Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer showed appreciation for the student body’s support this season, even as the team suffered a heartbreaking loss to Houston in the Final Four. Scheyer met with a group of Duke students after the team’s return to Durham, expressing gratitude for their support throughout the season.
Emotional Moment
Scheyer was holding back tears as he spoke, acknowledging the team’s efforts and the students’ role in making the season special. He emphasized the pursuit of a championship comes with the risk of heartbreak but appreciated the students’ dedication to the team.
What Scheyer Told Students
Scheyer told the students, “The fact that you guys are here is incredible… You’ve given us a special season with all of your support.” He also acknowledged the team’s seniors, saying, “For you guys, the seniors especially, just being on this journey with us, it’s been really a three-year evolution of this team that we have and the job that they’ve done.”
Reaction to the Loss
After the game, Scheyer reflected on the loss, saying, “I’m heartbroken for our team that did everything for 38 minutes or 39 minutes, and came up short.” He also praised the team’s performance, stating, “These guys have done an incredible job. It’s heartbreaking. It’s incredibly disappointing. There’s a lot of pain that comes with this.”
Scheyer’s Message to the Team
In the locker room after the game, Scheyer told his team, “I’m sorry because we truly believed that we were going to be playing Monday night, and we’re capable of doing that.” He also praised the team’s purity and young success, saying, “What they’ve done at 18 and 19 years old, I couldn’t fathom doing. Just incredible”
