When people first learned that Jon Scheyer was recruiting Jai Lucas away from Kentucky to join Duke’s staff, the natural thought was that he was recruiting him so that Lucas could bring his recruiting skills to Durham.
And he is an excellent recruiter and that does play a role. But as it turns out, that’s not the only reason.
Scheyer says he brought him because he has, at 33, vast experience with terrific coaches and that gives him a chance to shake things up a bit. This is what he told Andy Katz: “Look, ‘the Brotherhood’ is still strong and alive and well.