Jon Scheyer Named to NABC Board of Directors
Duke head coach Jon Scheyer continues to make waves in the college basketball world — not just on the court, but also in leadership circles across the sport. In just three short years since taking the reins from coaching legend Mike Krzyzewski, Scheyer has already solidified his place as one of the game’s most respected young leaders. Now, at only 38 years old, he’s been entrusted with an even greater responsibility: serving on the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Board of Directors.
This appointment is more than just a title. The NABC Board of Directors is the top governing body for one of the most influential coaching organizations in the nation, representing over 5,000 members across all divisions of the NCAA. Scheyer joins an elite group of coaches who will help shape the future of the game during a time of rapid change and transformation in college athletics.
Alongside Scheyer, eight other highly regarded coaches have also been appointed to the board: Baylor’s Scott Drew, North Georgia’s Dan Evans, Yale’s James Jones, Pomona-Pitzer’s Charles Katsiaficas, Liberty’s Ritchie McKay, Kentucky’s Mark Pope, Illinois’ Brad Underwood, and Notre Dame’s Micah Shrewsberry. Together, this diverse panel of coaches will provide a unified voice for the profession, ensuring that the perspectives of players, programs, and leaders at every level of college basketball are heard.
“As college athletics and the game of basketball undergo unprecedented transformation, it’s vital that coaches continue to present a unified voice and demonstrate sound national leadership,” said NABC Executive Director Craig Robinson. “These nine coaches were identified by their peers as ideal candidates to represent our membership, and their perspectives will strengthen our efforts to support the profession and grow the sport.”
For Scheyer, the honor is yet another milestone in a career already defined by excellence. Since stepping into the head coach role in Durham, he has delivered three straight NCAA Tournament appearances, highlighted by an Elite Eight run and a Final Four berth. Duke has also claimed multiple ACC championships under his leadership, cementing the program’s dominance in both the regular season and postseason. His achievements are even more impressive considering the immense pressure of succeeding Coach K — a task few thought possible at such a young age.
Of course, Scheyer’s roots at Duke run even deeper than his coaching career. As a player from 2006 to 2010, he was a reliable leader and sharp shooter, averaging 14.4 points and 3.1 assists per game while knocking down 38.1% of his shots from beyond the arc. He capped his playing career in the most fitting way possible: cutting down the nets as a national champion in 2010. That dual perspective — both as a player and a coach at the highest level — gives him unique insight that he’ll now bring to the national conversation through his work with the NABC.
As he enters his fourth season at the helm of Duke, Scheyer remains focused on chasing his first national championship as a head coach. But his growing influence off the court signals something even bigger: he’s no longer just the face of Duke basketball, but also one of the emerging leaders in shaping the future of the sport itself.
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