Jon Scheyer

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1. When was Jon Scheyer born?August 24, 1987
2. Where was Jon Scheyer born?Northbrook, Illinois
3. Who is Jon Scheyer?Jon Scheyer is a former Duke basketball star who now coaches the team. He helped lead Duke to many championships as a player and now guides the players as head coach.
4. What award did he win in high school?In high school he was named Illinois Mr. Basketball in 2006 and helped his team win a state championship. He also became the fourth leading scorer in Illinois high‑school history.

Assist-to-Turnover Ratio: A basketball statistic measuring how many assists a player makes for every time they lose the ball.
NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: The annual single-elimination tournament featuring 68 college basketball teams to determine the national champion.
Head Coach: The primary coach responsible for a sports team's strategy, player development, and overall performance.