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Duke Basketball Great Grayson Allen Assesses Jon Scheyer's Blue Devils

The 2015 Duke basketball national championship hero has been keeping a close eye on the Blue Devils from afar.

Matt Giles

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Grayson Allen, still leading the NBA with his 51.6 shooting percentage beyond the arc as a full-time starter in his first season with the Phoenix Suns, recently talked all things Duke basketball with his team's social media account.

The topics he touched on in the three-minute video posted below included his memories, of course, from his four years as a Blue Devil. He expressed appreciation for how now-retired Duke legend Mike Krzyzewski would often be tougher on his squads following feel-good wins than after they had just lost.

And the 28-year-old Grayson Allen, who came off the board No. 21 overall at the 2018 NBA Draft and is now a career double-digit scorer in the league, noted that gaps in his schedule this season have often coincided with Duke basketball games. So, he's had the opportunity to study the 2023-24 Blue Devils a bit more often than previous years.

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Grayson Allen sounds notably optimistic about Duke's chances to excel in March under second-year head coach Jon Scheyer. However, bear in mind that the following interview occurred before the now-No. 9 Blue Devils (16-5, 7-3 ACC) fell on the road, 93-84, to their archrival in No. 3 UNC (18-4, 10-1 ACC) on Saturday night:

"They definitely have the talent, the ability to get there," Allen opined. "I've probably caught more Duke games than I have in the past couple of years, just because of the timing and everything. They're a fun team to watch. They've got a nice mix of talent, a young team, and also with some older guys returning and some good leadership.

"So, they have all the pieces to make it there."

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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