Derryck Thornton, Jr....
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Wonder if he ends up at Gonzaga. Does he have one or two years left? I don't follow people once they leave Duke.
Why would we take him? He didn't wanna be here once...don't make that mistake twice
Best of luck to Derryck. I think he’s been given bad advice and listened to some of the wrong people over time. Here’s to hoping he finds a place to enjoy his senior season.
Not good enough for Gonzaga, IMO. Thornton is a good backup to have for a nationally elite program, but he should not be your starter. If he's wanting 10+ FGA a game he might be better off at a school like New Mexico, San Diego State, or UC Irvine.
He played his heart out for Duke his Freshman season. Game that comes to mind is Duke @ Louisville in 2016, Duke almost wins that game thanks to DT.
Blocking the all time great Joel Berry’s shot is what I will always remember
I’m sure that ship has sailed and in the tiny chance that it hasn’t, I don’t want him back. He had sloppy handles... I’m sure it’s much better now but no thanks.
I wish the best for Thorton. I like many others think he has too many people in his ear at times. His uncle made comments about Dukes offense not being to his liking as one of the reasons he left Duke etc.... Kid is talented, plays hard on both end of the ball.. probably a more talented Goldwire is a good comparison.
Hope he finds what he is looking for at his next school. He would of been a great fit for the 16 and even the 17 team had he elected to stay at Duke.
Hope he finds what he is looking for at his next school. He would of been a great fit for the 16 and even the 17 team had he elected to stay at Duke.
I wouldn't go that far. Duval wasn't a great shooter and was a bit careless with the ball at times, but he also had the ability to take over the game for long stretches (Michigan State, FSU, Kansas). Thornton didn't really excel at anything on the offensive end.
Yeah, he may have been a better fit on a specific team, but I don't think he is better overall.
I thought his dad was the main reason he left as well. I wouldn't see Duke taking him back.
Duval would have been incredible if he came back for a second year. These guys have to do it all in one year now. The guy I really wanted back from that team was Jackson. Him and Tre and we cut down the nets last year.
Kids really need to look to guys like Q Cook and Nolan Smith more as examples that it’s ok to develop over a few years. It won’t kill you.
Deryck could have been Tre’s and Goldy’s teammates, now Tre and Jordan are going to lock up Deryck on defense.