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Positive Sign for Duke Basketball Ahead of Pitt Game

The Duke basketball team, including its coaching staff, appears to be back at full strength.

Matt Giles

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On Saturday afternoon, Jon Scheyer was recovering from an illness and out of commission for the first time across his three years as Duke basketball head coach. The 37-year-old didn't even make the trip to Dallas for the No. 4-ranked Blue Devils' showdown against the first-year ACC member SMU Mustangs.

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Duke basketball associate head coach Chris Carrawell, 47, filled in admirably, though. The Blue Devils, powered by freshman guard/forward Cooper Flagg's third 24-point outing across the group's past four games, recorded their eighth straight victory by defeating the Mustangs, 89-62.

Two days later, it now looks as though Scheyer will be ready to lead the way again when his Blue Devils (12-2, 4-0 ACC) welcome Duke basketball alum Jeff Capel's surging Pitt Panthers (12-2, 3-0 ACC) to Cameron Indoor Stadium at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday (ESPN).

On Monday afternoon, the program's official account released the following update on Scheyer's condition, posting just two pictures of him on Coach K Court alongside his team to assure the fanbase that he's back in action:

Following the battle against the Panthers, who knocked off the Blue Devils in Durham last year, Jon Scheyer and his crew will get the squad ready to host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-7, 1-2 ACC) at noon ET Saturday (ESPN).

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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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