Barrett no longer number one recruit

Showenuff

Heisman
Nov 21, 2006
21,624
14,224
0
I remember a couple of fellas talking earlier this season about him possibly becoming the #1 player. ;)
 

Liftee

All-American
Mar 6, 2011
3,199
5,513
0
It is so hard to figure out how his game will translate to the next level. There's virtually no defense being played and he is so much taller than anyone else. I do like his size and would like to see him take advantage of it. I guess I'm old fashioned.
 

Arlene

All-Conference
Feb 5, 2003
12,869
1,270
63
Cam has a nice stroke from deep. Will be nice to have that stretch 4 again. Not as good as Ingram in low post but a much better outside shooter.
 

Showenuff

Heisman
Nov 21, 2006
21,624
14,224
0
I won't go for the " he only plays against short players" with this kid. He plays good vs anybody, kids a damn scoring machine.
 

Jake1985

Senior
Apr 7, 2002
29,769
955
0
I'd hope both Cam and RJ can def bc Tre can and it would be great to have players invested in both ends of the court for their OAD year
 

Jake1985

Senior
Apr 7, 2002
29,769
955
0
After watching that vid some things really stood out.
- his ball handling skills are very good
- his build reminds me of Tatum
- he has a quick second jump
 

Quavarius

Heisman
Aug 12, 2009
175,654
22,058
113
Reddish and Barrett are 1A and 1B.

Had Bagley not reclassified, just 'wow' at the sheer eliteness of it all.
 
  • Like
Reactions: SwatX1

DukeDenver

All-American
Nov 21, 2010
8,249
8,451
0
I don't care about recruiting championships, just like I didn't when Kensucky won them.

Hopefully this means actual championships.
The three guys coming in have great to good vision and share the ball well. Gosh I’m hoping Trevon stays around. This will likely be a very clever offense.

The concern, as usual with lottery pick teams, will be on defense. We’ll be long and quick again, but will these young bucks “get it” on D? We’ll see.
 

Jake1985

Senior
Apr 7, 2002
29,769
955
0
Tre has shown that he D up so I would imagine that will translate into his time at Duke.
RJ has clips of him swatting away shots
Cam has the physical tools

In each case do they commit to on the ball, man defending enough to exert energy on that end bc it does take away from energy on the offensive side.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Quavarius

nets on nets on nets

All-American
Jun 4, 2015
4,162
5,515
113
RJ Barrett is back to #1 on all 4 of the big sites (247, Rivals, Scout, and ESPN.)
Rj (Monteverde) plays Nasir Little (Orlando Prep) today at 5:30 PM EST on ESPN 2. Duke commit versus UNC commit, probably will be guarding each other too.
 
Apr 21, 2016
832
307
38
RJ and Nassir both performed well. But it doesn’t take much to see that Montverde is vastly superior to Orlando Christian Prep.
 

DukeDenver

All-American
Nov 21, 2010
8,249
8,451
0
Serious question. Do the basketball players at places like Montverde receive good academic training? Or is it basically survival skills for passing college classes and prep for making acceptable test scores? I am curious as to what Montverde gets out of it.
 

skysdad

Heisman
Mar 3, 2006
42,753
22,653
0
RJ and Nassir both performed well. But it doesn’t take much to see that Montverde is vastly superior to Orlando Christian Prep.

From what I'm hearing Nassir maybe the best high school player to come along since Lew Alcindor. Since he committed to unc his stock has blown the roof through the ceiling. Probably will end up being in the top 50 NBA players ever. OFC
 

DukeDenver

All-American
Nov 21, 2010
8,249
8,451
0
From what I'm hearing Nassir maybe the best high school player to come along since Lew Alcindor. Since he committed to unc his stock has blown the roof through the ceiling. Probably will end up being in the top 50 NBA players ever. OFC
False. You're forgetting about a certain power forward who has redefined basketball and eyebrow grooming.
 

Dad2ze

All-Conference
Feb 8, 2012
3,574
3,807
81
Serious question. Do the basketball players at places like Montverde receive good academic training? Or is it basically survival skills for passing college classes and prep for making acceptable test scores? I am curious as to what Montverde gets out of it.
From my understanding Montverde has educator(s) that travel with the team. They’re taught while on the road. Have you glanced at the schedule they have??? I talked with the head coach over a Christmas and he said when they’re in China playing the schedule is tough with balancing school, practice, and games.
 
  • Like
Reactions: DukeDenver

BNM79

Junior
Sep 1, 2012
382
361
0
From what I'm hearing Nassir maybe the best high school player to come along since Lew Alcindor. Since he committed to unc his stock has blown the roof through the ceiling. Probably will end up being in the top 50 NBA players ever. OFC

Saw a quote awhile back Roy wants him to be in the pinson role. Guess he’ll be top 50 after 4 years at unc
 

DukeRulesBasketball

All-American
Aug 20, 2015
7,258
5,182
0
Does anyone know if you could go to those schools( Monteverde, Findlay Prep, Oak Hill, Mater Dei) for just strictly academics?
 

nets on nets on nets

All-American
Jun 4, 2015
4,162
5,515
113
Does anyone know if you could go to those schools( Monteverde, Findlay Prep, Oak Hill, Mater Dei) for just strictly academics?
You can, Montverde for example is a boarding school, meaning you live there.
Just looked it up, for 52K a year, you can attend Montverde Academy.
Makes sense why most attendees are on scholarship.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Dad2ze

DukeRulesBasketball

All-American
Aug 20, 2015
7,258
5,182
0
You can, Montverde for example is a boarding school, meaning you live there.
Just looked it up, for 52K a year, you can attend Montverde Academy.
Makes sense why most attendees are on scholarship.
Oh okay thanks for the info. I was always curious about that because you just hear about those schools in regards to basketball.
 
Devils Illustrated

Latest

  1. 01 On3 Football Pressure Gauge: The college football teams, players and coaches already feeling the most heat
  2. 02 On3 Basketball Jon Scheyer Q&A: Inside Duke's roster, recruiting philosophy and Year 5 as head coach
  3. 03 Devils Illustrated Football Blue Devils find success with 3-man line
  4. 04 Rivals Basketball Recruiting Latest intel on five-star DeMarcus Henry as three schools emerge
  5. 05 Devils Illustrated Football Know your foe: 5 things to know about William & Mary