Appreciating Miles Plumlee

[DukieTiger]

So I made this post in another forum, but in perusing the EK forum I did not see anything specifically devoted to honoring Miles as his senior day approaches. I figured I would share this here as well:


With apologies to any potential early-entrants on Duke's team currently, we do have a guy who will be playing his final regular season games as a Blue Devil this week. While not every senior class can have as significant of an impact as the Kyle/Nolan class or the Jon/Lance/Zoubs class, I think it is time to recognize and appreciate this year's senior for who he is.

And who is Miles Plumlee? Well, to my eyes he has been a highly entertaining player to watch over the last 4 years. Dripping with athleticism and a great attitude, he has done everything asked of him over that time. He showed some little flashes of brilliance as a Freshman, at a time when we thought he was our only hope for the future of having a solid low post game. Even started a few games, as you could tell that he had a ton of potential but was really struggling to gain confidence and comfort in the college game.

Obviously, he was a vital part of a national championship team- one of the most beloved teams in Duke history. Though Zoubs and LT eventually locked down the starting spots, Miles started over half of the games for a National Champion and Duke doesn't win the championship without him (imo.) I think of Miles' punctuating dunk against UNC in the 82-50 game, him closing the Baylor game out after Zoubs fouled out, his emphatic putback dunk against WVU in the Final Four, and perhaps most importantly, him getting to a loose ball and getting a shot up (while being held by multiple Butler players- no call) to avoid a shot clock violation in the national championship game.

The past two years since the NC game have gone by fast, and Miles has had his ups and downs as a player. Perhaps he hasn't become the "dominant" player in line with the potential that we all see in him. But I want to commend him for his hard work, for representing the Duke program with class, for giving his all, and for being an overall joy to have as a part of the Duke program.

I thought Miles deserved his own thread of appreciation during this, his senior week. Hopefully, he continues his recent upswing and continues to lead the way his role model, Mr. Zoubek did as a Senior. But whatever the outcome, and whether Duke has 4 games left or 11 games left, I am thankful that Miles came to Duke and will miss seeing MP1 in a Duke uniform.

[Olympic Fan]

With 11 rebounds tronight at Wake, Miles has now averaged 12.0 rebounds a game in his last six games (starting with his 22-rebound game against Maryland).

He's still not scoring much, but his work on the boards and at the defensive end have been Zoubekian down the stretch.

[DukieInBrasil]

I am also enjoying Miles' play lately. The rebounding is great, and is largely a product of increased effort, focus and activity. He is even getting a lot of tap-outs which he doesn't get credit for statistically, but have been the equivalent of Oboards. His offensive role at Duke is pretty much defined by now: hit the elbow jumper if left alone, Obaord put-backs and dunks from interior passes. We seem to run pretty much 0 offense for him, but he continues to play with great energy.
Props to Miles (and this thread) in his Sr. Week!

[grossbus]

Props to Miles...YES!

[moonpie23]

thank you miles, for all your hard work !!!!

[wsb3]

Thank you Miles. We just seem to me to be a tougher team when he is on the court. Love his attitude and how he is a team first man always.

[weezie]

I want in on this too! Miles, what a determined, tough-minded young man. I just love him!
That late one-handed rebound under the basket last night, grrrrrr.
Guts, guts, guts!

[OldPhiKap]

I has been a wonderful ride, watching Miles' game mature over the last four years. He is really hitting his stride now. Keep pushing, big boy, time to get all Zoubek up in here!

[superdave]

I feel a monster dunk coming on Saturday night.

[Scorp4me]

Couldn't agree more. Miles has been one of my favorites since the beginning. A player that we took almost as an afterthought and for the past 4 years been a great player. I think back and can't imagine where we would be had he not decided to attend. Any disappointment is simply that we saw so much potential in him that he never seemed to reach. It was disappointment for him, not in him. So glad to see he is finishing up his career in the starting spot and hope he still has quite a few games left in him.

[Bluealum]

Thank you Miles. We just seem to me to be a tougher team when he is on the court. Love his attitude and how he is a team first man always.

First, great and timely thread. I completely agree with this quote:

"We just seem to me to be a tougher team when he is on the court".

I don't think this is just true during his recent increased production and starting role. He has consistently been at or near the top in +/- and I don't think it is a coincidence. We are tougher and more intimidating when he is on the floor. Other teams wear down faster when he is banging in the paint, and he hedges and rotates better than any of our other bigs.

He is still our most under-appreciated player imo, and I am more than pleased that this recent surge is giving him that little bit of extra attention that he so justly deserves. I hope he finishes off his senior season in memorable fashion.

[mgtr]

Count me in on this. It is great to see a young man improve over time. Not only does Miles play tough, but he looks tough. That counts for something. Miles is also persistent on the boards - he is ready to go back up if the first shot fails. We will miss this talent.

[Reilly]

With his intensity, effort, likeability, and good attitude, he reminds me of another Class of 2012 Duke athlete: Matt Daniels.

[flyingdutchdevil]

With 11 rebounds tronight at Wake, Miles has now averaged 12.0 rebounds a game in his last six games (starting with his 22-rebound game against Maryland).

He's still not scoring much, but his work on the boards and at the defensive end have been Zoubekian down the stretch.

Only 12 rebounds? Pathetic. That's only 18 rebounds per 40 minutes. Dwight Howard - an exceptionally poor rebounder - only averages 16 rebounds per 40 mins for the Magic. :rolleyes:

[Bob Green]

Miles is a tough low post defender who seems to be the best of our bigs in understanding rotations and being in the right place to defend (I'm not implying I understand it). With his increased aggressiveness and success rebounding the ball in recent games, he will continue to see maximum playing time down the stretch of his senior season.

[OldPhiKap]

Miles is a tough low post defender who seems to be the best of our bigs in understanding rotations and being in the right place to defend (I'm not implying I understand it). With his increased aggressiveness and success rebounding the ball in recent games, he will continue to see maximum playing time down the stretch of his senior season.

His team.

His year.

His time.

[Fish80]

Thank you Miles. We just seem to me to be a tougher team when he is on the court. Love his attitude and how he is a team first man always.

Very well said. Thank you Miles.

I have so very much enjoyed watching Miles play, learn, grow, and mature. The big guy is a great blue devil, and another great ambassador for Duke!

Let's show Miles the love and respect he deserves on his senior day in Cameron!

MILES PLUMLEE! clap-clap clap-clap-clap!

[The Gordog]

So I made this post in another forum, but in perusing the EK forum I did not see anything specifically devoted to honoring Miles as his senior day approaches. I figured I would share this here as well:


With apologies to any potential early-entrants on Duke's team currently, we do have a guy who will be playing his final regular season games as a Blue Devil this week. While not every senior class can have as significant of an impact as the Kyle/Nolan class or the Jon/Lance/Zoubs class, I think it is time to recognize and appreciate this year's senior for who he is.

And who is Miles Plumlee? Well, to my eyes he has been a highly entertaining player to watch over the last 4 years. Dripping with athleticism and a great attitude, he has done everything asked of him over that time. He showed some little flashes of brilliance as a Freshman, at a time when we thought he was our only hope for the future of having a solid low post game. Even started a few games, as you could tell that he had a ton of potential but was really struggling to gain confidence and comfort in the college game.

Obviously, he was a vital part of a national championship team- one of the most beloved teams in Duke history. Though Zoubs and LT eventually locked down the starting spots, Miles started over half of the games for a National Champion and Duke doesn't win the championship without him (imo.) I think of Miles' punctuating dunk against UNC in the 82-50 game, him closing the Baylor game out after Zoubs fouled out, his emphatic putback dunk against WVU in the Final Four, and perhaps most importantly, him getting to a loose ball and getting a shot up (while being held by multiple Butler players- no call) to avoid a shot clock violation in the national championship game.

The past two years since the NC game have gone by fast, and Miles has had his ups and downs as a player. Perhaps he hasn't become the "dominant" player in line with the potential that we all see in him. But I want to commend him for his hard work, for representing the Duke program with class, for giving his all, and for being an overall joy to have as a part of the Duke program.

I thought Miles deserved his own thread of appreciation during this, his senior week. Hopefully, he continues his recent upswing and continues to lead the way his role model, Mr. Zoubek did as a Senior. But whatever the outcome, and whether Duke has 4 games left or 11 games left, I am thankful that Miles came to Duke and will miss seeing MP1 in a Duke uniform.

Miles came in with Olek and Elliot Williams. I do respect those 2 and consider them part of the Duke Basketball family for the most part, but Miles is the gem of his class. I am proud of him for sticking around and getting his degree. Whatever his future holds, that distinction, knowledge and experience can never be taken away from him.

Without Miles there is no Championship in 2010. Miles, we are grateful to you for all your contributions to Duke. Thank you. We will be pulling hard for you on Senior night and every game that follows for this memorable team!

[Jderf]

I want to say that I second all the sentiments in the posts above. Let's keep this thread at the top.

[CDu]

With 11 rebounds tronight at Wake, Miles has now averaged 12.0 rebounds a game in his last six games (starting with his 22-rebound game against Maryland).

He's still not scoring much, but his work on the boards and at the defensive end have been Zoubekian down the stretch.

I'm very pleased with Miles' emergence over the past 6 games. I wish it could have happened sooner. But I'm very happy for him (and selfishly for us) that it's happening now. He's played extremely well and is doing the little things more consistently now than he did even earlier this season (he always was willing - sometimes the presence just wasn't there some nights). His work over the past 6 games has been really impressive, and I believe marks his longest stretch of consistent productivity in his career. No better time than February and (hopefully) March and April of your senior year to step up big, right? Here's hoping he has 10 more games to play in a Duke uniform, and that all of them are wins.

[Devil in the Blue Dress]

This story of one young player's life on the court is certainly developing into a happy ending! It seems only yesterday that folks were complaining of his poor foot work and other attributes. Miles is to be congratulated for the hard work and tenacity (on the court and in the weight room) needed to develop into a game changer.

His personal journey seems to suggest that the adage about big guys needing longer to develop is absolutely true.;)

[DukeGirl4ever]

Besides the beard and the lovely haircut this year (sorry, this is from a female perspective), Miles has made great strides in his play as well! :o

I have been high on the Miles bandwagon for the past month. It is so fun to watch when a player finally puts "it" all together. To me, in 2010, that team was all about realizing and playing to their potential (Zoubs and Lance) and coming together to play as a TEAM. As a fan, that is probably the most memorable year yet. Miles is making some of those same strides.

Miles has surely been playing to his potential and he's doing all the little things. From mastering the art of the "tip-out" on offensive boards to his defensive spacing, I've been in awe of his contributions to this team. IMO, he's the reason we won that NC State game...his defensive positioning and rotations were key factors in preventing them from getting easy baskets and helped us get back in the ball game.

Thank you, Miles. YOU are what college basketball is all about. YOU are the reason I am an obsessive fan.
Senior night will be a happy night, but I'll shed a few tears for the amazing player he's become, but also for the outstanding individual he has, is, and will be.

[COYS]

Miles has been a far better player than even Duke fans have given him credit for. In a way similar to Zoubek, he has always been a beast on the boards. When you take into account both offensive and defensive rebounding, Miles is second only to Zoubek among Duke forwards since 2000 (http://statsheet.com/mcb/players/compare?add=mason-plumlee&i=1&p1=miles-plumlee&p2=brian-zoubek&p3=shelden-williams&p4=carlos-boozer&p5=josh-mcroberts) (Shelden was marginally better (.2% better) on the defensive end, but Miles is way better on the offensive end). Actually, Mason has been better at defensive rebounding this season, but I'm not ready to shut the book on his career, yet (one more year!). On a team that doesn't get a lot of boards from its guards, Miles' boardsmanship has been absolutely essential. As he's gotten more minutes, his per game stats have started to reflect what he's always done. It is my biggest wish that he is able to continue to operate at a high level and do his part to help the team rebound its way to a title . . . or two (ACC and NCAA sounds good to me).

[HaveFunExpectToWin]

I'll always be a fan of Plumbeard. Thanks Miles.

[CDu]

Miles has been a far better player than even Duke fans have given him credit for. In a way similar to Zoubek, he has always been a beast on the boards. When you take into account both offensive and defensive rebounding, Miles is second only to Zoubek among Duke forwards since 2000 (http://statsheet.com/mcb/players/compare?add=mason-plumlee&i=1&p1=miles-plumlee&p2=brian-zoubek&p3=shelden-williams&p4=carlos-boozer&p5=josh-mcroberts) (Shelden was marginally better (.2% better) on the defensive end, but Miles is way better on the offensive end). Actually, Mason has been better at defensive rebounding this season, but I'm not ready to shut the book on his career, yet (one more year!). On a team that doesn't get a lot of boards from its guards, Miles' boardsmanship has been absolutely essential. As he's gotten more minutes, his per game stats have started to reflect what he's always done. It is my biggest wish that he is able to continue to operate at a high level and do his part to help the team rebound its way to a title . . . or two (ACC and NCAA sounds good to me).

I'm not quite sure I agree with the first sentence. I agree that Miles has had very good rebounding rate stats on aggregate. The problem has been that he has been highly inconsistent in his production from night to night in terms of total production. Whether it be foul trouble or just not having it on some nights, he hasn't always been a presence. He'd have a monster game here and there and then go silent for games on end.

This is really the first stretch of several games in a row in which he's been a presence. In that way, he's been very similar to Zoubek. He's been a key piece of 3 ACC championships and a national championship, but it hasn't been until now that the pieces have really started to fall into place consistently for him. He's been able to be a presence game after game down the stretch rather than tossing in some real clunkers along the way. I'm really excited for his progress this year. Hopefully he's able to continue to build on his current run of success and contribute mightily to a 4th ACC championship in a row and maybe even another NCAA title.

I think he and Mason are huge keys to our chances in March/April. We need them to be big-time as the stakes increase. It seems like Miles is taking that step. Hopefully he continues to do so, and hopefully Mason regains his early-season form.

[Son of Jarhead]

Thank you, Miles, for 4 great years. Your hardwork and team-first attitude are priceless. You will be missed when this season ends... now, let's keep it going into April with a couple more banners on the way. :D

[Dr. Tina]

I am so happy that Miles has been channeling his inner Zoubs this season, and it's been in full effect the last several games. He's always had the athletic ability and skill, but it was a matter of him believing he had it! The guys often say that he is great in practice, but just needed to show it in the games. I think it speaks volumes that he earned the inaugural Iron Duke Strength and Conditioning Belt for his work off the court. He's put his time in. The guys speak very highly of him, and he has a great overall positive, kind-hearted demeanor to boot. I think he'll be a big key for us going forward. I really, really want him to have a great Senior Night at Cameron. What a special night for him!

On a purely non-basketball note, Miles has gotten hotter and studlier in his senior year! I'm loving the hair, beard, and "Clark Kent" look he has going on sometimes....lolol... :)

Thanks for everything, Miles! Let it all out there on the floor these last games, and GIVE CAROLINA HELL!!!!

[gep]

(me too...) THANK YOU!!!!! MILES!!!!!!

[kinghoops]

bump!!!!!!

[CDu]

I'm seeing a 12 and 14 game in Plumlee's last game at Cameron. And a victory. Bring it home in style, Miles.

[hq2]

I'm not quite sure I agree with the first sentence. I agree that Miles has had very good rebounding rate stats on aggregate. The problem has been that he has been highly inconsistent in his production from night to night in terms of total production. Whether it be foul trouble or just not having it on some nights, he hasn't always been a presence. He'd have a monster game here and there and then go silent for games on end.


Exactly. He just never seemed to play well consistently. The strength and leaping ability have always been there (Zoubs was always 7'-1" his whole
time at Duke too) , but the footwork, ability to catch the ball and make plays, and the ability to avoid fouls haven't. Also, he's never really had great
lateral quickness either; he's a pretty good north-south player, but not a great east-west one, and I think that's had something to do with both his
penchant for fouls and traveling. Now, with the number of games winding down, he's simply rebounding, playing defense, and taking smart shots; at
this point, that's exactly what we need from him, just like Zoubs. What he's giving us now is just what we need, when we need it.

[jv001]

Let's go big guy! Close with a bang! GoDuke!

[Jim3k]

I think he looks a lot better in royal blue than he would have in cardinal. Plus, I think his growth as a player can be credited to the efforts of WOJO!--well...Miles himself deserves most of the credit. Effort, work, effort, work.

Thanks Miles -- for being you. And thanks to Mason for getting you here.

[mapei]

Big Miles fan here. He's probably my favorite player on this team, possibly because he has an "everyman" quality about him. Hate to see him go, but that's part of the college game.

[Lord Ash]

Huge thanks to Miles, who came and helped when we REALLY needed him, and is an excellent example of both a Duke basketball player and, more importantly, a Duke student. A really good all-around young man.

Thanks Miles! We'll miss you:)

[Dukehky]

I hope he dunks Henson's spindly arm through the rim. I remember last year when our bigs just completely man-handled UNC's frontcourt in the ACC Finals, led by Miles. I'd love to see that again.

[greybeard]

What I've noticed about Miles most these past six games (I have to admit, I didn't catch all of them) has less to do with how well Miles has been playing, than with how he presents when on the court. Me, I'm seeing a different guy, a guy who runs the court with ease and fluidity, who displays the beginnings of a smile when there is a moment of respite from the heat of action, and who has a relaxed look around his eyes that seem to have a brightness about them I have not noticed in Miles before. What's all this about? Who knows. But, I'd like to think it has something to do with what K has said he always wants for and from his guys--a commitment to growing, getting better, not just as individuals but also as a team.

Miles, I think, came to Duke precisely because he heard K speak in those terms, that it resonated with him so strongly because that is probably who Miles Plumlee has always been. We all have seen that in Miles from the begining, but seem to describe "it" differently. Maybe you have to play for K to really "get" what that commitment actually comprises, and maybe the key to it all is seeing first-hand, day-in and day-out how the older guys conduct themselves from the time they enter the locker room until they leave, and at all times in between. Miles learned what it meant to play for Duke from two of the best, and I think that he understood by the time that this run of his began that he had done for his younger teammates precisely what Lance and Brian had done for him. I also think that Miles learned something else at that same time, something that makes him chuckle to himself, a chuckle displayed in that grin that seems to come so easily now--I think that it hit him that he had been wrong all these years, that the committment to strive to be better did not mean that he had to be so damn serious when game time came, that he could play with the freedom and joy that the game holds for him. Yeap, I think that Miles was and remains tickled that he got this "little" upside down misconception righted while there was still time--while there still was a meaningful number of games to be played, important ones, games that he could play with all that weight, weight of his own making, off his back. The twinkle? Simple, Miles Plumlee is ready to have himself some fun, to play the game he loves with all the freedom he can bring to it.

We've caught a glimpse of what type of play that can produce, and like everyone else, I would enjoy nothing more than to see him take it even farther, to see him have a storybook finish. But, however it turns out, Miles Plumlee has had quite a ride, and I gotta believe that he and his family, his coach and all the guys at Duke who he's played with, know it. As for me, I'm very happy for him.

[MCFinARL]

Your hardwork and team-first attitude are priceless.


Exactly. He just never seemed to play well consistently. The strength and leaping ability have always been there (Zoubs was always 7'-1" his whole
time at Duke too) , but the footwork, ability to catch the ball and make plays, and the ability to avoid fouls haven't. Also, he's never really had great
lateral quickness either; he's a pretty good north-south player, but not a great east-west one, and I think that's had something to do with both his
penchant for fouls and traveling. Now, with the number of games winding down, he's simply rebounding, playing defense, and taking smart shots; at
this point, that's exactly what we need from him, just like Zoubs. What he's giving us now is just what we need, when we need it.

Maybe--but what he HAS done consistently is just what BuschDevil noted--worked hard and had a team-first attitude. I've seen games in which Miles didn't play well or made errors, certainly--but I don't ever remember seeing a game in which he wasn't hustling, working hard, trying to do something good for the team whenever he was on the court. He made an interesting choice from the beginning--to come to Duke where the odds were good he would always be "the other Plumlee." The reality has been, perhaps, a little more complicated than that, but most of the time he has, indeed, taken a bit of a back seat to Mason in terms of attention and expectations. But it seems he has made the most of his experience, growing as a player, a leader, a person, and a student.




The twinkle? Simple, Miles Plumlee is ready to have himself some fun, to play the game he loves with all the freedom he can bring to it.

We've caught a glimpse of what type of play that can produce, and like everyone else, I would enjoy nothing more than to see him take it even farther, to see him have a storybook finish. But, however it turns out, Miles Plumlee has had quite a ride, and I gotta believe that he and his family, his coach and all the guys at Duke who he's played with, know it. As for me, I'm very happy for him.

Me too--I think you make a very good observation here, as well--it may be a chicken-egg thing, but Miles seems to play best when he looks most relaxed and happy on the court. Really, that may be the biggest trick--you have to be willing to work your tail off, do things that are tedious, make the extra time commitment, probably get yelled at from time to time, during practice and off-season preparation--most of that probably isn't actually much fun. But when you get on the court in a game, to get your best performance you have to be able to channel your love of the sport--to have fun playing (even if you do it with a really fierce facial expression, like Austin Rivers).

[elvis14]

Recently while watching a game (I think it was the FSU game) I realized that Miles is just my favorite Duke player this year. Something about him just has me rooting for him to do well like no other. I think he's playing really well and has a great attitude. Earlier in the year there was a lot of talk about leadership on this Duke team. I think Miles shows leadership.

[toooskies]

I'm not sure anyone saw Miles become one of the best rebounders in the NCAA, but that's what he's gone and done his senior year. Too often overshadowed by his brother, Miles continues to exceed expectations. He won't be competing for individual awards, but he's certainly the key to our competing inside, and we'll miss him more than we know.

Go Miles!!

[Kedsy]

I'm not sure anyone saw Miles become one of the best rebounders in the NCAA, but that's what he's gone and done his senior year. Too often overshadowed by his brother, Miles continues to exceed expectations. He won't be competing for individual awards, but he's certainly the key to our competing inside, and we'll miss him more than we know.

Go Miles!!

He has been one of the best offensive rebounders in the country for a couple years (last year he was 3rd in the ACC in offensive rebound pct, 79th in the country; this year he's 1st in the ACC, 4th in the country). It's only recently that his defensive rebounding has started to catch up (he's currently 5th in the ACC in defensive rebound pct, 65th in the country).

[juise]

Miles' has been part of some great team accomplishments during his time at Duke. While there's a lot more ball to be played this year, I imagine that his lot dunk (and subsequent jubilant celebration) at the end of 82-50 will likely be my favorite memory of Miles... it's one of my favorite Duke moments period.

[wk2109]

While there's a lot more ball to be played this year, I imagine that his lot dunk (and subsequent jubilant celebration) at the end of 82-50 will likely be my favorite memory of Miles... it's one of my favorite Duke moments period.

Mine will be his chase-down block against ASU in the NIT Season Tip-Off during that same season. He had to duck his head so it wouldn't smash into the backboard. I think it was during halftime of that game that Doug Gottlieb made the ridiculous 'alarmingly unathletic' comment.

I remember telling Miles to 'tear it up inside' at the team autograph session before the 09-10 season. He hasn't done it every game but I'm glad he's been listening to me lately!

[MChambers]

Miles won't be an All-American, but he's had a great career at Duke. Seems like a strong student, hard worker, good person, and wonderful teammate. I'm very appreciative. Best of luck in his last home game!

[Bluealum]

While the national media focuses on 3 point shooting, I think a great barometer of this game tonight will be whether our most athletic, physical, and fundamentally sound interior defender can stay on the court and bother the Zeller and Henson towers for 25+ minutes. If Miles is effective with 2 or fewer fouls in the first half, I think we win with superior guards and depth. If he picks up quick fouls and we are protecting the boards with Ryan and Mason, who both shy from contact and aren't as good on rotations or boxing out, the second half could be a real struggle on the boards and interior defense.

Miles you are a key to this game, on your senior night, I hope you close out your Cameron career with a night for the ages. I hope this is the game we all remember when we think of MP1.

[kmspeaks]

GREAT individual game tonight by Miles! Sad that his memories of senior night will be tainted by a bad loss but he played well. I hope that we get to see a few more performances like tonight. I think 9 would be a good number. ;)

[elvis14]

GREAT individual game tonight by Miles! Sad that his memories of senior night will be tainted by a bad loss but he played well. I hope that we get to see a few more performances like tonight. I think 9 would be a good number. ;)

I was really proud of how well he played tonight and and how hard he tried.

[mapei]

Agree. Fantastic finish by Miles, despite the game result.

[BattierD12]

Miles truly gave it his all in this last game at Cameron. Probably one of his best games ever - it's sad the team wasn't able to win one for him.

I was ashamed after the game at how many people in the upper deck left before Miles' speech. There was probably less than half the "Crusties" present. I know this was a very disappointing loss and everyone was mad, but how can you not show your support for a senior who gave four years to Duke, played a terrific game, and hell, was part of a championship team during his Duke career? Thank you to my fellow students, who all stayed, and for those who stayed in the upper deck.

But pathetic, absolutely pathetic - if you left early, you should feel disgraced.

[hq2]

Miles Plumlee has grabbed 83 rebounds in Duke’s last seven games. (from DBR writeup)
Well, regardless of yesterday's disaster, that's a pretty good late-Zoubs imitation. Plus, he's scoring at a late-Zoubs
level too. The performance of both Plumlees, outscoring Zeller and Henson, bodes well for upcoming tournament action.
Three quality bigs to complement our outside game will make us tough in the tournament. Let's hope Miles can have the
same (incredible) career ending Zoubs did.