Overview
- Jon Scheyer publicly said he will remain Duke's head coach and that he is "in this for the long haul" for the program.
- The Dallas Mavericks reportedly pursued Scheyer for their head coaching vacancy but hired Dusty May instead.
- Scheyer told reporters he considered the NBA move but felt he could not leave Duke without "seeing this through," and said the process reenergized and refocused him.
- Scheyer has a 124–25 record through four seasons with three Elite Eight trips and one Final Four appearance, which supports the view that staying gives Duke a ready-to-win roster.
- Keeping Scheyer preserves recruiting and player-development continuity for a No. 2-ranked 2026 class led by five-star forward Cameron Williams and strengthens Duke's near-term title outlook.