Duke basketball: Jon Scheyer suffers first double-digit loss

Duke basketball has plenty of room for improvement after its second defeat.

Matt Giles | Nov 27, 2022

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The Duke basketball squad, under the direction of first-year head coach Jon Scheyer, never quite recovered from an 11-0 run by the No. 24 Purdue Boilermakers (6-0, 0-0 Big Ten) midway through the first half of the Phil Knight Legacy championship bout in Portland, Ore., on Sunday afternoon.

That stretch gave the Boilermakers a 12-point advantage at 30-18, and they entered the break with a 46-35 lead. The No. 8 Blue Devils (6-2, 0-0 ACC) never pulled within closer than a seven-point deficit the rest of the way.

They fell 75-56.

For the first time this season, Duke did not win the battle on the boards. The Boilermakers outrebounded the Blue Devils 42-31 and shot better from the field (44.8 percent to 36.2 percent).

Duke went 2-for-19 beyond the arc (10.5 percent) and dished out only eight assists as a unit.

While this wasn't Jon Scheyer's first defeat since taking over the reins following Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski's retirement at the end of last season, it was the 2022-23 Blue Devils' first double-digit loss. Duke basketball's only other L so far came at the hands of the then-No. 6 Kansas Jayhawks at the Champions Classic by a score of 69-64.

Next, the Duke Blue Devils face another Big Ten opponent when they host the unranked Ohio State Buckeyes at 7:15 p.m. ET Wednesday as part of the ACC-Big Ten Challenge.

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Published Nov 27, 2022

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.