Marshall (Tri-Captain) is definitely back next year

[DtrainBuckshot]

Are we sure Marshall will be back next year? He will be a 5th year senior, has the military opportunity, and I have seen heard vague hints uncertainty about him returning.
There is this…

http://www.wralsportsfan.com/even-kentucky-is-struggling-to-match-duke-s-recruiting-pace/14599114

which says that next year’s team will “perhaps” have Marshall next year.

I also remember Coach K speaking about his players’ futures during an interview after the NC (I searched for it today but could not find it). He said he and his staff would sit down with Tyus, Jahil, Justise, and Marshall to discuss their options.

Does anyone have any insight?

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

First I have heard of it. I have really enjoyed watching him develop and wish him great success if he takes off to pursue other interests.

[roywhite]

No inside info, but I suspect you'll get a definite answer very soon since the banquet is tonight, and such a decision would almost certainly be announced.

[OZZIE4DUKE]

No inside info, but I suspect you'll get a definite answer very soon since the banquet is tonight, and such a decision would almost certainly be announced.
If he gives a senior speech we'll know for sure. Personally, I hope he comes back.

[SCMatt33]

If he is leaving, it would be a last second change of heart. Had this been planned, he likely would have been honored on Senior Night, a la Marty Pocious.

[CDu]

It cerainly wouldn't beunprecedented for a career reserve to forego his last year to pursue other opportunities (see Pocius, Marty). Though it would seem odd to choose starting your military career over an additional year of playing basketball. And of course there is the grad transfer option if he really wanted to secure a starting spot (he would be in a battle for that job at Duke).

I would certainly lean towards him staying, but I won't be shocked either way. Well, I would be shocked if he left to take the military job, but not shocked if he stayed or did the grad transfer thing.

[roywhite]

If he is leaving, it would be a last second change of heart. Had this been planned, he likely would have been honored on Senior Night, a la Marty Pocious.

Good point, though winning a National Championship could have been a game-changer. We don't know for sure, but that great accomplishment may have been enough for Tyus to make his decision.

[wilson]

It cerainly wouldn't beunprecedented for a career reserve to forego his last year to pursue other opportunities (see Pocius, Marty)...Also Randolph, Shavlik.

[Billy Dat]

It would be really disappointing if Marshall left. Unlike Shav, he's been on a steady climb and next year is one where he should certainly play a big role. He can certainly play the Zoubek role on our squad, I am looking forward to seeing him play that role - he's earned it.

[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

Good point, though winning a National Championship could have been a game-changer. We don't know for sure, but that great accomplishment may have been enough for Tyus to make his decision.

I still smile when I think of all those Plumlees with a ring.

[roywhite]

I still smile when I think of all those Plumlees with a ring.

Thank you, Perky and Leslie!

They're on the all-time Parents' team.

[CameronBornAndBred]

I still smile when I think of all those Plumlees with a ring.
I like the idea of Marshall being the only Plumlee with TWO rings.

[superdave]

I was concerned about this a couple of years ago in advance of Seth's senior season, his 5th in college. Nothing came of it and I do not really remember much speculation about it either. Seth played big minutes and led the team in scoring. Also, Andre sat that season out which provided even more minutes and shots to Seth.

While Marshall could conceivably graduate and transfer elsewhere, I would be pretty surprised if it happens given his brothers' Duke lineage, his improvements the last several years and the minutes freed up in the frontcourt.

I personally think Marshall will play about half the game and be a really good defender for us next season. We have seen stretches of really good play from him and the opportunity is there for him to grab a big role. I would be disappointed if we dont get to see him put it all together and have a really good senior season.

I hope that Tudor's word choice was simply careless.

[Olympic Fan]

First, I wouldn't put too much emphasis on a Tudor column. He's a great guy and a long-time ACC sports writer, but for all practical purposes, he's retired and no longer close to any of the teams and coaches. Very much doubt that he has any inside info. In know he hasn't been to a Duke game this past season, nor has he attended any Duke press availability with the players.

In Marshall's case, go back and read the stories from about a month ago, when he was commissioned into the U.S. Army -- active in May of 2016. He made it quite clear then that he was returning for his fifth season.

[SCMatt33]

Coach K has announced that Marshall will be a captain next year, along with Amile and Matt. I think that should officially lock up this question.

https://twitter.com/Duke_MBB/status/591415233090088960

[dukelifer]

Coach K has announced that Marshall will be a captain next year, along with Amile and Matt. I think that should officially lock up this question.

https://twitter.com/Duke_MBB/status/591415233090088960

Not sure - he could mean Marshall will be a captain in the army and Amile and Matt captains of the team. ;)

[CDu]

Glad to hear that Plumlee will be back. Let's hope he follows Miles and Zoubek in going from afterthought reserves to key contributors as seniors!

[turnandburn55]

Though it would seem odd to choose starting your military career over an additional year of playing basketball.

Why would that be odd?

[ncexnyc]

Not sure - he could mean Marshall will be a captain in the army and Amile and Matt captains of the team.
That would require him to skip 2LT and LT and that's not happening.

[dukelifer]

That would require him to skip 2LT and LT and that's not happening.

Coach K has some pull

[CDu]

Why would that be odd?

Seems like playing ball rather than real life would be more fun for a 22-year-old. Nothing against the military; I would say the same of any real-life, only-okay-paying job. My guess is that the percentage of major college athletes that turn down an extra year of playing ball for a regular job is pretty low.

[SCMatt33]

That would require him to skip 2LT and LT and that's not happening.

So I guess we'll all have to settle for calling him Captain Lieutenant Plumlee next season?

[devildeac]

Coach K has announced that Marshall will be a captain next year, along with Amile and Matt. I think that should officially lock up this question.

https://twitter.com/Duke_MBB/status/591415233090088960

IIRC, Dunleavy left after being named a captain for his senior year.

Not that I think MP3 is leaving. Just recalling a bit of Duke MBB history. :(

[turnandburn55]

Seems like playing ball rather than real life would be more fun for a 22-year-old. Nothing against the military; I would say the same of any real-life, only-okay-paying job. My guess is that the percentage of major college athletes that turn down an extra year of playing ball for a regular job is pretty low.

The percentage of people in the military who would call it a regular job is also pretty low. Ditto for those whom the pay is any significant part of the decision matrix.

I can't speak for Marshall Plumlee, but a lot of people join the military because it's what they truly have their heart set on doing. People like to follow their dreams, whether it's the NBA or the service. I personally wouldn't find it the least bit odd or shocking that if he'd found his calling as an Army officer, he wanted to get to it once as soon as he got his degree.

[CDu]

The percentage of people in the military who would call it a regular job is also pretty low. Ditto for those whom the pay is any significant part of the decision matrix.

I can't speak for Marshall Plumlee, but a lot of people join the military because it's what they truly have their heart set on doing. People like to follow their dreams, whether it's the NBA or the service. I personally wouldn't find it the least bit odd or shocking that if he'd found his calling as an Army officer, he wanted to get to it once as soon as he got his degree.

Fair enough. To each his/her own. I will just say I expect to see Plumlee playing bball next year.

[Newton_14]

Fair enough. To each his/her own. I will just say I expect to see Plumlee playing bball next year.

I changed the thread title and will lock the thread. Marshall was named Tri-Captain for next year tonight at the banquet along with Amile and Matt. So that settles this discussion.