Heck it's a win so let's get ready for FSU and Louisville and watch some wild card games. Right now I believe if we Come out with a win in the next 2 I will take it. Just please compete in both games is all I really want. Not many teams in the country could get a split in the next 2 games
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I think the injury to Amile sort of caused the guys to lose focus. It's very understandable with the injuries this year. I hope Capel does not forget Kennard is our best shooter.
Who is complaining that Jeter isn't playing? He's still 1 or 2 games out from playing.
Vrank isn't an ideal rotational player but he may need to be based on necessity (especially with Javin being out for a bit).
Vrank isn't an ideal rotational player but he may need to be based on necessity (especially with Javin being out for a bit).
20 days and I'll be there..... Whose counting tho. I cannot wait!
. I here ya brother. Have a good trip I guess I will have to sit here and watch snow melt so I can find my golf balls in the yard
What has happened to offensive rebounding? Watched the last half of the game, no defense and no offensive rebounding. I saw that in other games as well.. Well, at least they won. They are going to have to play a helluva lot better than this to beat a lot to teams in the ACC this year.
I had that same thought. He just seemed lower energy, and he got subbed out more than usual.
This was the game that has reset my expectations for the season. I just don't see Bolden contributing 15+ quality minutes, and now with Amile down (foot injury, shocking, thanks Nike), this team's floor is pretty low.
Way too early to think that way. We don't know about Amile and Bolden is still developing. OFC
Bolden has missed a lot of time. He's still adjusting. Giles is also still getting up to speed, but is already looking a lot better than the last game.
Game was blacked out up here in NY. I saw they were up big in the first half. My guess, judging by all these comments, is that we took our foot off the gas like we do every game. The fact that we still struggle to defend is concerning seeing as it is all about effort. You can struggle offensively and still win a game if you play solid defense.
Like I said before, defense used to be a hallmark of Duke basketball. Hasn't been the case for years.....
Like I said before, defense used to be a hallmark of Duke basketball. Hasn't been the case for years.....
Pathetic defensive effort by kennard.
Today you saw the potential of this team and at the same time how this team isn't completely on the same page.
Hopefully amile is ok.
Dukehokie announcers were even discussing how Giles doesn't run hard down the court. It bothers me because he'd have so many easy looks..
Transition d we attempt to stop the bAll handler in the middle of the paint. Way too late. You need to slow the dribbler down before the 3 point line.
A ton to work on and get better at but at least we can see the potential if amile is ok.
Today you saw the potential of this team and at the same time how this team isn't completely on the same page.
Hopefully amile is ok.
Dukehokie announcers were even discussing how Giles doesn't run hard down the court. It bothers me because he'd have so many easy looks..
Transition d we attempt to stop the bAll handler in the middle of the paint. Way too late. You need to slow the dribbler down before the 3 point line.
A ton to work on and get better at but at least we can see the potential if amile is ok.
Amile is not replaceable but this really is Bolden's chance. I hope Capel had that talk with him because so far I see a kid in need of a second year in a big way. Prove me wrong big fella!
Bolden has crazy high potential and a ways to go to reach it. He plays soft and timid. He isn't aggressive but reactive. He needs to play like the big man he is and create his own space. And I don't know if it's just a matter of conditioning, but he plays lazy - lapses on D, silly reach ins, etc. I want to see Bolden play confident and energetic; he has the ability to be dominant.
NYBluedevil-I watched the game on the YES network. Probably because it was against BC.I
I thought Bolden played well early. Give the kid some credit and a break.
I thought Bolden played well early. Give the kid some credit and a break.
I actually saw plenty from Bolden yesterday. Things are coming together for him, yes fouls piled up, but they always seem to with young big guys. Especially at Duke, where they hedge hard etc.
Still have yet to see Bolden play very much. Couldn't find the game until second half was well underway. Guess I must be jinxing them, every time I tune in they seem to play their worst. Oh well, lot of season left . Still remember the good old days when we would go down after work and buy tickets at the door. Anyone else remember doing that?