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LetsGoDuke83

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Kansas just turned the ball over again, but great win for our guys last night. If you had told me we shot 37% FG with 33% 3s, 61% FT, outrebounded by 10 and won the game, I'd say there’s no way
 
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HeLooks2MuchLikeDave

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That’s our new identity. Stanley said so last night. Tough, rough, basketball. Won’t always be pretty this year, but I love the tenacity. Would like to see those FT numbers up though...
 
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sheyduke

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Development will be key this season for all players.
Don’t know why Baker didn’t get in unless he’s still working on his defense but this team has a lot of room to grow on offense but he’s he defense has the potential to just be nasty
 

HeLooks2MuchLikeDave

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Development will be key this season for all players.
Don’t know why Baker didn’t get in unless he’s still working on his defense but this team has a lot of room to grow on offense but he’s he defense has the potential to just be nasty
I think we know now that Joey is the clear 10th man (maybe even 11th?) Would have loved to see him get some minutes here but I guess Coach doesn’t trust him in these big spots yet. He should get plenty of chances over the next 2 months however
 

sheyduke

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Development will be key this season for all players.
Don’t know why Baker didn’t get in unless he’s still working on his defense but this team has a lot of room to grow on offense but he’s he defense has the potential to just be nasty
I think we know now that Joey is the clear 10th man (maybe even 11th?) Would have loved to see him get some minutes here but I guess Coach doesn’t trust him in these big spots yet. He should get plenty of chances over the next 2 months however
Yeah and I not gonna speculate but it wouldn’t surprise me one bit if we started seeing rumors about a mid season transfer from him.
 

shicashicu

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Of course there will be rumors about Baker's transfer, it wouldn't be a Duke bball season without them. o_O
 

sheyduke

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I’m just looking at who might stay from this class and who Duke has coming in and still recruiting the next two years
 

LouisiAaron

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I’m just looking at who might stay from this class and who Duke has coming in and still recruiting the next two years
Moore will end up having to stay. Unless he just takes off. The bigs will probably leave no matter what. They will play good this year. If Coach K let Stanley loose we will see some impressive things and he will shoot up the draft board
 

sheyduke

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I’m just looking at who might stay from this class and who Duke has coming in and still recruiting the next two years
Moore will end up having to stay. Unless he just takes off. The bigs will probably leave no matter what. They will play good this year. If Coach K let Stanley loose we will see some impressive things and he will shoot up the draft board
The only one I count on possibly coming back is Moore.
With the guys Duke has coming in next season and possibly the season after unless Baker just flips a light on really don’t see him playing much and that’s especially if Moore returns.
 

retiredsoldier

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I just went back and watched the game again on DVR. This team has some serious horses. Stanley can flat out fly down the court and on defense. You want clearly see it until you get to rewind and watch.

Vern, just as I thought will be a problem in the paint and beyond. Big man match up problem. Hurt is so dang sneaky with that shot. Dude is going to be a baller. Moore didnt have a good game due to rushing a bit, but that nice move with the score 16-18 was some nice handles and finish. Jack white was the dang man on defense. Tre showed great leadership and pose when needed throughout. I think Alex was decent tonight as well.

Duke has some things to clean up, but who don't in the first game, in the mecca, millions watching( mainly because hell Duke is playing). I'm not too high, but definitely not low either. Taking my time and rewinding and watching the game and individual players, watch out. This team, if they keep up the effort level, has more growth than last year because of the the even kill/skill of this team. Different leading scorers throughout the year. A lot of ugly wins maybe, but maybe less of pressure on 1 or 2 guys trying to win every game. I like this team's makeup and early identity. Sorry for my rant. But I'm freaking fired up due to the TEAM potential. Love my Boys!!!
 
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