Jayson Tatum named as Duke's first 'Chief Basketball Officer'

"Tatum, who attended Duke prior to being drafted by the Celtics in 2017, was announced on Tuesday as the school's first ever "Chief Basketball Officer," a newly created role that the Celtics star is volunteering for. Per the Duke announcement, Tatum's duties as CBO will be (among other things) to help the school foster development and team building, mentor current players, "join periodic virtual sessions" to provide input, and to share feedback."

""I am ecstatic about the opportunity to be Duke's first Chief Basketball Officer," said Tatum, according to the Duke release. "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,"

Jayson Tatum will serve as Duke's first Chief Basketball Officer in a volunteer capacity, formalizing his relationship with Duke Basketball. The role includes fostering player development and team building, mentoring current players, joining periodic virtual sessions to provide input, and sharing feedback. Tatum expressed strong personal connection to the program, noting regular engagement with games and Coach Jon Scheyer. Tatum continues rehabilitation with the Boston Celtics after suffering a torn Achilles in last season's playoffs. Tatum was the third overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft following one season at Duke, where he averaged 16.8 points per game and helped the team to a 28-9 record.

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