Grading Jon Scheyer's 2025-26 Season With Duke
Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer's team had a successful 2025-26 season, earning the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and making the Elite Eight, but ultimately lost to UConn Huskies. Despite a 35-3 record and ACC titles, the season is considered a failure due to the shocking collapse in the Elite Eight.
Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer's team finished the 2025-26 season with a 35-3 record, winning the ACC regular season and tournament titles. They earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and made the Elite Eight. Duke faced five ranked opponents in non-conference play, going 5-1 against them, and went 11-2 against AP Top 25 opponents overall. The Blue Devils ended the campaign with a 19-3 record in Quadrant 1, tied with Arizona for the second-most Quad 1 victories. Despite being the most talented team in the country, Duke lost to UConn Huskies in the Elite Eight, holding a 44-29 halftime lead before collapsing. Scheyer's incoming squad is considered the deepest and most championship-ready team he has had while coaching the Blue Devils. The season is graded B+ despite being considered a failure due to the shocking collapse.
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