Who Is Jayson Tatum? Former Duke Player Current Boston Player NBA Player Who Is Chief Basketball Officer For Duke, Head Coach Jon Scheyer
Who is Jayson Tatum?
Former Duke player current Boston player NBA player who is Chief Basketball Officer for Duke, Head Coach Jon Scheyer.
Jayson Tatum was name Chief Basketball Officer on Tuesday October 7, 2025!
Jayson Tatum played for former Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski in 2016-2017 when Jon Scheyer then was an Assistant Coach.
As a freshman at Duke,
Jayson Tatum who was a forward played in 29 games with 27 starts averaged 16.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks per gam before declaring for NBA Draft on March 22, 2017 following playing freshman season for Duke before being the 3rd pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.
According to https://goduke.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/jayson-tatum/4423
Since being the 3rd overall pick in round 1 of 2017 NBA Draft Jayson Tatum has been playing in the NBA for 8 seasons while also balancing being a father to his son Jayson Tatum Jr. who is better know as Deuce who is a fixture courtside at Boston Celtics games at TD Garden.
However in 2025-2026 season Jayson Tatum is expected to miss a significant portion of upcoming season because of the injury.
The good news?
Jayson Tatum doesn’t have to stay away from the game he plays for a living as the former Duke player current NBA player Boston forward, guard is Chief Basketball officer for Duke, Head Coach Jon Scheyer while he is rehabbing his right torn Achilles tendon he sustained in game 4 of the 2025 Eastern Conference semifinals when Boston was opposing New York Knicks.
Following Jayson Tatum being named Chief Basketball Officer to Duke, Head Coach Jon Scheyer had this to say about Jayson Tatum!
We are honored to welcome Jayson Tatum as our Chief Basketball Officer,"This program has always been about pushing the game forward. Jayson has been incredibly loyal to Duke since the day he committed, and this evolution represents the next step in how we connect The Brotherhood to the future of our players. Jayson is the ultimate professional. His ability to inspire, motivate, and guide our student-athletes is unmatched, and I could not be more excited to see the impact he will have on our team and our culture."
According to article on goduke.com
Following Jayson Tatum being named Chief Basketball Officer to Duke, Head Coach Jon Scheyer Jayson Tatum had this to say about the opportunity to be Chief Basketball Officer!
I am ecstatic about the opportunity to be Duke's first Chief Basketball Officer,"This program means so much to me, and I had an unbelievable time here. I already watch every game, come back whenever I can, and connect with Coach Scheyer often. To have the chance to formalize my relationship with the program and broaden my ability to impact the players and culture means the world to me. As former players, we all share the responsibility of supporting the next generation of Duke Basketball."
The creation of the Chief Basketball Officer signals a bold and innovative step in college basketball. It underscores Duke's deep connection to the NBA while affirming Scheyer's vision for a program that not only develops champions in college, but also prepares players for life and success at the game's highest level. By embedding a player of Tatum's caliber directly into the program, Duke is redefining how alumni can actively shape the future of student-athletes.
In his capacity as Chief Basketball Officer, Tatum will:
Share insights on player development, professionalism, and team culture.
Serve as a mentor to student-athletes, offering guidance on career management, personal brand building, and balancing life as a student-athlete.
Join periodic virtual sessions with the team and coaching staff to provide ongoing perspective throughout the season.
Advise Scheyer on roster construction and development trends informed by his NBA experience.
Provide feedback on player performance and growth plans to help align Duke with professional-level standards.
According to article on goduke.com