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[pisgah101]

Maybe so, but it's a very different place than Cameron.

Cameron holds just over 9,000; Assembly Hall's student section is about 8,000 (out of 17,800). The biggest student section in the country, and they will be fired up (and probably well-ahem...'hydrated', lol).

Purdue gets this treatment; their upperclassmen are used to it, but freshmen have trouble, especially prep school freshmen that have never ever been in a truly hostile gym.

I hope it's insane I'm ready for the game!

 

[dukiejay]

Starters:
1) DeRon Davis C, Soph, 6'10, 250: The only 'true big' on the team. Very effective low post scorer, limited athletically. Not a great rebounder. Effort level has greatly expanded under Archie. Will get Carter
2) Juwan Morgan F, Junior, 6'7", 225: High motor, skilled and strong but not a great leaper or stretch shooter. Will get Bagley
3) Rob Johnson G, 6'3" Senior: One of two team leaders. Good but streaky shooter, physical defender. Likely to get Trent
4) Josh Newkirk G, 6'1", Senior: Athletic pg without much court sense. Outside shooting can be very good, doesn't slash or pass well. Will draw Duval
5) DeVonte Green G, 6'2" Soph: has been the starter, but only played 12 minutes in last game and may be back to bench. Best pure scorer on team. Turnover prone, but can carry offense at times. Plays with attitude, but is sloppy. Allen?

Primary bench players:
1) Collin Hartman: 6'7", 215 5th year: The team's true leader. Has been very injury prone, but he was back for 10 min in our last game. Deadly outside shooter, smart defender, not athletic. If he starts for Green, he gets Trent and RJohnson switches to Allen.
2) Al Durham: G, Freshman 6'4", 190. Long, slashing, old school, excellent defensive guard who has not turned it over in his last 100+ minutes. Has played 30 min/game even though he's only started once. If he starts he gets Allen.
3) Freddie McSwain: C, Senior, 6'6" 230. Has a future as an NFL tight end. Terrible hands and very limited offensively, but he is so strong and athletic, and he's learned to defend and offensive rebound enough to contribute.
4) Justin Smith: F, Freshman, 6'7" 220: Smart, defensive oriented, slashing freshman that Archie trusts.

Thanks for the breakdown. Looking forward to the game....good luck!

 

[Neue Regel]

Am looking forward to the game, Assembly Hall is one of the truly special places to play in College Basketball. There will be 10 National Championships represented on the court that night, that alone makes it a special matchup.

 

[duhondukie]

Anything under row 32 or so in the main section is a pretty good seat. Anything above that in the main is 'just okay' because of the balcony overhang. The balcony past the first few rows is pretty grim.

With almost 18,000 tickets and a late Wednesday game for tickets that retail from $28-$48, $130 per ticket sounds about right for a semi-high main level or low balcony. With that high a price that means the game is in high demand and the place will be rocking.

Thanks for the heads up. We are in Section D row 36 so I guess not to bad. I will have 2, 11 year old Duke fans with me. Should be a good experience for them.

 

[HoosierfanJM]

Thanks for the heads up. We are in Section D row 36 so I guess not to bad. I will have 2, 11 year old Duke fans with me. Should be a good experience for them.

Center court, but with a bit of balcony overhang. You'll have a great time no matter what, but I hope you go home shocked and disappointed!

 

[Showenuff]

You know what I want? ........

 

[bullcity gamer]

Sounds like a great atmosphere. My cousin and I will be there as well. Looking forward to the experience.

 

[bullcity gamer]

HoosierfanJM, how are the floor baseline seats, behind the hoops? Are they bleacher seats or actual individual seats? Also, are those mostly for the student section or open to the general public?

 

[HoosierfanJM]

HoosierfanJM, how are the floor baseline seats, behind the hoops? Are they bleacher seats or actual individual seats? Also, are those mostly for the student section or open to the general public?

They are bleacher seats, they are mostly for students (although student seats are interspersed, not sectioned off), and to borrow a phrase:

 

[bullcity gamer]

Thanks for the information HoosierfanJM, it is much appreciated. Good Luck tomorrow.

 

[skysdad]

Can't wait. OFC

 

[HoosierfanJM]

Thanks for the heads up. We are in Section D row 36 so I guess not to bad. I will have 2, 11 year old Duke fans with me. Should be a good experience for them.

How’d you like the Assembly Hall experience?

 

[Showenuff]

I wasn't there but you're crowd was awesome !

 

[AlanInNJ]

I wasn't there but you're crowd was awesome !

I agree 100%, the place was packed and LOUD! That is awesome to see. What a great environment!!

Ironically, in comparison the Dean Dome appeared to be half empty last night. (BIG eye roll).

 

[dukiejay]

I agree 100%, the place was packed and LOUD! That is awesome to see. What a great environment!!

Ironically, in comparison the Dean Dome appeared to be half empty last night. (BIG eye roll).

Yeah, but I was told it's that way because it's a weeknight game and it was an early start. Those fans love them some Heels, though.

 

[timo0402]

Yeah, but I was told it's that way because it's a weeknight game and it was an early start. Those fans love them some Heels, though.

Need to have later tip offs for the heels so that the wine has more time to breathe. Everyone knows that.

 

[duhondukie]

How’d you like the Assembly Hall experience?

The experience was great, I was a little disappointed with the F*** You Grayson chants. Trying to explain that one to my 11 year old who loves Grayson was tough but other than that it was great.