Bolden staying for second year

tedmon23

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Not surprising as he never appeared to enjoy his time at Duke. Would have been more surprised if he came back. Good luck!
 

vcugreg

Sophomore
Feb 4, 2011
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What a strange move if true. Instead of manning up and playing next year, he's gonna sit out and not play for another year. Whatever man. Bye.
 

duhondukie

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What a strange move if true. Instead of manning up and playing next year, he's gonna sit out and not play for another year. Whatever man. Bye.
Agreed, his body language always sucked. His effort was poor except for the 1 or 2 plays against Miami.
 
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VaBlueDevil33

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Later dude...maybe your next program will allow you to play at half speed like you did this year...oh well

Maybe they will tell you how good you are like everyone has your entire life...and you were handed everything...well until this year when you found out differently...later man enjoy
 
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jamsession3

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The kid was one of the top centers in HS, late commit...He wanted to play, then go Pro!
 

madrussian

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i am sad to see this, but it was predictable given his limited playing time. thought he showed some real promise early.

wow.
 
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vcugreg

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Just wanted to jump back in and say this is NOT CONFIRMED yet. Seems like the talk has him going some place near home if he does... TCU perhaps? I can't see him going to Kentucky.
 

VaBlueDevil33

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i am sad to see this, but it was predictable given his limited playing time. thought he showed some real promise early.

wow.

When exactly did he show promise? Just because he has an NBA type body means nothing without the desire to be better
 

Swervin_Irvin_Duke

Sophomore
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I do not care. He needs that extra year to sit out and get better more than we need him at his current state of play. Bye!
 

VaBlueDevil33

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Geez some of these comments o_O not even confirmed yet but if I was him and saw this I'd run. I wanted him here next year

I want him here if he is willing to work...if not then take your ball and run like a lot of people do these days when things don't go your way for once
 

LastWaltz

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Feb 4, 2008
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He was over ranked period...he was ranked that high on his numbers only...recruiting experts miss every now and then and missed on him

This seems to be an issue. Maybe the recruiting experts missed but why did K. I would hate to think they are going just by what the rankings are. This was an issue for Urban Meyer at the end of his UF tenure and Bowden towards the end.
 

VaBlueDevil33

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This seems to be an issue. Maybe the recruiting experts missed but why did K. I would hate to think they are going just by what the rankings are. This was an issue for Urban Meyer at the end of his UF tenure and Bowden towards the end.

Maybe K messed up too...ever think of that...yes he is the GOAT but he isn't perfect....nobody is...maybe he made a mistake

Maybe if Bolden played harder he would have played more....who knows
 
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Tim1515

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People should stop bashing these kids...especially before anything is confirmed!

I felt from day one we over recruited size when we got Bolden. Sometimes more talent isn't the answer when you have committed players fighting for a shot.

At the same time I don't know Bolden and neither do most of you. He has millions of dollars on the line...you have a team you like to root for...get over yourself.
 

wcu1113

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Jul 17, 2009
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Better hope Carter is as good as advertised. Better hope Vrank and Javin progress. Better hope Bamba or another big man comes.

Next year could be rough.
 

VaBlueDevil33

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People should stop bashing these kids...especially before anything is confirmed!

I felt from day one we over recruited size when we got Bolden. Sometimes more talent isn't the answer when you have committed players fighting for a shot.

At the same time I don't know Bolden and neither do most of you. He has millions of dollars on the line...you have a team you like to root for...get over yourself.

I'm sorry

It's a message board...get over it
 

dukehokie

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Jun 27, 2005
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People should stop bashing these kids...especially before anything is confirmed!

I felt from day one we over recruited size when we got Bolden. Sometimes more talent isn't the answer when you have committed players fighting for a shot.

At the same time I don't know Bolden and neither do most of you. He has millions of dollars on the line...you have a team you like to root for...get over yourself.

Bingo.
 

dukehokie

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I'm sorry

It's a message board...get over it

Very true. And you have every right to criticize where necessary. I won't dispute that. But I do agree with Tim that rubbing his name in the dirt with the "lazy", "entitled", etc comments aren't really "necessary", understandable given he may (or may not) be spurning your fanbase, but still not necessary.

For example, I agree that his skills did not match his rankings. Who knows, maybe 4 years from now they will catch up to the expectation. Maybe not. No qualms there. But if the kid practiced like he was supposed to, worked out with coaches, did the things that were asked of him, then IMO the lazy stuff doesn't fit here. And from most people I know who are close enough to the team to give some decent insight, "lazy" wasn't necessarily his issue.
 

topps coach

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Feb 6, 2008
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Transferring if true does not make sense to me.Means he would have to wait two years to potentially go to the NBA.If it is true can only wish the best for him
 

dnabbott25

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Dec 23, 2003
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This will work out for you guys. Kid was overrated, Im glad he didnt come to UK. Carter is much better. Bamba is about to go to Kentucky, but Carter at Duke is better than Bolden.....and looks like Bolden is transferring to TCU. So, never hear of him again I guess
 

jamsession3

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People should stop bashing these kids...especially before anything is confirmed!

I felt from day one we over recruited size when we got Bolden. Sometimes more talent isn't the answer when you have committed players fighting for a shot.

At the same time I don't know Bolden and neither do most of you. He has millions of dollars on the line...you have a team you like to root for...get over yourself.

No one ever wanted to admit or have that conversation about over recruiting. I hope Duke keeps just Vrank, Javin and Carter. Let's see what Robinson has. Let Jack play a natural sf/wf. Let's get Duval.

Clean house and start over.
 
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Jnood

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Oct 15, 2008
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This will work out for you guys. Kid was overrated, Im glad he didnt come to UK. Carter is much better. Bamba is about to go to Kentucky, but Carter at Duke is better than Bolden.....and looks like Bolden is transferring to TCU. So, never hear of him again I guess

That was a mouthful
 

pisgah101

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Dec 26, 2005
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This will work out for you guys. Kid was overrated, Im glad he didnt come to UK. Carter is much better. Bamba is about to go to Kentucky, but Carter at Duke is better than Bolden.....and looks like Bolden is transferring to TCU. So, never hear of him again I guess

Hahaha
 

sheyduke

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Apr 13, 2010
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This is nothing new. The rumors started two days after the season ended.
 

Smythe13

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This will work out for you guys. Kid was overrated, Im glad he didnt come to UK. Carter is much better. Bamba is about to go to Kentucky, but Carter at Duke is better than Bolden.....and looks like Bolden is transferring to TCU. So, never hear of him again I guess

If Bamba is going to UK, why hasn't he committed yet? Answer > He is waiting to see what happens at Duke. Then he will make a decision.