Trey Zeigler

[airowe]

This is a guy we might want to keep in mind:

http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/921314.html

[Huh?]

So I'm guessing we dialed his digits?

[Tim1515]

It does have Duke on his list...maybe we did call. Being a son of a coach is typically a good sign. I'm not sure at 6'5 he's a typical wing player...but who knows.

[mj2345]

has said he won't commit till the late signing period. Being mentioned with Michigan St and Oklahoma. half of these guys are sons of coaches. doesnt mean anything.

duke recruits smart players regardless of their fathers professions.

[AlaskanAssassin]

Did we come in late? Dukes not even listed on rivals. And his interest is low. Don't tell me we're in desperate mode.

[airowe]

Did we come in late? Dukes not even listed on rivals. And his interest is low. Don't tell me we're in desperate mode.

Come on Alaskan. Desperate? Not even close. Try covering all bases mode. And yes, we came in late.

[jimsumner]

The guy is an uncommitted, top 30-35 prospect at a position of need. Why would touching base with him be considered desperate?

I find it curious that Krzyzewski is criticized for not casting a wide net and not having back-up options until he does, when he's criticized for being desperate.

[ChicagoCrazy84]

The guy is an uncommitted, top 30-35 prospect at a position of need. Why would touching base with him be considered desperate?

I find it curious that Krzyzewski is criticized for not casting a wide net and not having back-up options until he does, when he's criticized for being desperate.

I was going to say the same thing. Calipari loses out on Kyrie so he jumps on Knight, Selby, etc, but it isn't thought of as desperate. This is great strategy in my mind. It's a position we need to fill so I think we'll get either of them.

[ChicagoCrazy84]

On reading up on the guy's recruitment, it's surprising that he didn't already commit and sign with UCLA. His dad is a friend of Ben Howland's and was an assistant under him for UCLA and Pitt. The Bruins are near the top of his list, but if he didn't commit, I would think we have a decent shot. I am sure he knows all that UCLA has to offer and Michigan as well. Can we get Shane Battier to talk to the kid?

[SBell]

Trey's situation is different. His dad being a head coach, there are various reasons he hasn't committed early, all involving his dad's job/job security. Other than the Capels, most kids I can think of end up playing for their dads, even when it is NBA talent at a mid-major (Bryce Drew at Valpo, Tony Bennett at Green Bay, Ricky Berry at San Jose State).

Trey's been to our camps for years and I've coached against him in AAU, never quite understood why Duke wasn't in on him years ago.

[dukemsu]

I've heard many of the same things posted above, that Trey's decision is possibly linked to his dad's future, and that's contributing to the delay.

FWIW, most people who are well informed about this stuff in Michigan have him as a tossup between UCLA and UM at this point. Izzo is holding a scholly in case he changes his mind, but MSU is a longshot. UCLA seems to be gaining steam according to some UM posters.

Duke's late pursuit reminds me a bit of when K inquired on LaVell Blanchard after Maggette split unexpectedly. You never know.

dukemsu

[CDu]

The guy is an uncommitted, top 30-35 prospect at a position of need. Why would touching base with him be considered desperate?

I find it curious that Krzyzewski is criticized for not casting a wide net and not having back-up options until he does, when he's criticized for being desperate.

Well, I wouldn't call this an example of casting a wide net or having a backup option. This sounds a lot more like throwing our hat in late in the game. When I think of casting a wider net, I think of recruiting multiple players somewhat simultaneously, more like the Roscoe Smith situation.

Don't get me wrong, though. I wouldn't call this situation getting desperate, either.

[AlaskanAssassin]

Come on Alaskan. Desperate? Not even close. Try covering all bases mode. And yes, we came in late.

hehe, good. Just don't want to see us down to that level.

[SBell]

Duke has contacted Trey. U-M, MSU, UCLA, CMU main competition. He's a very good all-around player, can play all three perimeter. Don't know that "half of these guys are coaches' sons." In fact, hardly any are the sons of Division I head coaches, and it does matter.

http://www.bankhoops.com

[El_Diablo]

Duke has contacted Trey. U-M, MSU, UCLA, CMU main competition. He's a very good all-around player, can play all three perimeter. Don't know that "half of these guys are coaches' sons." In fact, hardly any are the sons of Division I head coaches, and it does matter.

http://www.bankhoops.com

Excerpt on Zeigler, from link above:

Trey Zeigler 6-5 Sr Mount Pleasant
"Not much to say about Trey because he’s such a known commodity," a coach said. "He possesses a natural instinct and ability to play a high-level brand of basketball. Has a cool and calming influence on the court. Doesn’t get rattled and brings it whether or not he’s made five shots in a row or missed them. Ball handling and shot have improved. With his skill, handle and size he should be able to swing from 1-3 comfortably in college."

[Franzez]

Word is also circulating that Duke has been on the phone with Trey Zeigler since losing out on Barnes. Zeigler, the No. 26-ranked prospect in the Rivals150, is the son of Central Michigan coach Ernie Zeigler and is waiting until the spring to sign.

http://duke.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1018862

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROnaRyY7Btg

Looks pretty good, hopefully we can land this guy since he comes from a good pedigree with his father as a Head Coach.

I think we could use a guy like Zeigler who could play the 2 and 3, rather than just a 3 like Roscoe Smith. Of the guys we'll have next year in our backcourt, none of them could play some minutes at the 3 if needed.

[Kedsy]

http://duke.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1018862

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROnaRyY7Btg

Looks pretty good, hopefully we can land this guy since he comes from a good pedigree with his father as a Head Coach.

I think we could use a guy like Zeigler who could play the 2 and 3, rather than just a 3 like Roscoe Smith. Of the guys we'll have next year in our backcourt, none of them could play some minutes at the 3 if needed.

Didn't a thread start yesterday on this exact topic?

[NSDukeFan]

http://duke.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1018862

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROnaRyY7Btg

Looks pretty good, hopefully we can land this guy since he comes from a good pedigree with his father as a Head Coach.

I think we could use a guy like Zeigler who could play the 2 and 3, rather than just a 3 like Roscoe Smith. Of the guys we'll have next year in our backcourt, none of them could play some minutes at the 3 if needed.

If our roster does not change before next year, and Kyle leaves, I expect we would see a lot of Andre Dawkins at the 3.

[El_Diablo]

If our roster does not change before next year, and Kyle leaves, I expect we would see a lot of Andre Dawkins at the 3.

...to go along with Kelly and Czyz.

[Kedsy]

...to go along with Kelly and Czyz.

Depending on matchuups, you'll even see some Nolan at the 3, in an ultra-quick three guard lineup with Seth and Kyrie.