Welcome to Duke, Rasheed Sulaimon!

[Mike Corey]

The Chronicle reported earlier that as a 7th grader, Sulaimon participated in Duke's prestigious TIP.

[SuperTurkey]

The Chronicle reported earlier that as a 7th grader, Sulaimon participated in Duke's prestigious TIP.

So did this thread.

[hq2]

"Sul, Sulaimon, Sulay, Sulay, Sulaimon..." - Neil Diamond.

Maybe we'll like this Rasheed more than one we remember in the mid 90s!

[Mike Corey]

So did this thread.

Mea culpa, SuperTurkey, mea culpa.

[GODUKEGO]

This appeared in the Raleigh News & Observer:

http://blogs.newsobserver.com/accnow...012-commitment

[GODUKEGO]

Another article in the Raleigh News & Observer. Duke invited just one recruit – Sulaimon – to the game against North Carolina on Wednesday at Cameron Indoor Stadium.


http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/02/...ukes-best.html

[gumbomoop]

Telep seems impressed:

http://twitter.com/DaveTelep/status/54672164351250432

[bdevil4life]

I think what impressed me the most about him in that game was how comfortable he looked pushing the ball up the court. Everyone has talked about his range, but his handle looks pretty good too for someone that is slated to play the two.

[Bluedevil114]

I know we still have the 2011-12 season and I am counting the days until then. I am so excited to see Rasheed Sulaimon in a Duke uniform. This guy is so smooth and very quick. His range is ridiculous and he does not miss many inside the arch. Rasheed has an incredible attitude and he is infectious. He will be the next Nolan Smith not only on the court but off of it. He is the one that will be after practices and games signing autographs and staying the latest in the gym to get better. Everything I have seen or read on this kid is exciting.

I watched him play live once in Washington D.C. but have also seen him play in other events on T.V. This kid is truly going to be one of the more beloved players at Duke. He also is out recruiting hard for us with Shabazz and Parker.

[gwlaw99]

All we need is a nickname other than 'Sheed.

[BD80]

All we need is a nickname other than 'Sheed.

Could he be "Good 'Sheed?"


Of course the double entendre would only refer to medicinal substances properly obtained with a valid prescription.

[Devilsfan]

If I remember correctly the "sheed" NEVER committed a foul. I know because I believe he said so.

[theAlaskanBear]

All we need is a nickname other than 'Sheed.

I like the earlier post: Suleiman the Magnificent. We could call him Sultan or Pasha, sor simply "Rash" (pronounced Rosh) or "Sully".

[Bluedevil114]

All we need is a nickname other than 'Sheed.

RAS-TA-MON
SUSHI (Susheed)
Chop Sushi

Who Sheed (song by Baby Boy da Prince)

Remember "To the windows to Loul (Lu-Wall)"

[darjum]

All we need is a nickname other than 'Sheed.

Scholastic Sheed (Duke) vs Slapdash Sheed (Heels)

[watzone]

5 questions for Rasheed Sulaimon - http://bluedevilnation.net/2011/04/5...heed-sulaimon/

[lotusland]

I like the earlier post: Suleiman the Magnificent. We could call him Sultan or Pasha, sor simply "Rash" (pronounced Rosh) or "Sully".

Look - in the sky! It's a bird. It's a plane. No it's Sulaimon!

[wilko]

All we need is a nickname other than 'Sheed.

So after a fab play could we (or maybe just me) go with "Holy Sheed!" as in the expletive use.

Its not like I'm not gonna say something similar anyway... however, I don't want to blatantly disrespect the young man.

[rotogod00]

Dave Telep's comparison of Sulaimon to Nolan Smith:

"Rasheed Sulaimon (Houston, Texas/Strake Jesuit) is the highest-rated and only committed guard of the trio. He's going to Duke where he'll undoubtedly draw comparisons with Nolan Smith. A much better shooter than Smith at the same stage, Sulaimon isn't as accomplished a driver as Smith but both are good passers. Sulaimon is more naturally wired to score than his predecessor."

[Faison1]

That kid has success written all over him....