IT'S GAME DAY!!!
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I took it as equality in how the NCAA treats certain programs
-if Grayson stays healthy, look out
-deep, athletic, and versatile front court
-Tre has a ways to go, but great raw tools
-Trent is ready now
-encouraging that the defense did not commit a bunch of fouls
-defense, especially on the perimeter, needs to improve
-this should be a fun season
-deep, athletic, and versatile front court
-Tre has a ways to go, but great raw tools
-Trent is ready now
-encouraging that the defense did not commit a bunch of fouls
-defense, especially on the perimeter, needs to improve
-this should be a fun season
I don't know how deep Coach K is gonna go into the bench but Javin got to get some big minutes. He's a machine out there and just creates havoc. If he ever becomes more offensive look out. OFC
My observations with full disclaimer (this is still a D2 school so I'm conservative with some of these):
- Trevon will be fine. Yes, he'll have boneheaded turnovers, but come tourney time you'll see a much more aggressive, and comfortable guy.
- Grayson is healthy - watch out.
- Trent Jr. appears more ready than I thought he'd be. I'm still waiting to see how he does with an athletic 6'4-6'7 wing on him, but so far I like what I see.
- Bagley is a man, and the most-ready NBA guy Duke has. Good luck defending teams, you're only hope is to make him go right in the paint. He'll be top 2 pick next year.
- Wendell is so polished and under control. He, Bolden, Jav, and Bagley will be able to throw/pass over others and allow the other guy to catch deep in the paint and finish strong.
- Bolden has progressed, albeit more slowly. I still think he'll be a top Center when it's all said-and-done. We need him to play with confidence.
- Jav (yes my favorite Dukie on this team) is the energizer bunny. He's more under control this year, and is also very active at the same time. The four-headed post Duke has is pretty damn strong.
- Goldwire - I like this kid! He's going to get some minutes this year spelling Trevon. He was a bit sloppy towards the end, but was consistent and steady for the first 3/4 of the game.
Others: JRob played well, loved his energy. Vrank was a little sloppy on D but was steady as always on the boards and in the paint. Jack White didn't show me anything, at all. Not sure what his future holds. Alex played under control, even running the point for a bit. Jordan Tucker must not be adapting well so far. Hope he picks it up soon; Duke could use/need him in the long haul.
- Trevon will be fine. Yes, he'll have boneheaded turnovers, but come tourney time you'll see a much more aggressive, and comfortable guy.
- Grayson is healthy - watch out.
- Trent Jr. appears more ready than I thought he'd be. I'm still waiting to see how he does with an athletic 6'4-6'7 wing on him, but so far I like what I see.
- Bagley is a man, and the most-ready NBA guy Duke has. Good luck defending teams, you're only hope is to make him go right in the paint. He'll be top 2 pick next year.
- Wendell is so polished and under control. He, Bolden, Jav, and Bagley will be able to throw/pass over others and allow the other guy to catch deep in the paint and finish strong.
- Bolden has progressed, albeit more slowly. I still think he'll be a top Center when it's all said-and-done. We need him to play with confidence.
- Jav (yes my favorite Dukie on this team) is the energizer bunny. He's more under control this year, and is also very active at the same time. The four-headed post Duke has is pretty damn strong.
- Goldwire - I like this kid! He's going to get some minutes this year spelling Trevon. He was a bit sloppy towards the end, but was consistent and steady for the first 3/4 of the game.
Others: JRob played well, loved his energy. Vrank was a little sloppy on D but was steady as always on the boards and in the paint. Jack White didn't show me anything, at all. Not sure what his future holds. Alex played under control, even running the point for a bit. Jordan Tucker must not be adapting well so far. Hope he picks it up soon; Duke could use/need him in the long haul.
Yeah, those 'Equality' shirts are springing up everywhere.
OFC
This is probably the way it is. OFC
It's easy to to point out who the top guys were but what I found interesting was the play out the players not in the top 7 rotation.
Jordan G continues to be a huge surprise to me and honestly I'm loving it. Not saying he's going to get many minutes but geez did Duke luck out getting him. He is calm with the ball in his hands, can run the O and def can D up. For sure going to be a fun player to follow through his career.
Alex, I think, will be in the same boat as Javin was as a Fr. Lots of athleticism and talent in him, just needs to add strength and weight. He will find minutes when Duke needs another shooter.
Jordan G continues to be a huge surprise to me and honestly I'm loving it. Not saying he's going to get many minutes but geez did Duke luck out getting him. He is calm with the ball in his hands, can run the O and def can D up. For sure going to be a fun player to follow through his career.
Alex, I think, will be in the same boat as Javin was as a Fr. Lots of athleticism and talent in him, just needs to add strength and weight. He will find minutes when Duke needs another shooter.
I was REALLY impressed with Jav.
I made the statement that I believe there are a LOT of D1 schools who would LOVE to have him as a starter. Jav can play
Much to early to make definitive statements yet but think Goldwire can earn 10 mpg which we will need this year
I'm going to assume that we saw the rotation last night. Bagley, Carter, Bolden, DeLaurier, Allen, Duval, Trent, Goldwire. With some O'Connell thrown in at times.
I know everyone is excited about Bagley, but I'm most excited about Trent with Carter in a very close second.
Had to watch the replay today. Obviously a lot to work out, but also a lot to look forward to.
I know everyone is excited about Bagley, but I'm most excited about Trent with Carter in a very close second.
Had to watch the replay today. Obviously a lot to work out, but also a lot to look forward to.
I thought Marques looked much improved. He would start almost anywhere, problem is he’s behind 2 of the best bigs in the country.
Maybe. I hope so. As Trevon is a freshman, Jordan G is the ideal 8th guy b/c he can spell him from time-to-time. And K has spoken highly of his play. He's proven it enough in practice to get a look in games, but the rotation always gets tighter in conference season as the season winds down. We won't know for a while yet what will shake out by then. We also know that however ideal it would be for JG to be that guy, we also know K is going to play guys based on what's real, not what's ideal.
I'd love for 9 guys to remain viable all season, but I'd settle for 8, and happily. And I'll trust K if it has to be 7.
8 has to be it. JG can definitely come in for 5-10 mpg. He's not going to beat you. He's one of those guys that won't really get stats but he'll play hard on defense and get the ball down the court
I'd say Jordan G is the heavy favorite to land our 8th spot. We may go 9 early, however by conference play it will be 8 (if that). Jordan G has shocked me with his play, he's very under control and he can come in and run the team for a few minutes here and there. He won't put up gaudy stats, but he seems like a winner and will get the ball into the right hands.
i think he will be good enough to give Duval a breather or two. He is more polished than a lot of us thought. OFC
I think the "8th man" sweepstakes are still wide open. Its still pretty early, but I like JG's play up to now...OFC
I think Goldwire is the leader in the clubhouse if we were betting....but that lead will disappear with more games where he has four turnovers in 10 minutes.
Just from one exhibition game, I feel like Coach K will use a 7 man rotation when we get into conference play. I'm hoping for 8 though.
I don’t see him even handling the ball enough to get 4 turnovers in 10 minutes. He’s Tyler Thornton but I think a better shooter. And he will actually drive to the goal.
Definitely an upgrade over Tyler IMO for upside in his career at Duke he is only beginning! OFC
Thornton is a fair comparison. However Thornton was an elite defender/bad shooter from day one. Goldwire may be a better shooter than Tyler, but he's not yet the defender that Tyler was.
Tyler could play some great D, but fouled quite often. Perhaps Goldwire can pick up his GOOO HABITS, and be less foul prone.OFC
I see a 7 man rotation come conference play but hoping for 8! Rooting for you goldwire!
With that team, he doesn't need to score. Just handle the ball, distribute, and play decent D.
Tyler gave it his all, he was just unfortunate to play during the few years where Duke wasn't as strong as we wished. He wouldn't be that bad as a backup if he was an upperclassman on this Duke team. Hopefully Goldwire will be a little better in time than Tyler was.
Actually right now I am more comfortable with Goldwire taking an outside shot than Duval
Goldwire could be a really important 8th man and still just get 6 minutes a game. He could come in for two 90 second stretches per half for Tre immediately before or after TV timeouts. If you sub him in after made baskets on offense, he would barely have to handle the ball. Not saying he cant handle more, but that should be enough if Tre does as we hope/expect. As solid as the first 7 look, that would be enough barring injuries. Would love for him to be able to give more and would love for at least one of Tucker, O'Connel, Whiter, or Vrank to contribute. Obviously, if something goes wrong with one of the top 7 we will need to go deeper.
I agree, atleast this week. We gotta let the clanks work themselves out now. He’ll have to be some kind of threat by March for us to be in roof territory.
I agree. However I think it’s important Duval shoots the wide open 3 early in the season. He will only get more comfortable as the season progresses, we’re gonna have to live with low percentages early on, the positive thing is we should rebound half of his misses.