It's been about 9 months since anyone's posted in this thread, but some more Matthew Hurt news below.
Evan DanielsVerified account @EvanDaniels 7h7 hours ago
Mike Krzyzewski was in to see five-star 2019 prospect Matthew Hurt today, per his father. Bill Self & Roy Williams are expected next week.
If he comes to Duke, his middle name might well be changed to "Undisclosed".
Maybe he is related to the man who designed the flooring surfaces in Cameron, the renowned R. Feete Hurt.
Might actually be related to Duke's very own 1961 captain, Howard Hurt.
Someone with better search skills can check.
Well, Howard Hurt is not his father. According to his brother's basketball bio at Minnesota (where he just finished his freshman year), his Dad's name is Richard Hurt, Jr.
"I don't like them when they are eating my azaleas or rhododendrons or pansies." - Coach K
Maybe Howard changed his name? Actually, one can learn about our Howard Hurt here.
If Howard Hurt was a captain in 1961, he would obviously not be the kid's father. He would be in his late 70s today, and in his 60s when Matthew Hurt was born. There is a a generation in between. Of course, if Matthew Hurt's dad is a Jr. and not named Howard, then Howard is not the grandfather either. Could be related still, but perhaps not a direct lineage.
Want to take a guess as to what percentage of men father children in their 60s? I am guessing it was less than 1% back in the early 2000s. And among those who fathered children past the age of 60, I am guessing it is likely limited primarily to the extremely wealthy (you have to have a female partner who is pre-menopausal). I feel quite confident in saying that Matthew Hurt's father is not in his 70s.
Last edited by gam7; 04-09-2017 at 01:24 PM.
"I don't like them when they are eating my azaleas or rhododendrons or pansies." - Coach K
This should put the issue to rest... http://www.postbulletin.com/sports/h...baf894ae9.html
"I don't like them when they are eating my azaleas or rhododendrons or pansies." - Coach K