Originally Posted by
Olympic Fan
This is absolutely the reason -- the Class of 2018 is short of top-flight big man and the few that are there are just not a good fit for Duke.
Bagley is the exception -- if he comes a year early, it does enhance Duke's chances of winning the 2018 title ... but it would be better for the continuity of the program if he'd wait and come with Jones, Garland, Reddish ...
Oh well, it doesn't matter -- he's almost certainly coming out now, so no need to waste time wondering about it.