Welcome to Duke, Mark Williams!!

[JasonEvans]

Just told ESPN he is headed to Durham!!

https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/sta...58087934320641

[superdave]

Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot!

[devildeac]

Couldn't even wait until 500 PM (*).

Great news! Welcome!!

(*yea, I know, it's five o'clock somewhere )

[proelitedota]

Is this the deepest class we've ever recruited?

I think he'll be one of at least recruits that will significantly climb the recruiting rankings before 2020 season.

DJ Steward will end up top 10.
Mark Williams will be a 5 star.

[Devilwin]

Is this the deepest class we've ever recruited?

We had six recruits before..

[proelitedota]

We had six recruits before..

Yes, but usually the 5th or 6th guy is a 3 star recruit ala Vrank, Goldwire, or Jack White.

Not those guys can't become contributers later in their career, but all our guys this year are top 40 dudes.

[Reddevil]

Wonderful! How many 7 footers has Duke had? Not too many I recon. Anyway, this was a pretty important commitment considering the unknowns for next year. Great decision Mark!

[JasonEvans]

That Brotherhood branding may be working...



-Jason "this is what Williams tweeted in announcing his commitment" Evans

[devildeac]

Wonderful! How many 7 footers has Duke had? Not too many I recon. Anyway, this was a pretty important commitment considering the unknowns for next year. Great decision Mark!

Let's see if we list him at 6' 11 11/12" without shoes, of course.

[JasonEvans]

all our guys this year are top 40 dudes.

Duke 2020 class (247 composite ranking) :

Jalen Johnson - 6
Jeremy Roach - 20
DJ Steward - 26 (but rising fast)
Mark Williams - 29
Jaemyn Brakefield - 38
Henry Coleman - 40

-Jason "Dickinson (#34) and Ziaire (#5) are still possibilities (though longshots, I think)" Evans

[proelitedota]

Duke 2020 class (247 composite ranking) :

Jalen Johnson - 6
Jeremy Roach - 20
DJ Steward - 26 (but rising fast)
Mark Williams - 29
Jaemyn Brakefield - 38
Henry Coleman - 40

-Jason "Dickinson (#34) and Ziaire (#5) are still possibilities (though longshots, I think)" Evans

Thanks for compiling my evidence since I am too busy at work.

I don't recall a deeper class.

[Billy Dat]

Let's go!!!!!!!!!!!!

[OZZIE4DUKE]

Wonderful! How many 7 footers has Duke had? Not too many I recon... Great decision Mark!

Zoooooooooooooooobek!

Welcome to Duke, Mark!

[TKG]

Wonderful! How many 7 footers has Duke had? Not too many I recon. Anyway, this was a pretty important commitment considering the unknowns for next year. Great decision Mark!

Marty Nessley.

[DavidBenAkiva]

Duke 2020 class (247 composite ranking) :

Jalen Johnson - 6
Jeremy Roach - 20
DJ Steward - 26 (but rising fast)
Mark Williams - 29
Jaemyn Brakefield - 38
Henry Coleman - 40

-Jason "Dickinson (#34) and Ziaire (#5) are still possibilities (though longshots, I think)" Evans

That is just so beautiful. I think I am going to tear up!

[proelitedota]

Marty Nessley.

Vrankovich

[JasonEvans]

Vrankovich

Showing my age... George Burgin (rocket scientist).

[Bob Green]

Excellent Friday afternoon news! My beer just started tasting better.

[TruBlu]

Wojo was a big man (coach).

Welcome to Duke, Mr. Williams!

[Devilwin]

Now if 2 or 3 from this current group returns...