OZZIE4DUKE
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When giving a presentation tell them what you’re going to tell them, tell them, and then tell them what you told them. That way about half of what you told them may be remembered.
Duke Blue Planet - 2024-25 Season
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SkyBrickey
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DBKilby
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I am already preparing for Kon to leave after this year. He just does so many things well.
SkyBrickey
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I think he's probably the real deal. A big thing with freshmen usually is earning the trust of your teammates. From all the interviews, it seems like he's already doing that. If we do lose Kon, hopefully we will get Isaiah and Darren back for a sophomore year.
brevity
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You may want to compare Coach Scheyer to a different artist. Dick Vitale always referred to Dean Smith as Michelangelo.
I would steer clear of painters altogether, as Purdue's coach has that covered. Maybe Auguste Rodin (modern sculptor, chiseling his own giant roster, no shorties please) or Frank Lloyd Wright (young and influential architect, Chicago connection)?
Elmo's Diner Resident
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Remember when someone asked Elton Brand if he was worried Duke brought in the number one center, Chris Burgess?
And Brand responded, "Maybe he should be worried about me."
Wonder if anyone asked Kon if he was worried about going to a loaded Duke team...
And Brand responded, "Maybe he should be worried about me."
Wonder if anyone asked Kon if he was worried about going to a loaded Duke team...
SkyBrickey
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Is it possible instead of Superman, we've got Batman and Robin?
You're not fooling anyone SkyB by replying to your alt account
SkyBrickey
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Haha. It's true that's the first post I've seen from Elmo's. No, you know I'm not afraid to reply to my own SkyB posts if I have a lot to say.You're not fooling anyone SkyB by replying to your alt account
Azz, tell me the truth. You're getting excited to see Kon in action too, aren't you? I'm more excited for this team than I was for Zion/RJ. I think it's because it teases this idea of a team without a weakness. Depth. Shooting. Size. Athleticism. Defense. Experience. It's all there. I only worry a little about rebounding and rim protection if Khaman is not yet ready...
Is sitting on the bench considered action? Is active lounging a thing? Gosh I hope so because I might be an All-Pro.
Just joshin' with you SkyB. I am excited to see this team. There is a lot of talent.
SkyBrickey
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Welcome Elmo! Love your first post. We need more Kon-believers here.
UrinalCake
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Great video. Looks like Scheyer is setting the tone from day 1, especially for the freshmen who are all new to this. He wants them to talk constantly and hold each other accountable. From the looks of it we're going to apply a lot of pressure on the ball and be active defensively, which of course makes sense when you have a 7'2 eraser plus two 6'9 defensive beasts behind you. Sion feels like a Justise Winslow type of defender who can make plays all over the court.
I didn't recognize the strength and conditioning guy; is he new? Even the returnees Proctor and Foster seemed unfamiliar with some of the dynamic lifting drills he was putting them through.
I didn't recognize the strength and conditioning guy; is he new? Even the returnees Proctor and Foster seemed unfamiliar with some of the dynamic lifting drills he was putting them through.
DukieTiger
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Got to the clip from 2:42-2:45 in that video and had to pull out my beach chair and bask in the sun on Kon Island.
Kon will not be bad on D. His effort is A+ and he knows basketball so his positioning will be solid. The issue will be lateral quickness which should be less of a concern if he plays the 3. He guarded Harper some in the Jordan Brand game (I think that is the one) and did as well as anyone else who tried. The guy just gets it and will be a big contributor for this team.