The Duke Blue Devils hope to snap SMU’s seven-game winning streak on Saturday, but they’ll need to do so without head coach [autotag]Jon Scheyer[/autotag] on the sidelines.
The team announced on Saturday afternoon that Scheyer didn’t travel to Dallas with the team as he battles an illness. The Blue Devils said they expect him back for Tuesday’s home game against Pittsburgh, so he shouldn’t miss extended time, but associate head coach Chris Carrawell will take his place against the Mustangs.
While Scheyer’s already put together an impressive resume in three years at the helm, winning a conference tournament title and reaching the Elite Eight, Carrawell shouldn’t miss a beat. He’s been on the team staff since 2018 and was promoted to associate ahead of the 2021-22 campaign, Mike Krzyzewski’s final year in charge.
Freshman superstar [autotag]Cooper Flagg[/autotag] and his teammates lead the ACC with 59.0 points allowed per game, and the Blue Devils have held 10 of their first 13 opponents to 65 points or fewer.