Keenan Worthington

[jamsession3]

If Duke does not secure another Big for next year, is Keenan expected to provide some contribution?
Besides just practice...

 

[johnl1219_]

If Duke does not secure another Big for next year, is Keenan expected to provide some contribution?
Besides just practice...

I don’t think so. I would assume Duke goes the grad transfer route before going the Keenan route.

 

[christophero]

Not the first option, but give this kid a year and he may be able to contribute.

 

[jamsession3]

Not the first option, but give this kid a year and he may be able to contribute.

I agree

 

[Fourteen44]

If Vernon goes (likely) Duke absolutely needs another big, whether a recruit or Juco route.

 

[SwaggerJacker]

Didn't K mention Red Shirting KDub and his GS, as they may be more than just walk-ons? I could be mistaken.

 

[Fourteen44]

Redshirt or no redshirt of KW, Duke will need another big.....

 

[jamsession3]

If Vernon goes (likely) Duke absolutely needs another big, whether a recruit or Juco route.

I would be surprised if a JUCO player comes in. Felix was the last...

 

[Fourteen44]

I would be surprised if a JUCO player comes in. Felix was the last...

There’s no way Duke goes into next year with Williams literally the only guy who can play the 5....I get what you’re saying but again there’s no way!

 

[jimlsumner]

Worthington has some ability and it's rare to find a true 6-9 walk-on with some ability. He's ahead of Justin Robinson at the same point in their careers and well ahead of Patrick Johnson or Todd Zafirovski at any point of their careers.

That said, he's very thin at 210 pounds, so he's going to have to become very familiar with the strength and conditioning staff. Even then, it's hard to see him getting more than a handful of meaningful minutes per game until several years into his Duke career and that's a best-case scenario.

 

[jamsession3]

Worthington has the ability to get some burn in if he puts on some weight. If the kid can get to 235-240 by next year, he can back up Williams and Coleman if they get in foul trouble.

 

[jamsession3]

It looks like Keenan will get some pt next year.