"Just tried to be a voice and resource. Talking to the staff, I talked to Jon every other day. Players on the team would reach out. Just being an extended resource to the team and the guys that had any questions."
"I was sick. But I couldn't be more proud of those guys. It was an unbelievable season. Scheyer and his staff, obviously I have a great relationship with them."
"Hate to see us go out like that, but it was still an unbelievable year. We had the toughest schedule, No. 1 overall seed. ... So I just kind of felt for all those guys in the locker room."
Jayson Tatum, now the chief basketball officer for Duke's men's basketball program, maintains a close connection with the team. He provides support and advice to coach Jon Scheyer and the players. Tatum expressed pride in the team's performance despite their Elite Eight loss to UConn. He felt for the players after the heartbreaking defeat, acknowledging the tough schedule and their status as the No. 1 overall seed. Tatum's involvement includes watching games and being a resource for the team throughout the season.
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