MBB: Duke 81, Drury 65 (Exhibition) Post-game Thread

[conmanlhughes]

final score 81-65 duke wins

[Kedsy]

He got 7 of those in about a 6 minute span

13 points and 16 boards for Amile, but possibly more impressive is 4 assists and zero turnovers.

[duke4ever19]

Wow. So Rasheed never made it into the game.

[Duvall]

Why must you ruin every argument with these "facts" of yours? That's not what the internet was designed for!

You can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true!

[jv001]

Wow. So Rasheed never made it into the game.

I hope the first question asked of Coach K is was Rasheed injured? If not, the media person might get a snarky answer, lol. GoDuke!

[NashvilleDevil]

Wow. So Rasheed never made it into the game.

Came out that he's been sick last few days

[jv001]

Came out that he's been sick last few days

Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee tell me not a foot injury. GoDuke!

[duke4ever19]

Came out that he's been sick last few days

Ok, good. Not good that he's under the weather, but good that he's not in the doghouse.

[NashvilleDevil]

Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee tell me not a foot injury. GoDuke!

Sick not injured

[jv001]

Sick not injured

Thanks, I still think Rasheed will be a valuable player for the Blue Devils this year. GoDuke!

[Ggallagher]

13 points and 16 boards for Amile, but possibly more impressive is 4 assists and zero turnovers.

As Amile's numbers started piling up, I started watching what he was doing more closely in the game. Seems like he's getting really good at putting himself in the right place at the right time - whether it's on offense or defense.
Just nice, smart basketball and very nice to see.

[Duvall]

K: Sulaimon "not up to par, health-wise," hasn't been practicing fully.

[sagegrouse]

Drury is a skilled team without D-1 size. You compete as hard as you can for as long as you can, but height and weight eventually wear you down -- especially when the other team is also highly skilled. -- sage

[mo.st.dukie]

Drury is a skilled team without D-1 size. You compete as hard as you can for as long as you can, but height and weight eventually wear you down -- especially when the other team is also highly skilled. -- sage

Yep, not good when you consider that many teams we are going to face will have more height and weight than we do and be equally skilled as we are (if not moreso).

[Tappan Zee Devil]

Yep, not good when you consider that many teams we are going to face will have more height and weight than we do and be equally skilled as we are (if not moreso).

It's over.

Book your NIT tickets

[Indoor66]

I hope that is the best free throw defense we see all year!

[JPtheGame]

I live 10 mins from desoto texas and watched matt jones maybe 20 times between his junior and senior years. Watching him these first two exhibition games, I am convinced that committing early has been great for this kid. His junior year he was a shooter ONLY. A great shooter but just a shooter. Once he committed, he started playing at the point more, driving more, and making a concerted effort on defense. When he played against Jabari his senior year, he dominated the ball and basically carried desoto as simeon could not keep jones out of the lane. Weighing your options may have its advantages but if you commit early, the DUKE coaches can start actually coaching you sooner ( even its just by phone) and that only aids a young players development. Im serious though, Jones has become a completely different player in just 18 months and I think a huge reason why is his early commitment.

[dukelifer]

Yep, not good when you consider that many teams we are going to face will have more height and weight than we do and be equally skilled as we are (if not moreso).

My main concern about this team is chemistry. A lot of new faces in key roles, a new up-tempo style and the defense needs to adjust to the new rules. Duke is likely to struggle at times- but hopefully can find a way to win most games in the next few months. I expect it will take a while before this team is clicking. Expect some ugly games where the other teams have their moments.

[johnb]

Yep, not good when you consider that many teams we are going to face will have more height and weight than we do and be equally skilled as we are (if not moreso).

Are we scheduled to play the Heat?

[OldPhiKap]

Are we scheduled to play the Heat?

No. Spain.