***DUKE VS VCU OFFICIAL GAMEDAY THREAD***

[CRAZIE4LIFE]

I'm getting nervous, it's only VCU, but I am.

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

A lot of stuff went wrong against Kentucky, and we still hung in there. In fact that's one of the things that makes me think Duke will be okay because they could have got blown totally out...but they wouldn't quit.
K will have Duke ready, and play they will. Go Duke!

Duke 80
VCU 67

OFC

 

[dbav]

Let's get this thing started.

 

[SWEc/o95]

Grayson coming off the bench

 

[dbav]

I like that Thornton is starting.

 

[dbav]

Hope that shot helps Grayson's confidence early.

 

[Dad2ze]

Seeing the Championship highlights gave me chills all over again

 

[dbav]

Thornton looking good early.

 

[Dad2ze]

Defense needs to step it up a notch

 

[CRAZIE4LIFE]

This team can't shoot

 

[duhondukie]

Half court offense and transition defense are terrible right now

 

[dbav]

Offense seems less composed when Thornton came out.

 

[dbav]

Nice by Ingram.

 

[SWEc/o95]

Thornton back in with two fouls at this point shows you how important he is.

 

[CRAZIE4LIFE]

Grayson thinks he is Allen Iverson.

 

[Dad2ze]

He

Grayson thinks he is Allen Iverson.

He is wearing 3

 

[dbav]

Ingram looks more active.

 

[Mpm277]

I think, sometimes, it's easy to forget just how special Okafor, Jones, and Winslow were.

 

[CRAZIE4LIFE]

Thornton is making me happy, he is coming along nice.

 

[duhondukie]

On ball defense has to get better. Love how Thorton is playing

 

[CRAZIE4LIFE]

Grayson Allen Iverson

 

[dbav]

Starting to find a flow.

 

[SWEc/o95]

Our transition defense is non existent.

 

[dbav]

We're already a different team without Thornton on the floor.

 

[SWEc/o95]

3-9 at the line....pitiful.

 

[CRAZIE4LIFE]

Game all the way around is terrible

 

[jamsession3]

Brandon and Grayson must be on the floor at all times...

 

[jamsession3]

The lack of juniors and seniors that can contribute at multiple classes is an issue at the beginning of the season....oh yeah ALLEN IS A SCORER!

 

[dbav]

Liked Ingram, Thornton, and Allen.

Didn't like our defense or free throw shooting.

 

[duhondukie]

It's early in the season I know but the energy and lack of care of the basketball is a huge concern

 

[Showenuff]

K gonna blow a circuit if we keep up the absolutely stupid turnovers. Still 0 chemistry. Horrible interior D. Long way to go yet.

 

[CRAZIE4LIFE]

Remember last year when the team had swagger

 

[WI#1Dukie22]

Matt Jones with some costly mistakes. It's vey clear to DT is going to have to log MAJOR mins moving forward. Lotta options within the line ups to keep him on the floor. We also need to remember the lack of three point makes so far, which misses lead to fast breaks as well. Hopefully Kennard can find it sooner then later

 

[Showenuff]

We can win this game if we stop passing it to them.

 

[duhondukie]

This

 

[JCColsCane]

Lot of chemistry to build yet, lot of "D" to learn! If Ingram is going to be one and done, he is going to have to apply himself every time down the court. He is doing better tonight. If we are going to struggle like this, might as well let Thornton get his baptism under fire.
We knew this young team would struggle, and yes, we have a loooong way to go to be good. This would be huuuuuge if we can come back in the second half and pull this out!
Go Duke!!


JC-OFC

 

[SWEc/o95]

68% shooting for VCU in the first half.

 

[shicashicu]

The only difference in this game and the game vs Kentucky is that Kentucky is way better so we were getting beat worse, were not playing any better other than Allen.

 

[Dad2ze]

Love Grayson's heart and willingness to sacrifice himself for a loose ball

 

[JCColsCane]

Ok, who is going to step up for Duke. We just need to get under control and be confident. Seems like everyone is waiting for someone else to do it.
Go Duke!!


JC-OFC