Scheyer Thrives in College Basketball's New Era

0:00On March 5th, Microsoft's Iceski retired as Duke's head basketball coach in 2021 at age 75, just as name, image, and likeness. Deals and the transfer portals shook up college sports. He insists those changes had nothing to do with his decision, calling it simply time to step aside after a legendary career. His successor, John Shire, has kept the blue devils elite, positioning them for a number one seed in the NCAA tournament for the second year in A. Row. Shire took the reins in 2022, and quickly adapted to the new landscape. Duke has secured the top-rank recruiting class three times in his four seasons, and they're already number one for 2026 with three. Five-star commitments locked in. Kajetski recently shared high praise for Shire, with podcast host Jeff Goodman, saying his young successor has navigated the chaos better than he. Ever could, being newer to the head role gives Shire fresh instincts, avoiding the frustration Kajetski admits he might have felt.

1:00Duke got ahead of the curve by hiring former Nike Executive Rachel Baker as their first general manager in 2022 to handle player NIL. Opportunities. Each year brings fresh challenges from a surge in international pros to the house settlement boosting player pay. As revenue sharing rolls out next summer, Kajetski sees more shifts ahead, but Shire's steady hand keeps Duke leading the pack in this evolving. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game. Game