2019 Men's Basketball Recruiting

[Indoor66]

Sounds like a Hallmark card.

Or a new age bumper sticker. 😀

[907bluedevils]

One of Duke's available scholarships went to Mike Buckmire

[Kedsy]

One of Duke's available scholarships went to Mike Buckmire

Which means they're probably not planning on adding anybody else this season.

[chrishoke]

Which means they're probably not planning on adding anybody else this season.

To do what, siit on the bench?

[HereBeforeCoachK]

To do what, siit on the bench?

If I wanted to stir something up, I'd say that ship sailed about 3 player ago....but I don't want to, so I won't...

[English]

I think what most people are concerned about is the fact that we will not have any post players returning next year. I think that is a reasonable concern, but I wouldn't worry too much about that yet...

Well, that's certainly also true, but the last two dozen posts or so have been discussing whether we have enough frontcourt depth THIS SEASON. You're probably better served just skipping that entire exchange, though, since it seems a dead subject with the Buck scholly and the extremely unlikely possibility that the coaching staff is considering bringing in another big at this point.

[CameronBornAndBred]

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[Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15]

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Ah...

[devildeac]

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If I Were A Rich Man...

[22JumpShots]

How does Carey compare to Jah? I noticed in that photo someone posted he was quite large. Hopefully he is a massive force to be reckoned with for the other teams -- would like to predict a come out year for Joey Baker. Would like to see him emulate Andre Dawkins in that he could come off the bench and drop a few threes to set the tone.

[CDu]

How does Carey compare to Jah? I noticed in that photo someone posted he was quite large. Hopefully he is a massive force to be reckoned with for the other teams -- would like to predict a come out year for Joey Baker. Would like to see him emulate Andre Dawkins in that he could come off the bench and drop a few threes to set the tone.

Carey is a bit more mobile and has much more shooting range than Okafor, but isn’t as polished in the paint. He is probably closer in style to a short-armed Wendell Carter than Okafor, although Carter isn’t a perfect comp either.

[JayZee]

How does Carey compare to Jah? I noticed in that photo someone posted he was quite large. Hopefully he is a massive force to be reckoned with for the other teams -- would like to predict a come out year for Joey Baker. Would like to see him emulate Andre Dawkins in that he could come off the bench and drop a few threes to set the tone.

Others have mentioned, but dang, Jah looks skinny. Makes me think that when we see Zion 1-2 years into the NBA, he'll also be carrying less weight. Can't imagine he'd lose too much power if he got lean (i don't know, like 250...) Imagine the explosiveness. Dang.

[JasonEvans]

It appears Duke is adding one more player to the roster. A walk-on who went to nearby Durham Academy. Here are his high school stats.



I wonder how Coach K knows this kid well enough to offer him a spot on the team?

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/krzyze...ason/18434268/

One thing has to change. Michael can't continue to call his grandfather, Poppy.

"It's definitely not Poppy anymore when I get here," Savarino said with a laugh. A smiling Krzyzewski shared the same sentiment. "Yeah, if he uses Poppy he's going to be running stadium steps and I'll kick him out of practice. He'd better say coach."

[MCFinARL]

How does Carey compare to Jah? I noticed in that photo someone posted he was quite large. Hopefully he is a massive force to be reckoned with for the other teams -- would like to predict a come out year for Joey Baker. Would like to see him emulate Andre Dawkins in that he could come off the bench and drop a few threes to set the tone.

That would be good--but hopefully with out the personal struggles Dawkins had to go through.

[CameronBornAndBred]

It appears Duke is adding one more player to the roster. A walk-on who went to nearby Durham Academy. Here are his high school stats.



I wonder how Coach K knows this kid well enough to offer him a spot on the team?

https://www.wralsportsfan.com/krzyze...ason/18434268/

I'm trying to figure out why this is making news now when it was announced way back in February?
https://dukereport.com/duke-basketba...n-dukeofhoops/

[English]

I'm trying to figure out why this is making news now when it was announced way back in February?
https://dukereport.com/duke-basketba...n-dukeofhoops/

Yeah, "is adding" is a bit of a misnomer..."added" seems more appropriate. Also, is he a recruit?

Anyway, hopefully he never transfers...cough*Brad Calipari*cough.

[devildeac]

Yeah, "is adding" is a bit of a misnomer..."added" seems more appropriate. Also, is he a recruit?

Anyway, hopefully he never transfers...cough*Brad Calipari*cough.

Wait'll his parents/handlers start complaining about roles/playing time...

[NSDukeFan]

Wait'll his parents/handlers start complaining about roles/playing time...

That could make for an uncomfortable Thanksgiving dinner.

[BD80]

..., is he a recruit?

...

I hear the Duke Coach, all of his family, and even the assistant coaches and some ex players have been giving this kid presents for YEARS. More than a few times, they have straight up given the kid cash! Holy David Thompson, they bought a blazer and tie, as well as full wardrobes of clothes for 18 years! He has been included on trips for away games, tournament games, overseas exhibition games and even Team USA Olympic competitions. I can't imagine the total value of what was spent to "induce this recruit" to choose Duke!

Almost as much as Arizona spent to get Deandre Ayton.

[JasonEvans]

Does this qualify as an illegal try-out?