Jaden Schutt, a 6-foot-5, 205-pound sharpshooter, is all set to make his return to Cameron Indoor Stadium. In just under three weeks, he will be representing the Virginia Tech Hokies against Jon Scheyer's third Duke basketball team. There's a good chance he'll be on the floor at tipoff, ready to showcase his skills.

Witness the Comeback of Jaden Schutt in this Epic Showdown

Virginia Tech's Current Standing

Entering Virginia Tech's Thursday night home bout against North Carolina A&T, the 21-year-old Schutt is averaging 9.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists as a full-time starter. However, the Hokies currently sit at 3-6 overall and 0-1 in ACC play, having lost six games in a row. He's shooting 39.3 percent from the field, 38.3 percent beyond the arc, and 60.0 percent at the charity stripe in his 30.3 minutes per game. And in the past three outings, he's reached double-digit points each time.This shows Schutt's importance to the team even in a challenging season. His performance has been consistent, and he's been a key contributor despite the team's struggles.

Schutt's Duke Basketball Journey

As a Duke basketball freshman under then-first-year head coach Jon Scheyer, Schutt saw action in only 14 games. He averaged 2.1 points in 6.9 minutes per contest, mainly in mop-up duty during the closing minutes of blowout victories by the Blue Devils. But then, he suffered a knee injury before his sophomore campaign and sat out the entire 2023-24 season.This setback didn't deter him, and now he's back, ready to face his former team. His experience and growth during this time will surely add a new dimension to the game.

The Upcoming Showdown

The Blue Devils and Hokies are set to square off in Durham on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 4:30 p.m. ET (ACC Network). This is a highly anticipated game that will bring together two talented teams. Schutt's return will add an extra layer of excitement, as fans will be eager to see how he performs against his former teammates.Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses, and this game could go either way. It will be a test of Schutt's skills and the Hokies' ability to bounce back from their losing streak.Stay tuned to Duke Blue Devils On SI for more updates on former Duke basketball players and other Blue Devil news.