Jon Scheyer Is In Roster Finishing Mode

TL;DR

Duke head coach Jon Scheyer is finalizing his roster by strategically using the transfer portal. The latest addition is Jacob Theodosiu, a 6-4 guard from Loyola Maryland, who averaged 13.1 points this past season.

Key points

Duke head coach Jon Scheyer is finalizing his roster.
Jacob Theodosiu is a new addition from Loyola Maryland.
Theodosiu averaged 13.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists.
Scheyer strategically uses the transfer portal.
Practice players contribute significantly to team development.

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CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 14: Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer cuts up the net during the ACC Men's basketball tournament finals between the Virginia Cavaliers and the Duke Blue Devils on March 14, 2026 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

As we’ve seen in the last few years, Duke coach Jon Scheyer tends to use the portal strategically. He gets the occasional critical piece, like John Blackwell or (almost) Cedric Coward, but he also looks for the right guys to finish things up.

He gets guys who are willing to be practice players, who won’t play very much, but who will absolutely help the team. Think Jack Scott from this past season, or Cameron Sheffield.

The latest guy in that mold is Jacob Theodosiu, a 6-4 guard from Loyola Maryland. He had a solid season for the Greyhounds, averaging 13.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists.

Scheyer’s approach to the portal works because he gets really good talent every year and uses the portal to fill in gaps. Obviously, it’s a luxury that not everyone can have, but he’s making it work in a really interesting way.

Theodosiu will be the second Canadian on next year’s team, along with Maxime Meyer, and of course on the women’s side, Toby Fournier is also from up north.

Duke basketball lands commitment from Loyola Maryland G Jacob Theodosiou

Q&A

Who is Jacob Theodosiu and what are his stats?

Jacob Theodosiu is a 6-4 guard from Loyola Maryland who averaged 13.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists last season.

How does Jon Scheyer use the transfer portal for Duke basketball?

Jon Scheyer strategically uses the transfer portal to acquire key players and practice players who can contribute to the team's development.

What role do practice players have in Duke's basketball team?

Practice players at Duke, like Jack Scott and Cameron Sheffield, help the team by providing support during practices, even if they don't play much in games.