Jayson Tatum named as Duke’s first ‘Chief Basketball Officer’

Jayson Tatum is rejoining Duke in an official capability, although he gained’t be that includes for the Blue Devils on the court docket.

Tatum, who attended Duke previous to being drafted by the Celtics in 2017, was announced on Tuesday as the college’s first ever “Chief Basketball Officer,” a newly created function that the Celtics star is volunteering for.

Per the Duke announcement, Tatum’s duties as CBO will probably be (amongst different issues) to assist the college foster improvement and workforce constructing, mentor present gamers, “be part of periodic digital periods” to supply enter, and to share suggestions.

“I’m ecstatic in regards to the alternative to be Duke’s first Chief Basketball Officer,” mentioned Tatum, in line with the Duke launch. “This program means a lot to me, and I had an unbelievable time right here. I already watch each sport, come again at any time when I can, and join with Coach Scheyer usually.

“To have the possibility to formalize my relationship with this system and broaden my potential to impression the gamers and tradition means the world to me,” he added. “As former gamers, all of us share the accountability of supporting the following technology of Duke Basketball.”

Tatum is concurrently continuing his rehab with the Celtics as he navigates the trail again from harm following his torn Achilles sustained in final season’s playoffs.

The 27-year-old was drafted third general by Boston in 2017 following a single season at Duke, throughout which era he helped the Blue Devils go 28-9 whereas averaging 16.8 factors per sport.