MBB: Duke vs Virginia Pre-Game and In-Game Thread

[UrinalCake]

Is anyone else getting an error message from espn3.com?

It stopped working for me shortly before the game started but is fine now

[DukeBlueHeart4]

No just poor resolution.

hmm...this is frustrating to say to the least!

[ChrisP]

hmm...this is frustrating to say to the least!

Sorry, but do you not have ESPN on TV? I guess not, but I think the game is on nation-wide on "regular" ESPN (you know, as opposed to the Ocho).

[mapei]

Their defense appears as good as advertised. Our 3s so far have been desperation shots rather than coming in the flow of the offense.

[#1Duke]

Looks like this game is going to come down to the Bigs and penetration for us. Perimeter defense from Virginia has resulted in shutting down the 3 point game so far.

[mapei]

Looks like this game is going to come down to the Bigs and penetration for us. Perimeter defense from Virginia has resulted in shutting down the 3 point game so far.

Also the entry passes so far, unfortunately.

[Wheat/"/"/"]

I'm looking for the first low post feed resulting in a scoring move from a Duke big.
None yet in the first ten minutes. One feed into Kelly, two in to Mason. No shot attempts.

[FerryFor50]

I'm looking for the first low post feed resulting in a scoring move from a Duke big.
None yet in the first ten minutes. One feed into Kelly, two in to Mason. No shot attempts.

You'll be waiting a while...

[Gthoma2a]

The offense just doesn't have much dynamic motion. It is certainly better with Quinn in there, but we just don't have many guys who can get to the rim and finish. Austin is the only guy that does it consistently. Next best is Quinn.

[Dr. Rosenrosen]

Wow. Lots of standing around. Passing and dribbling around the perimeter. I don't see much of a cohesive plan at work here. Frustrating.

[#1Duke]

Need to get Kelly going and more involved. He appears to be the most active.

[ChrisP]

Unfortunately, I think that all the missed 3's (which, as another poster pointed out, have mostly been desperation heaves rather than shots in the flow of the offense) are going to mean that the next time someone gets a good, open look, they're going to hesitate and allow the defense to close out. Ugh

[duke09hms]

I'm looking for the first low post feed resulting in a scoring move from a Duke big.
None yet in the first ten minutes. One feed into Kelly, two in to Mason. No shot attempts.

Don't you know that bigs are basically 2nd-class citizens in the Duke offense?

[Verga3]

Thornton in. Let's rally.

[trinity79]

We just look listless. But it looks like maybe our defensive hustle is coming to life.

[trinity79]

How bout let Miles drive the lane. He can shoot free throws.

[mapei]

I don't think we look listless - I think we are facing a seriously tough defense.

[Verga3]

Thornton out...Let's rally.

[duke09hms]

Andre and Tyler are on-ball defensive liabilities. At least Tyler is a superb off-ball defender, Andre not so much. Can we put Mike in at least to see how he does?

[FerryFor50]

Andre and Tyler are on-ball defensive liabilities. At least Tyler is a superb off-ball defender, Andre not so much. Can we put Mike in at least to see how he does?

Andre would be much better if he didn't overplay the jumper so much. He plays his man too close and leans too much. He needs to balance better and leave a little space between him and his man, since his lateral quickness isn't great.