When a sports team makes a big change, there are always two possibilities. Let’s look at Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team As an example. Mike Krzyzewski, of course, Control of the program was handed over to John Sher. A novice coach can shrivel under pressure, or he can help guide the NCAA’s blue blood into a new era.
While we have to wait to see how it goes on the field, Scheyer comments about NCAA Name, Image, and Similarity (NIL) Regulations It could represent a step towards modernity. Whether it’s encouraging or intimidating will depend on your rooting preferences.
Looks like Jon Scheyer is ready to throw Duke’s weight on the NIL front
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As fans, we think of college coaches who work during training and matches. However, running a large basketball program requires a lot of paperwork and administration. newly, Mysterious NCA policy It made things more complicated.
However, John Scheer is not concerned with the changing collective landscape. If anything, he knows there is no time to bury his head in the sand and wishes for something different.
said new coach David Kaplan of NBC Sports Chicago. “It would be really easy to say, ‘I wish it was like this’ or ‘Can we go back to when it was simpler’ or whatever. But, in general, if it’s done right, it’s better. And you have to be. Thoughtful, and we have to make sure that we still, you know, value the right things, but our students and our student-mathematicians deserve the opportunity to make their own name, to make money from the name, image, and likeness. [of] where they want to be.”
But Shire does more than just understand this reality. Instead, he sees it as an opportunity to stand out.
“And so, for us, we look at it as an opportunity,” he continued. “And I’m not going to talk about what other coaches feel or do, but I can tell you that’s how we approach it. And we’re really excited about the next chapter and the new era of college basketball.”
NIL money can’t make Duke a stronger recruitment force
In fairness to Scheyer, his quotes still leave some things unanswered. What are the “right things” to appreciate, for example? Will Duke do anything specific to seize modern college basketball “chances”?
While we’ll have to wait and see the details, Scheyer’s stance somewhat speaks for itself. While Coach K spoke about his support for NIL in 2019 (h/t CBS Sports), usually approaching things from the perspective of the big picture, the whole NCAA perspective. However, his replacement talks (somewhat vaguely) about what that means for a Duke.
Although it takes some assumptions, the word “chance” implies that the Blue Devils know the game and are willing to play it. It’s easy to imagine a hiring plan: “If you want to prove your potential in the NBA and start making money ASAP, why wouldn’t you want to come to Duke?”
To make things even more intimidating for the rest of the ACC, consider two other facts. First, Duke has recently been on a hot recruiting streak. They landed in the top-ranked 2022 class and already have two top-ten commitments from the 2023 class. This happened at the start of Scheyer’s reign; If his vision, both on and off the field, proves successful, his stock will only rise.
secondly, Cher Jay Lucas added to his staff. The assistant coach has established himself as a strong recruiter in Kentucky and will now work to bring the players to Durham. Again, he is a young coach with a good reputation; If all goes well, it will make your roosters more and more attractive.
Again, this is based on some guesses and assumptions. I may have misinterpreted Scheyer’s quote. He’ll probably fall flat on his face in 2022, hurting Duke’s standing in the recruiting grounds. If everything falls into place, it’s easy to see things build up.
The Blue Devils are bringing in a strong recruiting class this fall, and let’s say Scheyer led them to a successful season. This improves the prestige of the young coach and gives Lucas a stronger ground; It also represents Duke’s commercial presence, which means future players can get even more zero money from brands. In theory, that program helps bring in the next round of talented players who thrive on the court and continue the course.
If you’re a Duke fan, this is a dream come true. Otherwise, it sounds like a nightmare scenario.
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