I wonder if the coaching staff will concede that Thomas is going to have a big game (by not diverting extra attention to him, though trying our best to make him take tough shots) and try to limit the rest of the team? Thomas is having a great start to the season and would potentially make an all-American team if the season ended right now. I was surprised that Shannon Scott didn't get much playing time last year after how strong he appeared to be coming out of high school but it sounds like he is making an impact now. Smith seems to be a solid starter in the backcourt as well, so I don't expect Duke to have much of an advantage there. This has the makings of another exciting game against a very good team early in the year. Great scheduling Duke! This has been fun.
“Those two kids, they’re champions,” Krzyzewski said of his senior leaders. “They’re trying to teach the other kids how to become that, and it’s a long road to become that.”