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gam7
01-06-2011, 04:36 PM
We are overdue for an Alex Murphy recruiting thread.

Alex will be in Cameron for the Maryland game. Let's make him feel welcome.

Krzyzewskiville
01-06-2011, 04:55 PM
Kyle Singler 2.0!

They both have very similar size, Murphy at 6'8 215lbs, and supposedly has the ball skills like Kyle as well. I believe he would be a great addition to our team, and right at the perfect time. (Well not 100% perfect, because him coming next year would have been excellent but darn close too it.)

LSanders
01-06-2011, 07:19 PM
Singlar 2.0 sounds great, but we'll have to see if he has some semblance of Kyle's heart and warrior mentality. THAT is what truly separates him and makes him special.

trey_dre20
01-06-2011, 07:59 PM
According to murphys twitter, he plans on being at duke Saturday-Monday so all the crazies should show him some love. I believe I recall him and Shabazz both saying that an involved and excited fan base is important to them so make him feel welcome!

Devilsfan
01-06-2011, 09:59 PM
Hope's he's as smart as Kyle and realizes the value of a Duke Degree.

richardjackson199
01-06-2011, 11:01 PM
Kyle Singler 2.0!

They both have very similar size, Murphy at 6'8 215lbs, and supposedly has the ball skills like Kyle as well. I believe he would be a great addition to our team, and right at the perfect time. (Well not 100% perfect, because him coming next year would have been excellent but darn close too it.)

Maybe just my opinion, but personally I don't like excessively comparing future players to current players. If I was the recruit, I wouldn't like it either. I love Kyle Singler; he is one of the best players Duke has ever had, and I'm sure his jersey will hang when his fabulous career here ends. I also would absolutely love Alex Murphy to make the right choice for Duke. But I don't want him to be "the next Kyle Singler." I want him to be the next Alex Murphy, and I can't wait to see the game he would bring us. Players have visited Duke in the past, being told that they could be the next "Shane Battier", etc. I also remember when it was all said and done, those players eventually chose other schools. They don't want to be the next Shane Battier or Kyle Singler. I hope the crazies show Alex some love, and that he has such an awesome time that he leaves certain Duke is the right place for him to be the next Alex Murphy.

-bdbd
01-06-2011, 11:19 PM
Maybe just my opinion, but personally I don't like excessively comparing future players to current players. If I was the recruit, I wouldn't like it either. I love Kyle Singler; he is one of the best players Duke has ever had, and I'm sure his jersey will hang when his fabulous career here ends. I also would absolutely love Alex Murphy to make the right choice for Duke. But I don't want him to be "the next Kyle Singler." I want him to be the next Alex Murphy, and I can't wait to see the game he would bring us. Players have visited Duke in the past, being told that they could be the next "Shane Battier", etc. I also remember when it was all said and done, those players eventually chose other schools. They don't want to be the next Shane Battier or Kyle Singler. I hope the crazies show Alex some love, and that he has such an awesome time that he leaves certain Duke is the right place for him to be the next Alex Murphy.

Agreed. And he is supposedly a special one! You know, if we were so luckly to get Alex, five years from now someone will probably be speculating, "So, who's going to be the next Alex Murphy..." We should be so lucky. (Before Kyle, it was "KS could be the next Mike Dunleavy..." HA!)

But he does sound like a Duke kind of kid, and I hope he sees it that way too. Will all of the students be back for the Sunday night game? Or at least most of them -- enough to give him a real Crazie welcome?? It is MD, so the intensity should be up! :rolleyes:

UpNorthDevil
01-07-2011, 09:14 AM
According to his twitter he will be at CIS this weekend for the Maryland game. He seems to have a pretty good relationship with both Quinn Cook and Nolan. I REALLY hope that bodes well for us.

Indoor66
01-07-2011, 09:32 AM
According to his twitter he will be at CIS this weekend for the Maryland game. He seems to have a pretty good relationship with both Quinn Cook and Nolan. I REALLY hope that bodes well for us.

It seems like everyone has a great relationship with Nolan. What a personality.

loran16
01-07-2011, 12:45 PM
It seems like everyone has a great relationship with Nolan. What a personality.

At this point, if Nolan doesn't make it as a player, I'd LOVE him back as an assistant coach...he just seems to make friends with everyone, is a great role model, and is always fun.

(Not to say I wouldn't want any of our other players back as an assistant coach, but those are skills that would be terrific for a recruiter).

hurleyfor3
01-07-2011, 12:54 PM
Alex Murphy? This guy?

http://www.bite.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/robocop.jpg

OldPhiKap
01-07-2011, 01:16 PM
At this point, if Nolan doesn't make it as a player, I'd LOVE him back as an assistant coach...he just seems to make friends with everyone, is a great role model, and is always fun.

(Not to say I wouldn't want any of our other players back as an assistant coach, but those are skills that would be terrific for a recruiter).

I think he would be a great assistant, after a nice NBA career. He is definitely a great ambassador for our university and program.

ice-9
01-07-2011, 01:55 PM
Alex Murphy? This guy?

http://www.bite.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/robocop.jpg

It'll be great if he shoots as well. :cool:

BD80
01-07-2011, 03:02 PM
Alex Murphy? This guy?

http://www.bite.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/robocop.jpg


It'll be great if he shoots as well. :cool:

But NOT as often!

superdave
01-07-2011, 03:06 PM
I think he would be a great assistant, after a nice NBA career. He is definitely a great ambassador for our university and program.

Nolan could clean up recruiting in the DC area alone; oh wait, he already has.

Does anyone know if Alex Murphy has a time frame beyond post-summer league and pre-high school season? That seems to be the most common time to commit.

Saratoga2
01-07-2011, 03:27 PM
They list him as 6'8" and 180#. Maybe they aren't up to date, but where did the 215# number come from? Thats a lot of much needed filling out if he has. Singler's around 230 now from what I have heard.

Bluedog
01-07-2011, 03:44 PM
They list him as 6'8" and 180#. Maybe they aren't up to date, but where did the 215# number come from? Thats a lot of much needed filling out if he has. Singler's around 230 now from what I have heard.

ESPN and DraftExpress both list him at 215.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/77055/alex-murphy
http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Alex-Murphy-6291/

I'd assume Scout (and Rivals for that matter), just haven't update their stats recently.

Although this article lists him at 205.
http://www.news-press.com/article/20101220/SS05/12200335/Junior-guard-s-skill-definitely-a-family-affair

BlueDevilNation reported him at 210:
http://bluedevilnation.net/2010/10/duke-prospect-alex-murphy-goes-in-depth-with-bdn/

In any event, he's definitely not 180 anymore. :)

airowe
01-08-2011, 07:44 AM
According to his twitter he will be at CIS this weekend for the Maryland game. He seems to have a pretty good relationship with both Quinn Cook and Nolan. I REALLY hope that bodes well for us.

Quinn will actually be behind the bench with Alex. He's already taking over the mantle of lead recruiter from Nolan!

They will be joined by 2013 wing forward Jabari Parker as well. He's a good 6'6" and 200 lbs and hails from Coach K, Collins, and Jon Scheyer's hometown.

devildeac
01-08-2011, 08:19 AM
Alex Murphy? This guy?

http://www.bite.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/robocop.jpg

I hope not.

This guy looks alarmingly unathletic.:rolleyes:

moonpie23
01-08-2011, 09:01 AM
I hope not.

This guy looks alarmingly unathletic.:rolleyes:

you're kidding, right? this guy was a beast in the post.....

devildeac
01-08-2011, 09:07 AM
you're kidding, right? this guy was a beast in the post.....

I kid you not. He looks too "mechanical" to me.;)

And I'd bet he doesn't have much of a standing or running vertical.

Indoor66
01-08-2011, 09:49 AM
I kid you not. He looks too "mechanical" to me.;)

And I'd bet he doesn't have much of a standing or running vertical.

But you don't want to foul him.

GODUKEGO
01-08-2011, 02:45 PM
Watching this clip, can go to the hoop, use his left hand and has a follow-through that looks very similar to Kyle's. Hope he enjoys the Maryland game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0jvZkRA7X0

Fuqua's Finest
01-08-2011, 03:52 PM
Just my opinion, but the Singler comparison isn't very good to me. I believe Singler at that point in his career (hs senior) was more of a 4 than a 3. He has slowly progressed into a 3 as he's played the role the last 2 years at Duke. Murphy reminds me a lot more of the Dunleavy mold. His shot looks much more fluid than Singler's and he seems to have a little more explosion at this point. I can't imagine Alex playing much 4 at Duke.

El_Diablo
01-08-2011, 04:04 PM
I believe Singler at that point in his career (hs senior) was more of a 4 than a 3. He has slowly progressed into a 3 as he's played the role the last 2 years at Duke.

Nope.

http://duke.scout.com/a.z?s=167&p=8&c=1&nid=1260411

juise
01-08-2011, 05:33 PM
Alex Murphy? This guy?

http://www.bite.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/robocop.jpg

I'm glad this joke went over better this time. I got no love last time (http://www.dukebasketballreport.com/forums/showthread.php?21601-Alex-Murphy&p=416868#post416868). ;)

dukeimac
01-08-2011, 08:39 PM
Watching this clip, can go to the hoop, use his left hand and has a follow-through that looks very similar to Kyle's. Hope he enjoys the Maryland game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0jvZkRA7X0

LOL, seriously, again, someone wants to use a highlight real to make the statement a guy is good. Have you not learn anything? Let me remind you Boykin, King, etc.

A highlight real is just that, came back once you've seen the guys low light real and make a case for him.

GODUKEGO
01-08-2011, 09:19 PM
LOL, seriously, again, someone wants to use a highlight real to make the statement a guy is good. Have you not learn anything? Let me remind you Boykin, King, etc.

A highlight real is just that, came back once you've seen the guys low light real and make a case for him.

Let's see, first did not say in my thread anything about him being good. Read it again. Guess he has ESPN in his back pocket since they have him ranked #6 in his class. We could probably use some more "not so good players". What is Coach K thinking inviting him on campus this weekend. Hear his new strategy is recruiting mediocre players.

-jk
01-08-2011, 10:14 PM
Let's keep it civil, folks...

-jk

-bdbd
01-08-2011, 11:13 PM
Anybody seen Alex around campus this weekend? Eager to hear of any sightings and/or comments from his visit. This is a really big-time player who could make a big impact player who could have a solid impact on the program over the next few years. 'hoping he has an awesone weekend! :D :o ;) :cool:

-bdbd
01-10-2011, 09:18 AM
So, did Alex Murphy have a good time? Any sightings? Feedback?

Also curious what the new offer to another "SF," 6'6" (2013) Jabari Parker (IL) - albeit a different kind of player - means for our recruitment of Alex Murphy? :confused:

Thx.

the_grad_student
01-10-2011, 09:45 AM
I saw Alex before the game sitting with Kyrie during the warmups and both grad and undergrad sections got a good "Alex Murphy" cheer going. He laughed a little and turned to Kyrie as if saying...do they always do that??

superdave
01-10-2011, 01:42 PM
Watzone has a brief article (http://bluedevilnation.net/2011/01/duke-entertains-2012-prospect-alex-murphy/)up on Murphy's visit.

gam7
01-10-2011, 01:52 PM
Watzone has a brief article (http://bluedevilnation.net/2011/01/duke-entertains-2012-prospect-alex-murphy/)up on Murphy's visit.

I can't decide from that picture if he has his game face on, or if he is about to do the Sprockets dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHZR9SA5pOg

SMO
01-11-2011, 09:01 AM
Is it just me, or was watching the video in DBR's link today a little scary? Murphy looks and plays just like Singler! If you had told me that was a video of Singler in high school, I would have believed it.

stillcrazie
01-11-2011, 10:29 AM
Is it just me, or was watching the video in DBR's link today a little scary? Murphy looks and plays just like Singler! If you had told me that was a video of Singler in high school, I would have believed it.

Same here. Similar look, similar moves. Let's hope he has similar taste in schools.

billyj
01-11-2011, 10:53 AM
I agree Alex Murphy does look like Singler in his highlight reel. However, Singler in high school was a much different player, he was probably the most complete player.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOrmXKJIbV0
He's more of a PF that dribbles, shoots like a guard, rebound like a center, and distribute the ball with easy. This is not a knock on Murphy, but Singler's game was more complete back then.

airowe
01-11-2011, 11:41 AM
Keep in mind that Alex's Dad and brother are both 6'10" and his brother grew those last couple of inches towards the end of his high school career. We could see a similar growth from Alex in the last two years before he enters college.

The biggest knock on Alex's game is his rebounding and toughness in traffic. He has an excellent handle for a guy his size, a solid outside shot, and a good passer. He's a well-rounded player.

Any school would be lucky to have a versatile talent like Alex...