I'm cool with him trying to dissuade a recruit from coming here if he's also recruiting that player at the school he's coaching at. I never once mentioned anything other than that.
Sounds Like Baldwin Playing for His Dad at UWM
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I'm cool with him trying to dissuade a recruit from coming here if he's also recruiting that player at the school he's coaching at. I never once mentioned anything other than that.
I'm reallypizssed we lost Brakefield and Coleman. O could deal with one, but not both.
Who cares what he did, it didn’t work .
We will see what this Crop of one and done’s will do with what ever players return next season. Summer sessions are right around the corner so hopefully in a month we will know exactly what the roster is.
We will see what this Crop of one and done’s will do with what ever players return next season. Summer sessions are right around the corner so hopefully in a month we will know exactly what the roster is.
Bueller? Bueller?
No, it's called negative recruiting. It's uncool. Focus on selling yourself, not disparaging the competition. Have some damn class.
True it didn’t work, but the attempt is still just as bad. This is the only one WE know. No telling what else he’s said that HAS worked!
But you’re right, I’m looking forward to next year’s squad.
Right! It’s wrong, but expected outside the Duke family, but coming from within? I would be just as pissed if Capel, Collins or Hurley were doing what Paulus did as well.
We still don’t know if Williams, Moore or Baker are returning. Talk about having to recruit year round
Think about the class of 86 with Amaker trailing a year coaching was almost a different profession then compared to the current day sh show
No, it's not being negative. If a coach knows a player is looking for playing time and he tells said player that he'll get more playing time at his school than at another school the player is also considering, it's perfectly fine.
Posted that knowing he had already talked to them but things can always change time will tell. Funny only roach has committed to returning ( no I’m not even sure about that but he’s the only one no rumors have been heard about).
Oh my bad!
My advice: Just assume everyone is leaving and when they dont, you will be pleasantly surprised and beat your own expectations.
Why hasn't UCLA lost anyone to transfer? Juzang is probably gone but he is projected in the late first round. I remember when guys wanted to play for Duke. I realize it is happening at most places, but we have had 3 early NBA draft defections and 4 transfers and counting. We're getting it from both sides.
Paolo is 95% on us getting Baldwin:
https://www.dukechronicle.com/artic...YdtEc6aERO1peOSVRnrTKW2LjY3x2K9BY4kqy4rQKX-h8
https://www.dukechronicle.com/artic...YdtEc6aERO1peOSVRnrTKW2LjY3x2K9BY4kqy4rQKX-h8
Let’s go for Broke. What I like most is Paolo said he would be at Duke June 6. I think this young man is on a mission to create team chemistry and let every player know they count on this squad.
Go for broke. That’s the theme Of this season.
That’s why I kept trying to tell fans this freshmen class is different, literally and physically. We have to stop painting OAD players with the same brush
Both him and Keels were right about Mark Williams. Folks may want to start listening to what they say.
I like the theme... I believe (and hope) that last year woke everyone up from the players, managers, trainers, asst coaches, and K!
Bring on November!
Fair enough. For every Johnson there is a Zion or Winslow. If Baldwin is leaning towards us it would certainly explain Coleman and Brake leaving.
Everything that has happened lately, tells me Baldwin is coming to Duke. Brakefield and Coleman transferring (when minutes were seemingly available) and then the only transfer we took was John, who wouldn't be competing with Baldwin for minutes anyway.
His recruitment has gone on farrrrr too long, and I'm ready for it to be over. I remember when Banchero committed in August, feels like forever ago, but it was almost guaranteed that Baldwin would be next. The minutes are there, our only true small forwards are Wendell and Joey, and Wendell has a lot of flexibility in that he can (and will) play the 1, 2, or 3.
It would make zero sense for him NOT to come to Duke, again, plenty of minutes available for him. However, not much has made sense in the world of college basketball so I'm ready for anything.
His recruitment has gone on farrrrr too long, and I'm ready for it to be over. I remember when Banchero committed in August, feels like forever ago, but it was almost guaranteed that Baldwin would be next. The minutes are there, our only true small forwards are Wendell and Joey, and Wendell has a lot of flexibility in that he can (and will) play the 1, 2, or 3.
It would make zero sense for him NOT to come to Duke, again, plenty of minutes available for him. However, not much has made sense in the world of college basketball so I'm ready for anything.
We've lost 3 forwards so I'm gonna jump on the Baldwin train
If I was Baldwin’s Dad, I am telling him you are going to Duke son. I’m not just saying that either. Baldwin coming off injury would get the best medical care and play on the biggest stage where he belongs. As others mentioned, the minutes are more than there and he may even start.
I know as a dad I would love my son to play for me. I also feel like I would tell my son, look I’d love you to play for me but you have a chance to go to Duke, go play at Duke and get to the NBA son.
I feel we will hear what Baldwin's gonna do pretty soon now. Maybe within a week. OFC
Even if Baldwin comes it sounds like Moore is back. We may lose Baker but that is an upgrade. Call me crazy but I'd rather have a junior Moore than Baldwin. Both would be nice.
I understand why you would say that but keep in mind, we lack three point shooting. Is Keels and Baker our best three point shooters? Moore is not very good from three at all. I think Baldwin could be our best three point shooter if he comes. For that reason, I would have to go with Baldwin over Moore. I don’t think you can win a title without adequate three point shooting somewhere. As it currently stands, not sure we have enough. I could be wrong, I’m certainly not ready to dig my heals in on it.
I agree we need to replace Hurt's and Steward's shooting. From what I have seen of Griffin he is not much of a shooter.
Everyone seems to think we need Baldwin. Maybe we do. Can’t forget the little experience we have coming back. We need Moore, Roach, and possibly Baker to be contributors.
See 2015
See 2015