The NBA Draft may have ended, but emotions are still running high in Blue Devil Nation — and no message hit harder than the one from Duke head coach Jon Scheyer to newly drafted guard Tyrese Proctor.
Shortly after Proctor heard his name called on draft night, Scheyer took to social media with a message that captured everything the Duke Brotherhood stands for:
> “Your legacy is forever, Tyrese. You came here a boy, you’re leaving a man — and I couldn’t be prouder of who you’ve become. You’ve given everything to Duke, and you’ll ALWAYS be a part of this family. NBA teams are getting more than a player. They’re getting a leader, a warrior, and one of the smartest guards I’ve ever coached.”
The message instantly went viral — with fans, alumni, and former players flooding the comments in support. “This is what makes Duke different,” one fan wrote. Another added: “This is what the Brotherhood is all about. Tyrese earned every ounce of that love.”
A Legacy Etched in Cameron History
Tyrese Proctor, the Australian-born guard who reclassified to join Duke early, became a household name during his time in Durham. Known for his high basketball IQ, elite defense, and steady leadership, Proctor was a cornerstone of Scheyer’s first few seasons as head coach.
From jaw-dropping assists to clutch moments in March, he left it all on the floor — and his commitment to excellence didn’t go unnoticed.
“Tyrese set the tone every day,” Scheyer told reporters. “He never asked for anything he didn’t work for. He was a pro before he ever became one.”
The Brotherhood Lives On
While Proctor is off to chase his NBA dream, his Duke roots remain strong. Scheyer closed his post with a final, powerful line:
> “This isn’t goodbye. Once a Blue Devil, always a Blue Devil. Go be great.”
And just like that — another chapter in Duke’s Brotherhood legend was written. One built not just on wins, but on love, loyalty, and lifelong bonds.
