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JasonEvans
01-20-2018, 01:15 PM
Ok, I'm getting all of ya'll on the record so no one can claim "I told you so!" without having proof to back up their projection.

Simple poll... pick which school Zion will pick. I will close this poll at 630pm, hopefully before word leaks about Zion's choice.

The choices are (alphabetical order): Clemson, Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and other (real shocker!!).

-Jason "don't just be a homer... if you pick Duke, do it because you really think Duke has a shot" Evans

skysdad
01-20-2018, 01:20 PM
A poster over at thr says it's 90% unc. I say Clemson. He will be a legend there.

CameronBlue
01-20-2018, 01:21 PM
A poster over at thr says it's 90% unc. I say Clemson. He will be a legend there.

How good a student is he? He could be a legend at UNC.

richardjackson199
01-20-2018, 01:25 PM
I like it. I want to flip my pick from the previous DBR Crystal Ball thread a few weeks ago. I had Kentucky, but I think they're out. I think Kansas is out. If he stays in-state, I think it's Clemson, so I think SC is out. Duke is the best choice, and their team will be incredible. No clue, and I wish him the best regardless. But I'm going with Duke for real.

Bob Green
01-20-2018, 01:28 PM
I went with Clemson because a) I believe he will stay in state and b) he desires to play against ACC competition so he picks the Tigers over the Gamecocks.

BigWayne
01-20-2018, 01:31 PM
He'll go to Clemson and they beat the cheaters handily, but his one year comes when the cheats go to Clemson only so the streak continues.

Dr. Rosenrosen
01-20-2018, 01:37 PM
Clemson. And they stay relevant for an entire season. ONE entire season.

WVDUKEFAN
01-20-2018, 01:56 PM
I picked Duke as well. Coach wouldn't have made a visit this week if we weren't in the middle of landing him.

Dr. Rosenrosen
01-20-2018, 02:00 PM
Gonna be funny when he picks Kansas. ;)

DukeFanSince1990
01-20-2018, 02:10 PM
I think UNC.......I just threw up in my mouth a little.

I think his friendship with Little and Roy not having the NCAA looming over the school, (let's not forget Roy is actually a very good recruiter) will be enough.

BUT: I. Hope. I. Am. Wrong.

left_hook_lacey
01-20-2018, 02:18 PM
Why can't I vote on my phone?

kshepinthehouse
01-20-2018, 02:20 PM
Why can't I vote on my phone?

Change it from mobile to blue down at the bottom left of this page.

JasonEvans
01-20-2018, 02:21 PM
Gonna be funny when he picks Kansas. ;)

Gonna be really funny when he picks Florida ;)

curtis325
01-20-2018, 02:23 PM
Ok, I'm getting all of ya'll on the record so no one can claim "I told you so!" without having proof to back up their projection.

Simple poll... pick which school Zion will pick. I will close this poll at 630pm, hopefully before word leaks about Zion's choice.

The choices are (alphabetical order): Clemson, Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and other (real shocker!!).

-Jason "don't just be a homer... if you pick Duke, do it because you really think Duke has a shot" Evans

Sorry, I saw a poll and voted before I read your sig. I do think Duke has a shot--maybe a full court heave type shot, though.

Love,

Homer J. Curtis

RepoMan
01-20-2018, 02:25 PM
Can't pick against Duke these days.

Biggest question for him might be whether he would have enough opportunity given all of the other elite talent, but there is definitely a position that is available, and he can see how well our Freshman future NBA players are playing together this season.

fuse
01-20-2018, 02:25 PM
Gameday is at UK.
Rumour is Drake will be at UK.

Zion Williamson to UK is the call.

I hope I am wrong and either Duke or Clemson is the school he picks.

BigZ
01-20-2018, 02:34 PM
Why would he go to Duke and be the third best Freshman

DukeFanSince1990
01-20-2018, 02:48 PM
Why would he go to Duke and be the third best Freshman

To avoid double teams.

JasonEvans
01-20-2018, 02:58 PM
Why would he go to Duke and be the third best Freshman

Ask Gary Trent and Trevon Duval how that is working out. And there is no guarantee that Zion would be third best. Plenty of folks think he is every bit as good as Cam and RJ.

drummerdevil
01-20-2018, 03:02 PM
Why would he go to Duke and be the third best Freshman

Top 3 freshmen... 4 top 10... who doesn’t want to win like that?

DavidBenAkiva
01-20-2018, 03:03 PM
Gameday is at UK.
Rumour is Drake will be at UK.

Zion Williamson to UK is the call.

I hope I am wrong and either Duke or Clemson is the school he picks.

The announcement is scheduled to take place on ESPN2 while Gameday is on ESPN. The Florida-UK game will tip at 8:15 on ESPN, the exact time the Zion pick will be taking place on ESPN2. Preceding the pick, the Tennessee-South Carolina (hmmmm) game.

Wheat/"/"/"
01-20-2018, 03:09 PM
I took UNC partly out of wishful thinking, and partly because Roy was on him early and has stayed on him diligently. My gut sees him as a relationship guy and players really like Roy.

Also, Little and White have been hard at him, so maybe they have him convinced to join them.

But I really have no clue...

richardjackson199
01-20-2018, 03:30 PM
Why would he go to Duke and be the third best Freshman

Duke next year would be an incredibly fun team to play for. Playing against the best in practice and in the ACC. Playing for a legend Coach, arguably GOAT in his prime. Playing with the best as teammates. There is no better preparation for the NBA and for life. Zion is perfect fit for Cameron and would bring the house down. Zion would fit perfectly on our team.

Nobody has much clue, but I would be very worried if I was Clemson. The CB is a good indicator, but not always. This really has the feel of a shocker type announcement. That could favor Kentucky. Calipari has a flair for the shocker announcements where everyone on CB is wrong. Think Knox. But I think the myth that playing at UK is best OAD path to NBA has been exposed. The best thing Cal has going for them in this recruitment is Drake. That is big, but hopefully not a deciding factor.

One team wins the lottery tonight. Who will it be? :cool:

JasonEvans
01-20-2018, 03:30 PM
But I really have no clue...

This ^^^^

I think it is impressive that Carolina is at 14% in the poll considering this board is full of Carolina haters. They may have more of a chance than I thought...

Troublemaker
01-20-2018, 03:32 PM
This ^^^^

I think it is impressive that Carolina is at 14% in the poll considering this board is full of Carolina haters. They may have more of a chance than I thought...

It's called an emotional hedge. Hating works in strange ways sometimes...

However, I think it's Clemson and voted Clemson myself.

richardjackson199
01-20-2018, 03:35 PM
It's called an emotional hedge. Hating works in strange ways sometimes...

However, I think it's Clemson and voted Clemson myself.

Absolutely - emotional hedging is very effective degenerate gambling strategy. Bet some decent money against the team you want to win. Then you win either way - emotionally or financially.

Bluegrassdevil1
01-20-2018, 04:12 PM
I would be quite surprised if Williamson chooses any school other than Clemson.

devildeac
01-20-2018, 04:13 PM
I voted twice. First for Clemson and then for UK because Cal will keep working him, even after he commits (cough, cough). :o:rolleyes:

dukelifer
01-20-2018, 06:37 PM
He will go to UNC. Sorry to say that.

devilsince1977
01-20-2018, 06:42 PM
He will go to UNC. Sorry to say that.

One time in his short college career, wearing a royal blue Duke uniform.

Kedsy
01-20-2018, 06:44 PM
He will go to UNC. Sorry to say that.

On what do you base this definitive prediction?

ncexnyc
01-20-2018, 06:52 PM
They posted his measurements during today's broadcast and all I can say is, that's one BIG dude at 6'6" and 272 lbs.

TexHawk
01-20-2018, 07:03 PM
Duke next year would be an incredibly fun team to play for. Playing against the best in practice and in the ACC. Playing for a legend Coach, arguably GOAT in his prime. Playing with the best as teammates. There is no better preparation for the NBA and for life. Zion is perfect fit for Cameron and would bring the house down. Zion would fit perfectly on our team.


He's not going to KU, but (imo) he would fit most snuggly with us next year. Two McDAA backcourt players (Dotson/Grimes) + one McDAA center (McCormack), to go along with De Sousa (6'8") who is playing now. Add those 4 to Vick, Garret, Dok, and Newman. That's not as much lottery talent as Duke, but it would be a very balanced and deep team. That's the most talented KU roster since the Wiggins/Embiid days.

Word around town is the staff gave up a few weeks ago, now focused on Romeo Langford.

gofurman
01-20-2018, 07:41 PM
Clemson. And they stay relevant for an entire season. ONE entire season.

Clemson is relevant right now.

Dr. Rosenrosen
01-20-2018, 07:46 PM
Clemson is relevant right now.
Agreed. My point was that perhaps they will remain so for the entirety of a season and not fade away once the ACC season gets into full swing.

duke4ever19
01-20-2018, 07:53 PM
He's not going to KU, but (imo) he would fit most snuggly with us next year. Two McDAA backcourt players (Dotson/Grimes) + one McDAA center (McCormack), to go along with De Sousa (6'8") who is playing now. Add those 4 to Vick, Garret, Dok, and Newman. That's not as much lottery talent as Duke, but it would be a very balanced and deep team. That's the most talented KU roster since the Wiggins/Embiid days.

Word around town is the staff gave up a few weeks ago, now focused on Romeo Langford.

Woah, you are really dating yourself here, old timer. Now tell us about the Dust Bowl. ;)

UrinalCake
01-20-2018, 08:03 PM
Does UNC even have enough scholarships for him?

Wheat/"/"/"
01-20-2018, 08:06 PM
Does UNC even have enough scholarships for him?

Roy has a plan. I don't know what it is, but he wouldn't still be recruiting him if he didn't.

richardjackson199
01-20-2018, 08:11 PM
He's not going to KU, but (imo) he would fit most snuggly with us next year. Two McDAA backcourt players (Dotson/Grimes) + one McDAA center (McCormack), to go along with De Sousa (6'8") who is playing now. Add those 4 to Vick, Garret, Dok, and Newman. That's not as much lottery talent as Duke, but it would be a very balanced and deep team. That's the most talented KU roster since the Wiggins/Embiid days.

Word around town is the staff gave up a few weeks ago, now focused on Romeo Langford.

I agree with you TexHawk. I think the Jayhawks were legit leaders in this recruitment at one point, and he would fit in well with the team. I think Kansas is not happening purely due to geography. Self was wise to back out and focus on Langford.

Here it comes...

moonpie23
01-20-2018, 08:15 PM
BOOM!!!!!!

BigZ
01-20-2018, 08:15 PM
Holy I'm a real wanker for saying this.I'm a real wanker for saying this.I'm a real wanker for saying this.I'm a real wanker for saying this.

dukelion
01-20-2018, 08:16 PM
duuuuuuuuuuukkkkeeeeee!!!!!!

Dr. Rosenrosen
01-20-2018, 08:16 PM
OMG!!!!!

WVDUKEFAN
01-20-2018, 08:16 PM
I called it! Zion to DUKE!!

oakvillebluedevil
01-20-2018, 08:16 PM
We got him!!

Welcome Zion - what just happened?

devildeac
01-20-2018, 08:17 PM
Welcome!

Troublemaker
01-20-2018, 08:17 PM
Brotherhood!!!!!!!!!!!!

duke4ever19
01-20-2018, 08:17 PM
WOWOWOWOWOW!!!!

Holy Crap!!

OZZIE4DUKE
01-20-2018, 08:17 PM
I predict DUKE!

WHOneedsSOX
01-20-2018, 08:17 PM
oh. My. Goodness.

TKG
01-20-2018, 08:18 PM
BOOM!!!!!!

As you probably got the news yesterday, kudos to you for keeping it quiet! 🙂

WVDUKEFAN
01-20-2018, 08:18 PM
Loaded!

MPandolfi
01-20-2018, 08:18 PM
I’m legitimately shocked. Shocked!

jv001
01-20-2018, 08:18 PM
I hope you guys are not pulling my leg. I have no way of watching the announcement and was waiting for news here. GoDuke!

SenatorClayDavis
01-20-2018, 08:18 PM
Welcome aboard, partner

hudlow
01-20-2018, 08:18 PM
Wooooooooo!

flyingdutchdevil
01-20-2018, 08:18 PM
I would have bet $1,000 against duke. I now saved $1,000.

WHOneedsSOX
01-20-2018, 08:19 PM
You gotta be kidding me. I was pretty certain he was going to UNC. This is incredible.

plimnko
01-20-2018, 08:22 PM
is it too late to pick DUKE!!!!!

bigperm13
01-20-2018, 08:24 PM
Can we all now stop with the he’s not coming here opinions stated as facts nonsense? Not a Duke kid and that other garbage, too. Welcome to the brotherhood, Zion.

fuse
01-20-2018, 08:24 PM
Glad to have been wrong.

moonpie23
01-20-2018, 08:27 PM
I be in that yellow line......

today in chat i posted a cryptic series of numbers/letters that said ZION TO DUKE


welcome to duke.

BullBlue
01-20-2018, 08:27 PM
ESPN 100 #1,#2,#3. Wow

subzero02
01-20-2018, 08:30 PM
I clicked on this thread hoping for Clemson. I didn't think we had a chance. Mama must love her some coach K.... Our last 3 recruiting classes have been obscene.

subzero02
01-20-2018, 08:41 PM
Now... the gators can twist the knife into the heart of the big blue nation. I wonder if the reaction was audible in Rupp arena... I bet it was.

wavedukefan70s
01-20-2018, 08:46 PM
My 8th grader said Duke.i shoulda listened 🤔

moonpie23
01-20-2018, 08:47 PM
Now... the gators can twist the knife into the heart of the big blue nation. I wonder if the reaction was audible in Rupp arena... I bet it was.

yeah....reading the uk board.....they want an investigation as well...

dukelifer
01-20-2018, 08:52 PM
Wow - missed it by this much.

duketaylor
01-20-2018, 08:53 PM
Didn't see this happening. Everything I heard was Klemson or UK, what happened? Was it Capel or Nate? Or someone else? Amazing!!!

jv001
01-20-2018, 08:58 PM
I guessed Zion like the idea of OAD at Duke rather than the 3-4 year OAD Program at Cheat Hill. Smart kid. GoDuke!

JasonEvans
01-20-2018, 09:39 PM
Argh!! I forgot to close the poll at 630!! So many folks got to vote for Duke after it happened. Oh well, those of use who made the right prediction well in advance (like me!!) can live with it ;)

throatybeard
01-20-2018, 09:54 PM
Roy has a plan. I don't know what it is, but he wouldn't still be recruiting him if he didn't.

I feel so much better knowing that Roy has a plan.

moonpie23
01-20-2018, 10:16 PM
Roy's "plan"... DADGUMIT!!!!