Duke's commanding 100-56 victory over Notre Dame in South Bend set a new milestone for the Blue Devils, marking their second-largest ACC road win ever. This triumph also highlights the first time since the 1998-99 season that Duke has scored over 100 points in consecutive games against conference opponents, following their 101-64 home win over Syracuse.
Under the leadership of fourth-year coach Jon Scheyer, Duke's performance is turning heads. The Blue Devils have ascended to the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25, a first during Scheyer's regular-season tenure. With a remarkable 61-6 record over the past two seasons, Duke is setting the pace in college basketball.
Scheyer's rapid success has sparked discussions, even prompting CBS Sports analyst Gary Parrish to ponder if Scheyer might eventually outshine his legendary predecessor, Mike Krzyzewski.
"Could it be that we're witnessing the emergence of a new coaching legend at Duke?" Parrish mused on Eye on College Basketball with Matt Norlander.
"If you're watching closely, you might see the transition happening. Is Scheyer on his way to becoming the second-best coach in Duke's storied history?"
While Scheyer took over a powerhouse program built by Krzyzewski, his achievements stand on their own merit. Parrish noted, "No coach, not even K, had ever won multiple ACC road games by at least 40 points before Scheyer did it, and he's not even 39 yet."
Scheyer's journey at Duke continues to captivate fans and analysts alike, as he builds on the legacy of excellence with his own brand of success.