Amile Jefferson Returns To Duke
And how that may work out
One of the best Duke-related stories lately is the return of Amile Jefferson.
He came to Duke as a promising, well-regarded recruit, and immediately irritated State fans after picking the Blue Devils over the Wolfpack.
As a freshman, he got more time than he was ready for because of injuries to others, but later in his career, he emerged as a sturdy and reliable player. In 2015, he was willing to come off the bench for freshman Justise Winslow, and that unselfishness was a major key for that team’s title run. And as a redshirt senior, he had become a very good player.
So when Coach Mike Krzyzewski brought him back, it was because he still had a lot to offer. He’s working this year as Director of Player Development but may be promoted to assistant next year when Jon Scheyer takes over.
No matter how you cut it though, he’s a huge asset for Duke Basketball. Here’s a piece from the Charlotte Observer, via MSN.com, about his return and what it implies. Good things, in short. Good things.