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Jon Scheyer Has Message for Duke Basketball Faithful

The Duke basketball head coach showed appreciation for all the folks who stayed up late to watch the Blue Devils versus Cal.
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Jan 14, 2026; Berkeley, California, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer callout plays to his team against the California Golden Bears during the second half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images
Jan 14, 2026; Berkeley, California, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer callout plays to his team against the California Golden Bears during the second half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images | Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images

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For fans tuned in from the East Coast, the Duke basketball team's 71-56 Wedesday night road win over the unranked Cal Golden Bears (13-5, 1-4 ACC) didn't end until well after one o'clock in the morning. Nevertheless, it sounds like fourth-year head coach Jon Scheyer trusted countless such viewers would manage to stay awake to support his No. 6-ranked Blue Devils (16-1, 5-0 ACC) from thousands of miles away.

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And that level of counted-on support didn't go unnoticed by Scheyer, who gave a shoutout to the blueblood fanbase during the opening statement to his postgame press conference in Haas Pavilion.

"First, not many times you get a chance to do something you haven't done before," the 38-year-old Scheyer noted. "And coming here to play at Cal, just seeing the crowd, seeing the environment, was a great thing for our program. Great test...

"I just want to thank our Duke fans that stayed up to watch us, at one in the morning or whatever it was. We've got amazing fans, and you guys staying awake to watch us and support us means a lot. And fortunately, we have an earlier game on Saturday. You guys can watch us then too."

Next Duke Basketball Opponent Fresh Off Win Over Tar Heels

Scheyer and his group now turn their focus to potentially becoming the first ACC team this season to go 2-0 in a two-game California road swing against the Cal Golden Bears and Stanford Cardinal.

The unranked Cardinal (14-4, 3-2 ACC), who recorded a 95-90 victory over the visiting No. 14 UNC Tar Heels on Wednesday night, host the Blue Devils in Maples Pavilion at 6 p.m. ET Saturday (ACC Network).

"We're off to a great start," freshman power forward and Blue Devil centerpiece talent Cameron Boozer said in the locker room after he posted a game-high 21 points and 13 rebounds in helping to ensure the Blue Devils powered their way back from yet another sluggish start to defeat the Golden Bears handily in the end.

"That was a great defensive performance from us. We needed a game like that. Cali's been nice."

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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