MBB: Duke 100, Army 58 Post Game Thread
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DukieInBrasil
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Duke beats the spread, again. Once Duke broke free from brick-itis the offense was really efficient. We didn't stop shooting 3s, we just got more active in the lane and more passing. Low turnover affair for Duke tonight, which i like. All 4 of the Uncles played tonight, though Sheffield missed 2 3s. Brown continues to be a menace on defense while Gillis and James fill their roles very well. Nice to see Evans finally get some buckets.
Spencer draining 3s!!!
The defense was stifling, though it should have been for such a short opponent.
Spencer draining 3s!!!
The defense was stifling, though it should have been for such a short opponent.
scottdude8
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I know Army may not very good, but hanging 100 is always an accomplishment, as is winning by 40+. And it certainly won’t hurt the all-important efficiency metrics.
A random observation: Kon may be the only player in the country who follows his shot like they teach you when you’re 10. It’s so clear he comes from a basketball family.
A random observation: Kon may be the only player in the country who follows his shot like they teach you when you’re 10. It’s so clear he comes from a basketball family.
SavDukeGrad
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I hope we can solve Coop’s cramping issues before the Kentucky game. It’s obvious Jon wants him on the floor as much as possible. And I’m afraid in the more competitive games, we will need him.
DukieInBrasil
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he played 19 1st half minutes. That's on Jon.
mr. synellinden
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Maybe be has a good reason. Maybe he feels like he needs to build up his stamina so his body is capable of playing big minutes without cramping (or getting fatigued). Better off doing it now.
SkyBrickey
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Somehow we finished shooting 45% from 3 after a really cold start.
It's hard to take too much away from this game as small and outmatched as Army was. Good to see all the starters again in double figures.
Looking forward to seeing this team play against some real competition.
It's hard to take too much away from this game as small and outmatched as Army was. Good to see all the starters again in double figures.
Looking forward to seeing this team play against some real competition.
ChillinDuke
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That's on Cooper and the medical staff. Players at this level need to be hyper vigilant to what they eat and how they prepare. It's not like he's playing minutes that have never been achieved before.
Cooper is learning. Same thing happened to Banchero. They'll figure it out. But it's not on Jon.
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DoubleBlue
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Here's something Duke tried for Banchero's cramping issues:
Don't Sweat It: Duke Basketball addressing Paolo Banchero's hydration issues
The Duke freshman star has been severely limited in each of Duke's three biggest games of the season.
247sports.com
BOA Nutrition has since filed for bankruptcy:
BOA Nutrition files for bankruptcy
Raleigh-based startup BOA Nutrition, which made headlines earlier this year for going after NIL deals with notable athletes, has filed for bankruptcy liquidation.
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com
That would also be a bit awkward to publicize for Coop given his deal with Gatorade. I guess they could always put whatever they give him in a Gatorade-branded bottle. But hopefully they figure out something. Back in my day on really hot days on the tennis courts, some top players would drink Pedialyte. Yes, seriously....Here's something Duke tried for Banchero's cramping issues:
Don't Sweat It: Duke Basketball addressing Paolo Banchero's hydration issues
The Duke freshman star has been severely limited in each of Duke's three biggest games of the season.
BOA Nutrition has since filed for bankruptcy:
BOA Nutrition files for bankruptcy
Raleigh-based startup BOA Nutrition, which made headlines earlier this year for going after NIL deals with notable athletes, has filed for bankruptcy liquidation.
DoubleBlue
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Its a perfect opportunity for Gatorade to develop a new (or enhanced) product.
BandAlum83
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The Cooper Flagg Formula!
UrinalCake
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Flagg said after the Maine game that Jon wanted to play him heavy minutes to get him used to it. I assume this game was the same. As much as fans like to see us go 10-deep in blowouts, I think the coaches want to use every game as a learning opportunity and the top players need to learn how to play tired at the end of games.
SavDukeGrad
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Just listened to Jon’s postgame press conference. He was not happy about Cooper’s cramps. He said Coop is doing everything right but “we’ve got to help him”. Said he didn’t care if they had to stay up all night, but they needed to fix that now.
most efficiency metrics temper impact past a certain point. KP starts to downplay when you are significantly up, especially in a game by which you were supposed to win big anyway. IIRC, NET has a hard cap at some point. It used to be stupidly low (like 10 points) but I think it's somewhat higher now>
In any case, probably little difference in a 20 point vs 40 point win....but you are technically correct, it won't *hurt* the efficiency metrics
All we can ask in these ones is that duke gets it done...and they did.
Fish80
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Just have Coop drink more before and during games. A lot more. Down 64 ounces before the game. 4 ounces every time he sits. Cameron is hot, and he sweats.