In the hallowed halls of Cameron Indoor Stadium, history isn’t just honored—it’s rewritten. On Tuesday night, Jon Scheyer solidified his place as the vanguard of a new era for Duke Men’s Basketball, becoming the fastest coach in Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) history to reach 100 career wins.
The milestone came by way of a gritty 97–73 victory over a resilient Lipscomb squad. By reaching the century mark in just his 122nd game, Scheyer eclipsed the previous conference record of 128 games, set by Blue Devil legend Vic Bubas in 1964. The achievement underscores a meteoric rise for the 38-year-old coach, who transitioned from Mike Krzyzewski’s right-hand man to a record-breaking leader in less than four full seasons.
Overcoming a Holiday Scare
The record-breaking night didn’t start according to the script. Coming off a 10-day layoff, the No. 3-ranked Blue Devils appeared sluggish, committing 15 turnovers in the first 16 minutes. Lipscomb took full advantage, mounting a 10-point lead mid-way through the first half and leaving the Cameron Crazies in a rare state of stunned silence.
However, the tide turned behind the dominance of freshman phenom Cameron Boozer. The standout forward anchored the comeback with a powerhouse double-double, tallying 26 points and 13 rebounds. Duke’s size and depth eventually wore down the Bisons, with the Blue Devils outscoring their opponents 49–28 in the second half to turn a halftime nail-biter into a blowout.
Surpassing the Legends
To put Scheyer’s 122-game sprint to 100 wins in perspective, one must look at the titans of the game. Even the legendary Mike Krzyzewski, the winningest coach in Division I history, required significantly more time to establish his foothold in Durham. Nationally, Scheyer’s pace is equally staggering; he is the second-fastest NCAA Division I coach to reach 100 wins in the last 45 years, trailing only Brad Stevens, who achieved the feat in 120 games at Butler in 2011.
Scheyer’s 82% winning percentage since taking the helm in 2022 isn’t just about talent—it’s about consistency. Under his leadership, Duke has transformed Cameron Indoor Stadium back into an impenetrable fortress, currently boasting a 23-game home winning streak.
The Best Start in Years
With this victory, Duke moves to an unblemished 11–0 to start the 2025–26 season, marking their best opening to a campaign since the 2017–18 squad. The Blue Devils have already navigated a brutal non-conference schedule with wins over ranked opponents like Michigan State, Florida, and Kansas, proving they are the odds-on favorites to capture another ACC title.
While the “100” on the scoreboard will garner the headlines, Scheyer remains focused on the “work in progress.” Post-game, the coach deflected personal praise, emphasizing the growth of his young roster and the standard of excellence required to compete in March.
As the Blue Devils prepare for a high-profile clash against Texas Tech on December 20, the message is clear: the Jon Scheyer era is no longer just about potential. It is about a proven, record-breaking reality that has the rest of the ACC on high alert.