He is supposed to be making his decision tomorrow at 3 on the NBA Today show on ESPN. There hasn’t been any crystal ball picks yet that I have seen. Let’s hope he joins the Brotherhood to join up with the amazing class already.
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If so hopefully Evans comes back for another run.
Whatever he chooses I think we'll be fine regardless. I remember seeing an interview where he said he liked Duke because we play defense and he knows his defense needed Improvement. Think Jon figured out a blueprint of what he wants from this year's success... Length, defense, toughness and muscle. Nate is rail thin and would get bullied. Kon being a couple inches shorter would bully him. Don't get me wrong, I still would love to have him and if we won't, I trust Jon to get someone that will work out just as good.
And agree with @dukecorey , Evans coming back would be huge
And agree with @dukecorey , Evans coming back would be huge
Hard to get excited about a recruiting announcement when we are playing in the Final 4 on Saturday. I think the pick is Louisville but regardless, this could be a blessing in disguise. Go back to this time a year ago when we missed out/got outbid for VJ Edgecombe and Flory Bidunga (both top 5/top 10 guys). Well, this allowed us to bring in Sion and Maliq.
I trust the staff has a plan, and I don't see how Ament can ever be a real contributor on an elite defensive team. Plus if he does choose elsewhere, hopefully this signals an Evans return.
I trust the staff has a plan, and I don't see how Ament can ever be a real contributor on an elite defensive team. Plus if he does choose elsewhere, hopefully this signals an Evans return.
Looks like he just announced he is postponing his decision with no date in the future yet. Which I would think is a good sign for Duke.
Maybe waiting on a decision by Evans first? That’s a smart play if he really wants to be a Blue Devil
Did he think we were going to get knocked out before April 1st?? How dare he! Lol. In all seriousness, does seem like it's up to Evans. No other reason for him to wait until after the tourney and our players make decisions.
Rather keep Evans if that’s the options
I think he is waiting on Evans as well. I'd rather have Evans. Evans is mid second round. Seems like a one or the other situation. I wouldn't want him if it pushes Evans out the door.
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I agree would take a second year Evans all day. But if not Nate Ament is a nice player to have. Glad he is waiting for some dominoes to fall first.
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Duke is fully in the game with Ament & I’d be surprised if he didn’t end up a Blue Devil.
Prediction:
Ament will be the first college basketball player to skip the post season in order to "prepare for the draft," just like some of the idiot football players.
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Ament will be the first college basketball player to skip the post season in order to "prepare for the draft," just like some of the idiot football players.
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The transfer will have to take place first. Nate ain't taking any chances.
Please no, Duke doesn’t need another Jalen Johnson situation
I don’t think Ament is anything like Jalen Johnson. I think it is smart by him to see what the rosters look like before he commits. I think that helps Duke out this way he can see who is still on the team for next year. If he didn’t wait I feel he would’ve already committed to Louisville. He is probably waiting to see what Evans does first. We should have that answer pretty soon. I would rather have a year 2 Evans but if he opts for the draft/portal I would take Ament in a heartbeat.
I wouldn't let Ament walk my dog. He would change his mind halfway around the block.
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Corey:
I'm just totally fed up with college basketball. In fact, I'll be composing my "Farewell to Devis Illustrated" missive in the next couple of days, when I get a chance. Read it if you wish.
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I’m at the point to where it really isn’t college basketball but an amateur sport . It is truly out of hand . I mean when a kid can transfer back and forth between two schools four times you know it’s ridiculous.
I feel like Ament is playing the bidding war game . Who ever he chooses your getting him for six months then he’s off to the league . At some point someone has got to get control of this entire process .
I will believe that when I see it. Plus I don’t think you turn away top 5 talent. I just don’t want it to affect a player that was wanting to comeback.
Yeah…never a good thing to turn away top 5 kids…give me the most talent possible.
