The Duke basketball program had only two national titles to its name the last time the ACC Coach of the Year trophy landed in Durham.

One name Duke felt was snubbed in the awards was head coach Jon Scheyer. He finished second in ACC Coach of the Year voting with 25 votes, while Louisville’s first-year coach, Pat Kelsey, took home the honor with 47 votes.

He built Duke’s roster, fostered camaraderie, and helped the Blue Devils navigate a string of injuries. Jon Scheyer’s team is rolling — and eyeing multiple championships.

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer is a new ACC champion head coach, but he dropped a strong truth bomb about Saturday's win.

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 15: Head coach Jon Scheyer of the Duke Blue Devils reacts during the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 15, 2025 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Duke men’s basketball team achieved a notable 82-69 victory over the University of North Carolina at the Dean E. Smith Center. Postgame, head coach Jon Scheyer emphasized the team’s resilience and strategic execution.

Duke basketball defeated North Carolina on Saturday. Blue Devils coach Jon Scheyer is revealing the short but interesting message he gave his team at halftime. Duke nearly blew a double-digit lead to go into the break up by just one point.