With the very highly rated freshman Williams coming in, we still looking for a starting PF?
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Yeah I don't think the staff sees Williams as a starting PF. With his shooting, I think he's more of a hybrid SF/PF. Think he'll get 25 plus minutes between the 3/4 spots.
See my post above. Sony think the PF's we're looking at would be willing to come off the bench butt who knows
Curious. Would this mean Williams could play some at the three? Suppose Wilkins stays and Duke is still going after Graves that is a very loaded front court ( Big Pat, Meyers, Drew, Williams and Wilkins with possibly Graves).
I agree Williams plays more like a SF….
He’s going to be pretty good I think but not a guaranteed starter from the beginning.
He’s going to be pretty good I think but not a guaranteed starter from the beginning.
We have Williams coming in who’s the #3 overall recruit. I think we’ve already found our starting PF
Yeah, unless he's a bust, or takes a while to get acclimated, I don't see a scenario where he comes off the bench, I could be wrong, but on paper, he looks like a very good sidekick to Pat.
If I understand how everything works, I’d expect Foster to enter the portal so he’ll have the option to leave if Blackwell commits to Duke at a later date….
I might be in the minority or even crazy , but what’s not to say Foster isn’t better set coming of the bench his senior year with no pressure and being the leader for Rippey when they get on the court ? If Duke lands Blackwell the starting pg is a toss up between Cayden/Rippey and the starting sg would be Blackwell. Foster coming off the bench healthy is instant offense and a secondary ball handler leaving no real drop off except maybe shooting between the primary and secondary guard unit .
Foster coming off the bench is ideal. The question is does he want to?
Gives us an immediate super bench player
I didn’t mean that I thought Foster would transfer if Blackwell commits, I only meant it would be wise of him to enter the portal so that he would have that option.
I want Foster to return…
I did not want him to return this time last season but he’s advanced his game since then.
I want Foster to return…
I did not want him to return this time last season but he’s advanced his game since then.
He's very slight of build and not all classes are equal. Yall may be right, but everything I'm reading indicates Jon is looking for a 4 whether it be Graves or the St Marys kid.
Paulius Murauskas - Saint Mary's College Of California Gaels - Power Forward
There's the Iowa St big who is an elite shooter as well, but haven't read much about him and Duke other than a snippet here and there.
For sure thin but he’s the #3 overall recruit- he’s not coming off the bench. I said the same about Rippey who’s #10. It’s only April so playing The Who’s starting and not is certainly risky, but Duke still puts a lot of emphasis on HS recruiting and these top 10 kids come to start and log heavy minutes.
The NCAA is discussing allowing 5 years of play.
Smart move on his part.
Smart move on his part.
Does that mean we can possibly get Maliq back?
Cam and Cayden signed a trading card deal together
Also, saw Wilkins reacted favorably to Big Pat’s return on X/Twitter.
I don’t see why people think Wilkins is transferring out. The kid redshirted last season.
I don’t see why people think Wilkins is transferring out. The kid redshirted last season.
It was a joke. Other than insulting people you contribute nothing to this board.
A joke sh!tting on our guys and how our season ended? Man you’re hilarious and bring tons to the board. You’re part of the reason a bunch of good posters left here
Well you got your wish. I'm taking a break. Life's too short.
You’re good Chris . You shouldn’t leave he ain’t worth it .
I'll be back just taking a break. Maybe I do joke too much. We are all frustrated about the loss.
I’m team depth but I admit I’d assume there would be some fallout if they bring in both Blackwell and Graves.
You’re a favorite on this site Chris, but Im gonna shoot ya straight. I cringed at the Mullins post. Thought it was an awful thing to say to fellow Duke fans.
I'm with @Bleediteveryday83 and @sheyduke..Stay around @christophero just because one person doesn't like what you said even if it was in a joking way. It won't be the first or the last time. Who cares... Life's too short. Stick around bro.
Blackwell picked up a crystal ball for the good guys. Man he would be a massive get.
No don’t take a break!
I’m not I’m seriously over it big time . It’s on to next season . Everyone can’t win it all . You should stay .