“If He Had a Better Coach, They Would Have Won”: Fans Call Out Jon Scheyer Over Kon Knueppel Farewell Video
Kon Knueppel’s recent farewell video has stirred strong emotions among fans — but not just for the expected reasons. While the video itself was meant as a heartfelt goodbye, many fans took the opportunity to vent their frustrations at Duke head coach Jon Scheyer, placing blame on him for what they see as underwhelming team results.
Knueppel, a talented five-star recruit with high expectations, bid farewell following a season that didn’t live up to the hype. Instead of celebrating his growth or potential, the comments section and fan chatter quickly turned toward criticism of Scheyer’s coaching. One common refrain: “If he had a better coach, they would have won.”
It’s not the first time fans have questioned Scheyer’s leadership. Since taking over for the legendary Mike Krzyzewski, Scheyer has faced relentless scrutiny. Despite strong recruiting classes and occasional flashes of promise, fans argue that the team has struggled in big moments and failed to meet the high standards of Duke basketball.
Kon Knueppel’s departure seems to have reopened wounds, especially for those who believe that a different coach could have developed the team — and Knueppel — into something greater. While some fans defended Scheyer, pointing to his youth and the pressure of following Coach K, others weren’t as forgiving.
As the program heads into another pivotal offseason, the pressure on Scheyer continues to mount. Knueppel’s farewell may have been intended as a quiet exit, but instead, it has become yet another spark in the growing debate over the future of Duke basketball under its current coach.
