A key insider switched his pick back to Duke gents. It's on the recruiting thread at dbr.
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It’s tough but I’d love Baldwins shootingHe might be a better fit for the squad next year than Baldwin.
It’s tough but I’d love Baldwins shooting
He might be a better fit for the squad next year than Baldwin.
If Williams stays then Keels may be the better fit. Otherwise, would rather have Griffin, Baldwin and Blanchero. I’m also assuming Roach, Steward, Moore, and potentially Goldwire returning (if NCAA is using same rules about not counting this season toward eligibility like College Football did).
If that’s the case and Williams leaves, we are thin at PF and Center, but have 4 veterans battling for 2 spots at guard. Moore could also take some minutes at SF.
Don’t see Duke adding another forward and Keels and a couple of returning players staying.
Frontcourt would be :
Williams
Pablo
Griffin
Baldwin
Coleman
Brakesfield
Moore.
Back court would be :
Roach, Steward , Keels, Baker, Moore or Baldwin.
If Duke was to land Both I don’t see anything that says Brakesfield stays. I also see why Keels is hesitant to pull the trigger for Duke.
But with your mentioned line up doesn’t that move him or griffin to the Sg spot😄.Could see Coleman or Brakesfield transferring if Williams stays and Baldwin comes to Duke. Would rather keep Brakesfield over Coleman. Also, you list Baldwin as part of the backcourt rotation. He’s very skilled for his size but he’s not playing guard in any situation. Could see him playing some SF if we decide to go with a big lineup and put Griffin, Baldwin, Blanchero and Williams on the court together with either Roach or Keels running point.
If Williams comes back and Roach and Steward make strides we are at least making the tourney.As long as Williams returns. Which he should. We will be a top 4 seed; but I'm holding back my expectations. Keels would round out the class nicely.
How is Duke going to be a power house next season? A lot of unknowns for a once again young team.Looking better for Keels. Says he is going to a powerhouse! None of UVA, Nova, or UK could be seen as a powerhouse next year.
How is Duke going to be a power house next season? A lot of unknowns for a once again young team.
I wish I shared your optimism Roach and steward make me nervous. Moore shows flashes but disappears for long stretches Baker reminds me more and more of O’Connell. Probably a practice all American. Does squat in the game I can’t figure these guys out honestly. Sorry to be so negativeIf, and that is a big if with all the transfermania out there, these things happen, we will be a sweet 16 team. Possibly more.
1. We can start Roach, Steward, AJ, Banchero and Williams.
2. We can bring Coleman, Moore and Baker off the bench. We could honestly afford to lose Baker but if we lose Moore we're super young. (Because Moore plays more)
3. We get Keels or a quality transfer for backcourt depth.
Top 15 for sure . Roach needs to improve his pg skills , most of the guards need to improve of passing and shooting and should Duke have no big man depth they better pray the injury bug misses them . All this and the upper class men are one junior one senior. Hole lot to ask sophomores and freshman.I am assuming that Williams, Steward, and Roach are returning. Those three guys maybe young in age but not in terms of basketball experience. If the right guys come back and plus a guy like Banchero, I do think Duke will be a top 5 team most of next year.
I'm pretty sure Baldwin will not be happy coming off the bench. His dad will definitely start him.
I'm pretty sure Baldwin will not be happy coming off the bench. His dad will definitely start him.
I want Keels if we get 2-3 years of him. I’m not expecting game changing talent from a guy ranked 15th in his class. If he’s going to be OAD I’d rather have an experienced transfer.I'm torn between wanting Keels or an experienced transfer. I don't think we get both. I guess Keels is plan A.
Baldwin is starting if he comes. No doubt. Still think he ends up with his dad though and I can’t blame him one bit for doing so.I'm pretty sure Baldwin will not be happy coming off the bench. His dad will definitely start him.