The SMU game is the first game Scheyer, who is in his third season as Duke’s head coach, missed since taking over the program following Mike Krzyzewski’s retirement in 2022. He never missed a game during his Duke playing career from 2006-10, when he appeared in 144 games.

Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer didn't make the trip to Dallas for the Blue Devils' ACC road game at SMU. Here's what we know.

In fact, nothing about No. 4 Duke’s Saturday date in Dallas with SMU could reasonably be considered close. The Blue Devils, for lack of a softer phrase, slaughtered the Mustangs. Duke’s defense was typically excellent,