Blue Devil Country

Duke Basketball Head Coach Jon Scheyer Adds Another Staff Member

Beloved Duke basketball alum Justin Robinson is back in Durham to stay.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball forward Justin Robinson (Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports)
In this story:

Justin Robinson, who began his Duke basketball career as a walk-on but went out in style with a prolific performance in a home win over archrival UNC on Senior Night in 2020, is now a member of Jon Scheyer's staff in Durham. On Tuesday night, the program announced that Robinson is the new director of player development.

Robinson, son of NBA legend David Robinson, spent the past few years playing overseas.

"Justin Robinson embodies the values of our program as well as anyone," Scheyer, who was a Blue Devil assistant under Mike Krzyzewski during Robinson's Duke basketball career, said in a statement. "His work ethic, knowledge of Duke basketball culture, and professional experience will be invaluable to our current players.

"This is the perfect example of what 'The Brotherhood' is all about. I'm excited to have him back at Duke."

The 27-year-old Robinson sounds equally excited.

"This is an incredible opportunity," he noted, "to be a part of the team that Coach Scheyer is building and the program that I have such a deep connection to. My main goal is to help players grow — on and off the court."

Scheyer's assistants are Chris Carrawell, Jai Lucas, Emanuel Dildy, and Will Avery.

Over the years, the director of player development position has often been a stepping stone to becoming an assistant coach.

The Blue Devils, presumably with Justin Robinson in tow, are currently in Arkansas to face the Razorbacks on Wednesday at 9:15 p.m. ET as part of the inaugural ACC/SEC Challenge.

Duke Reveals 'Their Funeral' Jerseys for Arkansas Game

Stay tuned to Blue Devil Country on SI.com for more Duke basketball news.

Published
Matt Giles
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.

Home/Basketball