Welcome to Duke, Jalen Johnson

[proelitedota]

Yuuuuuuge get. Welcome!

[budwom]

If you happen to subscribe to the Devils Den, there is a dessert quote at the end of an interview with his dad (who heaps copious praise upon Duke and Jon Scheyer in particular). Made me smile..

[DavidBenAkiva]

Awesome news! For every recruiting class, there is usually one or two centerpiece recruits. For 2020, that guy is Jalen Johnson. He's got size, athleticism, court vision, passing, and many other things that are rare for someone his size. And he fills up the box score with rebounds, assists, steals, blocked shots, and scoring. That sort of player makes the game easier for everyone as he can be a secondary ball handler. He can grab and go off of a defensive rebound. While he can score with anyone, a teammate knows that you can pass to him because he's just as likely to give the ball back to you when you are open. I'm excited to see him in Duke blue next year!

[JasonEvans]

He's got size... and many other things that are rare for someone his size.

What I need to know is if he has size

[Bluedevil114]

This is a big win especially so early in the process. This allows other recruits to envision them playing together. Go Duke.

[wsb3]

That is some good news to see this morning..Welcome Young Man..

[revmel53]

Sounds like he's not finished recruiting to and for the Brotherhood!

[bullettoothtony]

I think they're different. Jayson was a better shooter and scorer, especially from the foul line and midrange. Jalen is a better ball-handler and passer; he'll be like our version of Ben Simmons, a terror in transition after he rebounds the ball.

Welcome to Duke, Jalen!

Oh wow...a Ben Simmons type? He should absolutely excel at Duke, especially if we put some shooters around him.

[phaedrus]

John Cantwell was a 5-8 guard from Shawano, Wisconsin. He averaged 3.0 ppg in 1960 and 1961 and went on to become a prominent cardiologist. He was Chief Medical Official for the 1996 Olympic games, held in Atlanta, where he practices.

https://doctors.piedmont.org/provide...antwell/333499

https://www.authorhouse.com/en/books...vils-Wore-Blue

Greg Paulus grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin.

[mattman91]

Greg Paulus grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Really? Thought he was from Upstate NY?

[sagegrouse]

Greg Paulus grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Really? Thought he was from Upstate NY?

From Wikipedia:

Biography
Greg Paulus was born in Medina, Ohio and grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin before moving to the Syracuse suburb of Manlius, New York.

[Furniture]

If you happen to subscribe to the Devils Den, there is a dessert quote at the end of an interview with his dad (who heaps copious praise upon Duke and Jon Scheyer in particular). Made me smile..

He does indeed. Mr. Johnson ‘used’ to be a UNC fan until he met with Coach Scheyer.

https://mobile.twitter.com/TheBenSwa...er.10858991%2F

[Devilwin]

Great video.

Would you guys say Johnson is about as skilled as Tatum was at a similar stage?

Maybe better. His shot looks better than Tatum's. Maybe a bit quicker off his feet too.

[arnie]

He does indeed. Mr. Johnson ‘used’ to be a UNC fan until he met with Coach Scheyer.

https://mobile.twitter.com/TheBenSwa...er.10858991%2F

That’s just Jalen being nice and puts a positive spin on his decision. Gives Scheyer credit rather than saying he realized UNC b-ball is a cesspool.

[Furniture]

That’s just Jalen being nice and puts a positive spin on his decision. Gives Scheyer credit rather than saying he realized UNC b-ball is a cesspool.

By Mr. Johnson I meant his father.

[arnie]

By Mr. Johnson I meant his father.

Ok, my same take applies😀

[WakeDevil]

He does indeed. Mr. Johnson ‘used’ to be a UNC fan until he met with Coach Scheyer.

https://mobile.twitter.com/TheBenSwa...er.10858991%2F

Anyone who would do that is not much of a fan.

I know a woman who was/is a Duke fan. Cutcliffe had not turned the program around, so she wore red in football because the farmers were going to bowl games. Then she decided orange paws were the rage.

[budwom]

Greg Paulus grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin.

ah, Wikipedia. I don't know the technical definition of "growing up," but I do know Paulus played in Manlius NY from at least the eighth grade, and I suspect sooner.

[NSDukeFan]

ah, Wikipedia. I don't know the technical definition of "growing up," but I do know Paulus played in Manlius NY from at least the eighth grade, and I suspect sooner.

Sounds like a pretty macho place that may not be the most feminist place.