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Jon Scheyer Talks 2024-25 Duke Basketball Captains

Several Duke basketball talents could emerge as go-to leaders for Blue Devil head coach Jon Scheyer.

Matt Giles

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As the only two returning rotation players from the 2023-24 Duke basketball squad, junior guard Tyrese Proctor and sophomore guard Caleb Foster are prime candidates to serve as co-captains for the 2024-25 Blue Devils. After all, Proctor was a tri-captain alongside then-graduate center Ryan Young and senior guard Jeremy Roach last season, and Foster has exhibited a variety of leadership qualities this offseason.

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But there's no guarantee that Proctor and Foster will be co-captains. Plus, even if they are, there's a chance they won't be alone.

The Duke basketball program has never given such a responsibility to first-year Blue Devils. However, the landscape of college hoops has changed dramatically in recent years, and third-year head coach Jon Scheyer hasn't ruled out the possibility of awarding the co-captain title to one or more of the roster's seasoned leaders via the transfer portal.

"I'm not close to naming a captain yet," the 37-year-old Scheyer explained to Duke Blue Devils On SI at the ACC Tipoff media days in Charlotte on Wednesday afternoon. "You know, these guys [Tyrese Proctor and Caleb Foster], they've done a great job of working every day and setting a tone.

"But there needs to be more runway with getting to know this team and figuring that out. These guys have been terrific. [Graduate transfer guard from Tulane] Sion James, [graduate transfer forward from Purdue] Mason Gillis, even though they haven't worn a Duke uniform, they've been terrific as well.

"And I want our guys to lead regardless of a title. I just want them to lead and play their butts off no matter what."

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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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