Cameron Boozer Picks Scheyer for Coach of the Year

0:00On March 1, Duke Freshman star Cameron Booser has named head coach John Shire, his pick for coach of the year. Booser pointed to Duke's tough national schedule and their impressive 15 wins and one loss in Atlantic Coast conference play. The Blue Devils sit as a number one seed with a top rank defense in the country, fueling talk of an elite season under Shire. Earlier this week, Shire guided Duke to a dominant 77-51 victory over number 11 Virginia, marking their fifth win against A. Ranked conference opponent. Just last Saturday in Washington D.C., they stunned that then number one Michigan Wolverines, holding them to their lowest point total of the season. While Booser posted 18 points and 10 rebounds, Shire has reached new milestones in his young head coaching career, inheriting a program with a rich history of national titles. Fans and players see his steady hand turning high expectations into results, especially against top competition. Duke now boasts 10 victories over top 25 teams, including a December 2nd take down of defending

1:05national champion Florida. These feats strengthen Booser's argument amid growing coach of the year buzz for the 38-year old Shire. With just two regular season games left, Duke rides a hot streak toward a potential Atlantic Coast conference title, setting the stage for an exciting, postseason run.