“I’m jealous but I’m excited”: Duke HC Jon Scheyer becomes nostalgic as he welcomes freshmen of class 2028

Duke University welcomed its Class of 2028 on Sunday and men's basketball coach Jon Scheyer was present front and center to greet the incoming freshmen. Coach Scheyer is a former alum of the school, as he spent four years (2006 to 2010) playing at Durham.

The Blue Devils' Instagram account documented the day for fans online and it also included a message from Jon Scheyer to the students.

"Duke class of 2028, you guys are getting into Duke at the best time ever, Scheyer said in the video. "I'm jealous, but I'm excited. This is going to be the best four years of your life. Hope you enjoy every second.

"We can't wait to see you in Cameron. We really need your support. It's part of the experience, showing up, cheering. We need all of it. I just can't wait to see all of you being on campus."

Scheyer also asked the students to come up and say hi to him if they were to see him around campus. He also compared the difference between his time and now with the camaraderie between the upperclassmen and freshmen.

"This is bringing back flashbacks for me, seeing all the freshman students here, moving in. To see the camaraderie of the campus and so many upperclassmen here helping the freshman. Doesn't remind me too much of 2006. I'm pretty sure I was carrying my own bags with Brian Zoubek, putting our futon together."

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A look at Jon Scheyer's time with the Duke Blue Devils

In his four years playing for the Blue Devils, Jon Scheyer averaged 14.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.4 steals. His best year came in his senior season in 2009-10 when he averaged 18.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.6 steals. He also led Duke to its fourth NCAA championship under coach Mike Krzyzewski that year.

Jon Scheyer was named to the ACC All-Freshman team in 2007 and later to the All-ACC Tournament - 1st Team in 2009 and 2010. He was also the ACC Tournament MVP in 2009.

After four years, he declared for the 2010 NBA draft where he went undrafted. He signed up with the Miami Heat to play for their Las Vegas Summer League team but had to quit after the second game due to an eye injury. He dabbled in the D-League and an international career in Israel and Spain before returning to Duke in 2014 as an assistant coach.