Matthew Hurt being mentioned in the same breathe as . . .

[AxeS24]

Bagley
Barrett
Tatum
Ingram

https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article235876132.html

We are going to be so good.

 

[peterjurkinsquirtsroywilliams]

Bagley
Barrett
Tatum
Ingram

https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article235876132.html

We are going to be so good.

SJSJ is that you??

 

[AxeS24]

SJSJ is that you??

yeah

 

[CRAZIE4LIFE]

I've learned after many many years of being a Duke fan, keep expectations tempered, and let the kids play a few games before setting expectations and comparing them to other greats before they've even played one game. I think many times that is the reason many people get so aggravated and impatient with young players.

 

[peterjurkinsquirtsroywilliams]

yeah

Nice, I knew that had to be you. I’m “Devilsrunning15” on TOS.

 

[hart2chesson]

I've learned after many many years of being a Duke fan, keep expectations tempered, and let the kids play a few games before setting expectations and comparing them to other greats before they've even played one game. I think many times that is the reason many people get so aggravated and impatient with young players.

Very sound philosophy!! OFC

 

[TheDude1]

Yeah, but can he shoot as well as Nick Horvath...?

 

[johnl1219]

Bagley
Barrett
Tatum
Ingram

https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article235876132.html

We are going to be so good.

While I cannot see Hurt being as good as Bagley and Barrett, I would be happy with an Ingram level this year, to go along with the other players.

 

[DukeRulesBasketball]

I know Matt will be very good offensively, but the jury is still out for me on his ability to defend at a high level!

 

[hart2chesson]

Yeah, but can he shoot as well as Nick Horvath...?

Which is EXACTLY WHY we cannot put too much expectations on the freshmen before they've even played a few games.....OFC

 

[QC Dukie]

Which is EXACTLY WHY we cannot put too much expectations on the freshmen before they've even played a few games.....OFC

Wait......you mean I got my 40-0 tatt too soon??

 

[hart2chesson]

Wait......you mean I got my 40-0 tatt too soon??

HAHA, On your game AS USUAL MY FRIEND!

OFC

 

[Buzzooka Joe]

I've learned after many many years of being a Duke fan, keep expectations tempered, and let the kids play a few games before setting expectations and comparing them to other greats before they've even played one game. I think many times that is the reason many people get so aggravated and impatient with young players.

So true.

I expected Cam to be a lights-out 3 shooter last year..

 

[HuffyJB]

Yeah, but can he shoot as well as Nick Horvath...?

I love that when you list the Duke players who have hit game-winning buzzer-beating threes, Nick Horvath is on it.

 

[christophero]

Hurt looks really good so far. An Ingram type season sounds about right. If he is that skilled and that good a shooter I doubt there will be a season two. But it will be fun watching him for one season.

 

[Liftee]

I don't think Hurt has any chance of having either the tattoos or the hair that Ingram had. Therefore any comparison is ridiculous.

 

[jimlsumner]

I know Matt will be very good offensively, but the jury is still out for me on his ability to defend at a high level!

Duke had its media day a few weeks ago. K was asked about the freshmen as defenders. His response was that Hurt was ahead of his classmates; versatile, great instincts, hard worker.

And remember, this class has Wendell Moore, reputed to be an elite defender.

 

[DukeDenver]

I'm pumped up for some Duke Bball. That last 5 point play podcast got me ready!

 

[df64]

Hurt being a good defender would be a huge plus for this team. If he and Carey can both play plus D, it allows us to keep a skilled offensive team on the floor that has the potential to be very good to great on D as well.

 

[Mpm277]

I've learned after many many years of being a Duke fan, keep expectations tempered, and let the kids play a few games before setting expectations and comparing them to other greats before they've even played one game. I think many times that is the reason many people get so aggravated and impatient with young players.

This. And no matter how good we look in November and December, still keep expectations tempered. We seem to reach our ceiling quickly the last few years, imo.