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Duke Basketball: Tyrese Proctor Exhibits 'Head of Ship' Duties

The Aussie guard hopes to be an unflappable presence for the 2024-25 Duke basketball squad.

Matt Giles

Duke basketball guard Tyrese Proctor
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Five-on-five Duke basketball action has ramped up as the 2024-25 Blue Devils prepare for the third season of the Jon Scheyer era in Durham.

Over the weekend, the Duke basketball social media team mic'd up junior guard Tyrese Proctor for those intrasquad battles on Coach K Court.

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The account then posted clips, showcasing the 6-foot-6, 183-pound Australian's vocal leadership, playmaking prowess, and silky shooting touch. And the post's caption notes that the next Duke Blue Planet video will feature more highlights of Proctor and the Blue Devils working to build on the program's back-to-back 27-9 campaigns under Scheyer's command.

Proctor, who has averaged 9.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.5 between his two seasons as a starter in the Duke basketball backcourt, is the only scholarship talent remaining from Scheyer's first season at the helm. Plus, the 20-year-old, looking to further grow as a leader while helping this year's six-deep freshman class learn the ropes, is the Blue Devils' only returning co-captain from last season.

"It's a long season," Proctor told Duke Blue Devils On SI during last week's Duke basketball media day in Cameron Indoor Stadium. "That's the one thing I've sort of told the freshmen. It's gonna a lot of ups and downs. You just got to stay levelheaded.

"It's a good thing this year that we have such a close locker room that we can have those conversations off the court and really get to know each other and stuff like that. I think just staying levelheaded the whole season — whether I'm playing good, not so good — I think that's a big thing as well, just being the head of the ship helping everyone, as well as the older guys who are with me."

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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.

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