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dukiejay

Heisman
Mar 2, 2005
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Gonna miss him....great kid, great player, great(er) ambassador for Duke.

Good luck, Luke.
 
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hart2chesson

Heisman
Oct 13, 2012
14,303
16,574
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All the best to one of the hardest workers and best offensive players....Tear it up Luke!

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Laettner

All-Conference
Mar 11, 2002
6,249
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Of all the players over past 10 years, Luke is the one I wanted to return the most. My kids learned so much by watching this outstanding player.

Best of luck!
 
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wcu1113

Heisman
Jul 17, 2009
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18,787
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He could've had his jersey in the rafters. Loved watching him play. Like JJ, I expected every 3 pointer he took to go in.
 
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dbav

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Congrats Luke! It's been a pleasure having you represent my school these past 2 years and I wish you nothing but success.
 
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OldasdirtDevil

Heisman
Nov 16, 2009
19,469
15,753
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I enjoyed seeing him in that Duke uni for 2 years. Congrats, Luke, now go burn the NBA up. The Force (Duke) will always be with you!

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Dukiegurl12

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May 3, 2004
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One of my favorite players since Scheyer. Such a great young man.
I think he will be successful in the NBA.
 
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LH24ND

Senior
May 29, 2001
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Man the negative hits keep coming. Wish him the best. They better be scrambling for bodies at this point.
 
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langdon for 3

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Mar 28, 2017
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congrats to luke - he had an awesome season

but thats 7 people gone so far - i've only been a fan since the beginning of the 1993-1994 season, but thats the most people ever as far as i can tell (i understand all of them leaving, less than zero hard feelings over any of them)

As of today that leaves grayson, vrankovic, bolden, jackson, delaurier, and white returning plus carter, trent, and oconnell incoming.

4 big guys (carter, bolden, vrankovic, delaurier)
3 wings (white, trent and oconnell)
2 combo/point guards (grayson and jackson)

not at all in experience, potential or styles of play, but the roster personel has a few 2010 parallels
(zoubek, thomas, 2xplums), (singler, kelly, dawkins), and (smith and scheyer)
 
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Laettner

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langdon for 3 said:
congrats to luke - he had an awesome season

but thats 7 people gone so far - i've only been a fan since the beginning of the 1993-1994 season, but thats the most people ever as far as i can tell (i understand all of them leaving, less than zero hard feelings over any of them)

As of today that leaves grayson, vrankovic, bolden, jackson, delaurier, and white returning plus carter, trent, and oconnell incoming.

4 big guys (carter, bolden, vrankovic, delaurier)
3 wings (white, trent and oconnell)
2 combo/point guards (grayson and jackson)

not at all in experience, potential or styles of play, but the roster personel has a few 2010 parallels
(zoubek, thomas, 2xplums), (singler, kelly, dawkins), and (smith and scheyer)
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This group better learn how to play defense b/c scoring will not be on same level as '15-'17.
 
ticket2ride04

ticket2ride04

Heisman
May 13, 2004
133,535
54,570
66
dukehokie said:
Had he stayed 4, he'd have been pushing JJ for the overall scoring title too.
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I think he would have taken it. The second half of this year, LK was the craftiest scorer I can remember in CBB in a while. I thought every shot he took was going in.

Great player and seemed like a really good person. Hope he does well in the NBA.
 
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skysdad

Heisman
Mar 3, 2006
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22,653
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Have a great career Luke. Thanks for coming to Duke . One thing is he probably won't be a very high pick and get drafted by a decent team that he can develop with. I believe it will take a while for him to be a vital part of his team but like JJ I think he will become a consistent 14-15 point a game guy and one you want late in a close game because of his 3 point shot and free throw shooting. I don't think he will ever be a defensive stopper, OFC
 
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MikeD2891

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Gus Polinski said:
I told you all he was gone. Some posters on here like Pisgah thought he should stay to break Duke records.

I'm glad he's gone! No more wasting time on Duke for me. It was hard reading all the self-absorbed ignorance on this board!

People on here wonder why others can't stand Duke... Take a look at your coach, your fans and biased ESPN reporting. Duh!
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Dang! Why are you so mad? Fans of a team don't think one of their top players will leave and are likely guilty of wishful thinking? News at 11!
 
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langdon for 3

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Laettner said:
This group better learn how to play defense b/c scoring will not be on same level as '15-'17.
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It feels like perimeter defense has been the biggest issue most seasons (maybe 2013 and 2015 excepted) since after the 2010 title season really.

Jackson seems above average, Grayson seems average - no real info yet on bolden and delaurier but it seems like they'd have potential to be if they can learn not to foul so much - no idea if trent and carter will be good defenders - will be a real interesting season to watch
 
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skysdad

Heisman
Mar 3, 2006
42,753
22,653
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Gus Polinski said:
I told you all he was gone. Some posters on here like Pisgah thought he should stay to break Duke records.

I'm glad he's gone! No more wasting time on Duke for me. It was hard reading all the self-absorbed ignorance on this board!

People on here wonder why others can't stand Duke... Take a look at your coach, your fans and biased ESPN reporting. Duh!
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Well. I guess you put us in our places. We are a humbled bunch now. Pisgah's gonna tell on you ( tattle tell):D so you probably won't be around long but you put a smile on this old farts face. Now the rest of you DI guys don't cus Gus. Bless his heart. OFC
 
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CRAZIE4LIFE

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Feb 16, 2011
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Gus Polinski said:
I told you all he was gone. Some posters on here like Pisgah thought he should stay to break Duke records.

I'm glad he's gone! No more wasting time on Duke for me. It was hard reading all the self-absorbed ignorance on this board!

People on here wonder why others can't stand Duke... Take a look at your coach, your fans and biased ESPN reporting. Duh!
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dukiejay

Heisman
Mar 2, 2005
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Gus Polinski said:
I told you all he was gone. Some posters on here like Pisgah thought he should stay to break Duke records.

I'm glad he's gone! No more wasting time on Duke for me. It was hard reading all the self-absorbed ignorance on this board!

People on here wonder why others can't stand Duke... Take a look at your coach, your fans and biased ESPN reporting. Duh!
Click to expand...

Bye, then. We'll miss ya!
 
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VaBlueDevil33

All-Conference
Feb 12, 2009
3,549
1,308
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Good luck to Luke...met him a couple times and he seems like a great young man and I hope he does great things in the NBA

I have my doubts he will ever get much run in the NBA...but I hope he does
 
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Tlass

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Get that money Luke!!! to piggy back off HonkeyT , Very well deserved!! GO DUKE
 
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