Episode 249 - Head Coach Jon Scheyer

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 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices