Official Gameday Thread- Game 1 DUKE vs Jacksonville

[pisgah101]

LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE!! After another long offseason(although the older I get the shorter that off-season feels) it’s finally time to tip off. There will be a new king roaming the sidelines this year with national champion Jon Scheyer taking the helm after the goat walked off in nearly perfect fashion last year. The talk has happened, the speculation is over and we are now in a NEW era of duke basketball, let’s hope it’s a good one

Jacksonville state comes in off of a solid 21-22 season with a record of 21-10 and a 5 point lose in their conference championship game. They appear to return most of that core team for second year head coach Jordan Mincy who won the “joe b hall award” for top first year head coach in the country.. last year they also had the #5 scoring defense and #12 rebounding margin in the nation

this game doesn’t appear to be the pushover we might expect but prediction time…..

Duke-83
Jacksonville- 68

they keep it close for a while but we pull away the last 10-12 minutes

 

[sheyduke]

Duke -75
Jacksonville-60

I think they test Dukes guards tonight. Dukes bigs control the post and Flip has a good shooting night .

 

[GhostOf301]

Ready to see what the new era will look like. Sounds like a lot on emphasis on defense. Looking forward to seeing that!

Let's Go Duke!

 

[christophero]

We win by 14. .It is close in the first half. Mitchell and Young lead the way. Flip hits double figures for the first time. The guards score more, and Lively doesn't play.

 

[Willcampbell]

LETS GET READY TO RUMBLE!! After another long offseason(although the older I get the shorter that off-season feels) it’s finally time to tip off. There will be a new king roaming the sidelines this year with national champion Jon Scheyer taking the helm after the goat walked off in nearly perfect fashion last year. The talk has happened, the speculation is over and we are now in a NEW era of duke basketball, let’s hope it’s a good one

Jacksonville state comes in off of a solid 21-22 season with a record of 21-10 and a 5 point lose in their conference championship game. They appear to return most of that core team for second year head coach Jordan Mincy who won the “joe b hall award” for top first year head coach in the country.. last year they also had the #5 scoring defense and #12 rebounding margin in the nation

this game doesn’t appear to be the pushover we might expect but prediction time…..

Duke-83
Jacksonville- 68

they keep it close for a while but we pull away the last 10-12 minutes

Well done, Pis. Agree Jacksonville is no cupcake, and neither is Bellarmine, who knocked out Jville last year and who we play pretty soon. Duke by 12.

 

[JimboSlice00]

Well Dariq is out, and I'm assuming the same for Lively. Just read that Jeff Goodman said Jacksonville 2nd best player is out too. 73-59 Duke

 

[Duke1783]

Well Dariq is out, and I'm assuming the same for Lively. Just read that Jeff Goodman said Jacksonville 2nd best player is out too. 73-59 Duke

Yes Lively is out also. Just saw it on Twitter

 

[christophero]

He has been day to day for 3 weeks

 

[Willcampbell]

He has been day to day for 3 weeks

Maybe we should call it "week to week", or "month to month" or maybe "good luck in the league."
OFC

 

[christophero]

Duke up 20 to 13. Mitchell with 7, Roach with 8 points. Blakes has 6. he has hit 2 threes. Now 25-18.

 

[NCirishman]

Obviously very early but it seems more players touching the ball than what we’ve seen in recent years. Less isolation….

I loved the high low from Filipowski to Young.

 

[pisgah101]

Mitchell seems to be a warrior, I like him a lot.

 

[The_Only_Blue]

Don't like all these outside shots we're taking

 

[christophero]

Mitchell is like Winslow 2.0.
42-26.
Grandison with 4 rebounds off the bench.

 

[sheyduke]

Grandison is going to have to show me more. Not sure he should be ahead of Blakes.
Flip is a true freshman as is Proctor.

Mitchell showing out, Roach is hitting threes and Young is doing what he was brought in for .

Hard to really see this team without Lively and Whitehead. I’m on the side that we won’t see Whitehead until after Christmas. Not so sure on Lively but both will be needed.

 

[pisgah101]

I hope lively is a good post defensive presence or we might struggle stopping folks

 

[christophero]

Proctor's 0 for 6. Blakes playing better right now. Flip with a solid half. Mitchell and Roach the standouts.
46-28. Ryan Young 6 points, 6 rebounds, 3-3 from the floor.

 

[denverexpat]

didnt realize we have 4 transfers on the roster

 

[pisgah101]

I’m in love with the ball movement

 

[JimboSlice00]

Flip looks solid. Not elite, but will be a really good piece this year.

 

[christophero]

Is it just me or is Ryan Young shooting 80 percent from the field this year.
50-28.

 

[jamsession3]

When I watch Ryan I understand why many Dads (myself included) can beat their sons in basketball. Basic, fundamental and smart decisions gets you two points and wins.

 

[sheyduke]

Is it just me or is Ryan Young shooting 80 percent from the floor this year.

His old school foot work is unreal. How he keeps his movement in control on a pivot to the basket is impressive.

 

[jamsession3]

Is it just me or is Ryan Young shooting 80 percent from the field this year.
50-28.

You don't need to shoot from half court to be successful and appreciated.

 

[christophero]

Our backcourt needs to be better. Proctor struggling out there.
Flip with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Young 12 and 7. Mitchell with 18 points. Roach has shot well. Even when Lively comes back Young needs at least 15mpg. He's so efficient.
65-38. Nice showing.

 

[jamsession3]

Why is Christian Reeves playing???

 

[christophero]

I thought he was redshirting. Is Lively's injury lingering?

 

[jamsession3]

He needs to stay on the bench...

 

[christophero]

All hands on deck I guess. But he hasn't been part of the rotation.

 

[sheyduke]

As long as he doesn’t play in no more then two or three games he’s fine .
Two guards that need to show more . Grandison and Proctor .

 

[smashmouth5]

Duke Basketball...

 

[smashmouth5]

And why does UNCheat look like they have on some weird looking astronaut warm-up outfit?

 

[pisgah101]

Impressive win.. I really liked most of what I saw!

 

[Mac9192]

I liked how much better Young and Flipowski looked after halftime. Tells me Scheyer challenged them.
All in all, solid first game.

 

[timritterus]

Some good things there, obviously led by Mitchell and Roach, but great contributions from Young, Blakes, and Flip. Proctor will be better. Rough first game for him.

 

[GhostOf301]

There was some stuff left out on the floor. Clear improvements to be had. But that is totally expected, especially missing the two players they are relying on making them great. Good first game.

 

[christophero]

Our leading minutes guy, tied with Roach at 32 minutes, was Young. Even though Lively is out, that says something. Mitchell has quietly become our best player. Blakes with another good outing. Roach with 16, 4 assists. Flip seems to be figuring it out. Proctor looks a little over his head, but should improve rapidly. I'm watching the highlights now and one thing I've seen this team do several times is make the extra pass. Twice Grandison gave up a look to get it to a wide open Blakes, who hit them both. Grandison does a lot of little things, so even when he isn't hitting he still contributes. He's a good passer and rebounder.

 

[ConorONeill]

Game story off of tonight is free.

 

[bleediteveryday30]

Game story off of tonight is free.

Thanks, Conor! Well, now we know that Reeves isn't redshirting. I thought that was a solid effort on the defensive end, and I liked most of what I saw tonight, especially the ball movement. This team plays very unselfishly with the basketball. Going to be a deep group once Whitehead and Lively get out there. On to Friday.

 

[christophero]

Transfer update.
Baker with 9 points.
Coleman with 14 and 7.
Brakefield with 3 points.