PG woes

[timo0402]

Yea I am not buying the whole 'K doesn't know what he's doing' line being used above.

That being said, again, do you all really think that Duke will get far if they truly go 6-deep with Amile (especially a not 100% Amile) @ the 5? I see no point in worrying about who actually starts, but you don't see Duke struggling without Giles and/or Bolden getting SOME PT? I know they have been, but that 2nd half against Clemson was eye-opening. Amile couldn't seem to entirely slow Thomas in that game (15 pts & 9 boards). Premek is 7'1 and over 300 lbs; he's a monster. Amile can defend, but that is a tall task for 38 minutes (or whatever Premek would play).

I think we have our 7-8 and I think sat was an anomaly to be completely honesty. Doesn't mean those six won't be the guys getting the most minutes, bc they will. But I do think those guys will all play, and will play by matchup and who's hot. We need all of those guys and Saturday was just a very interesting situation on a variety of levels.

 

[nets on nets on nets]

1. We have our 8 and I'm confident when any of them are on the floor. Last season I had to hold my breath when certain subs came in.

2. Gonzaga is gonna lose in the second round like they always do so why we worried??
3. If your telling me that all we will have to do is beag Gonzaga to reach the final4, sign me up!
4. Gonzaga's huge guy is too slow to play us, he also gives no rim protection. Tatum and Kennards drives will have him in foul trouble all game.

 

[Mac9192]

Why are we even talking about Gonzaga?

 

[BNM79]

Yea I am not buying the whole 'K doesn't know what he's doing' line being used above.

That being said, again, do you all really think that Duke will get far if they truly go 6-deep with Amile (especially a not 100% Amile) @ the 5? I see no point in worrying about who actually starts, but you don't see Duke struggling without Giles and/or Bolden getting SOME PT? I know they have been, but that 2nd half against Clemson was eye-opening. Amile couldn't seem to entirely slow Thomas in that game (15 pts & 9 boards). Premek is 7'1 and over 300 lbs; he's a monster. Amile can defend, but that is a tall task for 38 minutes (or whatever Premek would play).

Do you think the defensive focus for the game was to stop Thomas? This team has some holes to fill for sure, but not sure the smaller front court is the issue. I do agree duke needs to give more minutes to the bench. But also I think we will see the depth used more as we go.

 

[sheyduke]

Why are we even talking about Gonzaga?

The bracket prediction. The Zags are just a team that matches up well with Duke.
Much like KU. Frank Mason doesn't hit that shot Duke wins.
I think by tourney times Duke goes eight as well, with frank Giles and Bolden possibly even Big V .

 

[SoCal Dukie]

Do you think the defensive focus for the game was to stop Thomas? This team has some holes to fill for sure, but not sure the smaller front court is the issue. I do agree duke needs to give more minutes to the bench. But also I think we will see the depth used more as we go.

Obviously not, but Amile wasn't dominating him defensively (pointing out there are other benchmarks besides Meeks).