Josh, Dustin, and Raul are joined by John Watson of thedevilsden.com as they sit down with Coach Jon Scheyer for the second consecutive offseason. Topics discussed include:
Jayson Tatum's journey from Duke recruit to NBA champion
The fickle nature of the NCAA Tournament
How to define a successful season
Having tough conversations with players in the offseason
Building a competitive culture
Evaluating players in the transfer portal on a short timeline
Using analytics services like Big League Advantage
What made each incoming transfer a good fit
Scheyer's philosophy on pace of play
The role of length and size in defensive versatility
Striking a balance between forcing turnovers and playing smart defense
The importance of shooting at every position
Managing player expectations and media hype
Duke being "disrespected" by opponents on their home floor
The responsibility and excitement of coaching a talent like Cooper Flagg
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