***Post Game Thread - KANSAS***
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But bolden isn't in some form of a boot or cast from what I could tell so that's either a good sign (most likely) or surgery is needed and hasn't happened yet.
Not really the fact of it being a decent center, more the fact of him being out-weighed by 50-60 pounds. Amile does not handle big strong guys well on either end. But finesse guys like Frank Kaminsky and such he can do very well with. That stretch with Azubuike is where we missed Bolden.
I didn't lose any sleep over the loss, that's for sure. In fact, I was kind of excited. Not excited about the loss, of course, but excited about the potential this team has. I mean, has there ever been any team that could play without 3 lottery picks and still almost pull off a win against a top-10 team?
Surgery isn't needed. His is an injury that requires more rest. I wouldn't expect him back until January, maybe December before the break if they need him. I used to think Harry and Jayson make it back by William and Mary. Now it's probably more like Maine.
With all the injuries and with the way games are going to be called I absolutely think we will play 9 guys, no question. And unlike many years we actually have 9 guys capable of playing against quality teams. Coach K is NOT going to want to overload any of Giles, Tatum, Bolden, and Allen considering the injury risk and the need to keep them fresh for the long haul. No reason whatsoever to not play 9 guys once everyone is healthy. I used to think Jeter would be the odd man oit but he's proven he can be a capable backup center. And again, we can't overload Giles and Bolden, in fact they may even need to be on minute restrictions for a while.
Can you push to have all 3 back for Elon please?
He's been resting it for 2 weeks now. Concerning if a leg injury needs rest and he isn't back on the 10th for UNLV. That's almost 6 weeks of rest. In my mind i was hoping they would all be back by app state to get some minutes then be ready for MSU. Hopefully we at least have Tatum for MSU.
It would be nice with UNLV, Tenn State, and Elon to have everyone available and be able to work on lineups and chemistry before the break and get ready for ACC play. Wishful thinking?
I agree, because we remember the last 5-10 minutes but there were some really really lazy stretches by the team the middle of the first half and the start of the 2nd half. It's exciting they could be in the game with 6 players, the way it was called, and playing so poor at times.
With a NBA future ahead, this is a trend I expect to grow. Treat injuries with the utmost care. I believe December we may see some of the 3 but maybe not all. Surgery has not been in the discussion though.
Thank you DH. As someone mentioned earlier in this thread, this may be the first loss ever that didn't bother me much. Games without Giles Tatum and Bolden are like practices for me. We haven't even seen our team yet. People are going to talk trash, say we suck, we're overrated, yadda yadda yadda. Let it roll off your back. This *** kicking machine will be firing off very soon. We just lost to Kansas by a jumper when we played poorly and had a cold night from Grayson. Meanwhile 3 Lottery picks watched from the bench. That's no excuse people, that's a damn fact. Don't get down on this team, we're just getting started.
Do you think we will see them on the floor together, playing in a real basketball game, in a Duke uniform this year?
Need to hold down the fort now, win both this weekend, beat MSU at home and then our schedule is easy until ACC play. This would keep us in the top 5 and in line for a #1 seed. Losing to MSU and even another game would give us 0 out of conf quality wins and require us to win the ACC to be a #1 seed.
I think we will see 2 of the 3 at some point. Again, I hope I am wrong and we see all 3
It's Penn State but it's in Connecticut isn't it? I believe it's part of a tournament because we play the winner of Cincinnati/Rhode Island?
Yes I believe you are all right. I think it's always great that we have a next game to look forward to. I'm already pumped for it. Have to work at the lake so I won't be able to see it. Hope we are hitting on all cylinders and come back strong. Would love to see Frank breakout with a great game. What do we know about Penn St. this year. OFC
That's correct I believe it's at the Mohegan sun in CT... winner plays the winner of Cincy/Rhode Island on Sunday
2-1 on the season
W's Duquesne - 82-74
Grand Canyon - 85-76
L's Albany 87-81
Other then that not much else I know
Did anyone happen to see the end of the Butler/Northwestern game last night? Butler won on a nearly identical shot that beat Duke the night before.
No doubt proud, I expected a 10 points loss to Kansas with the Big Three Injured. But I must say , I noticed some "over passing" as times instead of looking for shot; some bad passing turnovers; Who that 2nd , 3rd option is on offense better start trusting themselves and shoot ball, cause Grayson right now (I don't know about him being "THE MAN")