DURHAM – Duke men's basketball head coach Jon Scheyer announced Thursday the hiring of former Blue Devil Will Avery as assistant coach.
Avery, who starred at Duke from 1997 to 1999, has spent the last four seasons assisting with various aspects of the program while completing his undergraduate degree in African American studies. He left Duke after his sophomore year as the 14th overall pick by Minnesota in the 1999 NBA Draft.
"The opportunity to have Will Avery here is incredible for us," said Scheyer. "He understands our program at its highest level.