Jackson

[BluePhil]

From Sports Illustrated about first day of Draft

Frank Jackson, Duke

Jackson was a catalyst with his slithery handle, change of speeds and ability to attack the basket, and he measured out well for a point guard at 6'2" with a 6' 7.5" wingspan. His draft decision is one of the more significant when it comes to college basketball implications. Jackson is widely seen as a player who can be a first-rounder next year. With another strong day Friday, his decision could get more complicated.

 

[hart2chesson]

From Sports Illustrated about first day of Draft

Frank Jackson, Duke

Jackson was a catalyst with his slithery handle, change of speeds and ability to attack the basket, and he measured out well for a point guard at 6'2" with a 6' 7.5" wingspan. His draft decision is one of the more significant when it comes to college basketball implications. Jackson is widely seen as a player who can be a first-rounder next year. With another strong day Friday, his decision could get more complicated.

Yes his "decision could get more complicated," but flipside Duval's hopefully could be made easier. OFC

 

[christophero]

Yes his "decision could get more complicated," but flipside Duval's hopefully could be made easier. OFC

We're all guessing but it seems like we get one of the two. Mind you I won't be complaining if we get both, but thus far it really hasn't been that kind of offseason. But fortunes can change...

 

[hart2chesson]

We're all guessing but it seems like we get one of the two. Mind you I won't be complaining if we get both, but thus far it really hasn't been that kind of offseason. But fortunes can change...

Christo I will gladly take one!!- OFC

 

[christophero]

Christo I will gladly take one!!- OFC

Yes sir one of those two and Tucker would be a nice, if young team.

 

[LTDukeFan]

Watching Jackson yesterday on ESPN 2, listening to what the analysts are saying, and given the overly-sensitive drama with recruits -- Frank, in my estimation, is gone.

Wish him luck -- he'll need it! But he is playing with a purpose.

Please make a decision soon AND KILL THIS THREAD!!

 

[MSUbluedevil]

Adrian Wojnarowski just tweeted that Jackson will hire an agent and stay in the draft. Best of luck, Frank!

 

[500HP_Devil]

Jackson is hiring an agent per league sources @wojverticalnba

 

[Laettner15]

Hate to see this as I would have loved to have him back! But I'm happy for him that he can realize his dream in the league... good luck Frank!!!

Our backcourt is really thin!

 

[shicashicu]

Oh well, I tried being positive but it didn't work. Tis the way of the world in college bball now...

 

[jwill133]

Frank is gone.

Per WOJ, who has never been wrong.

 

[dachampishere2]

Not surprised at all. Dude has a little Westbrook in him as far as how he attacks.

 

[Jakarii]

You wer saying? Knew this awhile ago when I told people for a couple reasons, one of which being he went with the same agent as a former teammate of mine

Don't come here with this bull crap

 

[TWARedRaider01]

hope he enjoys his William Avery at best career. look forward to him balling out in China.

 

[pisgah101]

You wer saying? Knew this awhile ago when I told people for a couple reasons, one of which being he went with the same agent as a former teammate of mine

Yeah yeah

 

[dachampishere2]

hope he enjoys his William Avery at best career. look forward to him balling out in China.

Why are you hating?

 

[duhondukie]

There was never a doubt in my mind, just took a little longer to make a decision based on what I had heard. I just do not understand, unless he got a first round guarantee (which I highly doubt) he will be playing in the d league for a long time. It is his decision to make tho and I wish him the best.

 

[TWARedRaider01]

Why are you hating?

Whose hating? just being real.

 

[DukeSky85]

Best of luck Frank! I know you will do well..support the kid..we have no idea what he will become...let's stop trying to decide how good he will be or where he will be...I respect his decision and trust he's making the right one. Go Frank! Always A Dukie

 

[Jakarii]

I don't know if the jazz pick him but they really really like him. My boy Tony Jones who covers them have said as much via twitter

I live in Utah, and no NBA team picks a guy, just because he is from their state. Jackson is amazing, but the Jazz are a good team, that he would do little to help at this point in time. They need to get over the hump, next year. Not 4 years from now.

 

[Jakarii]

Lol. The basketball community out here among us black ballers is very close knit. Not a lot of us out here

Yeah yeah

 

[TWARedRaider01]

Cant remember an off season this brutal ever, even in 99. If we get Duval we should be decent next year...18 looking ugly tho. Really freaking wish we got Knox.

 

[Duke1783]

Screw him. I'm officially done this last year's team. Time to move on. I'm interested in guys that actually want to wear the jersey

 

[Wojoman]

disappointing but I wish him luck. Hope he has a great career. I do know that his handles are going to have to get WAY better if he is going to make a career for himself. But he has all of the other tools though. And you can definitely improve handles. Hope he does well

 

[Buzzooka Joe]

Well, now there is a free 35+ minutes a game on national television, with no competition on the bench, for anyone that wants to be the Duke PG.

 

[dukiejay]

Whose hating? just being real.

No, you're hating. An opinion isn't real. It's an opinion.

 

[BlueDevils725]

Boys, next season is probably going to suck.

 

[DukeSky85]

Screw him. I'm officially done this last year's team. Time to move on. I'm interested in guys that actually want to wear the jersey

Screw him? It's HIS decision not YOURS.. come on man.. we knew most of these guys were gone. This is the nature of the game now. If the players are allowed to do it, you cant fault them for it. Blame the NCAA or whoever but to say screw him? Get outta here with that.

 

[Laettner]

Best of luck Frank!

4 first rounders and we cannot make the second weekend. Season just got harder to swallow. Just my opinion.

 

[TWARedRaider01]

Boys, next season is probably going to suck.

If it makes you feel better 18 will be far worse.

 

[SWEc/o95]

Good luck to the guy but I absolutely hate what the college game has become.

 

[dukiejay]

Best of luck to Frank. Reading the tea leaves this should really not come as much of a shock.

Now it's time to sign Duval....hopefully.

 

[TWARedRaider01]

Kills me unc somehow keeps their players forever

 

[Duke1783]

Screw him? It's HIS decision not YOURS.. come on man.. we knew most of these guys were gone. This is the nature of the game now. If the players are allowed to do it, you cant fault them for it. Blame the NCAA or whoever but to say screw him? Get outta here with that.

Sure is his decision. As it is mine to say what I said. I bleed Duke blue and always will. I'd say about anyone who'd rather be taken second round than come to Duke. These aren't kids. These are men making a manly decision

 

[DukeSky85]

Its all going to be ok guys...lets not start the meltdown before the season even starts.. We will be fine. it drives me crazy how some of us feel like these guys owe us something. My goodness, if I had the chance to play pro ball after 1 year of college, I'd take it too. yeah it sucks they all don't stay four years, but lets wish them the best and move on. Im excited for next season. A senior Grayson, and some solid guys who are going to get a chance to show they can play.

 

[jwill133]

Best of luck to Frank. We're not gonna be very good next year.

 

[Duke1783]

Kills me unc somehow keeps their players forever

Thank you!!!!

 

[Mac9192]

Best of luck to Frank. We're not gonna be very good next year.

Wow dude, you don't have to be the turd in the punch bowl. Team will be fine, still have some talent

 

[DukeSky85]

I cant wait for the season where we do actually have a rough one to see how many "Duke" fans stay loyal

 

[Duke1783]

Best of luck Frank!

4 first rounders and we cannot make the second weekend. Season just got harder to swallow. Just my opinion.

My point exactly