MBB: Duke at Carolina, Saturday 3/6 6 pm, ESPN Pregame and In Game Thread

[rsvman]

So what ?

It was an attempt at humor.

[knicknut]

Let's keep it in the teens to minimize the comparisons to 82-50. That's a sad goal but at least our lows aren't as low as theirs have been.

[tommy]

Good finish Mark!

Big Mark is Duke’s leading scorer. The freshman has 16 points at Carolina. This kid is gonna be an absolute stud.

Yeah he’s look good finishing lobs. That’s it. He’s gotten roasted by Carolinas bigs at the other end. He has a long way to go.

[heyman25]

Joey Baker turnover.He tries too hard. He never let’s the game come to him. This team ain’t got it.

[Alan_Wilson]

I agree, per the NBA. Rooting for him, but I don’t see Matthew with many NBA skills.

I don't understand this. A big who can shoot the ball. Maybe not tonight. but the guy drains turn around jumpers like no big man I can remember in college. Isn't that a desirable trait?

[rsvman]

Let's keep it in the teens to minimize the comparisons to 82-50. That's a sad goal but at least our lows aren't as low as theirs have been.

True, and 10-10 is a lot better than 8-20.

[CameronDuke]

18 points for Big Mark ...

[SouthernDukie]

I don't understand this. A big who can shoot the ball. Maybe not tonight. but the guy drains turn around jumpers like no big man I can remember in college. Isn't that a desirable trait?

Name another skill he has that translates to the pros. Shooting is literally the only thing that he has going for him.

[CDu]

I don't understand this. A big who can shoot the ball. Maybe not tonight. but the guy drains turn around jumpers like no big man I can remember in college. Isn't that a desirable trait?

Well, he isn’t a big man by NBA standards. But yes, he can shoot.

[SavDukeGrad]

Let's keep it in the teens to minimize the comparisons to 82-50. That's a sad goal but at least our lows aren't as low as theirs have been.

Well Carolina is leaving their starters in. They don’t want this to look any closer than it was.

[WHOneedsSOX]

I don't understand this. A big who can shoot the ball. Maybe not tonight. but the guy drains turn around jumpers like no big man I can remember in college. Isn't that a desirable trait?

But he's slow, unathletic, and terrible defensively. He'll get destroyed by a guard heavy nba. He might make a couple 3s and score a few points but he'll give up 10 in the same 15 minutes.

[hallcity]

Good finish Mark!

Big Mark is Duke’s leading scorer. The freshman has 16 points at Carolina. This kid is gonna be an absolute stud.

Thank you. I needed that. It’s not much but what can you do?

[Namtilal]

Well, he isn’t a big man by NBA standards. But yes, he can shoot.

Yes, his height advantage is important in his success, and that is gone in the pros.

I think his only chance at the NBA is to pack on muscle and hope it doesn't hurt his shot.

[rsvman]

His shooting is streaky, to be honest. Tonight is a perfect example.

[dukelifer]

Name another skill he has that translates to the pros. Shooting is literally the only thing that he has going for him.

Shooting is a valued skill. But his D is an issue.

[WHOneedsSOX]

Shooting is a valued skill. But his D is an issue.

For sure but is he got to be able to get open to get clean looks with his lack of speed?

[CameronDuke]

Good drive DJ. He continues to play aggressively on offense tonight.

16 points for the freshman.

[CameronDuke]

Much better second half for Duke. They are tied with Carolina in the 2nd half with 1 minute left.

[FerryFor50]

Yes, his height advantage is important in his success, and that is gone in the pros.

I think his only chance at the NBA is to pack on muscle and hope it doesn't hurt his shot.

He’s not that tall for an NBA big. He’s only 6’9”

That’s Dunleavy height, with less offensive and defensive ability.

[SavDukeGrad]

Roy takes his starters out with 40 seconds left.