Duke is getting help from former Blue Devils player and Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum.

What You Need To Know

Duke University said Tuesday that NBA star Jayson Tatum would serve in a volunteer advisory role for the program as “chief basketball officer”

Tatum, a forward for the Boston Celtics, played for Duke in the 2016-17 season

In his new job, he will meet with the team and with coach Jon Scheyer and mentor athletes

The school announced Tuesday that the six-time NBA all-star would serve in a volunteer advisory role for the program as “chief basketball officer.” Tatum is recovering from a ruptured right Achilles’ tendon suffered in May during the NBA playoffs.

In its release, the school said Tatum's tasks will include in-person visits with the team to discuss development, pro

See Full Page