Wish Wendell the best. Keels and Wendell back was not realistic. Agree Keels coming back is a must. If Keels goes I never want to hear about NIL keeping guys at Duke again lol.
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Agreed. But, I still say that Keels is staying.
Moore leaving was a smart decision. He just made the final four, won the award for best SF, and is projected in the later first round. I'm glad we got 3 years out of him. With Keels and Roach up and down this past year we probably don't go to the FF without Moore.
I agree, but I think he's by far our best shot at getting someone back, besides J Roach.
Roach is 100% staying. Keels is a heavy lean to return. I'd be shocked to lose him and Moore both.
Hopefully they are working hard to add another big in the portal. That is the biggest need if we keep Keels. If not they need to bring in a guard too.
I think we have a very good chance of keeping Keels. Jon and the staff are going hard after big guys in the portal. Not sure if any of those will pan out. Anyone heard anything either way on that one?
Duke might have to play small lineup next year and start Mitchell and have Flip backup Lively since right now he is the only one that is on the roster that is probably ready for meaningful minutes at the center spot. That’s why it’s such a big deal to add another big guy. I know they are working hard to find someone. Hopefully it pans out and they add a great one like Theo.
Let's hope Flip isn't backing up Lively at the center spot next year. Broome was being sought after and Theo Akwuba too. Either one would dramatically change my outlook for next year's group with Keels returning.
Mitchell is 6’8”. That’s not exactly small. A big out the portal would be good but I haven’t seen anything definite on Moore leaving but I’m in the camp he does.
Yeah Mitchell is not small but probably not a traditional 4. But I guess I got spoiled with last year roster being more of a traditional 5 with actual 2 bigs. It will probably be more in line with a lineup of 4 out and 1 down low. Right now Duke probably only has Mitchell, Flip and Lively for the 4/5 position. Not enough
It is kind of funny that I would be thrilled to get 2 of our rotation players back. And we still don't know that.
I'm telling you guys it's the attention that comes along with playing at Duke. No school is as polarized as Duke. And to make it better (for them), and worse (for fans), whoever came up with The Brotherhood was a genius.
Adds even more to a school that needs no more attention.
Adds even more to a school that needs no more attention.
There’s truth this. Plus Duke is on tv 40 times a year so there’s the exposure. Not to mention, that 40 national titles games we play in
Curious to know if Blakes is coming back. I assume he is. We will probably only hear if he transfers. His year was almost like a redshirt but he does have a year of practice.
Didn't want to start another thread but thank you Paolo for coming to Duke and playing your heart out for us. Best of luck in living your dream at the next level.
Great player. Thank you for getting Duke to the final four. Word is there will be another announcement today.
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I like it, I'm good with either one staying.
Paolo now off the board, would assume AJ is next. Hopefully we know the Keels news one way or another within a few days.
Moore just announced he is gone. Keels is our last hope. Wish Wendell the best; we got 3 years out of a top 25 guy. If Keels and AJ both leave I'm gonna be depressed.
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Kentucky keeps the national player of the year.. we lose Moore.. geeeez
The same guy saying Keels was staying. I'm starting to get nervous. If Keels goes, even if we get transfers... Geez, that's almost an entirely new team.