History of Jon Scheyer in Timeline

Jon Scheyer is an American basketball coach, currently the head coach of the Duke Blue Devils. He is a former professional basketball player. Taking over from the legendary Mike Krzyzewski in 2022, Scheyer quickly made an impact, securing an ACC tournament championship in his first season. Prior to his coaching career, Scheyer was a standout player himself, both in high school and at Duke University, where he won a national championship in 2010. He then had a brief professional career before transitioning to coaching. His early success at Duke highlights him as one of the rising coaches in college basketball.

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1908: Start of Illinois Basketball history

In 1908, the history of Illinois basketball began, with Jon Scheyer eventually being named to the "100 Legends of Illinois Basketball (1908–2007)"

August 24, 1987: Jon Scheyer's Birth

On August 24, 1987, Jonathan James Scheyer, now known as an American basketball coach and former professional player, was born.

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2003: 3rd-Place Finish in State Tournament

In 2003, Jon Scheyer, as a freshman, contributed to Glenbrook North's 3rd-place finish in the Illinois High School Association Class AA state basketball tournament.

2004: First Team All-State Selection

In 2004, as a sophomore, Jon Scheyer was named First Team All-State while leading Glenbrook North in scoring and assists.

2005: Led Team to State Championship

In 2005, Jon Scheyer led his high school team to an Illinois state basketball championship.

2006: Elite Eight Appearance

In 2006, Jon Scheyer helped lead Glenbrook North to an Elite Eight appearance in the state playoffs.

2006: Started All Games as Freshman

In 2006, Jon Scheyer started all 33 games as a freshman for the Blue Devils.

2006: Inducted into National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame

In 2006, Jon Scheyer was inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.

2006: Named Illinois Mr. Basketball

In 2006, Jon Scheyer was named Illinois Mr. Basketball and was also voted as one of the 100 Legends of the IHSA Boys Basketball Tournament.

February 7, 2007: Season-High 26 Points vs. North Carolina

On February 7, 2007, Jon Scheyer scored a season-high 26 points in a game against North Carolina.

December 20, 2007: Career-High 12 Rebounds

On December 20, 2007, Jon Scheyer grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds against Pittsburgh.

2007: Named to "100 Legends of Illinois Basketball"

In 2007, Jon Scheyer was named to the century-list, the "100 Legends of Illinois Basketball (1908–2007)".

February 20, 2008: Most Points by Player off Bench

On February 20, 2008, Jon Scheyer scored 27 points at Miami, matching the most points by a player off the bench in Duke history.

2008: Named Blue Devils Captain

In 2008, Jon Scheyer was named one of three captains for the Blue Devils for the 2008-09 season.

February 22, 2009: Career-High 30 Points vs. Wake Forest

On February 22, 2009, Jon Scheyer scored a then-career-high 30 points against Wake Forest.

December 2, 2009: First Duke Player with 1,400 Points, 400 Rebounds, 250 Assists, 200 3-Pointers, and 150 Steals

On December 2, 2009, Jon Scheyer became the first Duke player to record 1,400 points, 400 rebounds, 250 assists, 200 3-point field goals, and 150 steals for a career.

2009: Named MVP of ACC Tournament

In 2009, Jon Scheyer was named the MVP of the ACC Tournament after scoring 29 points in the championship game.

March 14, 2010: Sealed ACC Championship Win

On March 14, 2010, Jon Scheyer made a 3-pointer with 18 seconds left to seal a win for Duke over Georgia Tech for the ACC championship.

April 12, 2010: Featured on Sports Illustrated Cover

On April 12, 2010, Sports Illustrated featured Jon Scheyer on the cover of their issue, following Duke's national championship win.

September 22, 2010: Accepted Training Camp Invitation with Los Angeles Clippers

On September 22, 2010, Jon Scheyer accepted a training camp invitation with the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers.

February 17, 2011: Signed with Rio Grande Valley Vipers

On February 17, 2011, Jon Scheyer signed a contract with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Houston Rockets D-League team.

June 2011: Signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv

In June 2011, Jon Scheyer signed a two-year contract with Euroleague contender Maccabi Tel Aviv.

September 2011: Obtained Israeli Citizenship

In September 2011, Jon Scheyer obtained Israeli citizenship due to his Jewish father. This allowed him to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv without counting towards the team's limit on non-Israeli players.

October 1, 2011: Began Playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv

On October 1, 2011, Jon Scheyer began playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv as its season started.

2012: Played with the Philadelphia 76ers in the Orlando Summer League

In 2012, Jon Scheyer played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the Orlando Summer League. He participated in five games, averaging 5.8 points and 1.4 assists per game.

2012: Signed for Gran Canaria 2014

In 2012, Jon Scheyer signed to play for Gran Canaria 2014 in the Spanish league.

April 2013: Added to Duke's Men's Basketball Staff

In April 2013, Jon Scheyer was added to Duke's men's basketball staff as a special assistant by head coach Mike Krzyzewski, following the resignation of assistant coach Chris Collins.

April 18, 2014: Promoted to Full Assistant Coach at Duke

On April 18, 2014, Jon Scheyer was promoted to a full assistant coach on the Duke Blue Devils staff, following the departure of Steve Wojciechowski.

2014: Played for Gran Canaria 2014

In 2014, Jon Scheyer played for Gran Canaria in the Spanish league.

2018: Promoted to Co-Associate Head Coach

In 2018, Jon Scheyer was promoted to co-associate head coach at Duke University, along with Nate James, after Jeff Capel left to become the head coach at the University of Pittsburgh.

January 6, 2021: Served as Acting Head Coach for Duke

On January 6, 2021, Jon Scheyer served as acting head coach for Duke's game against Boston College, which Duke won 83-82. He filled in for Mike Krzyzewski, who was in quarantine due to exposure to COVID-19.

June 2, 2021: Named Duke's Next Head Basketball Coach

On June 2, 2021, it was announced that Jon Scheyer would become Duke's next head basketball coach after Mike Krzyzewski's retirement at the end of the 2021-22 season.