Duke's Scheyer: Coach of the Year Contender

0:00On March 5, Duke basketball coach John Shire is having a stellar season with the Blue Devils. His team is on a 7-game winning streak, blowing out opponents by an average of 23.4 points per game. They hold a 13 wins, two losses record in top-tier quadrant, and one match-ups and remain perfect at 14 wins zero losses in Cameron Indoor. Stadium. Right now, Duke tops the Associated Press Pull, NCAA net rankings, and Kinpom ratings. This success comes after a massive roster overhaul. Shire lost his entire starting lineup from last year's final four squad, all drafted into the NBA. Yet the Blue Devils bounced back strong, securing back-to-back Atlantic Coast Conference regular season titles, and chasing a third conference. Tournament crown in four years. They're now projected as the top overall seed for the upcoming NCAA tournament. Fans and analysts are starting to notice Shire's work, though many say he's been overlooked too long. His ability to reload with fresh talent has Duke looking even stronger than before, positioning them as national title contenders once again.

1:07The turnaround has sparked buzz in coach of the year discussions across the conference and beyond. Meanwhile, Shire faces stiff competition for Atlantic Coast Conference coach of the year honors from a familiar name. Jay Lucas, who served as an associate head coach on Shire's staff just last season, took over at Miami. He revamped the hurricanes through smart transfers and recruits, lifting them from seven wins, 24 losses to 23 wins, six losses. Overall in 12 wins, four losses in conference play. With Miami sitting third in the standings, these two programs could clash in the conference tournament semi-finals. It adds a full circle twist to the race, as Duke keeps rolling toward March Manus.