Duke Players Reveal Scariest Coach on Court

During a recent episode of The Brotherhood Podcast, Duke basketball players engaged in a lighthearted discussion about their coaching staff. When prompted to name the 'scariest coach' during a difficult practice, freshman Deron Rippey Jr. quickly identified assistant coach Tyler Thornton. Rippey mentioned that Thornton's intensity, especially in one-on-one film sessions, contributes to this perception.

However, teammates John Blackwell and Cayden Boozer offered a different perspective. They argued that head coach Jon Scheyer's calm demeanor makes his rare displays of anger more impactful. Boozer noted that Scheyer's usual composure means his frustration is a clear sign something is wrong. Associate head coach Emanuel Dildy was also humorously brought up, with Boozer joking that Dildy is 'low-key always mad.'

The team is preparing for their final exhibition game against No. 17 Kansas. The Blue Devils traveled to Kansas on Saturday for practice at Allen Fieldhouse, with the game scheduled for 1 p.m. ET Sunday on ESPN.