Tyler Thornton, a former Duke basketball captain and four-year player for the Blue Devils, is returning to the program as an assistant coach. "I'm thrilled to welcome Tyler back to Duke," head ...

Thornton served as team captain in 2013-14 - Scheyer's first season on Duke's coaching staff - guiding the team to a 26-9 record, while starting 25 of 35 games. A 2014 Duke graduate, he earned his ...

Thornton previously served as an assistant and the director of player development at Howard under fellow Brotherhood member Kenny Blakeney. "I'm thrilled to welcome Tyler back to Duke," head coach ...

Tyler Thornton, a former Duke basketball captain under Mike Krzyzewski, is joining the Blue Devils as an assistant coach for Jon Scheyer.

Thornton graduated from Duke University in 2014. At Duke, Thornton played an instrumental role in the team's Elite Eight trip in 2012-13 and its 26-9 overall record during the 2013-14 season.

Tyler Thornton played four seasons for Duke and served as team captain in the 2013-14 season. The guard shot 45% from the 3-point area and compiled 79 assists during the season to help the Blue ...

He dabbed away tears as the video concluded. Tyler Thornton’s, like so many others, was a small masterpiece. It underscored his strengths as a player: he played with relentless effort ...

Tyler Thornton, a former Duke basketball captain under Mike Krzyzewski, is joining the Blue Devils as an assistant coach for Jon Scheyer.