The Offseason with Jon Scheyer
Summary: Nearly a decade in the college basketball world, winning national championships as both a player and coach, has given Jon Scheyer a unique perspective on the game. Join him this summer on “The Offseason with Jon Scheyer” as he visits with guests from the past and present of Duke basketball, as well as the sports world in general, to explore the intersection of playing and coaching.
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Podcasts:
Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo joins the show to talk football and hoops. Tony chats about his rise from being scarcely recruited and undrafted to a star quarterback in the NFL. Plus, Jon shares how he, Romo and a few other members of the Cowboys struck up a relationship with Duke and what they've learned from each other. Finally, Tony enlightens Jon on why you can't play real-life football the way you do in video games.
Jay Bilas is the guest this week to cover wide variety of topics --- USA basketball, Coach K then and now, his career at Duke and his phenomenal record as a coach. Plus, Jay takes us on a journey through his professional career that led him to become one of the most respected sports broadcasters in the country. Finally, as has become customary on the podcast, Jon asks Jay for his all-time Duke starting five.
Jon's in Vegas for the Team USA mini camp and sits down with fellow "champ" Justise Winslow. Among the topics discussed --- their Jeopardy battles while Justise was at Duke, his role with the new look Miami Heat, the Team USA select experience and his evolution during his season at Duke including his once rocky relationship with Grayson Allen. Plus, the guys each draft their all-time Duke starting five.
Jabari Parker joins the show to chat about Chicago basketball, memories from Duke and how he's improving his game in the NBA. Plus, the story of how Jon denied him an autograph several years ago and much more.
Jon chats with former Duke teammate and new Philadelphia 76er Gerald Henderson. The two revisit some great stories from their college days, Gerald's next phase of his NBA career, memorable dunks and much more
Jon is joined by associate head coach Jeff Capel to discuss music, Jeff's college and Team USA coaching career, the stories behind landing some of the program's biggest recruits and the all time Duke starting five.
Jon visits with team captain Amile Jefferson to discuss his Duke basketball career in advance of his final season, the emotions of dealing with his foot injury last year, his approach to social media and more.
Jon is joined by Nolan Smith to provide the latest updates on the summer of Duke basketball. Plus, featured guest Seth Curry discusses his journey in college and the pros, his outlook on game 6 of the NBA Finals, the emotions of watching his older brother Steph and why he's finally receiving a 2010 Duke national championship ring.
Jon and Nolan talk to Jahlil Okafor about his progress toward his Duke degree, his first year in the NBA, the recruiting process that led him to Durham and the 2014-15 national championship team. Plus, the guys debate whether Jon and Nolan's 2010 team would beat Jah's 2015 squad. Finally, Nolan puts the full court press on Jon and Jahlil to see who's more of an expert on the city of Chicago.
