Duke’s Jon Scheyer pulls off historic feat Mike Krzyzewski never achieved
The Blue Devils coach is on a great path.
Duke’s Jon Scheyer pulls off historic feat Mike Krzyzewski never achieved originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Jon Scheyer is stepping out of Mike Krzyzewski's shadow at Duke and the proof is in his latest accomplishment.
After Duke's 80-75 win over St. John's in the Sweet 16 game on Friday night, the Blue Devils coach joined an elite club, which includes Dean Smith and Bobby Knight. Two legends of the sport who forever changed their respective programs.
With Scheyer's third Elite Eight appearance, the trio are the only coaches in the last 60 years who've hit that mark before the age of 40. Despite having immense success over four decades of work, not even Coach K is on the list. Only 3 coaches in the last 60 years have made 3 Elite Eights before 40 🔥 Jon Scheyer just joined Dean Smith and Bob Knight 👀 pic.
twitter. com/x8WHuOklKq — The Field of 68 (@TheFieldOf68) March 28, 2026 Duke took care of business in Washington, DC and sent Rick Pitino's Red Storm team home with a heartbreaking loss. Isaiah Evans scored 25 points and Cameron Boozer had 22 points and 10 rebounds for the Blue Devils, who extended the nation's longest active winning streak to 14.