Coach K improves to 38-2 in season openers and Duke moves to 6-3 in the Champions Classic.
***DUKE VS KANSAS OFFICIAL GAMEDAY THREAD***
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It would only be better if MSU beats Kentucky by 20+ points while both Winston and Tilman each drop 20+ points haha
Despite his struggles, I'm convinced Hurt will be our leading scorer this year.
Jones stepped up when needed. White played like a senior, Stanley rose to the occasion and Javin, well I've been waiting four years for Javin and I just don't see it ever coming together. Even his pros (hustle and defence) come with far too many negatives to count on him for anything substantive.
Jones stepped up when needed. White played like a senior, Stanley rose to the occasion and Javin, well I've been waiting four years for Javin and I just don't see it ever coming together. Even his pros (hustle and defence) come with far too many negatives to count on him for anything substantive.
Hope you’re right that we get better, Q. Lot of playing time to be had for quite a few kids.
Having Tre is so huge. He’s that leader we haven’t had, no disrespect to Grayson. Maybe he can keep the others from getting too high or too low.
The offense will come. Duke has scorers just not alpha scorers that’s not so bad seeing as how teams will have to plan for more then two of our players. The defense come March should be amazing.
On to the next game a lot of room for growth.
On to the next game a lot of room for growth.
I already love this team. Especially Tre, Vernon, Stanley, and the Slim Reaper.
Moore has to slow down a bit and Hurt also needs to settle in, but I'm gonna enjoy watching this team.
Moore has to slow down a bit and Hurt also needs to settle in, but I'm gonna enjoy watching this team.
I really liked watching Jack calm Stanley down when he got emotional about bogus fouls. This team is going to be just fine.
Lmao, Denver I couldn't agree more. Those haters probably have a permanent frown on their faces to go with their fowl mouth from cussing every team and player out that was suppose to beat Duke. Bless their little hearts!
Cassius was poised...great start for the young man....great win!!!
The first half for Cassius was a learning curve, he figured it out in the 2nd half. Tre was a man tonight. Best defender in the country.
Defense travels and this team plays great team defense.
Defense travels and this team plays great team defense.
Hurt and Carey played about like I expected, but I was the most impressed with Stanley. Once he settled into the game he was real impressive. I think Moore can be just as effective when settles in. AOC and Jack White played like the upper classmen they are. With Tre leading them I think we're in for a thrilling year as they grow together.
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The defense was great. But... to force that many turnovers and it only resulted in 69 points or whatever..
mourn offense is going to struggle. It may get be try er as the year goes on, but there is a lot to be desired.
mourn offense is going to struggle. It may get be try er as the year goes on, but there is a lot to be desired.
What a gut check by this young team when down 9 in that big of an early season game in MSG! Are you kidding me.
The 1st half "D" was exceptional, and after a little letdown in the 2nd half, if anyone noticed at about the 5:25 mark, the kids turned the heat back up and the game was on!
This team will lose some games, but it will not be from fear of any opponent. We should all be "stoked" for this season, I know I am!!
Go Duke!
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The 1st half "D" was exceptional, and after a little letdown in the 2nd half, if anyone noticed at about the 5:25 mark, the kids turned the heat back up and the game was on!
This team will lose some games, but it will not be from fear of any opponent. We should all be "stoked" for this season, I know I am!!
Go Duke!
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It's a fair criticism and yes, obviously the offense needs a lot of work and has a ways to go. That said, remember that we were also playing against a top level team with elite, experienced athletes. KU is a really good defensive team. So in game 1, with a new roster, against a high level opponent, and we did actually make good offensive plays in the clutch is all a good sign. Didn't seem like there was a ton of runouts either, the turnovers mostly led to us having to set up in the halfcourt
Second year in a row Duke entered the CC #4 and the underdog and the second straight time Duke has beaten the higher ranked team.
In the words of Quinn Cook:
“Duke is never the underdog!”
In the words of Quinn Cook:
“Duke is never the underdog!”
We’re gonna win the championship.
Amazing to do all that with alarmingly unathletic white guys every year.
These type of posts always age well.... lol
White made like 4 big plays in the last few minutes. Did anyone else notice near the end of the game all Bilas was talking about was Kansas's upside and how good they can be?
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Did I say force 30+ 3-pointers? I actually meant if we could force 28 turnovers we'd be able to win.
Crazy, crazy, crazy.
@LetsGoDuke301 @denniden for whatever reason when I cancelled my premium membership they stopped letting me post on the college basketball board. I've tried everything with Yahoo, if you can get me a hall pass I'd appreciate it.
Goldwire was a disappointment, especially for being known for his defense. Lots of back door cuts and blow bys.
Matthew Hurt I think is better than I thought. Great looking shot with a quick release. Not afraid to shoot even after a couple misses. Bigger than I expected. He looks like he will be the leading scorer and I expect his draft stock to rise as the season goes on.
Matthew Hurt I think is better than I thought. Great looking shot with a quick release. Not afraid to shoot even after a couple misses. Bigger than I expected. He looks like he will be the leading scorer and I expect his draft stock to rise as the season goes on.
Back door cuts weren’t Goldwire’s fault at all lol what are you talking about?
Yeah Hurt should have some prodigious offensive outputs, particularly in the friendly confines of Cameron.
I like our team. Tough, gritty win. Baker is another weapon and Moore is going to get a lot better.
While no thing of beauty, the boys hung in there and got the win. People weren't kidding about Cassius being athletic. Great second half for him. Great end of the game plays by Tre and Jack. I'm excited to watch this team grow and am happy the college basketball season is upon us. Go Duke!
Why no PT for Baker? Injury or just not able to crack into the game with some PT.....?
Yeah, Kansas started out really well on the second half, how did that not age well?
Us longtime diehards will for certain.....Exciting young team blended with experienced. Beat Kansas, and still have lots of room for growth??? Yeah, I can handle that! OFC
Two KU fans I was sitting near were pulling their hair out with the TO's. Ugly win but I'll take it.
Goldwire will bounce back. He got back-doored twice on set my middle school team runs.
Goldwire will bounce back. He got back-doored twice on set my middle school team runs.
Sit back and enjoy this ride people,gonne be a fun year!! Game ball.....Jack White
I thought our 3 point shooting was very effective. I did not look at the stats but it felt like we shot around 35 percent but could be wrong.