Scheyer commits to Duke for the 'long haul' after NBA interest from Mavericks

Duke men's basketball head coach Jon Scheyer said Thursday that he intends to stay with the Blue Devils for the long term, describing the job as his "dream job" after an offseason in which he was pursued by the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.

Scheyer, who has led Duke since taking over the program from Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski, addressed the speculation directly, telling reporters he is in the role "for the long haul." The comments come after a summer marked by reports linking him to an opening with the Mavericks, one of the NBA's marquee franchises.

By publicly reaffirming his commitment, Scheyer sought to close the door on further speculation about his future heading into the new college basketball season. His remarks were made during a Thursday appearance in which he was asked directly about the Mavericks' pursuit and his long-term plans at Duke.

Scheyer did not provide additional detail on the nature or extent of the Mavericks' interest, and Duke has not issued a separate statement on the matter. The university's athletic department has not commented further on the coaching situation.

The affirmation is likely to be welcomed by Duke's fan base and by current and incoming players, for whom coaching stability is often cited as a factor in recruiting decisions. Scheyer's teams have been consistently competitive on the national stage since he assumed the head coaching position.

No further details of the interview, including who conducted it or where it took place, were provided in the available reporting.