UNC Basketball: The 10 Duke players UNC fans hated most

Jon Scheyer

By all accounts, Jon Scheyer made this list because of his tenacious blue-collar work ethic, and the overall level of success that he achieved during his four years at Duke. Well, that, and the various expressions that he made during games that became commonly referred to as “Scheyer face.”

A starter in 108 of the 144 games that he appeared in at Duke, Scheyer averaged no worse than 11.7 points per game in any of his four seasons, and never hit less than 36.5 percent of his three-pointers. And his best season with the Blue Devils — 18.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 38.3 percent from downtown — ended in a national championship alongside second team All-American Kyle Singler.

For his career, he averaged 14.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game while connecting on better than 38 percent of his shots from long-range. He also hit over 86 percent of his free throws, and maintained a positive assist-to-turnover ratio all four seasons.

Judging by all of that, you’d think he’s a pretty stand-up guy, right? Well, if you thought that, you’d be right.

Scheyer played a tough, clean brand of basketball, and gave every ounce of effort he had. And what he lacked in athletic ability, he made up for in hustle and grit. He’d jump into the lane and take charges, and frequently slapped the court in an effort to up the energy and intensity of his teammates and fans. It’s the latter that probably earned him some of the ire he received from UNC basketball fans, but overall, Scheyer can wear his inclusion on this list like a badge of honor.