I would think K is going to utilize him as a stretch 4 a la Ryan Kelly. It times you need size you could play him at the 3 with having 2 of bolden, javin, and Carey in the game.
Matthew Hurt Announcement 04/19
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I would think K is going to utilize him as a stretch 4 a la Ryan Kelly. It times you need size you could play him at the 3 with having 2 of bolden, javin, and Carey in the game.
He’ll have plenty chances to become the leading scorer because I don’t think we have one player returning that averaged more then eight points a game.
Think they are assuming that so you have a frontcourt of Hurt/Carey/Bolden or Hurt/Javin/Carey. I agree he is more of a stretch 4 and would help spacing if he were deployed that way. Real concerns with him being able to defend the 3 in college and don’t see any way he can at the next level. Think there are still concerns with him even guarding the 4.
I see where you’re coming from on Hurt. I think we can all agree that Hurt will log plenty of PT at the end of the day and will get “starter minutes” regardless.
Since I just can’t see Hurt starting at the 3, it will really come down to he or Ques starting the game out. At that point, you’re trading defense for offense. A healthy senior Ques who provides a better defensive presence and is most likely a better pick and roll defender could work pretty decent alongside Carey (has some work to do on his D as well). He will have more value communicating in the paint with Carey, or at least he should. Hurt instant offense after the first TV timeout. Perfectly happy being wrong but just how I see it (heck it’s all good to me either way and is fun to speculate) - at least at the start of the season. Dunno, maybe my view is tainted because of Ques constantly being injured and wanting him to succeed so bad. If he leaves, no question Hurt/Carey at the 4/5.
The kid looks like he came straight out of the movie Hoosiers. He's got kind of an old school Hick from French Lick vibe going for him. I like it
The next hated Duke player.
He was excellent during conference play
Great get. I feel better and better about next year's team. With Hurt's skill set he is probably one and done. We should be very solid next year and perhaps exceed expectations.
UK would liked to have had MH to free up a wing to play 2G, but most felt that ship had sailed. (still need a 4th G) The biggest need is beef inside ala Blackshear or a big reclass, where the main emphasis has been recently
I was just looking at USA Today's Chosen 25. They have Carey 5th, Hurt 8th, Moore 22nd and Boogie 25th. Stanley is 19th I think. Anthony is #1. If we get Stanley that is 5 of the top 25, certainly comparable with past great Duke recruiting classes. Wow.
As hard as K worked to reel Hurt in, I'm excited to see what he can do. May his buckets and rebounds be plentiful and his turnovers be few.
What's going on man? Hope as every day passes, you're feeling better.
Yeah, he also kinda looks like the white kid from Blue Chips. Let's hope this one's dad doesn't require a brand new John Deere or the Creepy Porn Lawyer may have more bogus rants to go on about.
Thanks for asking. The casts come off Wednesday and I've rarely looked forward to anything as much as I am that. I'm not sure what's next, but according to the world wide web, I'll be in physical therapy and possibly walking boots. The pain is pretty much gone now too, so that's encouraging.
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Welcome to Duke, Mr. Hurt. And yes, It Hurts So Good! Hope he puts a little of that hurt on UNC.
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Thank you, Sky. I definitely will be dropping in here and there. Take care my friend.
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You too dirt . OFC
I'm really glad he's in the fold... but I wish he had a different name. Already I've startled a few times when I've seen "Duke" and "Hurt" in the same headline. Very triggering!
He broke his foot standing up from the mic after he committed to Duke.