2018 Basketball Recruiting Thread

[Dr. Rosenrosen]

Bagley is staying west if he's in college at all. That's why sc, which has zero basketball imprint in ncaaM, is even on his list. Trust me on this. It'll be either UCLA or usc. Maybe sc because the dad is a nike aau coach.

Is that the same USC that others have pointed out upthread does not have a scholarship to offer?

[bob blue devil]

Is that the same USC that others have pointed out upthread does not have a scholarship to offer?

i'm a bit concerned by your comment that you are not trusting miltk on this. miltk very clearly stated, "Trust me on this."

[bigperm13]

Bagley is staying west if he's in college at all. That's why sc, which has zero basketball imprint in ncaaM, is even on his list. Trust me on this. It'll be either UCLA or usc. Maybe sc because the dad is a nike aau coach.

No link means no trust. Gut instincts mean NOTHING when it comes to recruiting.

[lotusland]

i'm a bit concerned by your comment that you are not trusting miltk on this. miltk very clearly stated, "Trust me on this."

Studies show that statements either preceding or following the phrase "trust me" are 97.38% factual. Substitute the phrase "believe me" and rate increases to 99.997%. This is settled science. Time to move on to a new topic.

[duke4ever19]

Studies show that statements either preceding or following the phrase "trust me" are 97.38% factual. Substitute the phrase "believe me" and rate increases to 99.997%. This is settled science. Time to move on to a new topic.

And ask yourselves this: would the U.S. Treasury issue quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies which state "In miltk We Trust" if it were not so?

(By the way, you needn't consult your pocket change to verify my claim . . . trust me.)

[AtlDuke72]

Studies show that statements either preceding or following the phrase "trust me" are 97.38% factual. Substitute the phrase "believe me" and rate increases to 99.997%. This is settled science. Time to move on to a new topic.

What do the studies show when a someone prefaces their comment with "to be honest" ? Do the studies show what the factual percentage is for the rest of what the person says which is not prefaced by "to be honest" ?

[cato]

What do the studies show when a someone prefaces their comment with "to be honest" ? Do the studies show what the factual percentage is for the rest of what the person says which is not prefaced by "to be honest" ?

Studies show that there is a 100% chance that either the speaker or the listener will regret the words that follow.

[plimnko]

Studies show that there is a 100% chance that either the speaker or the listener will regret the words that follow.

or reader

[madscavenger]

"To be fair", for example.

The perception of duality often masks a projected singularity. Not always, but more often than not.

[Olympic Fan]

How about FWIW?

FWIW -- ESPNU is showing an AAU showcase game tonight at 10 pm Eastern. I was told that one of the teams is coached by Seth Curry and includes major Duke products Darius Garland and Cameron Reddish (plus Bol Bol, who doesn't seem to be a Duke target)P.

No promises, but it might be worth checking it out.

[JasonEvans]

I was told that one of the teams is coached by Seth Curry and includes major Duke products Darius Garland and Cameron Reddish (plus Bol Bol, who doesn't seem to be a Duke target).

Hang on... Seth Curry is an AAU coach? How does he have time for that? Is this just a special short-term gig for him or has he been coaching AAU stuff all summer?

[BD80]

How about FWIW?

FWIW -- ESPNU is showing an AAU showcase game tonight at 10 pm Eastern. I was told that one of the teams is coached by Seth Curry and includes major Duke products Darius Garland and Cameron Reddish (plus Bol Bol, who doesn't seem to be a Duke target)P.

No promises, but it might be worth checking it out.

Wait a minute ...

Did you just sneak some recruiting news into a recruiting thread?

J’accuse!

[Pghdukie]

Excuse me if this has been reported, but Duke has offered Nasser Little. He of the nanotechnology biological waterway cleaning

[ChillinDuke]

Hang on... Seth Curry is an AAU coach? How does he have time for that? Is this just a special short-term gig for him or has he been coaching AAU stuff all summer?

Wait a minute ...

Did you just sneak some recruiting news into a recruiting thread?

J’accuse!

As far as I can tell, Oly is referring to the SC30 Select Camp ("Stephen Curry 30"; a skills camp that takes place after the AAU season has ended) which is in its 4th year but is hosting the 1st ever Select HS Showcase, presented by Under Armour. The Showcase appears to pit two teams of essentially the who's who of HS basketball against each other (juniors and seniors). From what I can tell, one team is coached by Steph and the other by Seth, but I'm not 100%. This article claims the game is at 6pm PT, which means 9pm ET (although Oly said 10pm ET).

Linkypoo

- Chillin

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

"To be fair", for example.

The perception of duality often masks a projected singularity. Not always, but more often than not.

How about "no disrespect, but..."

[NSDukeFan]

How about "no disrespect, but..."

I believe the stats for "no offence..." approach 100% for being something the recipient might be offended by.

[DavidBenAkiva]

Duke went on an offer binge last night, which included 2018 6'7" SF Nassir Little of Orlando Christian Prep. Little is a top 25 player in his class and appears to have strong interest in Arizona, Duke, Florida, UNC, and others. I haven't read too much on Little, but he is among a number of small forward recruits Duke is pursuing in the Class of 2018.

In addition to Little, Duke has previously extended an offer to R.J. Barrett, Jarius Hamilton, Cameron Reddish, and Zion Williamson. My guess is that Little would be a 2+ year player (can never predict how long they'll last these days) while one ore more of Barrett, Reddish, and (less likely) Williamson fill the starting wing/forward roles during the 2018-19 season.

[revmel53]

I am for offering 2+ year players early. K has tried to balance youth and experience, and seems to easily recruit superstars. But (though I hate to say it) UNCheat has done well without them.

[Class of '94]

Bagley is staying west if he's in college at all. That's why sc, which has zero basketball imprint in ncaaM, is even on his list. Trust me on this. It'll be either UCLA or usc. Maybe sc because the dad is a nike aau coach.

I am not doubting what you have said. It just makes me wonder why Duke has gone so hard at Bagley if he is such a strong lean towards staying out west? It makes sense since he lives out west; and has played a lot of summer ball in the SoCal area over the past few years.

If Duke doesn't get Bagley, i won't be that upset because I like the make-up and chemistry of this year's team; and I've always wondered how the team would respond to a great player as a late edition. There are only so many minutes a player could have in a loaded frontcourt like Duke's. With that being said, I would be ecstatic if Bagley ended up choosing Duke.

[gam7]

I was told that one of the teams is coached by Seth Curry and includes major Duke products Darius Garland and Cameron Reddish (plus Bol Bol, who doesn't seem to be a Duke target)P.

Did I overlook the Duke careers of Darius Garland and Cameron Reddish?