That's how it is with the great ones. Statistically, its easy to make the case that Scheyer is the most complete player in IHSA basketball history. Division regular season and conference tournament champion Following his graduation from Duke in 2010, Scheyer played professionally with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA D League and overseas with Maccabi Tel Aviv and Gran Canaria. [23], In the 200607 season he started all 33 Blue Devils games as a freshman,[35] and scored a season-high 26 points in a loss to North Carolina on February 7, 2007. eight made) after going 9-for-9 against West Virginia in 2008. He takes the big shots. Williamson was the consensus National Player of the Year in 2019, while Banchero was an All-American an ACC Rookie of the Year in 2022. 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). Or write about sports? Scheyer ranks third in Duke history with 608 free throws made in his career and fourth in career free throw percentage at 86.1 percent. Scheyer and Glenbrook North were the biggest story in Chicago sports during the winter of 2005-06. Despite the much-deserved love for Thomas, Pinagtore relented when talking about pure prep career. Ron Nikcevich, who coached Lyons Township to the 1970 state title and knows Illinois' hoops history about as well as anyone, will attest to that. [23], Scheyer was named one of three captains for the Blue Devils for the 200809 season. Scheyer finished his career at Glenbrook North as the No. In particular the assistant coaches are often more important in players' development than the general head coach who is guiding the overall team strategy.. . Record-Setting Debut Season as Head Coach He was fourth all-time in high school scoring in Illinois and coached his team to a state title in 2005. 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. Jon Scheyer College Basketball Stats, Records-Basketball Playing Career. He's got good size. High school basketball doesnt get any better than this. He was the lead recruiter for Jayson Tatum and Zion Williamson. Steals inbounds, is fouled and hits both freebies. [107][108] He began playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv when its season started on October 1, 2011. Hes just a soulful dude. [63][64][65][66] In June, he participated in pre-draft workouts for ten teams. The senior pulled his green jersey to cover his eyes and buried his sweaty, red face into the jersey of a comforting teammate. Coming out of high school from the Chicago suburbs, Scheyer was a McDonald's and Parade All-American as a senior at Glenbrook North High School in 2006. Hall replaced Adolph Rupp at Kentucky in 1972, three years before UCLA tabbed Bartow to replace Wooden. Commenting on his play, Coach Krzyzewski said: "He understands, which most kids, believe me, do not, the value of the ball. Second in voting for the ACC Player of the Year Award, to, 3x Illinois All-State First Team selection, 2x Illinois Hoops Player of the Year (2005 & 2006), 2006 Illinois Prep Bullseye Player of the Year, 2x All-ACC Tournament First Team (2009 & 2010), 2010 Lowe's Senior All-American First Team, This page was last edited on 5 April 2023, at 21:31. [1] In his first season, he drew the top recruiting class according to 247Sports and Sports Illustrated,[129][130] and won the ACC tournament before bowing out in the second round of the NCAA tournament. 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. Scheyer, a two-time Gatorade Illinois Player of the Year and an Illinois Mr. Basketball honoree, ultimately chose Duke over Illinois. Despite the media glare and pressure, it will be an easier task. This is a story about how one basketball player, in one school, stacks up among the former players in the Land of Lincoln. But its happened just once since 2002. "He could lead his school to two state titles and he could become the state's all-time scoring leader for a career and single season. 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. [125] With the departure of Steve Wojciechowski from the Blue Devils staff, Scheyer was promoted to a full assistant coach on April 18, 2014. That was Jon's vision, and it never occurred to him that anything else would happen. He went on to play for Bob Knight at Army. As a freshman in 2006-07, the Blue Devils were upset by VCU in the first round, the first time in 11 years they failed to win an NCAA tournament game. I think his abilities to draw up plays on the spot and his knowledge of the game are really next level. It wasn't his coaches'. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Duke's Jon Scheyer earns high praise in lead-up to replacing Coach K My only wish for him is not to replicate my first three years, Krzyzewski said Thursday. Took second. [98][99][100] He had turned down several offers from overseas,[98] and offers from other D-League teams. Ron Riveras first Washington draft pick is in limbo. Fouls out at :06.6, leaving game to standing ovation from the 4,500-person crowd in Hillside. Jon Scheyer Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family A breakdown of thefeat. We'll build the success at Glenbrook North." In Division I history, only seven other coaches younger than 35 years old have won more games in a debut season. He's got such a nice feel for the game, and works so hard. He's the state's It player. He averaged double-digit scoring all four years, topped by an 18.2-point average as a senior in 2009-10, when he was a first-team All-ACC and second-team All-America selection and the Blue Devils reached their first Final Four in six years. [105] "I am really excited to take the next step in my basketball career and go play for Maccabi Tel Aviv," said Scheyer. [16][91][93] Maccabi Tel Aviv coach David Blatt also approached Scheyer about playing in Europe.[94]. He has two state trips a fourth place as a freshman and title as a junior. [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. [98] On March 14, he had a D-League career-high 21 points and 7 assists against Sioux Falls Skyforce, the next night he broke those personal records with 24 points and 8 assists, and four nights later he scored a new career-high 27 points which included five three-pointers. He was a McDonalds and Parade All-American as a senior at Glenbrook North High School in 2006. "When your best player is also your hardest worker, you give thanks. I didnt have a lot of fun, Gene Bartow, who lasted two years as John Woodens replacement at UCLA, said of his Bruins stint in 1998, even though he went 52-9 and took one of those teams to the Final Four. Yet still they stood. In the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history, officials seize First Republic Bank, selling its deposits and most of its assets. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye. Every basketball parent will remember his name, even if their kids dont. [42] He scored a then-career-high 30 points against Wake Forest on February 22, 2009. But he chose Duke over Illinois, Arizona and Wisconsin because in his eyes, Krzyzewski gave him the best chance of reaching the Final Four. [112] Scheyer played in five games in the summer league, averaging 5.8 points and 1.4 assists per game. In these cases, the average was taken. Bothered by the Clippers' snub, Scheyer sought to become an older,. You've got to score. He didn't come to Duke and just turn into a great player overnight. 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. The boys, 17 and 16, were shot less than half a mile from one another about 20 minutes apart, police said. [54], Scheyer made a 3-pointer with 18 seconds left to seal a win for Duke over Georgia Tech for the ACC championship on March 14, 2010. Twenty-one points in 75 seconds and 52 points in all. "He plays the game the way it should be played. Jon Scheyer wanted to leave a legacy at the Proviso West Holiday Tournament. He scored at least 20 points 32 times in 141 career games, including 20 points, along with five rebounds and four assists, against Baylor in the Elite Eight of the 2010 NCAA tournament, and 23 points and six assists in a win over West Virginia in the Final Four. He finished the game with 52 points. This kid's got those. YouTube Gold: Jon Scheyer's Greatest High School Game "In the end," Scheyer says, "this all is just so much of a special thing. "It's such a special tournament, especially because I grew up coming to watch these games," he said. You've got to win. [7][8][9] He was raised in his father's Jewish religion, and became a Bar Mitzvah. Hall Coach of the Year Award, presented annually to the best first-year coach in college basketball. Wes Huett is Journal Star sports editor. Jon Scheyer is a basketball coach and a retired professional basketball player from the United States. "[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). Scheyer was the only non-senior among those First Team All-State selections and was the only underclassman on any of the first three All-State squads. But Krzyzewski said Thursday that Scheyer, whos only 33, will be more than up to the task, just as Krzyzewski eventually was up to the task when Duke hired him at the age of 33 in 1980. Jon Scheyer Ushers In Era of High Profile College Basketball Coaches You have to make your team better. The boys, 17 and 16, were shot less than half a mile from one another about 20 minutes apart, police said. 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. ESPNs CHRIS SPATOLA What comes next is decidedly not: Scheyer will replace Mike Krzyzewski he of five national championships and a Division I-record 1,170 victories as the Blue Devils mens basketball coach after the 2021-22 season. In recovering Minnesota, a new mens basketball coach offers a vision of change, Yale AD Vicky Chun, spurred by rise in anti-Asian violence, leads push for AAPI representation. 1 class five times (2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022). If he maintains his 33.5 points-per-game average and GBN plays late into the final Saturday of the season, he'd finish with 3,240 second on the all-time list. What's more, Scheyer is 12th on the all-time steals list at 293, and at 468 assists is 89 from joining the IHSA's all-time top five. Jon Scheyer - 2009-10 - Men's Basketball - Duke University Quinn Buckner, Dolton Thornridge: All-American was leader of what many call the best team to play in Illinois, title winners in 1971 and 1972. Goers, with 700-plus wins, was an assistant at Quincy when Buckner's T-Ridge team dismantled Quincy in winning the first Class AA state title in 1972. His 2.98 assist-to-turnover ratio in 2010 is the third-best single-season mark in Duke history. [63] Scheyer missed the NBA Draft Combine in late May and lost 10 pounds as he battled mononucleosis, which had him out for approximately three weeks and also forced him to miss his graduation. Former Duke All-American and two-time team captain Jon Scheyer was named the 20th head coach in Duke University's storied basketball history on June 4, 2021. Athletic Background. He is the only player in Illinois history to rank in the states career top 10 in points, assists and steals. Remember when Jon Scheyer scored 21 points in 75 seconds? Scheyer went undrafted, and his playing career suffered a devastating blow when he took a poke to his right eye during an NBA summer-league game, suffering nerve damage and a detached retina that required surgery. Duke's win total increased each year, from 22 wins to 28, 30 and then 35. Jon cares about whats going on with other people. Duke basketball recruit scores 21 points in 75 seconds [71], Scheyer set the ACC all-time single-season record for minutes played in 200910 (with 1,470, passing Dennis Scott). He was also named to the century-list, the "100 Legends of Illinois Basketball (19082007)". This is the guy who scored 21 points in 75 seconds at the Proviso West Tournament in 2005. Of all Mike Krzyzewski's former players, Jon Scheyer is the chosen one Jon showed as a player that he is a champion. As a junior, he averaged 26 points, five rebounds, and five assists. FORMER BLUE DEVIL, ESPNS JAY WILLIAMS ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Scheyer also improved as a play-maker as a senior, posting a career-best 25.8-percent assist rate, which means he assisted on roughly one out of every four baskets Duke made when he was on the floor. The emphasis Nikcevich put on that last word is about as good a compliment as Scheyer will get. 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. Scheyer was a prep phenom andranked as the No. Others of note: Mark Aguirre, Chicago Austin/Westinghouse; Lloyd Batts, Thornridge; Lou Boudreau, Harvey Thornton; Lynch Conway, Central; Glen Grunwald, Franklin Park East Leyden; Marcus Liberty, Chicago King; Paxton Lumpkin, Chicago DuSable; Sergio McClain, Manual; Quentin Richardson, Chicago Whitney Young; Glenn "Doc" Rivers, Maywood Proviso East; Jay Shidler, Lawrenceville; Al Smith, Manual; Chico Vaughn, Tamms. Birthdate: August 24, 1987 [32], Scheyer's final four college choices were Arizona, Duke, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Postseason invitational champion Scorer. 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. He was just the ultimate team player. Heres all you need to know: Jon Scheyer scored 21 points in 75 seconds in front of 3990 fans. Be the best Jon Scheyer fan you can be with Bleacher Report. ", 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. That's impossible," said former LaGrange Lyons coach Ron Nikcevich, a well-traveled basketball mind who began his career at Richwoods and coached the 1983 United States gold medalist junior national team. I know thats a big statement. . "It's understanding that he is a pure, 100 percent basketball player," Nikcevich said. He also tied for 2nd in games with 20 or more points (17), and was 3rd in scoring (18.2 points per game), 4th in assists (4.9 per game) and 3-point FG percentage (.383), and 7th in steals (1.6 per game). 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. Only three other players who have scored more career points than Scheyer have played in more state finals games: Chicago King's Jamie Brandon, Lawrenceville's Marty Simmons and Eddleman. Max Strus and Jimmy Butler scored 31 points apiece, and the Miami Heat got into the playoffs by rallying in the final minutes to beat the Chicago Bulls 102-91 in an Eastern Conference play-in game . All rights reserved. And in the last few years, weve taken it up to another level.. "Picking the best player ever in this state? Coaching Career: Special Assistant, Duke, 2013-14;Assistant Coach, Duke, 2014-18;Associate Head Coach, Duke, 2018-22;Head Coach, Duke, 2022-present He chose to attend Duke for college, where he moved from shooting guard to point guard toward the end of the 200809 season, and was the Most Valuable Player of the 2009 ACC men's basketball tournament. That's where the list of schoolyard greats and non-winning all-time scorers gets whacked. He went 6-for-12 from deep against Long Beach State, and 5-for-10 and 5-for-9 in those back-to-back NCAA tournament wins over Baylor and West Virginia. There are tough acts to follow and then theres replacing college basketballs all-time leader in coaching victories. "Isiah was everything," Pingatore said. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He can hit runners while shooting back across his body. Some will argue, especially with the talent-filled list below. Whats the best high school performance youve ever seen? Scheyer's not suiting up anytime soon and facing Isiah one-on-one. The guy who is now Mike Krzyzewskis handpicked successor at Duke really did want the DePaul job. 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. Dike Eddleman, Centralia: The 6-3 Eddleman played from 1939-1942 as the Orphans won 136 games in his four seasons, including the 1942 state title. He is unbelievable. [33] Working in favor of Duke, however, was the fact that its assistant coach Chris Collins had also attended Glenbrook North. His blood, sweat and tears are in these hardwoods. Scheyer ranks fifth in men's NCAA tournament history with an 89.1 percent career free-throw percentage, among players who made at least 50 free throws in the tournament their career. 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.