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There was some chatter about Georgetown being the dark horse. Don’t look past them .Has lost some steam. Down to a 3 team race with no clear leader between Duke, Georgetown, and UWM. We may actually pull this one off.
Has lost some steam. Down to a 3 team race with no clear leader between Duke, Georgetown, and UWM. We may actually pull this one off.
I agree. It is annoyingIt amazes me that for a guy who will be on campus for 9 months, it takes twice that time or more to decide where to spend those 9 months.
That’s if he just doesn’t opt for the gleague.Would love to have him but playing for his dad may mean a lot more to him than playing for a natty. He's only going to play a year anyway. OFC
Here is the quote on Baldwin :Is there a relevant article or are you picking up some chatter here and there?
Regardless, thanks for the update!
I don’t think he’s coming btw, but if someone left bc he did, I’d take the one year trade off. Personally.Someone probably leaves if we get Baldwin. Is he a difference maker? Is he soft? I honestly haven't seen him play.
If Baldwin comes, Coleman is gone and Duke ends up with a sweet 16 loss to a more experienced team( think Zion and RJ) and the bench is cleared for 2022.FWIW someone on Rupp Rafters heard a rumor that Baldwin has already silently committed to us, but is keeping it quiet to help with his dad's recruiting. Just a rumor, but possible. who knows, but it is strange he is taking so long.
I’m not trying to be a downer just a realist. There isn’t but one ball on the court. I get that Paolo and the rest want star players around them and K is going for six but come on. Who’s going to be left to build around?Yeah I'm thinking we should get that high school point guard and be done with it.
So you think, just to be clear, the difference of moving past the S16, is not getting him so we keep Coleman?If Baldwin comes, Coleman is gone and Duke ends up with a sweet 16 loss to a more experienced team( think Zion and RJ) and the bench is cleared for 2022.
Well that’s a different convo. Around to build vs next year not getting passed the S16.I’m not trying to be a downer just a realist. There isn’t but one ball on the court. I get that Paolo and the rest want star players around them and K is going for six but come on. Who’s going to be left to build around?
Yes that I do. I think should Duke land Baldwin the are putting their dice into one run hoping it works out. I also see only two returning players to build off of and any one who thinks other wise is keeping their glasses on. I mean are you going to play Paolo, Baldwin, Griffin, Keels and Roach? So it doesn’t matter what Williams did to progress and upper class men don’t mean a thing . This isn’t the NBA. But maybe the rumblings about Griffin Interested in the gleague are right.Well that’s a different convo. Around to build vs next year not getting passed the S16.
That sounds about rightIf Baldwin comes, Coleman is gone and Duke ends up with a sweet 16 loss to a more experienced team( think Zion and RJ) and the bench is cleared for 2022.
I really hope not but it looks that way.That sounds about right
I totally get what you’re saying.Yes that I do. I think should Duke land Baldwin the are putting their dice into one run hoping it works out. I also see only two returning players to build off of and any one who thinks other wise is keeping their glasses on. I mean are you going to play Paolo, Baldwin, Griffin, Keels and Roach? So it doesn’t matter what Williams did to progress and upper class men don’t mean a thing . This isn’t the NBA. But maybe the rumblings about Griffin Interested in the gleague are right.
For the record I think he shocks everyone and heads to Georgetown.
I agree with your staring line up. Would you really put Baldwin at the 2 over Griffin? You have to admit if we get out rebounded something is wrong. I’d switch the two for Baldwin’s shooting and opening up lanes. I’m not against getting Baldwin. Understand Coleman is a role player. But can we please have more then two returning players.I totally get what you’re saying.
IMO here. Here’s how i look at it- next year let’s go for broke. The ‘22 class is a rebuild regardless. Yes it would be great to keep Coleman, which i think happens either way, but he’s a role player, no matter what the roster Looks like next year or the two Years after. That’s what he is- and there’s nothing wrong with that. He can contribute in all three years. But if it’s him leaving in order to get Baldwin? I take that trade all day.
For next year, let’s say Baldwin shocks us and commits, which doesn’t sound likely, as you know.
Roach
Baldwin
AJ
Paolo
Williams
That would be my starting 5. With Moore, Keels, Brake and John baking up. Baker if he’s hot.
I agree with your staring line up. Would you really put Baldwin at the 2 over Griffin? You have to admit if we get out rebounded something is wrong. I’d switch the two for Baldwin’s shooting and opening up lanes. I’m not against getting Baldwin. Understand Coleman is a role player. But can we please have more then two returning players.
I still think he plays for his dad, personally. And as far as the 2 or 3, basically interchangeable, but Baldwin is an excellent shooter. AJ is more physical. Not that it matters.
Again, I’d say go for broke. To me this is K’s last season. Let’s let it all out.
I think Baldwin goes to Georgetown.
Brake, as in Brakefield? The one who transferred?I totally get what you’re saying.
IMO here. Here’s how i look at it- next year let’s go for broke. The ‘22 class is a rebuild regardless. Yes it would be great to keep Coleman, which i think happens either way, but he’s a role player, no matter what the roster Looks like next year or the two Years after. That’s what he is- and there’s nothing wrong with that. He can contribute in all three years. But if it’s him leaving in order to get Baldwin? I take that trade all day.
For next year, let’s say Baldwin shocks us and commits, which doesn’t sound likely, as you know.
Roach
Baldwin
AJ
Paolo
Williams
That would be my starting 5. With Moore, Keels, Brake and John baking up. Baker if he’s hot.
Deadly autocorrect hahaha....didn’t even notice itBrake, as in Brakefield? The one who transferred?
Here is the quote on Baldwin :
Patrick Baldwin Jr.'s situation, on the other hand, is a bit more complicated. Not long ago, the prevailing thought was the No. 4 prospect in the 2021 class would land in the Summit League and play for his father at Milwaukee. These days, both Duke and Georgetown are in the thick of the race and things seem less a tad certain than they once did. Baldwin has announced no timetable for a decision, but whenever it comes expect the Blue Devils, Panthers or Hoyas to be the beneficiary.
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I think the issue is wanting to watch players develop over four years like Quinn, Jordan, the Plumlees.People are really saying they wouldn’t want a top 5 player because they are scared that a non starter will transfer 😂😂😂
No I’m saying it because there is only one ball on the court and which five star is going to be happy coming off the bench.People are really saying they wouldn’t want a top 5 player because they are scared that a non starter will transfer 😂😂😂
I don’t think Keels is a guaranteed starter. I’m not sure he starts even without getting Baldwin. Roach, Moore, Griffin, Banchero, Williams with Keels first off the bench would be my guess. If we get Baldwin, Moore or Roach probably come off the bench.No I’m saying it because there is only one ball on the court and which five star is going to be happy coming off the bench.
Do you play small should Duke get Baldwin? Moving Williams to the bench?
Baldwin, Griffin, Paolo are not coming off any bench . Like stayed Roach is the starting pg and Keels committed imo thinking the Sg spot was his so basically your rolling out four freshman and a sophomore who we all hope improves.
Coleman staying and Blake gives Duke something to build off of . Duke wins number six and I think you see Roach leave to because to get to six he will have improved by leaps and bounds.
My question is one more five star gonna help you get number six in the hopes of only one player returning in 2022.