Draft Deadline
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Players have until April 22nd to submit their names for the draft. It is RARE for someone to submit their name this early on. For example, UK hasn't had a single guy submit their name, whereas they will probably have 5 or so guys submit.
Believe our only guy to have officially announced so far is Marvin, right? I really hope Gary or Trevon come back (zero chance with Wendell), but I wouldn't put any stock into the fact that they haven't announced their decision to leave yet, none.
Believe our only guy to have officially announced so far is Marvin, right? I really hope Gary or Trevon come back (zero chance with Wendell), but I wouldn't put any stock into the fact that they haven't announced their decision to leave yet, none.
IF Gary was to come back it would be a huge boost for us. The way trevon was playing at the end though would be great too. I want that shooter though!
I saw an article posted on Facebook yesterday from one of the Duke pages that mentioned the possibility of one of our players returning next season but it didn’t say which player.
Be one hell of an offense. Would be very similar to how Nova has their offense setup. Imagine that we would see a lot of zone defense by our opponents.
A little bit off topic but I just saw on Facebook that Marvin Bagley III won the Pete Newell Big Man of the Year Award.
I would think so but that might be the issue. It'll be super hard to not start the freshmen and so bolden or Trent would be the fifth and it's hard for me to not see a real big guy out there but idk!
Trent would start.
He’s not coming back, though.
He’s not coming back, though.
I really wish for the college game of basketball that most all of the players come back. I have been consistent for years wanting both Duke's players as well as UNC players coming back for additional years. Bagley is a different story. He could have started for most NBA teams right out of high school. A really unique situation and his decision to move on is sound and in his best interests. But everyone else on Duke's team (and I hope Trent is one of them) with the possible exception of Carter IMO should stay and enjoy the life of a college student. So much money being offered makes that a moot point but for the good of the college game I wish it was true. I think this makes the one and done rule even more needed to be done with. Give the guys like Bagley the chance to make a living at a young age but don't let the college guys come for 1 semester and leave. It was so much better in the old days. (I keep telling myself that about a lot of things lately!)
Trent's more than likely not coming back but he really needs to. Great free throw shooter streaky 3 point shooter but doesn't add much else. I can see him sitting at the end of a bench and flopping out of the NBA after his first round contract. Just sucks that if you're a first round pick you apparently have to go now.
Sad thing is, even though I watch about every game I can, when these OAD's leave I kinda forget they were ever at Duke unless I read about them. That won't happen with Bags or the 2015 team because they were so good, but some of the others can be forgotten..... It would be nice to see a minimum of 2 years be mandatory.
So is this article referenced talking about Bolden? Which would suck because I already fig he'll be here ha
I think we said that when Marvin committed last year..
They don't cut nets for winning the Sweet 16???
Maybe 8 miles down the road.
I’m surprised no one else from Duke has declared yet! I thought for sure we would definitely hear Wendell declaring shortly after Marvin did!
I would expect to hear from all three in the next seven days. All are meetings with agents.
I'm most interested in what is going on in Bolden's camp.i'm sure he's got people in his ear giving him the pro's and con's of declaring.hope this does not play out too long
why would he not get drafted? 7 foot 265 lbs...he'd be a project for sure,but someone will take him 2nd or 3rd round
No way he's taken in the 3rd round.
Lets just hope he's smart enough to come back,that will end draft speculation for this year anyway
Bolden and Duke staff know there is at least a 50% chance he won't get drafted. Let's say he makes it. All that means is a 1-2 million dollar contract to try and make an impression. Sure that's a good infusion for a young man. Then what? The road would be pretty uncertain from there. Let's say he doesn't get drafted. He'll easily get an NBDL tryout. Is that tryout and $50K worth as much as national exposure at Duke and one year closer to a Duke degree? The answer seems pretty clear to me. His stock is unlikely to drop from this point on. I think hanging around for graduation in 3.5 years is the way to go for the big man. Then he's got more options and potentially played his way into 1st round money, closer to 10 million, which is all he'll ever need if used properly.
The 2019 Final Four is in Minneapolis. The nets are getting cut regardless
If he continues to develop and can average 8-12 ppg and 8+ rbs then I think he’s a top 20 pick next year. One thing he definitely needs to work on is his FT shooting.
Wouldn’t be surprised to see a team package a 6th and a 7th rounder to move up in the 3rd round and nab Bolden