Jayson Tatum outlines his role with Duke basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Jayson Tatum, the star forward for the Boston Celtics, has taken on the role of Chief Basketball Officer for the Duke Blue Devils. In an interview with Front Office Sports, Tatum described his responsibilities as a blend of his long-standing involvement with the program since his NBA draft in 2017. He emphasized that he has remained connected by watching games, building player relationships, and returning in the summer. Tatum's new title formalizes the influential role he has already played within the Duke basketball community.
- •Tatum is now Chief Basketball Officer for Duke.
- •He has been actively involved with Duke after joining the NBA.
- •His role aims to formalize his relationship with the program.
- •Tatum communicates frequently with head coach Jon Scheyer.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum on what his role with Duke has him doing
""it's a multitude of things," explained Tatum.
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