DURHAM, N.C. – After leading the Duke Blue Devils to the 2010 NCAA National Championship, senior Jon Scheyer plans to give back to the Durham community. The Jon Scheyer Foundation will host May Madness: Gaming to Give on May 1, 2010 from noon to 5 p.m. in Cameron Indoor Stadium.
The event will feature Halo 3 and FIFA 2010 Xbox video game tournaments, as well as live music by Nautical Young, Speak of the Devil and Point Break. In addition, Scheyer and members of the 2010 National Championship team will be on hand to sign autographs.
General admission for May Madness will be $10 at the door. Duke students will be admitted for $5 with their student ID. Children under the age of 12 will be admitted free of charge. Entry forms for the video game tournaments can be found on www.jonscheyer.com.Proceeds from May Madness will benefit the Jimmy V Foundation and the Emily K Center.
The Jon Scheyer Foundation benefits young people in the community and serves to develop and encourage the qualities of leadership, dedication and perseverance in the hearts of young people everywhere, and to give back to under served communities in need.
It was no real surprise when Tyler Adams [6-9, 250 Brandon, Mississippi] pulled the trigger to play his college basketball at Duke University making him the second commitment in the class of 2011, the other being Michael Gbinije. You learned from BDN last week that Coach Krzyzewski and Nate James dropped in on Adams for an open gym and that was pretty much the clincher.
With Adams Duke fills a need in the middle in that Adams is a back to the basket, true post player which is rare these days. Adams told BDN that he was honored that Duke started recruiting him last year and he liked the way Coach Krzyzewski told him how he would be used in the system. "I like to bang," said Adams in the three interviews BDN had with the prospect.
Adams also had high praise for Duke Assistant Coach Nate James who helped him to understand the opportunity at hand. Adams will next participate in the Nike EYBL and once again BDN Premium will cover that event. In fact, we'll have reports from this weekend's LeBron James Shooting Stars event by this evening, so check back in.
Coach K took out his NCAA stool to sit on while he addressed Duke fans during the Awards Banquet where Duke raised their 2010 National Championship banner to the ceiling. copyright BDN Photo
DURHAM - With the National Championship still fresh in the minds of Duke fans, BDN brings you some of Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski's comments from the Award Banquet. So, enjoy -
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AKRON - The Blue Devil Nation's Andrew Slater is on hand for the LeBron James "King James" camp in Akron ,Ohio.
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Zoubek and James walk of the court as champions! - BDN Photo
DURHAM - The Duke Men's Basketball team held their annual Awards Banquet last evening in Cameron but this one was extra special in that the national championship was attained. Fans, families, players and coaches said their farewells to five seniors, one of which was Brian Zoubek. It's hard to find words to describe how magical a season this was and watching Zoubs grow into a man beast. This kid will forever be in my heart for his effort and as Coach K said, "We couldn't have won the national championship without Brian Zoubek." Here is his speech from last nights ceremony. Enjoy -
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2009-10 Duke Men's Basketball Award Winners Swett-Baylin Award (Most Valuable Player): Jon Scheyer, Kyle Singler, Nolan Smith, Lance Thomas, Brian Zoubek Dr. Deryl Hart Award (Top Scholar-Athlete): Brian Zoubek Glenn E. "Ted" Mann, Jr., Award (Reserve Contributing Most to Team Morale): Miles Plumlee Coach's Award (Player Exemplifying the Commitment and Values of Duke Basketball while Displaying Overall Improvement): Nolan Smith Iron Dukes Award (Most Minutes Played): Jon Scheyer Bill Krzyzewski Captains' Awards: Jon Scheyer, Lance Thomas Best Field Goal Percentage Award: Brian Zoubek Best Rebounding Average Award: Brian Zoubek Best Free Throw Percentage Award: Jon Scheyer Most Assists Award: Jon Scheyer Best Defensive Player Award: Kyle Singler, Lance Thomas Gopal Varadhan Senior Manager Award: Eric Skeffington Harry Rainey Spirit Award: Brennen Britton Charles Hogan Memorial Band Award: Kristin Sourbeer
Kyle Singler talks about his decison to remain at Duke - BDN Photo
DURHAM - Duke Basketball got some great news early last evening when Kyle Singler announced that he would continue to play basketball in Durham this coming season. Singler averaged 17.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and a steal during his junior season and that helped pave the way for Duke to win the national title while sporting a 35-5 record.
During today's press conference, Singler was wide eyed and bushy tailed, meaning he was beaming with happiness about returning to the Gothic Wonderland for his senior campaign. Singler sat beside Coach Krzyzewski who was wearing his new championship ring and there was a sense that all things are right in the Blue Devil Nation.
The sounds of camera flashes flushed through the air of the media room as Singler began to explain his decision.
"I feel really good about my decision and with having two good choices I couldn't lose, which meant less pressure to make a choice," said Singler.
"We're still basking in the glow of winning the national championship," said Singler who was named the most outstanding player of the Final Four. Despite this being his day in the limelight, he was definitely thinking of his beloved teammates.
"I wanted to base my season on whether I wanted to be in school and I enjoy playing at Duke, so I didn't base my decision on whether there would be a lockout or not," said Singler addressing the questions of why and how he came about his choice.
Some media members didn't seem able to wrap their mind around that fact Singler would return, which bred questions about past comments concerning his desire to play in the NBA. "It was his dream to come to Duke and he is finishing one dream before he starts another and he wants to maximize the dream," said Krzyzewski who continued "He's an amazing guy to coach, he's got a great heart and is a warrior. Through leadership, I think he can bring that out in others on the team."
Singler's return guarantees that his name will go down as one of the great four year players at Duke and we'll simply have to wait and see if his number hangs in the rafters of hallowed Cameron Indoor Stadium. In order for that to happen Singler must win a player of the year award if past criteria applies, and Krzyzewski wasted little time in throwing his name out for one of the trophies.
"Kyle will captain our defense, he has a great understanding and was one of the best defensive players in the country this year," said Krzyzewski.
Singler's decision came after he analyzed all facets of his situation and Krzyzewski said he talked with GM's, Coaches and about half the league to get accurate information.
The junior All American's draft stock rose as the season progressed, but fans of college basketball underestimated just how much Singler enjoyed campus life. His decision was made over the weekend as we hinted would happen to members of BDN Premium.
When asked what he thought he could improve upon, Singler stated, "I think one thing I do want to improve on is my leadership. Being a senior and coming back with Nolan Smith and some other guys, my leadership will grow and that will help me as a player."
In the end Singler just wanted to play for Duke and his experiences this season certainly helped him make, in the end, what seemed to be an easy decision. "I just had a great time playing this season and being around guys who enjoyed getting better. Just being around that team made me better."
But, to close, we defer to the reasons he told Krzyzewski he was staying in the fold for his senior year. Kyle told me, "I love Duke, the players, the people, everything about Duke, " said Krzyzewski.
The bottom line is that Singler wants to experience his senior season. He doesn't want to miss out on being a leader and seeing if he can once again propel Duke to the top of the college basketball world.
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