Off-season thoughts

[Mac9192]

This is where I struggle. Yeah, the way the pro game is, take the money. I get it. But his last half of college basketball? He was way too quiet, and Houston contained him.

I know this is a selfish take, but had he stayed one more year, he'd almost be unstoppable.

 

[dukecorey]

Expect an announcement from Proctor tomorrow, maybe Slim as well.

Hopefully that will some good news then. Usually they mix up the staying with the ones that leave. Softens the blow.

 

[christophero]

Year 2 of Kon would be amazing, But top 10 picks should go. NIL can possibly keep the Proctor/Keels/Jackson/Hurt 2nd round types. I believe the prestige of being drafted is a factor for most.

 

[sheyduke]

If you are in the lottery you go . But that’s just my opinion .

 

[bullcity gamer]

I know if I had the talent which merits being selected in the 1st round of the NBA draft then I would be a one and done as well.

Tomorrow is never promised

 

[christophero]

I would take millions over a natty. There are probably homeless guys with nattys.

 

[dukecorey]

I would take millions over a natty. There are probably homeless guys with nattys.

There is homeless NBA players that made millions too. Delonte West

 

[HeelsShmeels]

I think there are many guys now making the NIL cash and not rushing into the draft. Seems to be a whole bunch of guys in the Mock Drafts second rounders who will be back in college. Might mean some guys not even on the draft boards will get drafted in second round now.

 

[christophero]

Mal and Coop Thursday and Friday likely.

 

[denverexpat]

Kon announcing doesnt get its own thread? haha...love it...thanks for coming, I enjoyed watching you play but one season just doesnt do it for me.

 

[sheyduke]

I’d rather hear about Proctor, Foster, Evans , Brown, Big Pat and Harris along with the incoming recruits staying . I think everyone already knows Flagg and Mal’s intent and there isn’t a thing wrong with their choice very happy for them . I’m a college basketball fan and simply would get a glimpse at what next seasons team will look like .

 

[Friction.]

For reference during the Scheyer years…

Last year:

4/3 - Reeves transfer
4/9 - Mitchell transfer
4/11 - Proctor return (think this was the Zagsblog leak though and official wasn’t until 4/15?)
4/12 - McCain NBA
4/12 - Flip NBA
4/13 - Blakes transfer
4/15 - Foster return
4/15 - Schutt transfer
4/16 - Roach transfer
4/18 - Power transfer
4/19 - Stewart transfer
4/20 - Maliq commits
4/22 - Gillis commits
5/10 - Sion commits

Year before:

3/27 - Proctor return
3/29 - Whitehead NBA
3/31 - Mitchell return
4/04 - Lively NBA
4/10 - Roach NBA, returned 05/15
4/11 - Flip return

 

[dadecodevil]

I’d rather hear about Proctor, Foster, Evans , Brown, Big Pat and Harris along with the incoming recruits staying . I think everyone already knows Flagg and Mal’s intent and there isn’t a thing wrong with their choice very happy for them . I’m a college basketball fan and simply would get a glimpse at what next seasons team will look like .

Well, Proctor, Coop, and Man Man supposedly said their goodbyes to some staff I know. If this is 100% accurate, none of us will be surprised. I also heard Caleb has been in the gym working on his game every day, I hope that means he is sticking around 🤞🏾 just give me Caleb, Pat, Brown, and Darren back 🙏🏾 not alot to ask for!

 

[bullcity gamer]

^ and Evans, dade

 

[christophero]

Well, Proctor, Coop, and Man Man supposedly said their goodbyes to some staff I know. If this is 100% accurate, none of us will be surprised. I also heard Caleb has been in the gym working on his game every day, I hope that means he is sticking around 🤞🏾 just give me Caleb, Pat, Brown, and Darren back 🙏🏾 not alot to ask for!

This is what I have heard.

 

[dadecodevil]

^ and Evans, dade

He's an enigma. Kid could bolt for the NBA!

 

[bullcity gamer]

^ I hope Evans doesn’t bolt for the nba this summer. He needs to add some muscle and improve on his offensive arsenal and his defense before playing with the pros

 

[christophero]

It rhymes with shmortal.

 

[dadecodevil]

^ I hope Evans doesn’t bolt for the nba this summer. He needs to add some muscle and improve on his offensive arsenal and his defense before playing with the pros

He has alot to work on. Muscle, mid range, Defense, but getting rich isn't something he has to work on. He will get it somewhere, I hope it's in Durham! Specially on Duke campus! Haha

 

[dukecorey]

So Evans to the portal?? Is that what you guys are hearing? If both Evans and Proctor leave Jon has some work to do.

 

[christophero]

Evans not definitely gone, but he is reportedly getting offers Duke may not match. That is why I think it's Evans or Ament. I would prefer Proctor/Evans, but they turned down my 6 pack of Coors every week for a year offer.

 

[dukecorey]

Evans not definitely gone, but he is reportedly getting offers Duke may not match. That is why I think it's Evans or Ament.

I think Duke would take Ament if Proctor leaves too though.

 

[christophero]

I don't pretend to be in the know, but have read that Duke has roughly 20 mil in NIL. That is a lot but a lot of mouths to feed.

 

[dukecorey]

How much do you think Duke has to pay the players? Cooper made roughly 4.8 million but had a ton of deals with New Balance, Gatorade and others. I know other players had similar deals.

 

[christophero]

I would think Ament would be 3 million. Didn't BYU just pay that kid 10 million? I don't like it but it is escalating fast.

 

[dukecorey]

I would think Ament would be 3 million. Didn't BYU just pay that kid 10 million?

BYU has to do that, Duke has a pipeline to the NBA and a bunch of connections. That’s why Duke still gets players that were offered more money elsewhere. Sion James just talked about it in an interview. Glad he made the right decision

 

[christophero]

Maybe.
If Kon went to Wisconsin he would still be lottery. Duke has pull but $ is $

 

[dukecorey]

Maybe.
If Kon went to Wisconsin he would still be lottery. Duke has pull but $ is $

Do you think Arkansas or Duke has to pay more money for players? Just curious. Certain schools don’t have to pay as much due to the attention (televised games, media, connections to sponsors to name a few). Duke is one of the biggest brands in all of sports. Players will get noticed and have plenty of opportunities to make money off of NIL deals that Duke won’t even have to pay. Also helps to have Baker handling the NIL stuff, best in the business.

 

[christophero]

Ark. But money is the equalizer.
I am not disagreeing with you.

 

[dukecorey]

Ark. But money is the equalizer.
I am not disagreeing with you.

Sorry Chris I was in the middle of updating what I wrote. If interested it’s above.

 

[christophero]

All good. We are the best brand in college hoops, and Cooper made it even better. But BYU throwing around mad money is changing the game.

 

[bleediteveryday30]

Good luck, Kon.

 

[LetsGoDuke83]

 

[NCirishman]

I’m appreciative and glad Foster is back for a third year but my goodness I hope he takes a step and can eliminate his unexplainable middle school type mistakes.

And learn to finish at the rim please!

 

[dadecodevil]

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Good way to wake up! I would love to see a Nolan Smith type breakout Junior year from our guy! 😈

 

[timo0402]

Let’s go C Fos!!

 

[dukecorey]

Glad he is back and best of luck. Keep battling CFos. Let’s keep the good news coming.

 

[The_Only_Blue]

Such an early announcement. I'm guessing there will be at least a couple more today the way this is timed.

 

[The_Only_Blue]

I’m appreciative and glad Foster is back for a third year but my goodness I hope he takes a step and can eliminate his unexplainable middle school type mistakes.

And learn to finish at the rim please!

Same. Was so frustrating watching him at times

 

[pisgah101]

Glad he’s back. If we get tournament foster without the silly mistakes we’ll be golden