No one has known for a while Sarr was coming back ? Where you get your info . Everyone thought he’d enter the draft while keeping his eligibility. I’ve never seen anyone of note say anything more then he should come back or coming back another year would really help him but no one has said Sarr was for sure fire coming back . Until it was posted today .
Is it too early to start a thread on roster predictions for next seasons roster?
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Icyup the majority of us on here have been posting on here a lot longer than you.
Posters that come on here trying 2 stir stuff up amongst the team without any thing of substance to back up their claims are going 2 be looked at as trolls.
you claiming Rippey Jr. is transferring out of Duke is a great example when Rippey’s dad himself has stated the contrary to your claim.
Posters that come on here trying 2 stir stuff up amongst the team without any thing of substance to back up their claims are going 2 be looked at as trolls.
you claiming Rippey Jr. is transferring out of Duke is a great example when Rippey’s dad himself has stated the contrary to your claim.
And I’m a paid subscriber. It’s easy to say someone has no stake or is a troll, yet I’m paying to be here.
I’m telling you what I think. I have a right to think what I want, and I happen to think it’s not 100% certain Rippey ends up on campus. I’ve seen all the stuff from his dad. It’s not new to me.
I’ve seen it for a least a few weeks across trilly, Patreon, 247, etc. Sure, no one could guarantee he would be back, but everyone thought that was the likely outcome for a while. Sarr being back wasn’t a surprise at all.
That didn’t answer my question- why are you here! To talk Duke basketball or just try to pester? That’s a serious question. If you wanna talk hoops great you’re welcome if not go ahead and go back to your home board
I haven’t seen one report from anybody ne of note saying anything more then , Sarr should return for a sophomore year .you calling out sites does not support the arguement. Just simply say ,” I believed he was coming back after reading articles !” That would go over a whole lot better .
it's enjoyable watching the demise of kentucky, north carolina, and kansas. All of those schools are struggling to field competitive men's basketball teams.
You Love 2 See It!!!!
You Love 2 See It!!!!
Yeah that guy has a weird hatred for Rippey and is the definition of a troll.
Sarr going to get in Nics head .
Yay! I’m glad. They grew old quickPisgah,
I think we got rid of the trolls DukeGuru & Icyup for the time being.
Nice Work!
If I’m Pat, Caleb,Cayden, or Sarr I have that game circled on my calendar. If they don’t think Nik going to UCONN is a slap in their face then there’s a problem. I hope they use it as extra motivation and punk Nik and UCONN’s ***.
I wish for Caleb the kind of senior year Chris Duhon and Quin Cook had.
Not the ending for chris
What? Hitting a halfcourt 3 to beat the spread?
lol
No, definitely not the ending, and DEFINITELY not to THAT frickin team again. I just remember being kinda down on him his soph & jr years when he didn't progress as much as I/we hoped, then his senior year was really redemptive. Similar trajectory with Quin.
The way Caleb came back so quickly from this season's injury and largely saved us vs St John's is like an early jump on the iconic Duke senior bump.
Who do we predict as the starters? Next season could be the toughest to predict starters in many moons.
Foster
Blackwell
Sarr
Williams
Ngongba
I think our 2nd unit also could be a Sweet 16 type team. Absolutely ridiculous. Guys accepting their roles will determine our ceiling.
Foster
Blackwell
Sarr
Williams
Ngongba
I think our 2nd unit also could be a Sweet 16 type team. Absolutely ridiculous. Guys accepting their roles will determine our ceiling.
Your line up I think is the closest one but I’m gonna switch Foster with Cayden. Take all pressure off Foster and simply let him ball coming off the bench .
I agree Shey! Foster as our 6 man and our team captain would be outstanding! He would bring calming senior composure and a scoring threat off the bench, especially in games where we have a slow start.
Agree with it'll be tough to predict the Starting 5. I think the PF slot is the most difficult one to predict.
I definitely think Cayden & Rippey are handling the PG duties the majority of the season meanwhile Blackwell & Foster will handle the SG responsibilities throughout the season.
I love depth!!!
Can't go wrong with either. I'd lean Foster for now due to his three-point shooting and defense being slightly better than Cayden.
But if Cayden improves a lot this summer, than who knows. Great problem to have. I hope Cayden starts the UConn game.
I want Cayden to hit three’s that entire game and not let Mullins hit a point .
Second or third time you’ve asked this. He is 6’3 with a 6’2 wingspan per his measurable at the combine. Not exactly what the nba is looking for out of a SG. He’s also getting more in NIL then he would next year…
Blackwell is doing what he should be doing by going through the nba combine process and receiving feedback. I know people look at the Coward situation and think it's the exact same situation, it's not. Coward skyrocketed to a 1st Round Draft pick. If Blackwell performs really well at the combine and executives from nba teams tell him they will take him in the 1st round then yes I can see Blackwell heading to the nba to live out his dream.
If Blackwell declares for the nba draft then as always is the case for the Blue Devils, it's next man up. Howard would then join the trio of Cayden, Rippey Jr, and Foster in the backcourt.
Duke adds a home/home series with Illinois beginning this November. The Fighting Illini will come to Durham on November 17th.
If Duke gets assigned to play at Florida in the SEC/ACC Challenge then Duke will face 4 of the Projected Top 5 Teams in the country to Tip Off the 2026-2027 Season.
11/17 - Illinois
11/25 - UConn (Las Vegas)
12/2 - @ Florida (Probable)
12/21 - Michigan (New York City)
Then you also have the two additional neutral site games:
11/10 - Michigan State (United Center)
2/20/27 - Gonzaga (Little Caesar’s Arena)
Get 1 more non-conference matchup against any of Houston/St. John’s/Arkansas
If Duke gets assigned to play at Florida in the SEC/ACC Challenge then Duke will face 4 of the Projected Top 5 Teams in the country to Tip Off the 2026-2027 Season.
11/17 - Illinois
11/25 - UConn (Las Vegas)
12/2 - @ Florida (Probable)
12/21 - Michigan (New York City)
Then you also have the two additional neutral site games:
11/10 - Michigan State (United Center)
2/20/27 - Gonzaga (Little Caesar’s Arena)
Get 1 more non-conference matchup against any of Houston/St. John’s/Arkansas
Once again the hardest non conference in college hoops. I’m hoping for at least a handful of “cupcakes”.Duke adds a home/home series with Illinois beginning this November. The Fighting Illini will come to Durham on November 17th.
If Duke gets assigned to play at Florida in the SEC/ACC Challenge then Duke will face 4 of the Projected Top 5 Teams in the country to Tip Off the 2026-2027 Season.
11/17 - Illinois
11/25 - UConn (Las Vegas)
12/2 - @ Florida (Probable)
12/21 - Michigan (New York City)
Then you also have the two additional neutral site games:
11/10 - Michigan State (United Center)
2/20/27 - Gonzaga (Little Caesar’s Arena)
Get 1 more non-conference matchup against any of Houston/St. John’s/Arkansas