2019 Men's Basketball Recruiting

[dchen09]

I think you are right and it will create a super loaded 2019 draft. There will be lottery-level talent available into the 20s and guys who can be solid NBA contributors will be going throughout the 2nd round. I agree that you will see a number of guys who might be fringe one-and-done players will opt to go to college for 2 years so they can be drafted higher versus going late in the first round or in the 2nd round. You will also see a number of guys who really have little interest in college turning pro even though their chances of being drafted will be small. I suspect the G-League will find itself full of guys who had no interest in college but simply are not mature enough for the NBA yet.

And, one other thing, it will create an extraordinarily weak 2020 draft. The top 2019 freshmen who went to college will not yet be eligible. The 2020 draft will have mediocre soph and a bunch of unproven high schoolers. Guys who are soph or juniors in 2019 who are considering the draft would be wise to stick around jump into that weak 2020 draft class.

-Jason "all of this assumes the NBA changes the rules with the 2019 draft... could happen in 2020 or 2021 or beyond. We've been waiting a while for this!" Evans

I wonder if this will have an effect on this year's draft as well. Guys who might think about staying another year to improve their draft statuses (e.g. Bolden/Trent) may want to just go this year despite it being a fairly strong year. Why risk being a 2nd rounder next year when you could be a 2nd rounder this year.

[JasonEvans]

I wonder if this will have an effect on this year's draft as well. Guys who might think about staying another year to improve their draft statuses (e.g. Bolden/Trent) may want to just go this year despite it being a fairly strong year. Why risk being a 2nd rounder next year when you could be a 2nd rounder this year.

Or, you wait until 2020 and get to be a lottery pick that year!!!

[DavidBenAkiva]

This morning, ESPN updated it's Super 60 for the Class of 2019. Here are the above players:

2. Vernon Carey, Jr. (#1 C)
5. Matthew Hurt (#2 PF)
6. Cole Anthony (#1 PG)
7. Bryan Antoine (#1 SG)
8. Scottie Lewis (#1 SF)
13. Isaiah Stewart (#3 PF)
15. Joey Baker (#4 PF)
20. Armando Bacot (#5 C)
22. Wendell Moore (#5 SF)

The Class of 2018 features a ton of wings and guards among the Top 25. This class is big. The Top 5 are all 6'9" or taller and listed as power forwards or centers. Half of the guys ranked between 11 through 20 are also power forwards or centers (although they list Joey Baker as a PF while most have him as a stretch 4 in college or a SF if he makes it to the NBA).

Another note is that they grade the top players in the class - James Wiseman, Vernon Carey, Jr., and others - at 96 out of 100. That's the grade given to the trio of R.J. Barrett, Cameron Reddish, and Zion Williamson in the Class of 2018. In the Class of 2017. Marvin Bagley III has a grade of 98 while Michael Porter, Jr. and DeAndre Ayton had a grade of 97 each. The current crop of freshman in college is pretty special.

And now 247Sports has released their updated rankings for the Class of 2019. Here are the Duke targets:

2. Vernon Carey, Jr. (#1 PF)
4. Matthew Hurt (#2 PF)
7. Cole Anthony (#1 CG)
8. Bryan Antoine (#1 SG)
9. Scottie Lewis (#2 SF)
23. Isaiah Stewart (#6 C)
26. Wendell Moore (#5 SF)
29. Joey Baker (#6 SF)
32. Armando Bacot (#10 C)

[907bluedevils]

Has Duke looked into Precious Achiuwa at all?

[Kedsy]

Has Duke looked into Precious Achiuwa at all?

I hope so, based on name value alone.

[JasonEvans]

Has Duke looked into Precious Achiuwa at all?

We are one of 16 teams listed as being involved with him according to 247...

[907bluedevils]

We are one of 16 teams listed as being involved with him according to 247...

Steadily moving up the rankings, wonder how much effort Duke is putting into his recruitment

[NSDukeFan]

Steadily moving up the rankings, wonder how much effort Duke is putting into his recruitment

Based on how the staff has been recruiting recently, I would guess exactly the appropriate amount.

[MChambers]

I hope so, based on name value alone.

How could they not?

[BD80]

We are one of 16 teams listed as being involved with him according to 247...

So the name isn't pronounced "Precious Few" ...

[Rich]

So the name isn't pronounced "Precious Few" ...

This is how it's pronounced

[NSDukeFan]

So the name isn't pronounced "Precious Few" ...

Gesundheit?

[Pghdukie]

Duke to be in New York City tonight checking in on Cole Anthony and Kofi Cockburn.

[JNort]

And now 247Sports has released their updated rankings for the Class of 2019. Here are the Duke targets:

2. Vernon Carey, Jr. (#1 PF)
4. Matthew Hurt (#2 PF)
7. Cole Anthony (#1 CG)
8. Bryan Antoine (#1 SG)
9. Scottie Lewis (#2 SF)
23. Isaiah Stewart (#6 C)
26. Wendell Moore (#5 SF)
29. Joey Baker (#6 SF)
32. Armando Bacot (#10 C)

I would to see how we utilize a Center Guard

[Troublemaker]

Duke to be in New York City tonight checking in on Cole Anthony and Kofi Cockburn.

Gonorrheally be exciting if we can sign those two.

[mattman91]

I would to see how we utilize a Center Guard

haven't had one of those since Demarcus Nelson

[DavidBenAkiva]

I would to see how we utilize a Center Guard

ESPN seems to be the only service that uses "Combo Guard" as a designation. Daniel Ewing, Nolan Smith, Grayson Allen, etc.

[godins]

Gonorrheally be exciting if we can sign those two.

Syphilis in on what you know about these two — any intel on where we stand?

[4Gen]

Syphilis in on what you know about these two — any intel on where we stand?

Rumor has it ol Roy is going hard after point guards and hopes to have one herpetically sealed soon.

[thedukelamere]

I would to see how we utilize a Center Guard

T-minus 8 months until we get a glimpse at (possibly) a small ball line up with Zion at the 5... Ripping down the board, leading the fast break, ultimately leading to: