Another Outstanding Freshman in THE Rivalry

[dukehokie]

Yet again, a freshman steps up to the plate in the Duke/UNC game. This seems to be a given every year, where a freshman comes in and makes an impact on this game. It's obvious that with the one and done era, this will be a foregone conclusion, but it's uncanny that almost every year it happens.
Some names that standout:

Austin Rivers
Brandon/Luke
Marvin Williams
Kendall Marshall
Ray Felton
Tyus Jones

Keep going. I wrote an article a few years ago about this. Who else you got?

 

[Laettner]

Put Justise on that list, he saved us at CH last year when down in 2nd half.

 

[HeLooks2MuchLikeDave]

Considering we played 4 freshmen and a sophomore at key junctures in the second half last night, just include the '15-'16 Blue Devils!

 

[Laettner]

Kennard was money on both ends last night. Made steal that got Grayson free to take lead.

 

[SwlaDukie]

Can they change that rule for freshman to have to stay 2 years before being eligible for the draft ? Imagine a lineup of Thornton, Tatum, Ingram, Giles, and Allen. Ingram may play himself into the first pick overall. Honestly I take Ingram over Simmons now, he has incredible heart. What the kid did the last 2 games was unreal.

 

[dukehokie]

He was so huge @Laettner.

In a loss in 2006-2007, one of our coaches from last night, Jon Scheyer drew powder blue blood with 26 points.

The year before that Josh McRoberts had a 17 & 5 stat line in his first game against the Heels.

 

[Mark Gastineau]

Thornton deserves some love. He played an excellent game.

 

[dukehokie]

Can they change that rule for freshman to have to stay 2 years before being eligible for the draft ? Imagine a lineup of Thornton, Tatum, Ingram, Giles, and Allen. Ingram may play himself into the first pick overall. Honestly I take Ingram over Simmons now, he has incredible heart. What the kid did the last 2 games was unreal.

They could but it wouldn't happen for 2 more years. That is when the current collective bargaining agreement expires. It has gained some legs within the players' union. There's a slim chance it happens. It would more than likely be "go immediately or college for 2 years".

 

[dukehokie]

Thornton deserves some love. He played an excellent game.

When Matt went out, his D was crucial. Derryck is going to be loved by the time he leaves.

 

[Guy Smiley]

Can they change that rule for freshman to have to stay 2 years before being eligible for the draft ? Imagine a lineup of Thornton, Tatum, Ingram, Giles, and Allen. Ingram may play himself into the first pick overall. Honestly I take Ingram over Simmons now, he has incredible heart. What the kid did the last 2 games was unreal.

Why wouldn't a team take Buddy Hield or Brice Johnson as the number one pick? Those guys are fully developed men that could step in and help a team now. Simmons and Ingram show great potential, and they may or may not have incredibly high ceilings--but they are more of a gamble. I just don't get the NBA, or the NBA draft.

 

[dukehokie]

Why wouldn't a team take Buddy Hield or Brice Johnson as the number one pick? Those guys are fully developed men that could step in and help a team now. Simmons and Ingram show great potential, and they may or may not have incredibly high ceilings--but they are more of a gamble. I just don't get the NBA, or the NBA draft.

It's a potential game in the draft. Think about it this way, and this is no slight to Buddy or Brice, but if you have a 19 year old kid who is just as or more talented than a 22 year old, you go younger and you deal with the consequences of your choice later. It either works out for you or it doesn't.

 

[crazyduke3]

Hanstravel

It is quite unusual, but I guess this game just truly brings out the greatness in some individuals.

 

[GAAP_rivals]

Who was the maroon who said Ingram was overrated, with a reputation built SOLELY on a good showing at the McDonald's AA game?