Yep. High jumper out of Colorado right? Yep my mistake.
Hokie at least you remembered him! I had forgotten all about a Steve Johnson..
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Yep. High jumper out of Colorado right? Yep my mistake.
Patrick Johnson played for us. About 6'7" I believe....
Remember him from a game in Chapel Hill. I believe we had lead, Cheats were at ft line, missed ft, he did a poor job boxing out Marvin Williams who got around him and put in rebound for win.
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If Baldwin reclassifies and commits to Duke in 2020, what a class this is going to be. I'm not sure what would happen with O'Connell-Moore-Stanley-Baker, because it may force one or two of them out, but that class would be unreal.
Hope I am wrong but do not think both Moore and Stanley will be here 2 years.If Baldwin reclassifies and commits to Duke in 2020, what a class this is going to be. I'm not sure what would happen with O'Connell-Moore-Stanley-Baker, because it may force one or two of them out, but that class would be unreal.
Hope I am wrong but do not think both Moore and Stanley will be here 2 years.
Was just going to post this. Baldwin Jr. is crazy good. If he reclassifies and we get him, along with adding Boston and Kessler, and maybe Williams... good lord. Probably be the best class we've ever had.
If Baldwin reclassifies and commits to Duke in 2020, what a class this is going to be. I'm not sure what would happen with O'Connell-Moore-Stanley-Baker, because it may force one or two of them out, but that class would be unreal.
Just posted this on 247:
Here's the rundown from what I have gathered:
1. John Watson says that the father has said no reclass. That's the most important point in this entire thing right now, because it comes straight from the father. However . . .
2. Rumors persist out of AAU circles on other boards (their info also says its Duke/Auburn battle for Boston and Kessler) that Patrick is a prime reclass candidate and Duke would be in excellent position.
3. Now, the father could have changed his mind/something could have changed/etc. Recruiting is fluid- that's the big thing I've learned over the years.
4. Possibility: the information out of AAU circles on other boards is simply inaccurate and there is no shot Patrick reclassifies.
Some facts:
1. Duke is not recruiting any other forwards, as Boston is a 2 guard (to most) and JJ can/will play the 4. Kessler and Williams at the 5.
2. Duke offered Baldwin earlier than anyone ever- after his freshman year.
3. Baldwin is really good and would fit perfectly with his 3-point shooting. He is 6'9 and shot 40% from 3 last year in AAU. He is a smooth handler, can finish well, etc. He is the number 1 player in the 2021 class for a reason.
4. Duke would be a bona fide Super Team with Roach-Boston-Baldwin-Johnson-Kessler. You've got to think Coach K wants to end the OAD era with a giant bang.
5. It makes all the sense in the world for Patrick to reclassify if he's ready, and his dad is a coach, so he will know this as well, I surmise. That extra year of earning potential could be critical down the line.
Wow, I’ll say!!Jeremy Roach, Jordan Goldwire
Brandon Boston, Alex O'Connell
Patrick Baldwin, Joey Baker
Jalen Johnson
Walker Kessler, Mark Williams
Dream Team.
Kentucky and Calimari weep.
There have been whispers of that move for a bit. Patrick would be a perfect addition to this class as a PF/SF and would offer something this group would use well, which is a knock down stand still shooter. Floor spacing will be at a premium, especially if Duke doesn’t land Boston.
Cunningham and Johnson can hit the shot, but both are better suited to be able to move with the ball. Baldwin (and Joey) would be a kick out floor spacing specialist.
I’m hoping it happens, especially with Banchero looming out there in the space.
I’d take Blanchero and/or Holmgren in that 2021 class. Holmgren has got crazy skills and he would possibly stay 2 years. Blanchero is a top 5 pick after his Freshman season.
Jeremy Roach, Jordan Goldwire
Brandon Boston, Alex O'Connell
Patrick Baldwin, Joey Baker
Jalen Johnson
Walker Kessler, Mark Williams
Dream Team.
Kentucky and Calimari weep.
There were apparently discussions years back about Bagley not reclassifying and staying with last year's class. That would have meant 5 starting freshman. Easy to say so now, but who knows how it would have played out. Would Zion have committed? Who knows. All I know is it would have been cool to see had it happened.This highly-speculative roster might well result in the first Duke team to start five freshmen. Duke has had four a number of times. But there's always been a veteran or two somewhere along the line.
There were apparently discussions years back about Bagley not reclassifying and staying with last year's class. That would have meant 5 starting freshman. Easy to say so now, but who knows how it would have played out. Would Zion have committed? Who knows. All I know is it would have been cool to see had it happened.
that's what we said when Bagley joined the team 2 years ago.Bagley on last years's team... we're cutting down the nets with no more than 1 loss.
Hopefully Terrance Clarke will reclassify. He might actually be better than Boston to be honest.it's starting to look like a monster 2020 class. I like our chances with most of these guys, but I think Boston will go somewhere else. But I think we get almost everyone else we are after.
Definitely! Dj Steward, Kessler, Williams, possibly Clarke if he reclassifies, maybe Ziaire Williams. Hopefully we can get a few of our top guys from this team back. We should be really good the 20-21 season, but first we have a great team to look forward to this season.Boston was a big get for Kentucky. Oh well. We'll be fine. Can't get em all.
I’ll never forget that game. I thought we were done and when Duke came back to win especially against Gary Williams and Maryland, I was overjoyed. Same year as the miracle minute game. Think about how deflated Maryland fans were that year. Ha! I loved itOff topic but I'm watching the 2001 semifinal vs. Maryland. Great game. They had us on the ropes several times, and Boozer was still working his way back into shape. Great team, and great win against a really good Maryland team that won it all the next year. Good Lord Battier was a monster. Williams as well. And Boozer and Dunleavy.
Off topic but I'm watching the 2001 semifinal vs. Maryland. Great game. They had us on the ropes several times, and Boozer was still working his way back into shape. Great team, and great win against a really good Maryland team that won it all the next year. Good Lord Battier was a monster. Williams as well. And Boozer and Dunleavy.
https://balldurham.com/2019/08/06/duke-basketball-gains-ground-unc-star/
Interesting article. Corey Evans thinks we miss out on steward but believes if we continue to pursue ziaire Williams we’ll get him instead
I’m good with that, anytime we can steal a unc recruit I’m happy
I find that extremely hard to believe missing out on Steward! Could happen I guess, but I would be surprised.https://balldurham.com/2019/08/06/duke-basketball-gains-ground-unc-star/
Interesting article. Corey Evans thinks we miss out on steward but believes if we continue to pursue ziaire Williams we’ll get him instead
I’d be equally surprised to see us land Williams.I find that extremely hard to believe missing out on Steward! Could happen I guess, but I would be surprised.
Solid avatarI find that extremely hard to believe missing out on Steward! Could happen I guess, but I would be surprised.
I’d be equally surprised to see us land Williams.