He built Duke’s roster, fostered camaraderie, and helped the Blue Devils navigate a string of injuries. Jon Scheyer’s team is rolling — and eyeing multiple championships.

There recently has been coaches who have taken over iconic programs and found early success, such as Kevin Ollie replacing UCONN’s Jim Calhoun and Hubert Davis stepping in at North Carolina for Roy Williams. None, though, were able to do what Scheyer has done in terms of winning and recruiting.

Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer said the emotions of Monday's final home game "kind of smacked (him) in the face."