Originally Posted by
Kedsy
There's almost no doubt we'll see a change in Duke's playing style. Last year we had really good 3-point shooting and little post presence and our offense was geared around a wing and a stretch 4. Next year our 3-point shooting is questionable, we should have a strong post presence, and our offense will be geared around a point guard and a center.
Why do you think this? We have Cook and Sulaimon back. Cook shot 37% (and Coach K even said he is a fantastic shooter). Sulaimon shot 41%. Sure - he don't have Hood, Dawkins, or Thornton back, but we may get Semi into the rotation and M. Jones may find his shot (I mean, you can't be called the best shooter in your recruiting class and not shoot, right?). I'll concede that this year's incoming class isn't great at shooting, but we're not sure.
Still, with Cook, Sulaimon, and one of Semi / M. Jones, I'd call 3pt shooting an asset, not a liability.
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