Quinn locked Grant up a couple of games ago, tonight he took Paige completely out of the game. Not bad for a guy that was giving up big buckets earlier in the year! Great effort!
Roy told Quinn that they threw the ball away because his players were up late studying for an exam, and Cook just started laughing.Originally posted by BuckinElkin!!:
Im curious what Cook and Roy was chuckling and chatting about when Meeks threw that ball out of bounds late?
We've watched a lot of players have great senior years at Duke and Quinn is adding to the list. He's been remarkable. Three months ago people were worried he'd pout and be detrimental. I wasn't one of those, but I certainly had my doubts because, let's face it, Quinn was very up and down his first three years mentally and emotionally. But, like you said, he's been absolutely exceptional all year.Originally posted by timo0402:
Quinn was spectacular last night. The one thing he was spectacular at that doesnt show up on the stat sheet is how cool he was the entire game. I think the rest of the guys fed off of that. You can't say enough about Quinn this year, he's been nothing short of exceptional.
Well said.Originally posted by dukiejay:
We've watched a lot of players have great senior years at Duke and Quinn is adding to the list. He's been remarkable. Three months ago people were worried he'd pout and be detrimental. I wasn't one of those, but I certainly had my doubts because, let's face it, Quinn was very up and down his first three years mentally and emotionally. But, like you said, he's been absolutely exceptional all year.Originally posted by timo0402:
Quinn was spectacular last night. The one thing he was spectacular at that doesnt show up on the stat sheet is how cool he was the entire game. I think the rest of the guys fed off of that. You can't say enough about Quinn this year, he's been nothing short of exceptional.
^This. I miss the days when we had recruiting classes come in and stay for 3 or 4 years. Watching kids grow and mature is what makes the game so special. Having said that, we have some special freshman this year. These are kids that are playing at times like sophomores and juniors. And they are for the most part consistent. Even still, I just miss seeing these kids grow up for 4 years. Quinn has become a special player and leader. I am going to be an emotionally wreck when its over for him.Originally posted by Mpm277:
While we're talking about Quinn, I just want to say that he is the reason I love players that stay 4 years. I totally get a player leaving for the NBA early and don't blame them for their decision. But seeing a player like Quinn Cook grow into the player he has become these past four years is one of the reasons I'm a college basketball fan. His growth has been similar to Nolan Smith, imo.
Originally posted by Laettner:
For Roy to interact with out players at that point was cool. I like Roy.
Agreed.
I'm with you Mpm, I really long for the return to those days when players stayed for 4 years. Yes, I know those days are gone, but like you said, watching a player grow into the Duke system is priceless!Originally posted by Mpm277:
While we're talking about Quinn, I just want to say that he is the reason I love players that stay 4 years. I totally get a player leaving for the NBA early and don't blame them for their decision. But seeing a player like Quinn Cook grow into the player he has become these past four years is one of the reasons I'm a college basketball fan. His growth has been similar to Nolan Smith, imo.