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- That said, the 2010 kids coming can play ball.
word up... Coach K finally ended the churchboy experiment and started recruiting in the hood
Duke Eliminated out of the NCAA Tournament Appreciation Post
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Coach K better start recruiting some Negroes. I know he likes his white boys n all and that's cool...but, Duke needs some athletes. John Wall is sittingthere for the taking...I don't care what you say, If he wanted him, Coach K could make it happen. But, Coach K is so arrogant he thinks he can get awaywith running with mediocre athletes n players...nah, son...
And you're right...that 2010 class is lookin trill...SMH
I'm from NC...Kelly definitely is in that mold...I don't get it...even, as a UNC fan...I mean, year after year Duke gets ran out by moreathletic teams...and K keeps bringing in the same type of players...
And you're right...that 2010 class is lookin trill...SMH
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All you dudes coming in here talking about recruiting, Duke is a Top Tier school, you need at least somewhat decent grades to get into Duke,mediocre grades just won't cut, no matter how good you are. You can't just go to the school with a 2.0 cum like some other college powerhouses.
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damn, is this the basketball team or water polo team
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That's a lame excuse.
They can't get some kids that a Memphis gets
But Duke's academics are not stopping them from getting tough/athletic kids, or a post presence.
They can't get some kids that a Memphis gets
But Duke's academics are not stopping them from getting tough/athletic kids, or a post presence.
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Jesus Christ.
If Gerald and Kyle leave.
(And I was told that they WERE this morning. That's the text message I awoke to from my dude @ Duke)
SMMFH.
It's gon' be '95 all over again.
If Gerald and Kyle leave.
(And I was told that they WERE this morning. That's the text message I awoke to from my dude @ Duke)
SMMFH.
It's gon' be '95 all over again.
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Sheldon Williams.
j/k
Its not the grades...you're tellin me that all of the athletes that don't go to Dook are 2.0 students? No. K don't wanna deal with disadvantagedblacks and I understand that. He's not John Calipari. But, if you wanna have the best talent...he's gonna have to learn how to reach and connect withthese inner city kids...the recruiting game is much different than it used to be..
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It's not even the underprivileged/bad kids.
He just felt scorned by all those kids who left early.
So he's scared of the super elite talent, fear that they will leave as soon as the get marginal success.
At least he's trying to put in work in the DMV.
He just felt scorned by all those kids who left early.
So he's scared of the super elite talent, fear that they will leave as soon as the get marginal success.
At least he's trying to put in work in the DMV.
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But, He doesn't need 'hood' kids.
The 2010 class are not that, and they'll be great.
Greg Monroe and Kevin Love aren't that either, but Duke missed on them. And they are/were great.
Has little to nothing to do with black/white...it comes down to evaluating talent, and the staff limiting their options thinking they can just pick and choose.Those days are over. That's Carolina right now.
The 2010 class are not that, and they'll be great.
Greg Monroe and Kevin Love aren't that either, but Duke missed on them. And they are/were great.
Has little to nothing to do with black/white...it comes down to evaluating talent, and the staff limiting their options thinking they can just pick and choose.Those days are over. That's Carolina right now.
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Didn't Kevin Love have a falling out with Nike before his senior year? Wonder if that effect his decision on colleges.
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Anyone in NC, or who really follows Duke...I got a question...
Coaching legends in sports like college football (Bobby Bowden, Joe Paterno, etc) have all felt heat from alumni, fans, and boosters for going throughstretches of time where their respective programs have fluttered. Not that I am calling Gary Williams a legend, but it's well documented that even withfinal 4 appearances and a Nat'l championship, he felt some heat for his recruiting and "lack" of success in other peoples eyes. I feel as thoughthe mindset surrounding Duke basketball is like that of the NY Yankees. Where if you DON'T win a Nat'l championship, the year is a disappointment. Willthere ever come a day when Coach K is challenged by alums, fans, etc for having "early" exits in the NCAA's and what have you? Will the playersthat he recruits ever be looked at differently? I don't know if that makes any sense, but if it's a little foggy I'll try to clear up what I'mtrying to say a little later on....
Coaching legends in sports like college football (Bobby Bowden, Joe Paterno, etc) have all felt heat from alumni, fans, and boosters for going throughstretches of time where their respective programs have fluttered. Not that I am calling Gary Williams a legend, but it's well documented that even withfinal 4 appearances and a Nat'l championship, he felt some heat for his recruiting and "lack" of success in other peoples eyes. I feel as thoughthe mindset surrounding Duke basketball is like that of the NY Yankees. Where if you DON'T win a Nat'l championship, the year is a disappointment. Willthere ever come a day when Coach K is challenged by alums, fans, etc for having "early" exits in the NCAA's and what have you? Will the playersthat he recruits ever be looked at differently? I don't know if that makes any sense, but if it's a little foggy I'll try to clear up what I'mtrying to say a little later on....
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could never see that. He IS Duke. He has a lifetime contract, doesn't he?
And I think he's conscious enough to know when his time is up
And I think he's conscious enough to know when his time is up
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Originally Posted by dreClark
It's not even the underprivileged/bad kids.
He just felt scorned by all those kids who left early.
So he's scared of the super elite talent, fear that they will leave as soon as the get marginal success.
At least he's trying to put in work in the DMV.
You might have a good point there and I can see that happening...still...look at how many coaches are burned by the early departures and have reloaded (itREALLY got G-Tech recently but they're recovering)....He's freakin Coach K...I just feel like with how recruiting has changed so much in recent years,Coach K got stubborn and caught behind the learning curve...as a UNC fan, I'm dissappointed. I want Duke to piss me off every once in a while...and wegotta rep the ACC better...
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Coach K is untouchable. Honestly, UNC is more like the NY Yankees...based on the talent we have...many people feel like UNC should be better andthat Roy's coaching has cost them games. Actually, I know quite a bit of UNC fans who don't like Roy. I can see him going before Coach K.
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GT hasn't recoeverd at all.Originally Posted by YngSeanCombs12
Originally Posted by dreClark
It's not even the underprivileged/bad kids.
He just felt scorned by all those kids who left early.
So he's scared of the super elite talent, fear that they will leave as soon as the get marginal success.
At least he's trying to put in work in the DMV.
You might have a good point there and I can see that happening...still...look at how many coaches are burned by the early departures and have reloaded (it REALLY got G-Tech recently but they're recovering)....He's freakin Coach K...I just feel like with how recruiting has changed so much in recent years, Coach K got stubborn and caught behind the learning curve...as a UNC fan, I'm dissappointed. I want Duke to piss me off every once in a while...and we gotta rep the ACC better...
They ain't been %#$% since Bynum/Elder/Jack/Muhammed years.
And as a big fan of Bobby and Coach K, they are in two different worlds. Honestly, the game has kinda passed Bobby by (to a certain extent) and it has affectedhis COACHING. Coaching is not the problem w/ K, it's the talent level W/ FSU the problem wasn't the TALENT, It was the Coaching. And add in the factthat the heat only came into play once UM & Florida started winning/goeing to NC's. UNC went in '05 but who else from the area has? No one really.
And the academic %#$% is nonsense. Not the issue @ all.
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I'm liking that text message Dre.
I think K wants to pass Dean in all time wins and then he'll bounce. I think that's a good 3 to 4 years away though. And certainly he would love to getone more chip before going out, which means he should get on his grind recruiting and fill in for their lack of talent in the post. It's not hard to sell aprogram like Duke, especially when you have a legendary coach who has NBA players that these kids grew up idolizing on his jock. But hopefully K continuesdoing what he has been doing.
I think K wants to pass Dean in all time wins and then he'll bounce. I think that's a good 3 to 4 years away though. And certainly he would love to getone more chip before going out, which means he should get on his grind recruiting and fill in for their lack of talent in the post. It's not hard to sell aprogram like Duke, especially when you have a legendary coach who has NBA players that these kids grew up idolizing on his jock. But hopefully K continuesdoing what he has been doing.
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The main issue is that no Major talent big man want's to come here. We can land guards out the %+#, we can land forwards out the lass, but no talented bigman want's to play for dude.
I swear to god son, if Hairston comes here and plays the 5 spot
I swear to god son, if Hairston comes here and plays the 5 spot
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That's probably what will happen too. He fits the Duke center mold of being 6'8" 180.
Looking at the prospects y'all have for 2010 the only center on there is Josh Smith, and I'm pretty sure he's not that interested in Duke.
What's the word on Andre Dawkins?
Looking at the prospects y'all have for 2010 the only center on there is Josh Smith, and I'm pretty sure he's not that interested in Duke.
What's the word on Andre Dawkins?
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He better not.
Kid is too good to get shafted like that. He's Jeff Green like with a better jumper at this stage of his/their careers.
Kid is too good to get shafted like that. He's Jeff Green like with a better jumper at this stage of his/their careers.
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udub/ucla battle for Smith
Coach K is getting Baby Jesusso...
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That's why I think that coach K should replace Wojo.
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Yep.
Looking at the prospects y'all have for 2010 the only center on there is Josh Smith, and I'm pretty sure he's not that interested in Duke.
See, that's the %+#% I'm talking about. Legit big man. Probably stays out west w/ UCLA but damn.
What's the word on Andre Dawkins?
Duke has Dre, Tyler Thornton and Hairston locked up for 2010. Unless he recently de-committed
I honestly haven't seen too much of Dre though. I think Allen has as he was the one who put me up on him in the 1st place
udub/ucla battle for SmithCoach K is getting Baby Jesus
Seth?!
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Seth?!Originally Posted by dreClark
udub/ucla battle for SmithCoach K is getting Baby Jesus
yup...according to some of the players....apparently Jay Bilas convinced K to offer, something like that, not sure how the story went.....
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yup...according to some of the players....apparently Jay Bilas convinced K to offer, something like that, not sure how the story went.....Originally Posted by PhilBalla09
Seth?!Originally Posted by dreClark
udub/ucla battle for SmithCoach K is getting Baby Jesus
Interesting.
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