Avery Johnson: Duke is the Standard

[Jim3k]

From Al.com (http://www.al.com/alabamabasketball/index.ssf/2015/04/duke_uses_avery_johnson_quote.html)


Duke University, that's the standard for us here at the University of Alabama and our basketball program," Johnson said. "The way they play defense and offense. The way they move the ball, that's the standard. Nobody else is the standard. That's the standard. Duke University. That's why I'm here.

Well...All right, then!

[NSDukeFan]

From Al.com (http://www.al.com/alabamabasketball/index.ssf/2015/04/duke_uses_avery_johnson_quote.html)



Well...All right, then!

Pretty impressive coming from a Popovich guy.

[Henderson]

Pretty cool graphic. The story says it was created for social media. I wonder if they'll produce that as a poster. I wouldn't mind having one. No, two. I want to send one to Bruce Pearl.

[CDu]

Pretty impressive coming from a Popovich guy.

Is Popovich anti-Duke?

[BD80]

From Al.com (http://www.al.com/alabamabasketball/index.ssf/2015/04/duke_uses_avery_johnson_quote.html)

Duke University, that's the standard for us here at the University of Alabama and our basketball program," Johnson said. "The way they play defense and offense. The way they move the ball, that's the standard. Nobody else is the standard. That's the standard. Duke University. That's why I'm here.

Well...All right, then!

Well, it is.

[NSDukeFan]

Is Popovich anti-Duke?

Not that I am aware of. Just that he has a pretty high standard in his organization as well.

[CDu]

Not that I am aware of. Just that he has a pretty high standard in his organization as well.

Oh, right! I see. I guess he was just saying Duke is the standard for college programs. But yeah, definitely a huge compliment. And well-deserved.

[Pomona]

Is Popovich anti-Duke?

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chip_Engelland

Other than an Air Force vs. Army rivalry, the best college coach and the best pro coach are ok with each other.

[Duke3517]

Unless Alabama puts their stock totally on basketball just like Duke does it is unrealistic to hold standards to Duke's level.

Alabama to football is like Duke for Basketball.

[jv001]

Unless Alabama puts their stock totally on basketball just like Duke does it is unrealistic to hold standards to Duke's level.

Alabama to football is like Duke for Basketball.

Totally? I wonder what Coach Cut would say about that. BB is # 1 but Football is pretty high on Duke's priority list as well. GoDuke!