I can't help but compare Justin and Javin and I've asked myself the same question. Like you mentioned, J-Rob get's most of his playing time against the other teams subs. But to me he looks more comfortable and less clumsy than Javin. I thought this would be the year that Javin took the leap into Zoub territory and play a MSU type game when called on. But those games have been infrequent. The coaching staff sees both in practices, so Javin must out perform J-Rob on a consistent basis.
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I wouldn't use the term athletic for Javin but that's just from my eye test. I don't think Javin would be any better against the other teams subs. Well unless it was against MSU. I can't think of another Duke player who is as clumsy as Javin. To me, he's a poor mans Casey Sanders. But that's just me. I know that won't be a popular post but it's how I see it. However, I root for Javin every time he's on the court and I'll be rooting for him tomorrow night against the Deacs.
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Yeah. Cus he's an upperclassman playing under Coach K. Zinger!
In fairness, I can't really explain why Jack White doesn't play much either. Jack is a muuuuuuch better defender than AOC, Hurt, or Baker and offers good spacing and decent 3pt shooting. Yet, he's played a total of 21 minutes in the last 4 games.
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I'm lucky enough to be able to be in Cameron March 7th, and win or lose, I can't wait to hear JDL's and J Rob's speeches, both for different reasons.
J Rob was never leaving like DeLaurier may have had the chance to. Obviously Marques opted out.
But Justin came to Duke knowing he would never be a star, and in the process he became one in his own way. I beyond hope that we beat the snot out of Carolina so bad that he gets a standing O after playing 10 minutes in two weeks. But even if he never leaves the bench in a sad loss, I'm sticking around to give him my thanks.
Q "Why do you like Duke, you didn't even go there." A "Because my art school didn't have a basketball team."
1)He's fast but falls over his own feet. 2)He can jump when he get's a running start but not if he has the ball. 3)He may have quick hands but he loses a lot of passes and rebounds 4)and for moving his feet, see #1. We just see him differently. Nothing wrong with that.
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It's not clear to me whether he did actually seek, or get, scholarship offers from other schools. He applied early decision to Duke and was admitted, then was offered and accepted a position as a preferred walk-on. https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/college/mens-basketball/article9248138.html He was offered a scholarship before the season started because one was available. https://www.dukechronicle.com/articl...ustin-robinson
Although I can't find a source to confirm this now, I seem to remember reading at the time that Robinson hoped to go to Duke in any case and did not talk to Coach K about a walk-on position before applying.
Such a great person and teammate. This is an example of a young man who followed his dream and managed to attend the college her wanted as well as to be a part of a great program. In this day and age, it is hard to find young adults that are willing to put aside their egos and their family pedigree to leave their own legacy which JRob now has.
Just half time, but I’m ready to cast my MOTM vote now!
He’s not athletic, he’s kinda slow, and he doesn’t have anywhere close as much talent as most of the players on the team, but he’s smarter than all of them. Sometimes you just need a guy who knows what to do coming off the bench.
2020 Robinson = 2010 Zoubek
He’s my MOTM no matter the outcome.
It is stunning that JRob had the opportunity to foul out of an ACC game.
How about Carey, Hurt, Stanley, Moore and Tre with Javin, JGold, JRob/Jack, AOC and Joey as options off the bench. Then upperclassmen as the second unit can, well should, add leadership and experience.