Originally Posted by
dukefan1980
While marveling at Grant's amazing game against Arkansas, I wondered if it might be one of the greatest all around games by a Dukie in a critical game. Obviously, Christian's game against Kentucky comes to mind as well as Shane's all around performance against Arizona. However, I feel like those teams were much better than the 1994 Duke team.
Let me know what you guys think.
I don't think it could be considered one of the greatest all around games by a Dukie in a critical game if you also factor in his 10 turnovers in that one. Corey Beck did a heck of a job guarding Grant. But that team was on Grant's back all season long. Speaking for myself, that still goes down as one of the most satisfying seasons as a Duke fan. If Thurman misses that rainbow 3, oh man...
In his senior year, Grant had a great ability to dominate a game without throwing up a ton of points. I think he actually averaged less his senior year than his junior year. We've never seen anything like him since and not sure we ever will.
As far as critical games, I may have to think that one over but Battier in the 2001 FF Maryland game comes to mind, willing us back from a 22 point deficit.
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