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  1. #61
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  2. #62
    Quote Originally Posted by DukieInBrasil View Post
    talent is different from potential.
    Pretty sure that potential is somewhat dependent upon talent

  3. #63
    Quote Originally Posted by UrinalCake View Post
    Interesting to me that for several years now we’ve had people say that bringing in wholesale OAD’s makes them feel less connected to the team. But now that we have a roster with a little bit of carryover, less elite individual talent and more team play, the complaint is that we aren’t as talented.
    You only find a contradiction when you take too literally the complaint about 'no carryover' by pointing to Justin Robinson and saying, "See? He's back. There's your carryover. In fact, here's yet another bench player back for another season. So why are you complaining about no carryover?"

  4. #64
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    Georgetown is tough! The backcourt is really strong led by McClung and Akinjo. Akinjo is like an old school hard nosed Big East PG. They have all kinds of length and athleticism, shot blocking, etc.

    Duke just took the floor for warm ups getting plenty of boos.
       

  5. #65
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    Quote Originally Posted by dukelion View Post
    I call this the Zion effect...meaning his brilliance blinded some to the many shortcomings of last years team (i.e. shooting, rebounding, depth).

    We should have lost to UCF in round 2 for crying out loud. But I'm not surprised that many will canonize them as one of the best Duke teams ever while the results certainly don't support that.

    And this also proves my point why enthusiasm is down this year...some (many?) can't let go of last year's disappointment.
    Yeah, my take on last year's team (after loving so many of the things they did and marveling at the star power) was they faced 3 teams (varying from good to very good) in the NCAA tournament who gave them VERY tough games; Duke squeaked through twice, and lost the third one. Teams learned how to defend Duke, and the Blue Devils ultimately weren't up to winning a regional championship.

    I like this year's team a lot and believe they have a good chance to advance to the Final Four. One factor in some lagging enthusiasm is just how early the season starts. November to April is a long journey.

  6. #66
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    Wendell announced as a starter with Tre, Cassius, Vernon and Hurt. That is a big surprise.

    Is this the first 4 freshman starters line-up of the year? I think it is.
    Last edited by Billy Dat; 11-21-2019 at 09:23 PM.
       

  7. #67
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    Offense PAINFUL to watch thus far...yikes
       

  8. #68
    Defense is great.

    Offense is [censored for language, imagery]

  9. #69
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    Basically dominating every aspect of the game except shooting. This team is painful to watch on offense. Thank you Carey for coming to play!
       

  10. #70
    Quote Originally Posted by ChrisP View Post
    Offense PAINFUL to watch thus far...yikes
    Except for Carey, what offense?

  11. #71
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    This may be thee worst shooting duke team since the 70's.
    "This is the best of all possible worlds."
    Dr. Pangloss - Candide

  12. #72
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    No rotation yet....
       

  13. #73
    Quote Originally Posted by chrishoke View Post
    This may be thee worst shooting duke team since the 70's.
    Think I spotted Roper on the bench calling out offensive sets.

  14. #74
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    Quote Originally Posted by chrishoke View Post
    This may be thee worst shooting duke team since the 70's.
    Oh no, that's what caused my dad to give up his seats in Cameron - DOH!!!
       

  15. #75
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    I know this team can’t shoot, but it’s a bit alarming how unprepared this team looks in facing a zone. Is K running anything anymore?
       

  16. #76
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    I mentioned after the last game that AOC's shot looked tentative.
    I hope he doesn't go into a slump. We need him to shoot confidently.
       

  17. #77
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    Yes speed this game up. Playing halfcourt is not a good option for us. Plus, it doesn’t appear K has any idea what to run.
       

  18. #78
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    Better. We are hustling our butts and getting some bad breaks.
       

  19. #79
    Quote Originally Posted by MChambers View Post
    Speaking only for myself, I'm definitely less invested in this team than in recent years, and far less invested than in teams in 1990s.

    Part of it is definitely the roster turnover. Part is that, as you say, this team isn't a well-oiled machine.

    I certainly agree that the entire country is down this year. But that just means that there are more teams that are almost unbearable to watch. The quality of college basketball has declined a lot in recent years. And the style of play for many teams resembles a visit to the dentist (I'm thinking of you, UVA).

    Maybe my enthusiasm will grow as the season goes on.
    its hard to get behind a team where the players are only there for around 5 months.I am not into basketball anymore with the one and dones.Dare I say I peek in at NBA games now for a few more minutes.I never did that 10 years ago.
       

  20. #80
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    How good has Carey been?!
       

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