Mr Bolden? I haven't heard much talk or ramblings on where he is leaning? I think he has done a good job of keeping his recruitment quiet if its intentional on his part. He would be the icing on the cake of an already great class.
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Not sure where he is leaning but from an article I read this morning, it sounds like our other recruits are working hard to get him..
"The duo of Tatum and Giles is part of a monster four-man recruiting class at Duke that includes 5-star point guard Frank Jackson and 4-star forward Javin DeLaurier. The quartet is attempting to lure 5-star big man Marques Bolden to play with them and give Duke another potential national title team next season."
"The duo of Tatum and Giles is part of a monster four-man recruiting class at Duke that includes 5-star point guard Frank Jackson and 4-star forward Javin DeLaurier. The quartet is attempting to lure 5-star big man Marques Bolden to play with them and give Duke another potential national title team next season."
I don't see why he would want to go to Kentucky now. His folks are all about Duke. Kansas is the other player. But does anyone else really know any more than that?
Bolden will be able to come in from day one and provide a huge presence in the middle. He'd be our best option at center from day one. Maybe he's not a "must get", but he's pretty close. I wouldn't consider him a luxury recruit
I'm actually hoping that Udoka picks Kansas so that Bolden would see that he would have major competition at the 5 spot and pick Duke. Here's to hoping.
I agree. And, in part, b/c while I am optimistic Giles will come back to full health, he could struggle a bit given his being off the court this next year. But, with Bolden and Giles at the 5-4, that would make for an impeccable front line duo. Put Tatum at SF and that's insane.
Are we certain Bolden would play ahead of Jeter? Jeter was slightly higher graded and ranked and will have had a year at Duke under his belt. Also Jeter seems to have a good attitude regardless of PT. Bolden might be slightly longer than Jeter but they seem like similar players.
Knowing K, I don't think you see Jeter play much unless absolutely necessary during ACC play. K doesn't allow players to learn in games most of the time. With that being said I see Jeter as a 3-4 years player so his minutes could jump up big next year even with Bolden as we lose plumlee and Jefferson who both play the 5 at times. I could see a 25 min for Bolden and 15 for Jeter. Then his JR year Jeter would be ready to shine in the starting role (Unless duke lands another absolute stud at C). Just my opinion.
IT's somewhat similar to PG next season. IT wouldn't shock me if Jackson starts over THornton.
Agreed. We haven't seen much of Jeter, but he's had a few moments where we've seen promising flashes on offense. He's very young for his class year and needs a year to work on building strength. But I really don't think he's that far off. In fact, if he weren't behind two seniors who have been playing very well, I think Jeter could probably hold his own out there. If Bolden came, I think the odds are that he'd be backup b/c of the difference in experience. Once Jeter's body is up to speed, I think he's going to be very good.
With that said, I do think Bolden is a very important recruit for us b/c it is unclear what we're going to do with the backup 5 spot. Obi and Vranc really haven't shown anything to inspire confidence, and I'm not sure that Giles coming off an ACL tear will do very well trying to regularly fight bigger guys at the 5. While we have a ton of talent all over the roster, the 5 spot would clearly be a soft spot against stronger teams. Though the crystal balls on 247 seem to suggest that Bolden to KU is the likely outcome, Bolden to Duke makes a lot of sense from a roster perspective -- b/c I certainly think he'd have an important short-term role (particularly against teams with big 5s) and a very important role in subsequent years. While Bolden's a good prospect, he's not really in the range where he should be thinking one and done.
That's not what Daniels said. He's said a source he has believes Bolden is a UK lean. There's also several insider who disagree with that statement
Totally agree that Bolden is important simply because Giles and Delaurier at the 5 would be a mistake/desperation move. We'll need two of Jeter/Bolden to replace what Marshall and Amile have given.
I've said it for a while but it makes too much sense for bolden to not pick Duke. We have the most playing time, the best university and coach of the three main contenders.
That's the same thing. Daniels gets all his "inside info" from sources. He's not usually getting his info from direct contact.
And, generally speaking, his sources are reliable. He's one of the more reliable reporters on recruiting in the nation.
That said, right now it's a "lean" so there's still a chance.
I can't agree there. Daniels is not spot on when it comes to blue blood recruiting. Had Jabari to MSU the day of his decision, had no clue on Tatum, gave out bad info with Wenyen Gabriel, missed on Kaleb Tarcewski, etc.
Not saying he's always wrong and doesn't have good sources, but just that with recruiting there are no certainties.
Not a knock on Daniels, but there's other insiders on this board that I give much more credence to when they speak
UK would really surprise me, but then again, it wouldn't. You have to give credit to Cal being able to pull in multiple top players at the same position(s).
There are a list of unknowns about Bolden:
1- what's his true motive on choosing a college?
UK, with that class but a crowed front court of bigs. Tough to pass on Cal's pitch on the class and sending players to the league.
KU, offers the most playing time and chance to be an impact right away. A chance to win and get to the league.
Duke, has a legit class too and there is a definite need for his skill set as a big at Duke. He would be a piece to winning a National Title.
2-.being the man verse being a part of the plan? All three colleges offer a different spin and it's really a question mark on what Bolden wants.
This list could go on and on.
1- what's his true motive on choosing a college?
UK, with that class but a crowed front court of bigs. Tough to pass on Cal's pitch on the class and sending players to the league.
KU, offers the most playing time and chance to be an impact right away. A chance to win and get to the league.
Duke, has a legit class too and there is a definite need for his skill set as a big at Duke. He would be a piece to winning a National Title.
2-.being the man verse being a part of the plan? All three colleges offer a different spin and it's really a question mark on what Bolden wants.
This list could go on and on.
^ i agree..uk seems to be too much....ku plenty of available time, not sure about the quality of the team, and duke appears to have be in between...def minutes available and surrounded by quality pieces
Probably too many players for 2 starting spots, but not sure Bolden would mind.
SKJ is not much competition as a FR, Gabriel wants to earn the 3 spot, Beating
out Humphries and/or Wynyard might not be a problem. Bam and Bolden, could
they exist in the game together?? They could share the C. Hump and Wynyard
could be considered stretch fours.
But, if I were Bolden, I would go somewhere else.
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Thought I would post one last time on Bolden. I said from the beginning that I feel he was and still is a Kansas lean. Would love to see him come to Duke, but we will be fine without him. He says he wants to take his time on the decision, to be sure he makes the right one. Not a thing wrong with that.
Now, if I had Harry Giles and Jayson Tatum wanting me to join them, and play for the best Coach and best school in College BB, my thinking time, decision time, and commit time would be shortened considerably ( )!!!!!
So, if you would like to go somewhere else and play, SUM TING WONG, so I say, have at it!!
Go Duke!!
JC-OFC
Now, if I had Harry Giles and Jayson Tatum wanting me to join them, and play for the best Coach and best school in College BB, my thinking time, decision time, and commit time would be shortened considerably (
)!!!!!So, if you would like to go somewhere else and play, SUM TING WONG, so I say, have at it!!
Go Duke!!
JC-OFC