The so called experts are starting to tell us that Duke is the monster that cant be stopped . They said the same thing last year
Cam Boozer: Just doesn’t foul
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He is a really good college player, but he fouls the crap out of the other team on defense and never gets a foul called on him. On offense he takes 4 steps regularly without a dribble and nothing gets called. He is really good at bullying his way to a layup in college, but that won't work in the NBA.
Amazing isn't it over the years how many Duke players just don't foul. So impressive. 
Just because we'd love to be elite again and have top notch talent, doesn't make any of us Duke fans.
I would absolutely LOVE to be on Duke's level again.
As a matter of fact, it hurts a lot to even say that, but not saying doesn't make it any less true.
well, I just heard them fawning over Arizona last night so I guess it depends on who you’re listening to. But Duke has certainly ascended a level up in recent weeks, they’ve been even more dominant since the UNC buzzer beating loss and they also beat #1 Michigan in this recent span of games which opened people’s eyes.. I think you could argue that they’ve not been looked at as highly as several other teams for a lot of the season, but because they’ve continued to win and win and win the narrative has shifted some.
I think they have better players than what people early on were wanting to give them credit for. I remember even one of our fans in December saying something like “it’s just Boozer and a bunch of dudes.” Isaiah Evans has been terrific anytime I’ve seen them play and that Sarr kid they got from Italy is hellacious defensively and super athletic. Gongba is an elite big inside and Maliq Brown is one of the best defensive players in the country. People did not give their returnees enough credit early on imo and as the supporting cast has gotten better, they’ve become a powerful squad.
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S will find away to screw it for them. don’t underestimate S ability to screw things up, even when everything is hand picked and given to him a silver platter…no pun intended.
I watched the referees call 2 quick ones on Michigan’s Mara to get him out of the game the other day. Wouldn’t want him suppressing Boozer. Then a couple games later, they called a couple on the Virginia big guy. This is becoming repetitive. It’s also been sickening for years. Then to hear the announcers talk about how tough Boozer is and he’s the strongest player since Hercules.
Different set of rules for different teams.
Different set of rules for different teams.
You and me could coach their team, anytime 5 of the top 15 players want to go to Duke there is nothing you can do to change that. No other school has that luxury. Nobody knows what they do behind the scenes to load up the way they do, it’s got to be more than just playing for Duke. Krybaby is gone and Scheyer was the second choice and nothings changed has changed, Duck Fuke!
last year, they leaned on Flagg too much....he was 0-4 in the final minute of each hero-ball situation. looking back, Kon would have been a better option while flagg could have been the decoy..
that said, this duke team is more of a machine that works well together....
By the spring of 2023, the Wildcats had signed more top 25 players under John Calipari than any school. Nearly a quarter of all rivals top 10 prospects over the prior 15 classes signed with Kentucky. That’s 72 top 50 recruits, 57 top 25 players and 33 top 10 players (per Rivals) that made up 15 Calipari recruiting classes at Kentucky. So maybe you and I needed to coach those last several teams? I mean if it’s just about getting a ranked player on a page then what was the issue?
Just another Boozer update
He committed 1 foul in the game against UNC last night. It came 16 minutes into the game. Then he played ANOTHER perfect half of foul free basketball.
He committed 1 foul in the game against UNC last night. It came 16 minutes into the game. Then he played ANOTHER perfect half of foul free basketball.
31 games and in 25 of those games boozer was called for 2 fouls or less. Nothing suspicious about that at all. I think they had 3 games all year where their opponent got more free throws than they did. The whistle they get is sickening.
Oh. It gets worse. I tracked all his fouls against the ACC teams and the other name teams on their schedule (maybe I’m autistic, I dunno)
He had 12 games where he wasn’t called for a single foul in the first half.
This freshman just knows how the games are going to be called by the refs. He never has to make adjustments.
He has a natural feel for how tight or loose they will call the top of the key moving screen (spoiler: he never gets calls for one).
He had 12 games where he wasn’t called for a single foul in the first half.
This freshman just knows how the games are going to be called by the refs. He never has to make adjustments.
He has a natural feel for how tight or loose they will call the top of the key moving screen (spoiler: he never gets calls for one).
Here is just a bit of the data. In their games against Florida, Arkansas, and Kansas he had 2 fouls in each game. None of the foul calls came when the game mattered. I’ve noted how far into a 40 minute game that the foul was called.
Florida: 2 fouls: 18th minute 39th minute
Arkansas: 2 fouls: 34th minute, 39th minute
Kansas: 2 fouls: 25th minute, 32nd minute
He did not commit a foul in the first half against Arkansas and Kansas. He didn’t manage to play 18 minutes and then 19 minutes against Florida without fouling despite Florida being loaded with bigs.
Amazing for a Freshman
Florida: 2 fouls: 18th minute 39th minute
Arkansas: 2 fouls: 34th minute, 39th minute
Kansas: 2 fouls: 25th minute, 32nd minute
He did not commit a foul in the first half against Arkansas and Kansas. He didn’t manage to play 18 minutes and then 19 minutes against Florida without fouling despite Florida being loaded with bigs.
Amazing for a Freshman
There's a vast pro Duke/anti UK conspiracy. We need to storm the NCAA headquarters until action is taken.
This! You’re exactly right! This **** has been going on for 40+ years! Gets really old! This is WHY people hate duke. Has nothing to do with them being a good program. It has everything to do with the BS special treatment they get. They’ve been propped up and have been allowed to do anything they want, on the court, recruiting trail, not having to disclose information because they’re a “private” school, etc. for decades! It’s infuriating!
One can call it whatever they want, it’s true. I’ve been watching this since the early 90s and they’ve ALWAYS gotten an unbelievably biased whistle. It’s absolutely incredible. Hell, I saw a duke guy take 3.5 steps on a breakaway dunk in that game last night. They called him for a walk and Scheyer went absolutely ballistic over said call. I mean, it was obvious he walked. Lmao Just one example that they’re not used to being called for walks, fouls, etc.
Through 31 regular season games Boozer has been called for 50 fouls.
This is 1.61 fouls per game.
GTFO to the guy comparing him to AD.
Edited to add, he has played 1012 minutes this season. This means he is called for a foul every 20 minutes and 15 seconds.
amazing for such a “physical” player
This is 1.61 fouls per game.
GTFO to the guy comparing him to AD.
Edited to add, he has played 1012 minutes this season. This means he is called for a foul every 20 minutes and 15 seconds.
amazing for such a “physical” player
You need to contact law enforcement and the NCAA if this is in fact true. *Lord we have some goofy fans. I'm embarrassed
I didn't watch the Duke game last night but I saw where UNC only attempted 4 free throws for the entire game.
I have watched other Duke games and they are one of the best teams in the country in forcing turnovers, yet they are also one of the best teams at not committing fouls, especially in Cameron. It’s plain to see, other teams aren’t allowed to play “defense” like Duke without fouling out their entire team.
And if they are allowed to play defense like this for the NCAA Tournament, then they will hang another banner.
I have watched other Duke games and they are one of the best teams in the country in forcing turnovers, yet they are also one of the best teams at not committing fouls, especially in Cameron. It’s plain to see, other teams aren’t allowed to play “defense” like Duke without fouling out their entire team.
And if they are allowed to play defense like this for the NCAA Tournament, then they will hang another banner.
Duke is winning it all this year sadly unless a major injury happens.
Lmao at any non duke fan claiming duke doesn’t get preferential treatment is bizarre. Very sketchy. Makes me think they’re actually, in fact, a duke fan.
Ole Jokafor and Zion were the EXACT same way and were NEVER called for an offensive foul, especially Jokafor. Those are just off the top of my head.
I bring up the 1992 Kentucky-duke game on here sometimes. One that I’ve never mentioned is that 2001-2002 regular season game at the Jimmy V Classic.
Never forget we were leading by 1 in OT and Jay Williams drove only for Tayshaun to make him absolutely EAT IT, ALL BALL! Of course, Tayshaun was called for a foul and JW made both FTs to beat us. He scored 40 or close to 40 to beat us in OT on a phantom foul call. Lmao just another game duke won via a direct correlation with the referees. It’s truly unbelievable.
EDIT: I was mistaken. Tayshaun got that clean clock in regulation. JW hit the one FT to send it into OT. Was a HORRIFIC call!
Never forget we were leading by 1 in OT and Jay Williams drove only for Tayshaun to make him absolutely EAT IT, ALL BALL! Of course, Tayshaun was called for a foul and JW made both FTs to beat us. He scored 40 or close to 40 to beat us in OT on a phantom foul call. Lmao just another game duke won via a direct correlation with the referees. It’s truly unbelievable.
EDIT: I was mistaken. Tayshaun got that clean clock in regulation. JW hit the one FT to send it into OT. Was a HORRIFIC call!
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It’s hard to believe Boozer is a freshman in college, dude is a little boy with a face like a man. His dad was pretty wicked looking too, Cam is a kinder gentler version of his dad. Going to a school that does not foul can do wonders for your career.
How many fouls will Boozer have in the ACC tournament?
I’ll set the number at 5.5.
are you taking the over or the under?
I’ll set the number at 5.5.
are you taking the over or the under?
Following in the footsteps of a long line of Dukies that just didn’t foul.
Went back and watched most of this game yesterday after this post. Man, I forgot just how clutch Tayshaun was, especially in this game! He hit two absolute CLUTCH shots in regulation, in which we should’ve won! Then, got that CLEAN block on JW! Hell, Camara also got a piece, was a double block.
Another call I had forgotten about was where Bogans beat Jones to a 50/50 ball and the two players collided. Guess who was whistled for the BS foul?! Right! It sure wasn’t Jones.
We were leading by 2 at that juncture, with about 3 minutes to play AND had a runout had the foul not been called. Long story short, we got screwed against duke AGAIN! I was thoroughly impressed with the elite level of play in this game, by both teams. I forgot that we had as much as a 12 point lead in that second half AND we absolutely ABUSED them on the boards! I mean total domination! Hawkins, Camara, Carruth and Prince played lights out!
I always loved that team! I honestly thought we’d win it all that year before the season started. Matter of fact, I thought we’d win all our games but maybe a couple. Of course, that was before the Jason Parker injury! Would’ve been unreal had he not gotten hurt. Dude was an absolute animal!
That team was one of the deepest we’ve ever had, even with that particular injury. If not for being “Team Turmoil”, I think they still could’ve won it even without Parker. Just too many distractions and Bogans had a terrible season shooting the ball. Only lost to the eventual national champion, Maryland, in the S16 by 4, and were the better team than the defending national champion, duke, even in December. What a damn bummer!
Just an update
Boozer managed zero fouls in his first ACC tournament game.
As an aside, Duke only committed 6 fouls to FSU’s 13.
Boozer managed zero fouls in his first ACC tournament game.
As an aside, Duke only committed 6 fouls to FSU’s 13.
20-6 free throw advantage for Duke and they’re still losing at the half.
I expect Nnoga to return but losing Foster hurts. They’re not even trying to guard Boozer Lite. FSU giving him the Mo Dioubate treatment.
I expect Nnoga to return but losing Foster hurts. They’re not even trying to guard Boozer Lite. FSU giving him the Mo Dioubate treatment.
I would like just as much to get a home blue blood whistle like we used to. Before Emmert became NCAA president opponents called it Rape Arena. Yes, Duke is better than us. Let’s not pretend that them and Kansas receive at least a 6-8 point advantage every game with the officials. You gotta beat Duke by 10 to get a 2 point win. Not only do we not receive that anymore. We get called for 3 technicals in 30 seconds. Lose a game on a phantom flop in the last 30 seconds and all the other crap calls. Today Aberdeen was bumped hard on that final drive that sealed the game. It was an obvious call with the officials standing 2 feet away. Luckily it went in but we weren’t getting that obvious call at that time. Because we are Kentucky. Duke gets that call in that situation 100 out of 100 times.
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My mind is made up that the Higgins stuff has set the refs against UK for at least a full decade.
FSU is a top 30 team in a lot of the metrics the past two weeks. They just started off so poorly. They got a shot at this.
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Injuries DO matter
Duke finding that out tonight
Duke player slams ball on floor in front of ref, no tech, just a whisper from ref I guess telling him don’t do that.
Duke finding that out tonight
Duke player slams ball on floor in front of ref, no tech, just a whisper from ref I guess telling him don’t do that.