Originally Posted by
superdave
This sounds right. Hurt will get minutes because he's experienced, can shoot from outside and is really a strong scorer. If he's a good team defender and rebounder, he could average 30 minutes per game even with a crowded frontcourt.
Ryan Kelly averaged 12/5 as a junior and 13/5 as a senior. I think if Hurt gets to 6-7 rebounds a game, he will exceed 25 minutes and be the 3rd option on the team.
I won't gainsay Ryan Kelly's college abilities or his contribution to Duke. My observation* is that Matthew Hurt has touch and moves around the basket beyond what Kelly showed.
Kindly,
Sage
* If non-quantitative data are permitted
Sage Grouse
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