Coach K: Tre Jones to return soonish

[Troublemaker]

I posed the question as there was so much speculation that we might see him tonight that I interpreted as him being close. I agree with your comment but was suggesting we might have an option to rest him just a bit more given our next two opponents.

If we're not going to trust Alex with Tre out, I'd like to see Tre back soon. If we're going to play 5 guys 40 minutes, one of those 40-minute guys might become more susceptible to injury.

[uh_no]

If we're not going to trust Alex with Tre out, I'd like to see Tre back soon. If we're going to play 5 guys 40 minutes, one of those 40-minute guys might become more susceptible to injury.

I don't think the quality of the opponent should dictate when tre returns. If he's cleared, he should play. Period. This team will be best if the presumed starting PG in march has as much time playing with the other 4 guys who are going to be on the floor. The postseason is not that far away...throwing away games worth of play-time is not something we can afford, even if we can presumably still win those games.

My understanding is that the risk of re-injury of a low-grade AC sprain is pretty low...so if the doctors clear him and he can manage the discomfort, it seems there is no reason to consider NOT playing him.

[CDu]

If we're not going to trust Alex with Tre out, I'd like to see Tre back soon. If we're going to play 5 guys 40 minutes, one of those 40-minute guys might become more susceptible to injury.

Yep, and we have a behemoth that is testing the bounds of physics as is. The less we ask Williamson to play 40, the better.

[CameronBornAndBred]

DURHAM, N.C. -- In the run-up to Duke's showdown with Virginia on Saturday night, Mike Krzyzewski left it open-ended enough to drum up hope that point guard Tre Jones could play. Afterward, the Blue Devils coach admitted Jones -- out with a separated shoulder -- wasn't close.
"He wasn't going to play," Krzyzewski said after the 72-70 victory over Virginia. "We made that decision [Friday]. He just doesn't have enough movement yet."

Soooo, this vigil will likely continue for a while. At least we saw what this team, led by a Coach who is a master at finding ways, can do with Tre on the bench.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-bas...iers-tre-jones

[gofurman]

Soooo, this vigil will likely continue for a while. At least we saw what this team, led by a Coach who is a master at finding ways, can do with Tre on the bench.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-bas...iers-tre-jones

" Afterwards the Blue Devils coach admitted Jones wasn't close"
Hmm. Not close? I hope we are still on the 2 week max track for Tre to return.
Hope the "he is better than initially thought" is still right?

[uh_no]

" Afterwards the Blue Devils coach admitted Jones wasn't close"
Hmm. Not close? I hope we are still on the 2 week max track for Tre to return.
Hope the "he is better than initially thought" is still right?

gotta keep next opponent coach on their toes as to whether he'll play or not!!!

[Nugget]

" Afterwards the Blue Devils coach admitted Jones wasn't close"
Hmm. Not close? I hope we are still on the 2 week max track for Tre to return.
Hope the "he is better than initially thought" is still right?

This is some sloppy journalism. Note that the phrase "not close" is not in quotes in the story - because K didn't say that, let alone "admit it."

And where did you get the notion there was a "2 week max" track?

K has said two things re timetable:

(1) he does not expect Tre to be out a month;

(2) there is no other timetable

[devildeac]

Sounds like we still need that vigil thread open...

[Devilwin]

uh no is absolutely right. As soon as he is able, he should go, because the team's chemistry needs to be solid post season.

[gofurman]

This is some sloppy journalism. Note that the phrase "not close" is not in quotes in the story - because K didn't say that, let alone "admit it."

And where did you get the notion there was a "2 week max" track?

K has said two things re timetable:

(1) he does not expect Tre to be out a month;

(2) there is no other timetable

2 week max was just my own take. Nothing more - I figure if he was iffy this week then 2 weeks is a good guess.

[Fish80]

" Afterwards the Blue Devils coach admitted Jones wasn't close"
Hmm. Not close? I hope we are still on the 2 week max track for Tre to return.
Hope the "he is better than initially thought" is still right?

There are only two rules for separated shoulder injury recovery timetable:
1. There is no timetable.
2. There is no timetable.

Tre will be back when he is back.

[budwom]

yeah, K said he didn't have full range of motion. No one including K knows when he will, I think it's that simple.

[Ltrey33]

This is some sloppy journalism. Note that the phrase "not close" is not in quotes in the story - because K didn't say that, let alone "admit it."

And where did you get the notion there was a "2 week max" track?

K has said two things re timetable:

(1) he does not expect Tre to be out a month;

(2) there is no other timetable

Right? It’s imprecise wording that makes it sound (potentially) worse than it is.

[rsvman]

Yep, and we have a behemoth that is testing the bounds of physics as is. The less we ask Williamson to play 40, the better.

To Zion there are no "laws" of physics. He sees them as merely suggestions.

[OldPhiKap]

To Zion there are no "laws" of physics. He sees them as merely suggestions.

Gravity is a theory to which he does not subscribe.

[Tripping William]

Gravity is a theory to which he does not subscribe.

And he is both the irresistible force AND the immovable object!

[HereBeforeCoachK]

Gravity is a theory to which he does not subscribe.

...he does a number on inertia from time to time also....

[Owen Meany]

In the N&O.
He’s not going to play unless something miraculous happens,” Krzyzewski said Monday.

On a more positive note
"
He’s making really good progress, which is good because it looked like he might be out for most of the season, ” Krzyzewski said.

[HereBeforeCoachK]

In the N&O.
He’s not going to play unless something miraculous happens,” Krzyzewski said Monday.

On a more positive note
"
He’s making really good progress, which is good because it looked like he might be out for most of the season, ” Krzyzewski said.

Have we been played?

[wavedukefan70s]

Have we been played?

Or are we being played.maybe he plays Tuesday and it's a surprise.
The first rule of fight club.