Yes, if it is Thornton welcome home . He is one of my favorite players as a “ Duke” guy and alumni.
Off-season thoughts
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Read an article that said when Will Avery joined Duke they still had one more assistant spot open . I think Jai was already on staff at that time .
Nevermind . Just read Thornton is taking Avery’s spot but nothing on why Avery left .
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Pisgah I agree Thornton and Hairston were not the most talented, but they played to their potential, which is all you can ask for. I’ve visited with both of them, they are both nice guys. I know Hairston is an agent for quite a few Duke Blue Devils.
Seriously? He’s a Duke guy . The ultimate stay four years and make the most out of your playing time . He went from an after thought to a contributor. He also has prior coaching experience outside of Duke . This is the ultimate stay four years and see what you can achieve coach. In the new age of college basketball where no one wants to wait any more . Who better to show how it can pan out?
Is he not a part of the brotherhood? Or is that title only held for OAD’s?
He could have transferred but he stayed the course . In a new era where kids no longer want to wait who better to show how to adapt and learn ?
Testy much shey? Goodness is he your son or something? When it’s first reported its cook then ends up being Thornton it’s a bit of a letdown. Sorry for getting ya upset
That’s fair enough. I went back and saw Thornton was only a 3* which is impressive for what he contributed. Good to know that about Hairston as well
I never thought Cook was done playing. Sorry for coming off harsh but he could have bolted from Duke but stayed .
Cook hasn’t shown much intrest in coaching but pushes the Duke brand . Much like Dawkins .
I just don’t like it when four year players who wore the Duke name proudly and cut out a name for their self aren’t appreciated for returning home . Not saying Pisgah that’s what you were doing or anyone was . But when a day freshman bench players aren’t staying . I think Tyler can really help out and help develop them and give them a clear understanding of what it takes at this level .
Makes sense I hope he can. I do like this isn’t his first coaching gig and I know he should be able to teach grit, toughness, and D
I’m curious as to why he left as well feels out of the blue. And if Tyler can teach shooting ala end of Kansas in Maui he can teach it all day lol
Most good coaches were not great players but know the game. Thornton worked hard on defense and coach K liked him.
Andre Dawkins reclassified and came a year earlier, then took a redshirt year for emotional reasons related to the death of his sister.
Tyler hit a crucial 3 in that 2012 comeback at UNC, where Austin Rivers hit my all-time favorite shot in the rivalry for the win at the buzzer.
Khamenia. Do not forget about him. He will be a major factor at the 3.
