Also worth noting, he ended up on the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team. I know my people are always in my corner and its super special to me, to feel like people really, really believe in you. Roughly three weeks after head coach Mike Krzyzewski said on a June 30 podcast that Amile Jefferson would join the program as director of . It all took about five seconds. Men's Basketball; Women's Basketball; Baseball; Softball; Men's Lacrosse; Women's Lacrosse; Athletics. 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. Evans also held offers from Florida State, Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Memphis, Tennessee and many others. The staff chemistry has been great. Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski and Zack Spiera, a student manager, approached the court before the team's N.C.A.A. Everything they do is deliberate, specific, thought through. Smith. Karsh Alumni and Visitors Center As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Duke prefers applicants who were involved in basketball, as a player or a manager, in high school. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 12 overall and the No. It's official, Duke's coaching staff has a new member. tournament here on Saturday, have made 12 Final Fours and won five national championships. Bollin said. His last professional affiliation was with the Galatasaray S.K. Goldwire, Mark Anyone can read what you share. "I will be forever thankful to Coach Cheryl (Seavey) and my B-R family," Hall-Rosa posted on Twitter. Stevenson unofficially visited Duke on Jan. 21 when the Blue Devils defeated Miami. The first interview requires semiformal attire. 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One-and-dones have guaranteed for years that Duke's roster will undergo major changes every season. Athletics News Mission Statement Staff Directory Duke . Physically, he looks like a high school upperclassman. 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. In order to access the alumni directory, class notes, your profile, and more, Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee (AAAC), Committee for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Working with Alumni Engagement and Development. As odd as it may sound, the 44-year-old Carrawell is the elder statesman on this years coaching staff. 13 Virginia Even Series Behind Parker's Career Day. The Duke internal directory is your electronic phone book for Duke students, faculty, staff, and affiliates. craggm@stjohns.edu. At halftime, they sprint to the locker rooms to get them ready before players and staff arrive. (There is little attrition.) The Duke basketball staff might anticipate a need for more backcourt depth. Participants in the Duke Basketball Camp benefit from a wealth of experienced instructors and speakers. "And she was super happy. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. 21 in the D1Baseball national poll. Find the rest here. 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. 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But at few programs is being a manager taken quite so seriously as at Duke, where everything related to basketball is taken very seriously. A big one. Durham, NC 27708, Mail and deliveries: And this isnt the first time; no, they also checked them out at the John Wall Holiday Invitational in Raleigh in late December. Johnson, DJ After all, Tyrese Proctor, who emerged as Duke's primary floor general as a freshman, revealed on Monday his plan to return next season. Meanwhile, Jon Scheyer and his staff are set to welcome two five-star rookie guards: Jared McCain and Caleb Foster. At 6-8, he scored in double-figures 16 times with a career high of 18 points against Jacksonville in the 2022-23 season opener. The Michigan native arrived in Seattle as only a three-star recruit at No. Im so thankful for all of those people. 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. twitter. 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. No. Director of Basketball Operations (808) 956-6501 (808) 956-6501: Johnny Trueblood . After timeouts, the managers rushed to towel off the coaches seats, which had just been occupied by sweaty players. Williams, Matthew The 1978-79 Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team represented Duke University during the 1978-79 college basketball season. 2 in North Carolina behind Seaforth High's Jarin Stevenson, who is reportedly interested in UNC and Virginia. Cayden Boozer is a 6-foot-4, 190-pound point guard whose specialties seem to be his smooth shooting stroke and beyond-his-years decision-making with the ball in his hands. PITTSBURGH Back and to the left. Visit the Duke Directory. So he could become a valuable long-term contributor wherever he lands. There is no need to clarify who the emperor is in this analogy. Durham, NC 27708, P: (919) 684-5114 Caleb Foster, combo guard: Ranked No. help@daa.duke.edu. ", Former B-R girls basketball standout Bollin to enter transfer portal, Illinois head women's basketball coach Shauna Green announced in statement, Freshmen phenoms, Big 3s and more: High School Girls Basketball All-Scholastics, 46-1 margin in three straight games? He now administers a postseason basketball tournament for team managers. Brockton High softball team off to winning start, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Signup for our weekly newsletter. "Just to know they believed in me, and always have, and having that moment felt really great for me. 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. Lively averaged 5.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and he was second in the ACC with 82 blocks in 27 games started. Associate AD / Communications & Public Relations (Administration, Football) Mike Stamus. 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. Shay is a competitor and a hard worker who will continue to grow in our program. 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. Directory: Change your preferred email . Those numbers flip in the 247Sports in-house rankings, with Evans No. The program brings on three or four managers per class. Directory services merge personal and role information from all Duke systems of record for students, staff, faculty, and affiliates. 3 overall prospect in the Class of 2022, according to 247Sports. Dukes managers are part of the tight-knit family of Coach K managers, present and past. 15 small forward in his class nationally in the 247Sports Composite and No. Publish date: Mar 30, 2023 5:50 AM EDT. Amile Jefferson, who played for the Blue Devils from 2012-17, is returning to . 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. Ask the managers about their jobs, and they will articulate the ideology of Duke exceptionalism. 1 and Stevenson No. Game Watches. When the freshman Trevon Duval forgot his sneakers at a hotel before a road game, a manager was dispatched to fetch them. Their response, in standard Duke fashion, is to point to the scoreboard. Hurt, Michael 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. Amile is new and has amazing energy. Everything they do is elite, the freshman guard Alex OConnell said of the men who fetch balls and towels for him and as with many managers of mens teams, they are all men. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Brian O'Connor Duke Postgame 4.30.23 Show schedule list . April 29, 2023 / . TJ Power, forward: Power's stock has skyrocketed as the Massachusetts native puts up huge scoring numbers in AAU ball and throws an 87 mph fastball. !With that,I will be continuing my High School career at The Rivers School! 20 . I was in the training room every single day for, basically, a whole entire year just trying to get strong and I did a ton of extra lifting. Mike Krzyzewski's fingerprints will forever be all over the Duke men's basketball program, but the reins are now . They praise a network of alumni that helps them after they graduate, with former managers now serving in basketball positions everywhere from Harvard to the Oklahoma City Thunder to Duke itself. Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer has hired Rachel Baker, formerly of Nike and the NBA, as its first-ever general manager. The transfer portal is open March 13-May 11, and some big ACC basketball names already have jumped in. Steward, Jeremy The coaches in their 30s have their own perspective and Carrawell has his. Moore Jr. Jalen In-game timeouts are their shining moment. Schrage was a key hire for Scheyer, but both assistant-coach roles were still open. Director of Athletics. 2023 www.fayobserver.com. He's the top-ranked prospect out of Virginia in the class of 2024. No events exist for this filter. But I think I adjusted pretty quickly to everything," Bollin said. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Meanwhile, Tyler Betsey is one . I can't wait to get her on campus and get to work. Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer now has the luxury of focusing on the 2024 and 2025 recruiting trails. Boozers IQ and genes are what set him apart from any other 2025 Ive watched up until this point.. In late February, Travis Graf of Rivals joined a growing list of experts tabbing Cameron Boozer already the reigning Miami-Dade County Boys High School Player of the Year as a potential No. Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski and Zack Spiera, a student manager, approached the court before the teams N.C.A.A. It is unique in its assembly and has both pieces of Krzyzewski as well as Scheyers own flare. Scheyer, Chris 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. 4 forward nationally by 247Sports Composite, Stewart jumped over Mgbako, his future teammate, to win the McDonald's All-American dunk contest. David Weber, Scheyers high school head coach, knew he had to watch the film immediately after their games because Scheyer would be ready to break the game down with him the next day. 615 Chapel Drive, Box 90572 Earlier this month, Bollin returned home for a few days after her official recruiting visit of the Illinois campus to mull over the options with her family. Wendell "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. Tyrese Proctor, freshman guard: Proctor's emergence as a lockdown defender gave Duke a boost in the postseason, and set the stage for him to be even more of a team leader as a sophomore. You need to be signed with your Duke OneLink account to search the alumni directory. According to the school's release on Tuesday, Baker's role . I think I can definitely help the team," Bollin said. Then he assumed his clipboard position. 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. When to expect another Duke player announcement. They travel with the team beginning their junior year. His next move was promoting Jefferson to assistant coach. of the Turkish Super League. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Men's College Basketball News. Cayden and Cameron Boozer hold two offers: from Miami and Florida International. Ex-MSU star Kristin Haynie, who's 'not new to winning,' named Central Michigan women's basketball coach Kristin Haynie, 39, most recently was on the staff at MSU, and also coached at CMU and EMU. This infrastructure is the foundation of identity management at Duke, and is used to facilitate authentication and authorization. Here are other members of Duke's 2022-23 roster who have yet to make an official announcement about where they'll play next season. The love and bond doesnt stop here,thats forever! F: (919) 684-6022 The Duke basketball staff might anticipate a need for more backcourt depth. Brakefield, Patrick 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Its the way things are done at Duke: the Coach K way, the right way. 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. 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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. tournament game against Iona on Thursday in Pittsburgh. He's Duke's highest-ranked incoming freshman and helped bump this class of Blue Devils recruits to the second-best in the country behind Kentucky. He did so with this glowing assessment: Its probably clich because many already consider him to be the No. 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. 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. Then Scheyer diverged from Krzyzewskis pathhe went outside of The Brotherhood to fill his final spot. 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. RELATED: Future Blue Devil sharpshooter refuses to miss. 6138. I'm so proud of the man he has become, and know there are few better to take on this opportunity.". I want to work every day and I want to be pushed to get better. This website uses cookies as well as similar tools and technologies to understand visitors' experiences. That ecosystem allows for players like versatile freshman forward Mark Mitchell to work on different parts of his game with all the coaches instead of just one. Bollin appeared in the closing minutes of the Duke's 68-27 win and buried a step-back jumper, much to the satisfaction of the hometown crowd. Jaylen Blakes, sophomore guard: Expected to return. Game Watches are the next best thing to being in the stands at Wallace Wade or courtside at Cameron. Outside of the age angle, this years coaching staff has something that Krzyzewskis hadnt had for a while: fresh eyes. 33 by ESPNW's recruiting rankings two seasons after an All-Scholastic sophomore season in which she averaging 18.8 points, 10 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game en route to B-R claiming its first Division 1 South title in 30 years. Email. She had 12 games with 20-plus points on the season, and finishes her B-R tenure with 890 career points. . Lucas observation is true about the overall construction of the coaching staff, too. 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. UVA boasts a 7-2 record against top-25 teams this season and are 3-0 against nationally ranked foes at home in 2023. 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. Theyre just great complements to one another and each of them in their own ways make me better every single day.. Most college basketball teams have student managers. pic.twitter.com/aAwi3ZlD5I. Baseball Staff Directory; Academics and Student-Athlete Development; Annual Report; Athletic Communications; Athletics History; Camps; 4 small forward in his class nationally. I can't wait to work with these guyshelping them develop, grow and learnand be a small part of something bigger than myself.". Back and to the left. Please check back here for more updates. Schrage was most recently the head coach at Elon but was Dukes director of basketball operations in the early 2000s. You may manage your own directory . Many of the Duke managers tasks are typical: rebounding during practices; providing towels and Gatorade during games; cleaning up afterward. She is an elite shooter who fits our system perfectly. "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. 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. Since Scheyers announcement as head coach, many have spoken about his impressive basketball IQ. Duke Kahanamoku Aquatic Complex; Daniel Arakaki: Aquatics Manager (808) 956-6889 (808) 956-6889 . PITTSBURGH, Pa. - No. Scheyer has had the benefit of being under Krzyzewskis wing since returning to Duke in 2013. 1 prospect in the 2025 class, but Cameron Boozer, the son of former NBA player Carlos Boozer, has delivered every time Ive watched him play. 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. "I think I learned a lot about myself through the process, and grew a ton as a person in general: going to college for the first time, adjusting to the speed of college basketball and the intensity and everything. Worthington, Mike The Duke basketball staff already has one 2024 commit to its name in four-star small forward Darren Harris. 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. DIFFERENCE-MAKER:How Duke basketballs Tyrese Proctor went from defensive liability to March Madness difference-maker, Here are other members of Duke's 2022-23 roster who have yet to make an official announcement about where they'll play next season. As he has been preparing his team for its Nov. 7 tipoff against Jacksonville, Chris Carrawell, Amile Jefferson and Jai Lucas have been alongside him doing the same thing. That extends to the managers ethos, which is so Duke. Executive Assistant (Office of the Athletic Director) 615.343.1107. angela.bess@vanderbilt.edu. The downside to being the protege of the winningest coach in college basketball history is that Scheyer has gigantic shoes to fill. When I first got to Duke, I hadnt played in a while so I was really having to focus a ton. This is a developing story. Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images). No tenting required. Jai is a great teacher, Chris is a great teacher as well, Scheyer said. Stay tuned to Blue Devil Country for daily Duke basketball content. Buckmire, Mike 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. That has come across in preseason. Currently, the Blue Devils have yet to extend any 2025 offers. I know theyre always cheering for me. 8 in the Pac-12 standings. Jefferson was in Durham from 2012-17 and started 26 games during the Blue Devils' 2015 national championship run. Then there are odder assignments. All rights reserved. "I am so excited to have Shay join our Illini family," Illinois head women's basketball coach Shauna Green announced in statement. Harris is ranked the No. 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 Find the COLLEGE-BASKETBALL Duke Blue Devils player roster for this NCAA men's college basketball season on FOX Sports. Kevin Pauga, Michigan States director of basketball operations, was a Spartans manager. The wings get tutelage from Carrawell, and Lucas has gravitated toward the guards, which lines up with his own position from his playing days. facebook When the former center Marshall Plumlees leg cramped up during a home game last season and a muscle roller stick was not to be found, Krzyzewski had Michael Karamardian, now a senior manager, massage Plumlees upper leg with his own hands. Itd be easier to tell you what they, Icon Sportswire/Icon Sportswire, via Getty Images. Jefferson and Lucas still get into drills at practice, which can be a double-edged sword for the players. View Full Bio. She scored a season-high nine points against Charleston Southern on Nov. 10. James, Jon 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. Editor's note: This article is one of many in The Chronicle's men's basketball season preview. Stay tuned to Ball Durham for more updates on the Boozer twins, plus other Duke basketball recruiting news and views. Ranked the 16th-best prospect in the 2023 NBA Draft by ESPN, Filipowski had a surgical procedure on his hips shortly after Duke's postseason ended and is undergoing rehab. The official staff directory for the University of Hawai'i at Manoa Rainbow Warriors . Theres not much of a hierarchy amongst Scheyer and his coaching staff. I could tell they were genuinely good people and I heard nothing but great things about the staff and players from everyone I talked to. After games, their duties done, they meet and critique their performance. The seniors are in charge, and they share one full scholarship after three years of working without pay (though they may get paid for working summer camps). How Duke basketball's Jon Scheyer continued Coach K's elite recruiting streak in 2022 class. He first went out and hired Mike Schrage as special assistant to the head coach. Open to users on the Duke network as well as NetID users off campus, the internal directory provides information like addresses, phone numbers, Duke UniqueIDs, and NetIDs. 0:06. The independent news organization of Duke University. Shay Bollin's freshman year of college was full of adjustments. "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? 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. 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. I think we kind of feed off each other, Carrawell said. None has a formal role with specific positions or players they have to work with either, but each has developed a specialty. With more than three decades of intercollegiate athletics administration experience on his resume, Mike Cragg is in his fifth year as the Director of Athletics at St. John's University in 2022-23. "It is a thrill to have Amile back in our program," Krzyzewski said. Jefferson spent the 2018-19 campaign and part of the 2019-20 season with the Orlando Magic and then had a turbulent 2020. Special Projects Coordinator (Office of the Athletic Director) 615.322.4121. Author: Matt Giles. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 0:32. Hall-Rosa has picked up multiple Division 1 college offers recently, including from Providence College and the College of Charleston. I just have to tell you: I want to commit. 217 overall on the 247Sports 2022 Composite. Jon Scheyer's first year as head coach will feature a revamped coaching staff. Mackenzie Mgbako, power forward: A 6-8, 190-pound force for Roselle Catholic in New Jersey, Mgbako is ranked No. 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. 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. 15 overall nationally in his class on the 247Sports Composite, No.