4th Ranked Duke Is Opposing 22nd Ranked Arkansas In CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic Thursday Night In Chicago Illinois, Jon Scheyer Is Coaching In The State He Is From
Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer grew up in Northbrook Illinois 39 miles away from Chicago Illinois!
As 4th ranked Duke is opposing 22nd ranked Arkansas in CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer is coaching in the state he is from.
Duke is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference while Arkansas is a member of the Southeastern Conference!
4th ranked Duke comes into the CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic with record of 7-0 because they’ve won seven straight games including The Brotherhood Run finale where Duke who’s Head Coach is former Duke guard Jon Scheyer who’s Associate Head who’s Assistant Coach is former Duke guard Tyler Thronton closed out The Brotherhood Run with 93-56 rout of Howard who’s Head Coach is Kenny Blakeney who’s Assistant Coach is Nate James.
As 5th ranked Duke closed out The Brotherhood Run with 93-56 rout of Howard Sunday in Durham Cameron Boozer who is a freshman forward was 10-12 on field goals , 2-3 on 3 pointers 4-5 on free throws to go along with 12 rebounds , 4 assists. Isaiah Evans who is a sophomore guard was 4-8 on field goals , 1-5 on 3 pointers, 2-2 on free throws to go along with 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 11 points. Patrick Ngongba II who is sophomore like his teammate Isaiah Evans though unlike his teammate Isaiah Evans Patrick Ngongba II is a center who was 8-9 on field goals , 0-1 on 3 pointers, 0-1 on free throws to go along with 5 rebounds, 2 assists , 2 blocks, 16 points where as a team Duke was 36-59 on field goals , 7-25 on 3 pointers for 28% to go along with 43 rebounds , 21 assists.
Following 5th ranked routing Howard 93-56 Sunday in Durham behind 26 points from Cameron Boozer , 11 points from Isaiah Evans, 16 points from Patrick Ngongba II former Duke guard current Head Coach Of Howard Kenny Blakeney had this to about Duke who’s Head Coach is former Duke guard Jon Scheyer had this to say!
Seeing Duke, wow, I’m super impressed,”If this is the No. 5 in the country, I don’t know the four teams better than them. They’re awesome. “They share the ball as well as anyone in the country. Their ability to defend … there is no weakness at all. Duke is really, really good.”
Following 5th ranked routing Howard 93-56 Sunday in Durham behind 26 points from Cameron Boozer , 11 points from Isaiah Evans, 16 points from Patrick Ngongba II former Duke guard current Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer had this to about his team performed when opposing Howard who’s Head Coach is former Duke guard Kenny Blakeney who’s Assistant Coach is former Duke guard former Duke Assistant Coach Nate James!
“I thought we did a lot of good things,”
“We’ll continue to build and get ready for Thursday.”
No matter what we say as a coaching staff, they have to believe in each other and they have to want to do it, and they do,”
When it comes from guys who are going to be your leading scorers, it becomes infectious,”
According to Chip Alexander News & Observer article https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article312962100.html
While 4th ranked comes into the Thanksgiving Classic with record 7-0 and undefeated Arkansas comes into Thanksgiving Classic with record of 5-1 because they’re currently on a four game winning streak that includes them beating Jackson State 115-61 on Friday November 21, 2025 Arkansas who is currently ranked 21st in the AP Top 25 though that could change or stay the same Monday because won their previous game as they beat Jackson State on Friday November 21, 2025 in Fayetteville Arkansas 115 -61 where seven players were in double figures Darius Acuff Jr. who is a freshman guard was 4-9 on field goals , 2-4 on 3 pointers to go along 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 block 10 points.Karter Knox who is sophomore a guard was 5-10 on field goals , 2-3 on 3 pointers to go along with 10 rebounds, 1 assists , 17 points. DJ Wagner who is a junior a guard was 6-6 on field goals , 2-2 on 3 pointers to go along with 7 assists , 16 points. Malique Ewin who is a senior a guard was 8-9 on field goals , 1-1 on 3 pointers, 4-4 on free throws . to go along with 3 rebounds, 3 assists , 2 steals, 1 block, 21 points. Isaiah Sealey who is a freshman a guard was 4-4 on field goals , 2-2 on free throws to go along with 4 rebounds , 2 assists , 1 block 10 points. Billy Richmond III who is a guard a sophomore was 6-9 on field goals , 0-1 on 3 pointers to go along with 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 14 points. Michael Thomas who is a guard a freshman was 4-6 on field goals , 2-3 on 3 pointers to go along 2 rebounds, 3 assists 13 points.
As a team Arkansas shot 39-61 on field goals , 9-18 on 3 pointers for 64% 28-36 on free throws for 78%!
Following Arkansas ‘s rout of Jackson State Head Coach John Calipari had this to say about his team 115-61 win over Jackson State!
It wasn't about the score,”It was about how we have to play to compete at the level we want to compete. We're not quite there…. We’ve got a bunch of hard games.”
According to Ethan Westerman Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette article https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2025/nov/21/arkansas-basketball-jackson-state-score-update-john-calipari-razorbacks/?sports-college
Tip off is set for 8:00pm Eastern Time 7:00pm Central Time from United Center that is home to the NBA’s Chicago Bulls!
The game is going to be televised on CBS with Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery , Jon Rothstein commentating!
Before the bright lights and high-def cameras, Ian Eagle was just a kid from Miami, Florida, born on February 9, 1969, into a household that already understood the rhythm of performance. His father, Jack Eagle, was a character actor and commercial star (if the name doesn’t ring a bell, the “Brother Dominic” Xerox commercial might jog your memory), while his mother, Monica Maris, had her own run as a performer. So yes, Eagle grew up with punchlines and applause as part of the family dinner soundtrack.And that early exposure to showbiz helped shape his accent, timing, and signature blend of professionalism and personality. He, more than just reporting, performed his storytelling. That flair would follow him to Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, a sacred ground for broadcast hopefuls. There, Eagle became the voice of SU football, basketball, and lacrosse, snagging the Bob Costas Award along the way. Not bad for a kid who probably grew up mimicking his dad’s commercial punchlines, right? But what happened next is just as interesting.After graduating in 1990, Eagle hit the ground running faster than a slant hill route. His first stop? WFAN in New York, where he honed his skills on one of the country’s top sports radio stations. But he didn’t just float through. By 1994, Eagle was already doing play-by-play for the New Jersey Nets. And while the team may not have always made headlines, Ian’s voice certainly did.Because that early Nets work was more than just court-side reps, as it became his proving ground. Eagle showed he could take even the most mundane Wednesday night matchup and spin it into a moment. His voice added gravitas to games, a style that was equal parts precise and playful. Fans started tuning in for the team and the guy calling it. Then came calling the big leagues in 1998 when Eagle joined CBS Sports.And just like that, the kid from Miami was calling NFL games on Sundays, NCAA basketball in March, U.S. Open tennis in the summer, and even boxing when the gloves came off. If it had a scoreboard, chances are Ian Eagle had a call sheet ready.
In time, he would become the voice of the Brooklyn Nets on YES Network, lead NBA announcer for TNT, and a staple across CBS and Westwood One radio for NFL coverage. His presence became synonymous with high-stakes games and calm-but-colorful commentary.
Ian Eagle… became a translator for chaos, so to speak. Whether it’s a fourth-down stand or a baseline jumper, he tells the story in real-time with clarity, context, and yes, some of the best one-liners in the game. And so naturally, the honors? Oh, they came rolling in like a full-court press.In 2022 and again in 2024, Ian Eagle was named National Sportscaster of the Year. He also succeeded Jim Nantz as CBS/TBS’s lead voice for the NCAA Tournament Finals starting in 2024, a passing of the mic that symbolized a true changing of the guard.
Add to that multiple New York Sports Emmys, induction into the Syracuse WAER Hall of Fame, and the prestigious Marty Glickman Award for leadership in sports media in 2018, and you’ve got a resume that screams elite. But what about his personal life? Does the man even have a work-life balance with all the glory that comes with the broadcasting world?
Renowned college basketball analyst Bill Raftery is the lead game analyst for FOX Sports' college basketball coverage, teaming with his longtime play-by-play partner Gus Johnson.
Raftery joined FOX Sports prior to the 2013-14 season, the network’s first covering college basketball and the first season of the newly aligned BIG EAST Conference. A veteran analyst with playing and coaching experience, his keen analysis and opinion are accompanied by unsurpassed enthusiasm and unique catchphrases like "Onions!" and "With a kiss!"
Before joining FOX Sports, he spent 32 years covering basketball as an analyst on television and radio for CBS, ESPN and CBS Radio. He has covered the sport’s premier events, including the NCAA Tournament, Final Four, the BIG EAST Championship, Big Ten Championship, ACC Championship, SEC Championship and New Jersey Nets telecasts.
Raftery continues his work with CBS and in 2015, at the age of 73, called his first Final Four on television, partnering with Jim Nantz and Grant Hill.
Raftery began his broadcasting career in 1982 with ESPN, where he served as a game analyst for college basketball through the 2012 season. Over that span, he also distinguished himself as an analyst on CBS’s college basketball coverage and served as a game analyst for Westwood One/CBS Radio’s coverage of the NCAA Men’s Final Four beginning 1991.
From 1970-81, Raftery was the head basketball coach at Seton Hall, where he revitalized the program and led the Pirates to seven straight winning seasons. He guided the team to four ECAC postseason tournaments and two National Invitation Tournament appearances. Raftery also served as president of the BIG EAST Coaches Association from 1979-81. Prior to his time at Seton Hall, Raftery coached five years at Fairleigh Dickinson, earning Coach of the Year honors from the New Jersey Basketball Writers Association in his final season with the program.
A standout on the court as well coaches bench and broadcast booth, Raftery played three seasons at LaSalle under legendary coach Donald "Dudley" Moore. During the 1959-60 season, he set a freshman scoring record with 370 points. The next year, he led the varsity team with 17.8 points per game, and in his senior season, he co-captained the Explorers to the National Invitational Tournament. Following his senior campaign, he was drafted by the New York Knicks.
Raftery has won three Emmy Awards in the category of Outstanding Sports Personality – Sports Event Analyst, in 2015, 2016 and 2018. In 2004, he received a special Victor Sports Award and the Walter Payton ‘Sweetness’ Award in recognition of his outstanding work in the community throughout his lifetime. He also won the New York Sports Emmy Award in the category of Single Event Coverage for Game 5 of the New Jersey Nets vs. Indiana Pacers series during the 2002 NBA Playoffs.
Raftery earned a degree in history from LaSalle and a master’s in education from Seton Hall. He was given an Honorary Doctorate from LaSalle in 2001 and serves as the president of W.J. Raftery Associates, an events/marketing firm.
Jon Rothstein on Rothstein has been a college basketball insider for CBS Sports since 2010 and a contributor to the CBS Broadcast Network since 2016, serving as both a sideline reporter and studio analyst. Since 2021, he has served as part of CBS Sports and Turner Sports’ coverage of the NCAA Tournament.
In addition to his role with CBS Sports, Rothstein has served as a national columnist for both CBSSports.com and FanRag Sports. His work has also been featured in both the New York Times and Sports Illustrated.
Rothstein also hosts the “College Hoops Today Podcast” via Compass Media, the only college basketball podcast that runs 52 weeks out of the calendar year. He is also an in-studio correspondent for both WFAN and CBS Sports Radio.
Prior to joining CBS Sports, Rothstein worked for both ESPN Radio and MSG Network, where he served as a college basketball insider from 2007-10. He also makes regular national speaking appearances where he discusses leadership, life skills, and the state of college basketball.
A graduate of Ithaca College where he was recognized as a distinguished alumni in sports, Rothstein currently resides in Manhattan.
https://www.foxsports.com/personalities/bill-raftery/bio
According to Vaibhavi Malhotra article https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-who-is-ian-eagle-all-about-his-background-career-and-media-journey/