Illinois, and is the youngest of three children of Laury and Jim Scheyer. Become a fan of Dime Magazine on Facebook HERE. Jon Scheyer has been either a player or assistant coach for Mike Krzyzewski for nearly half his life. [14] He received a scholarship offer from Marquette University's Tom Crean as an eighth-grader. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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. Moreover, he was the 2006 Mr . Jon Scheyer, Duke, Shooting Guard - 247Sports "In the end," Scheyer says, "this all is just so much of a special thing. Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. He's a rare player in this day and age. Marty Simmons, Lawrenceville: State's fifth all-time leading scorer (2,986) led team to the state finals from 1980-83, winning titles his last two seasons. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Statistically, its easy to make the case that Scheyer is the most complete player in IHSA basketball history. [99], Scheyer said his eye had healed from the traumatic injury that he suffered in the NBA Summer League. Hes just a soulful dude. Jon is a basketball savant. A Duke improv troupe later filmed a sketch, titled "Jon Scheyer in 75 Seconds," that features him riding . It makes coaching so easy. [67][65][68][69][70] Scheyer went undrafted in the 2010 NBA draft. Steals inbounds, lays in bucket and is fouled at 1:10. He led the championship team in points per game, assists, free-throw percentage, and steals per game. [23][35] He also tied the Duke freshman record by making 115 free throws, and holds the third-longest streak for consecutive free throws made in Duke history at 40. Scheyer and Glenbrook North were the biggest story in Chicago sports during the winter of 2005-06. [45] He was named the MVP of the 2009 ACC Tournament after scoring 29 points in the championship game. [17][18] Scheyer was known as the "Jewish Jordan", and the Spartans' state championship team is the only high school state championship basketball squad in the nation known to have included an all-Jewish starting line-up. He is a graduate of Indiana University. Duke announced in June 2021 that then-associate head coach and former Blue Devils guard Jon Scheyer would replace legendary head coach Mike Krzyzewski after the 2022 season, following Coach K's 42-year run in Durham. This kid's got those. Former Duke All-American and two-time team captain Jon Scheyer was named the 20th head coach in Duke University's Follow @JonScheyer Bio last updated April 2023 Former Duke All-American and. "I don't care about that stuff," said Scheyer, who earlier in the week had broken the tournament career and single-game scoring marks. That wasn't my vision. [128], On June 2, 2021, it was announced that Scheyer would become Duke's next head basketball coach after Mike Krzyzewski's retirement following the end of the 202122 season. The Blue Devils finally cracked the tournaments second week in 2009, but they were throttled by Villanova in the Sweet 16, with Scheyer going 3 of 18 from the field. That would be the difference; he won state.". Spartans junior Chris Stamas had been doing a pretty good Scheyer impression, scoring 15 points on five three-point shots to lead his team to a 33-18 halftime lead. Duke's Jon Scheyer earns high praise in lead-up to replacing Coach K Jon Scheyer Scheyer in 2009 Duke Blue Devils Position Head coach League Atlantic Coast Conference Personal information Born (1987-08-24) August 24, 1987(age 35) Northbrook, Illinois, U.S. Do you have a blog? [20] He had 38 double-figure scoring games in the single season (tied for 3rd-most in Duke history with Elton Brand), 110 3-point field goals (the 6th-highest Duke season total; behind Trajan Langdon), 194 free throws (10th in Duke history, behind J. J. Redick), and was the 9th player in Duke history to score over 100 points for four seasons. [60][61] Sports Illustrated featured Scheyer on the cover of their April 12, 2010, issue. As part of a 52-point effort, Scheyer once scored 21 points in the span of one minute and 15 seconds of game time at the Proviso West holiday tournament. "He competed mentally and physically to the extent his body was drained. eight made) after going 9-for-9 against West Virginia in 2008. The move was recommended so that he would have a greater chance of success. 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. I blocked out whatever happened before and played with my heart," Scheyer said after an 85-79 Dec. 28, 2005, loss to Proviso West, in the process topping numerous records at the prestigious Hillside tournament. The most productive statistical game of Jon Scheyer's college career was a near triple-double against Gardner-Webb his senior year, when he scored 36 points on 11-of-13 shooting with nine assists and eight rebounds, plus seven 3-pointers. In his most stunning performance, Scheyer scored 21 points in 75 seconds in the West Proviso Holiday Tournament, which the Chicago Tribune called "the greatest performance in the 45-year history of the Proviso West Tournament." He played on three teams which played for titles; two were unbeaten champions. [27] As a senior, Scheyer averaged 32 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals. That's where the debate gets hairy. How about Franklin Park East Leyden's Glen Grunwald? Season Points, Career Rebounds, Active Assists, Yearly Steals, Progressive Blocks. [63][64][65][66] In June, he participated in pre-draft workouts for ten teams. "He was devastated by the loss," said Weber, whose team hadn't fallen since last year's Proviso West event. Costs about $5 to see him most nights, still chucking the rock at the prep level. Jon Scheyer College Basketball Stats, Records-Basketball Playing Career. That's how it is with the great ones. Scheyer was also featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated after Duke won the 2010 NCAA tournament. Scheyer was one of the most efficient men's college basketball players when he attended Duke. Coaching a bunch of McDonald's All-Americans at Duke doesn't seem nearly as challenging. "I keep hearing about the records, the records. The Northbrook, Ill., native has been integral in the recruiting and development of several young Duke stars since joining the staff. The University of Illinois came calling, obviously: Besides the in-state connection and the chance to play somewhat close to home, Scheyers high school coach was the brother of then-Illini coach Bruce Weber. He has been a student-athlete, a team captain, a national championship player and coach. Starting April 2022. He was a 38-percent 3-point shooter in each of those seasons, while also getting to the free-throw line with regularity, where he was an all-time great among Duke players. Proviso West tournament director Joe Spagnolo told illhoops.com. Its a natural progression, so Im excited about that. [23][40][41] He averaged 3.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. "If you look at all the stats in the history, there is nobody that will be at the top in so many categories that he will be in.". [36] He led all freshmen in the ACC with an .846 free throw percentage,[37] and was eighth in the ACC in minutes per game (33.7). [44], Scheyer was 7th in the ACC in free throw percentage (.841) for the season, 8th in minutes per game (32.8), tied for 8th in steals per game (1.6) and three-point field goals made per game (2.1), and 18th in points per game (14.9). His teams won 58 straight over a two-year stretch. Hall Coach of the Year Award, presented annually to the best first-year coach in college basketball. I don't know all the names [of those] who have hit 2,000, but it's a great list to be part of. It wasn't his coaches'. Glenn "Doc" Rivers of Maywood Proviso East? And unlike any of the others, this guy is still playing. After going undrafted, Scheyer was playing for the Miami Heat Summer League team in Las Vegas when the Golden State Warriors Joe Ingles accidentally poked him in the eye. Jon Scheyer Stats, News, Bio | ESPN Considering his experience in such an unenviable role, Hall once joked that the Bruins should have hired him instead of Bartow. Scheyer is one of 608 DI men's basketball players who scored at least 2,000 points in their college careers. Playing its best basketball as the season progressed, Scheyers first squad carried a nine-game winning streak into the programs 45th NCAA Tournament, the fourth longest winning streak entering the NCAA Tournament in program history. He received 217 first-place votes 200 more than the next-closest player. Scheyer was a prep phenom andranked as the No. High school basketball doesnt get any better than this. He can drive and finish in acrobatic ways. Winner. FORMER BLUE DEVIL, HARVARD COACH TOMMY AMAKER, 27.6-- AVERAGE NUMBER OF VICTORIES PER SEASON WHILE AT DUKE We Reminisce: Jon Scheyer Scores 21 Points In 75 Seconds, The Best Coachella 2023 Performances Were Reflections Of Pure Joy, My (Non-Anonymous) Ballot For The 2023 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, HBOs White House Plumbers Delivers An Absurd Historical Snapshot And A Knockout Performance From Justin Theroux, The Rundown: Ted Lasso Has Created A Delightful Little I Think You Should Leave Conundrum, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Jon Scheyer in 75 Seconds Duke University Improv 3.68K subscribers 184K views 15 years ago http://www.dukeimprov.com Shown at Duke University Improv's "Big Show 10", Jon Scheyer stunned the. Despite the media glare and pressure, it will be an easier task. He is unbelievable. Chris Collins reflects on Jon Scheyer's 52-point game in high school Are they headed for Illinois? [55], With 2:37 remaining, Scheyer hit a 3-pointer to put Duke ahead 6761. 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). His 2.98 assist-to-turnover ratio in 2010 is the third-best single-season mark in Duke history. ESPNs DICK VITALE Coaching a bunch of McDonalds All-Americans at Duke doesnt seem nearly as challenging. He is a teacher and mentor in his own right - passionate about the student-athlete experience, both on and off the floor. The guy who is now Mike Krzyzewskis handpicked successor at Duke really did want the DePaul job. That decision actually helped prepare him for his role on college basketballs most loathed team. DUKE VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICSNINA KING In-game coaching is the big unknown for Scheyer, but basketball always has come naturally for him. My only wish for him is not to replicate my first three years, Krzyzewski said Thursday. Over. Scheyer and GBN are 16-1 this season. See the college awards section below for the awards that he won. 5 Duke", "Wisconsin ends Duke's perfect run in Big Ten/ACC Challenge", "Scheyer on fire: Career-high 36 points leads No. He can hit runners while shooting back across his body. Jon Scheyer reached out to his usual Chicago contacts in late March. He made at least one 3-pointer in 38 of the 39 games he played in as a senior, including 29 games with multiple threes. ", "As a high school player, shooting free throws, shooting 3s, dribbling the ball, passing, rebounding and defense " Weber said. 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. Krzyzewski, a coaching legend who grew up on the West Side, will retire after the 2021-22 season. Duke associate head coach Jon Scheyer will succeed Mike Krzyzewski. Duke has finished top three in ESPN.coms class recruiting rankings every season with Scheyer on the staff, including the No. Authorities searching for two missing teen girls found the bodies of 7 people on a rural Oklahoma property. Everyone we talked to said Scheyer is in the team photo, as it were, of the state's all-time greats. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Scheyers 21 points in 75 seconds inspired a Duke University satire of his amazing feat. He didn't come to Duke and just turn into a great player overnight. That didn't quite work out, which only proves even Scheyer can't have everything. [23] He was an ACC All-Freshman Team selection, and was named "ACC Rookie of the Week" three times. He was just the ultimate team player. "[1], Despite the fact that he was a starter as a freshman, Coach Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K) chose to start Gerald Henderson, Jr., in Scheyer's place for the majority of the season. Are they headed for Illinois? Jon Scheyer is a basketball coach and a retired professional basketball player from the United States. [23] In the team's 36 games, Scheyer led the Blue Devils in minutes, free throws, free throw percentage, 3-point field goals, 3-point field goal percentage (.395), assists, and assists per game (2.8). Recruiting and Developing the Nations Premier Players Remember, high school basketball in Illinois has been going on for 100 years, not 10 or 15.". "[52] On December 2, 2009, he became the first Duke player to record 1,400 points, 400 rebounds, 250 assists, 200 3-point field goals, and 150 steals for a career. Bruce Douglas, Quincy: A 6-foot-3 guard who scored 182 in three state tournaments, he sparked the Blue Devils to 64 straight wins and 1981 title. As a player and assistant coach, Jon learned from the very best in Mike Krzyzewski. Scheyer scored 21 of his tournament-record 52 points in the game's final 75 seconds. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NCAA or its member institutions. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. "[51] And: "Some of the plays he makesyou might not think he's that fast, but he has great body control. 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. [28] After finally hitting 49 in a row, he missed on his final attempt. Part of why there is so much parity in college basketball is coaching. Despite the much-deserved love for Thomas, Pinagtore relented when talking about pure prep career. Jon Scheyer is a 6-4, 170-pound Shooting Guard from Northbrook, IL. [7][8][9] He was raised in his father's Jewish religion, and became a Bar Mitzvah. Jon Scheyer meets the media before coaching his first NCAA Tournament Game Jon Scheyer's famed 75 seconds Pocket Chicago Sun-Times basketball scribe Michael O'Brien teased about former Glenbrook North star Jon Scheyer's 21 points in 75 seconds at the Proviso West tournament in Sunday's edition. 1 class five times (2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022). Won 115 games overall in his career. He shot 11-of-13 and hit a career-best seven 3-pointers while grabbing eight rebounds and getting nine assists. [28] His father encouraged him to join him and go home, but as his coach recalled "Jon looked at him and said, 'No. One of them just happened to be Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski. Among Dukes Winningest Players Can you score 21 points in the game's final 75 seconds - Facebook High School: Glenbrook North, Northbrook, Ill. This past season, however, Duke had the worst ACC finish in Coach Ks illustrious career. On one night, the Golden Boy cemented himself among the all-time greats. Scheyer, who enters his second season as head coach in 2023-24, has vast experience on the Duke bench, having served on Krzyzewskis staff since the 2013-14 season. Jon Scheyer Ushers In Era of High Profile College Basketball Coaches "He is a basketball player.". "[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). I just ask myself, who's done that without having that great talent around him?". [16][88][89] He needed five stitches to close a cut to his right eyelid, his eye's optic nerve was injured, and he suffered a tear in its retina, which was surgically reattached. 5 Duke 9695", "Duke Blue Devils Basketball Statistical Database 200708", "Life off the bench is a pride-swallowing pill that is not for everyone", "Paulus, Henderson & Scheyer Named Captains For 200809 Season", "Coach K pulls a surprise, and Duke goes on a roll", "Duke Blue Devils Basketball Statistical Database 200809", "ACC Tournament Championship: Scheyer comes through with MVP effort", "Duke Blue Devils Basketball Statistical Database 20092010", "Duke's Scheyer emerging as one of the nation's best players, regardless of position", "Scheyer quietly fits nicely into point guard role for No. This week marks the fourth anniversary of Scheyers momentous scoring burst, which ended in a tournament-record 52 points. Scheyer blends records, style - Chicago Tribune Scheyer once scored a game-high 18 points against Derrick Rose and Simeon High School. Jon Scheyer to succeed Coach K at Duke - Jewish Insider Florida State Seminoles men's basketball coach Leonard Hamilton said he thought Scheyer had a "calming" influence on the team's offense. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. But Krzyzewski, whose 38-47 record over his first three Duke seasons in the 1980s didnt exactly engender much love from the programs fan base, also seemed to be aware that Scheyer faces something of a thankless task. Had 14 points, a career-high five steals, three rebounds and an assist against Georgia Tech (2/18) Scored a season-high 26 points against North Carolina (2/7), hitting 8-of-18 field goals,. , 2020-21, 2019-20, 2018-19, 2017-18, 2016-17, Leaders. Jon Scheyer 21 Points in 75 Seconds - YouTube Scheyer and GBN are looking for their third trip to state. ". Conference tournament champion. "Scheyer certainly is a candidate," longtime Chicago Sun-Times prep writer Taylor Bell said. Coaching Career: Special Assistant, Duke, 2013-14;Assistant Coach, Duke, 2014-18;Associate Head Coach, Duke, 2018-22;Head Coach, Duke, 2022-present Keep up with the latest storylines, expert analysis, highlights, scores and more. Jons done everything as a Duke assistant, Krzyzewski said Thursday. 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. Conference regular season and conference tournament champion Like Krzyzewski, Scheyer is a product of the Chicago area, having played prep basketball at suburban Glenbrook North. Scheyer is tied for third in program history with 13 made free throws in a single ACC tournament game. I could not be more excited for Jon and for the opportunity that he has in front of him to continue the great tradition of Duke Basketball. For Scheyer, it's check, check and check. Converts three-point play. - In a 91-61 first-round victory Tuesday over Leyden, Scheyer had 41 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals. Jon Scheyer - Wikipedia Can you score 21 points in the game's final 75 seconds? As a junior, he averaged 26 points, five rebounds, and five assists. But he chose Duke over Illinois, Arizona and Wisconsin because in his eyes, Krzyzewski gave him the best chance of reaching the Final Four. Before Duke Postseason invitational champion his legend grew when he scored 21 points in 75 seconds at the . [47], Scheyer was again named captain along with Lance Thomas. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. "[111], Scheyer agreed to play with the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2012 Orlando Summer League. He finished with 52 in that game, averaged 32 as a senior and took Glenbrook North back downstate. Steals inbounds, is fouled and hits both freebies. Before turning 35. Record-Setting Debut Season as Head Coach He has two state trips a fourth place as a freshman and title as a junior. .780 -- CAREER WINNING PERCENTAGE AS A DUKE PLAYER AND COACH it alludes to the fact that he once scored 24 points in 75 seconds in a high school game. ", Top boys players: Meet the boys basketball honorees for the 2021 Central Illinois High School Sports Awards, Top girls players: Meet the girls basketball honorees for the 2021 Central Illinois High School Sports Awards. More Jon Scheyer pages at Sports Reference, More Jon Scheyer Basketball Reference pages, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 7:34PM. This is obviously a big job, but I cant imagine anyone being more prepared or better equipped to undertake it. Duke biggest winner in latest D1Baseball rankings. Authorities searching for two missing teen girls found the bodies of 7 people on a rural Oklahoma property. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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Scheyer rose to national fame in his senior year by scoring 21 points in 75 seconds of play during a one-man comeback effort in the last minute and a half of a high school game against Proviso West High School, in an effort to keep alive his team's 35-game winning streak. Hes one of the smartest coaches in the country, to be quite frank with you, he said. That's where the list of schoolyard greats and non-winning all-time scorers gets whacked. [109], The team was limited to no more than four players who are non-Israeli, but because Scheyer has a Jewish father he had the ability to obtain Israeli citizenship relatively quickly, and did so in September 2011. He twice ranked among the 10 most efficient players in the sport, according to kenpom.com, as his 127.6 offensive rating in 2008 ranked eighth and his 127.0 rating in 2010 ranked 10th. In the upper levels of their farm system, the Cubs, who snapped a three-game skid by beating the Nats, are strong on the hitting side but taking blows on the pitching side.