Gameball: duke vs Boston college 2
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I voted for Joey. I think sheyduke hit the nail on the head. Although the stakes obviously were not near as high, it was a flashback to the "Grayson-like" performance vs Wisky....
OFC
You should've put Coach K on that list cause he was far more crucial to the victory than either Baker or Jones... also, LOVE his postgame comments! The team just wouldn't listen!
Went with Joey only because I couldn't vote for both. K should have been in the mix too as he made some crucial adjustments late in the game that made huge difference and cemented the win.
The wrinkle by throwing zone out there was big. Broke up the monotony. Also like K sitting Tre for a few minutes. He was bad, and it does a kid good to get a break and then try again. Joey was the spark, so he gets my vote, but K should be an option.
I went with Tre because he was the steadying influence the entire game. Goldwire looked overmatched and no one else was focused so even with some bad turnovers, Tre was the guiding light as usual. Even Vernon was off for most of the game (except the rebounds). And Tre played 38 minutes and still found the strength to make two huge drives and layins at the end.
Joey’s presence was excellent and Tre did what leaders do by taking over for small stretches, but I’d petition to have Vernon added to the vote.
On a night where only Joey and Jav shot over 50% (on 3 and 2 shots respectively), Vernon totally kept us in the game early and gave us a chance to be in the position we were in. Plus his 10 boards (5 offensive) kept giving us extra possessions. Plus he was 7/8 from the line. He probably should’ve shot 16 free throws, he was being straight up assaulted at times. I’d vote Vern if he was there.
On a night where only Joey and Jav shot over 50% (on 3 and 2 shots respectively), Vernon totally kept us in the game early and gave us a chance to be in the position we were in. Plus his 10 boards (5 offensive) kept giving us extra possessions. Plus he was 7/8 from the line. He probably should’ve shot 16 free throws, he was being straight up assaulted at times. I’d vote Vern if he was there.
Can we give the game ball to Boston College's lack of talent? If Duke had played even a middling team last night they walk out with an L. Glad Baker did what he did so we didn't though.
Not encouraged by this team going into the UNC game.
Not encouraged by this team going into the UNC game.
It's kind of silly to have only Tre and Joey as options. As if there weren't multiple stretches where Vernon was the only hint of offense for us. He missed some gimmies that he typically doesn't and he was in foul trouble, (played the last 8 or so minutes with four fouls without picking up his fifth) but 17 and 10 for the big guy should land him as an option.
Baker gave a good burst of confidence to the team in a crucial time. But for some reason nobody likes to pass him the ball. No fault of his own, but I don't think it was game ball worthy.
Tre? Well... He started making shots at the end, which was important. But his poor decision making throughout most of the game was a big part or our struggles to begin with. But kudos to him for finishing strong.
Going with the consistent one though. Big Vern.
Baker gave a good burst of confidence to the team in a crucial time. But for some reason nobody likes to pass him the ball. No fault of his own, but I don't think it was game ball worthy.
Tre? Well... He started making shots at the end, which was important. But his poor decision making throughout most of the game was a big part or our struggles to begin with. But kudos to him for finishing strong.
Going with the consistent one though. Big Vern.
Baker was a huge spark and lifted the team during a stressful time of the game Also Thornton was huge,,only for the other team now. Happy for the kid. Still can’t stand his uncle though
I also should have put , that another reason I went with Baker is because you know what your gonna get out of Carey every night. He’s the main point of the offense.
Baker came in when none of the starters were doing anything and gave Duke a lift. ( two and ones and a three)
Carey at the end was also being subbed out, offense for defense which allowed him to stay on the floor.
Baker came in when none of the starters were doing anything and gave Duke a lift. ( two and ones and a three)
Carey at the end was also being subbed out, offense for defense which allowed him to stay on the floor.