MOTM: Duke vs. Florida State (Feb 28, 2017)

[JBDuke]

Who was Man of the Match in Duke's win over Florida State tonight?

[Saratoga2]

Who was Man of the Match in Duke's win over Florida State tonight?

Frank Jackson was a force and played mainly smart ball. Jayson, Luke, Amile and Matt also played well.

[DukeDevil]

Frank stepped up big time but Amile controlled so many aspects of this game. Senior night indeed.

[MrPoon]

Frank was huge, Tatum was very important, Luke key... tonight was Amile's night. 6-6 14pts, 11 rbs.
Jones second... almost a tie... we will miss those two so very much

[Ggallagher]

I really loved what Frank contributed - and I certainly look forward to seeing more of it next year, but I had to go with Jayson for his defensive and offensive contributions for the entire game.

[jwillfan]

Considered voting for Amile but those missed FTs were key. Frank was so dynamic and pushed us out to that big lead early in the 2nd half that I think crushed their spirits enough. Tough choice, no bad choices. Go Duke!

[Billy Dat]

Amile!

[Newton_14]

Man this was hard!! I was sure I was going to vote for Frank and then went back and forth several times clicking on Amile then Frank an on an on... In the end despite feeling Frank was the key tonight, my 5th Senior hung a Double Double on the biggest team in the Country and best defensive team in the ACC on a bum foot. Guess I went with my heart!

Amile by a fingertip over the Rook Frank...

[OZZIE4DUKE]

I was going to vote for Frank, until Nick said Go TnHell carolina in his senior post game speech, so he got my vote tonight!

[mattman91]

I was going to vote for Frank, until Nick said Go TnHell carolina in his senior post game speech, so he got my vote tonight!

This happened?

Epic. If confirmed, I'll vote for him.

[pamtar]

This happened?

Epic. If confirmed, I'll vote for him.

Yep, closed the senior speeches with a big GTHC! I'm still voting for Amile though. His defense in the paint was manly.

[mattman91]

Yep, closed the senior speeches with a big GTHC! I'm still voting for Amile though. His defense in the paint was manly.

Sporks to whoever finds a video of this first

[jipops]

Frank had an outstanding game but I have to go with Amile. 14 pts on 6-6 shooting. 11 boards. 4 blocks. Was never in any foul trouble against all the FSU bigs. He was the steadying force.

[duke4ever19]

Sporks to whoever finds a video of this first

Here ya go! Pagliuca's GTHC!

http://www.goduke.com/mediaPortal/pl...DB_OEM_ID=4200

[Steven43]

Here ya go! Pagliuca's GTHC!

http://www.goduke.com/mediaPortal/pl...DB_OEM_ID=4200

Love it! Particularly enjoyed seeing Matt, Grayson, Sean, Antonio, and Justin smiling and laughing after Nick said it. He seems like a cool guy. These guys (Duke Basketball) always make me proud.

[CharlestonDave]

Was Dicky V going a little overboard as respects Frank Jackson last night ?

He was projecting him as a potential super star . I will leave that assessment to those on this Board who watch much more Duke Basketball then I do and who have much more knowledge of the game than I have.

[Billy Dat]

Was Dicky V going a little overboard as respects Frank Jackson last night ?

He was projecting him as a potential super star . I will leave that assessment to those on this Board who watch much more Duke Basketball then I do and who have much more knowledge of the game than I have.

If he doesn't have to sacrifice his offensive game by primarily playing PG then, yes, I think he's going to be a huge player next year on the conference and national scene, maybe even as much of a breakout as Grayson last year and Luke this year. He may be our only current rotation player to return next year.

[CameronBornAndBred]

Was Dicky V going a little overboard as respects Frank Jackson last night ?

He was projecting him as a potential super star . I will leave that assessment to those on this Board who watch much more Duke Basketball then I do and who have much more knowledge of the game than I have.

He annoyed me when he kept saying that he was a star NOW, like he was implying he had never shown up before this game. Jackson has had a few games now where he has shown the player that he is becoming. He was great last night, and he has been great before.
That being said, and as amazing as FJ was, I went with Tatum as my MOTM. For me, he had the stronger game across both halves, and was just one board shy of a double-double.
I like games where any number of players could have easily have gotten my vote. GTHC!

Edit...even K made note of his being a star before last night.

In fact, Krzyzewski was sure to point out the rookie's impact at Miami, when Jackson scored 16 points, even taking the team's second-to-last shot, letting go of a three-pointer with just 20 seconds to play.
"Frank was sensational," Krzyzewski said. "Frank has had a really good year, but down at Miami, he almost won the game for us."

http://www.wralsportsfan.com/duke-sl...-win/16558216/

[jv001]

If he doesn't have to sacrifice his offensive game by primarily playing PG then, yes, I think he's going to be a huge player next year on the conference and national scene, maybe even as much of a breakout as Grayson last year and Luke this year. He may be our only current rotation player to return next year.

I was thinking this same thing after the game last night. I hope we land Duval who from what I've read will probably start at PG for whatever school he picks. I like the idea of having two really quick guards in our back court. But for now, let's send the Tar Heel cheats to the place they need to be in. GoDuke!

[flyingdutchdevil]

But I wish I voted for Matt Jones. No real reason other than Bacon/Senior Night. I also just realized that Matt Jones is my favorite player on this team.