ROACH IS BACK

[DanTheDukeFan1982II]

It's really good news that Roach will be in a Duke uniform for his senior season. Been a while since Senior Day meant much. Not gonna lie, I'm concerned that Jon has his hands full. For success, some really good kids (ratings wise) will have to take lesser roles. And this is not factoring in a big from the portal. In my opinion, how well everyone does with that will determine how good Duke will be.

There is more pressure on Jon this season than last.

I agree. But it’s the best type of problem to have. Much better than a “we’re not a talented team” or “we have a lot of talented unknown pieces coming in, who knows how it’ll work out” problem like last year.

Jon coaches at Duke, pressure and expectations come with the job.

 

[pisgah101]

One and done dreams? I bet Dave is one of the freshmen’s dads

 

[JimboSlice00]

Dave could potentially start on that cheats roster next year.

 

[pisgah101]

Dave could potentially start on that cheats roster next year.

Let’s send him

 

[pisgah101]

I’m glad he’s back.. I’ve wanted a roster like this forever and we should be preseason number 1 with a serious shot at a title.. that said chemistry matters. If we have it we will win 30+ games and have a banner year

 

[timo0402]

Caleb Foster decommitting in the near future.

He has one and done dreams. He expected a starting spot to be open just like Mgbako did. Now he's looking at being the fourth guard in minutes per game.

Lol

 

[denverexpat]

Age and experience is better than youth and enthuiasm...I'll take Roach vs a FR all day

 

[pisgah101]

I’m genuinely curious now and this MIGHT sound stupid and crazy.. roach has already graduated correct? So he’s starting on his masters.. does he stay year 5 to finish that???

 

[johnl1219]

I’m genuinely curious now and this MIGHT sound stupid and crazy.. roach has already graduated correct? So he’s starting on his masters.. does he stay year 5 to finish that???

He does have the extra year, if he wants. It would be great if he did stay. I know we talk about NIL and his pay would be higher at Duke than playing professionally, but some kids are just ready to start their career. That said, I do hope he seriously considers coming back, again.

 

[orphanduke]

Lol, we're already talking about year 5 Roach?

 

[acc hoops]

Lol

Is he the fool that is comparing Drippy Black’s NBA career to Vanderbilt who has been starting for the Lakers?

 

[acc hoops]

They already missed the transfer portal window. They'd have to sit out a year if they left now.

No, it's the 2 guards who have one-and-done dreams that you need to worry about. They committed bc they expected the one-and-done train to keep rolling along, opening up numerous starting spots at Duke, giving them the chance at immediate stardom and a spotlight to fuel their goal to be in the 2024 NBA draft. Now one of them is looking at being the fourth guard in minutes per game.


And honestly, it's not the worst thing in the world for you to lose Foster or McCain. You need that scholarship for a center. Right now Flip is being forced to be your starting center. And after the Tennessee game, anyone can see that he shouldn't be asked to play a whole season of banging with physical strong post players.

Let me guess. With your math skills at counting to 13 you must be a STEM major at UNCheats.
9 NBA players and 7 in the portal.

 

[christophero]

Holy ****
Am I dreaming? Our senior captain 5 star 14ppg final four experienced PG is back?
Let's get some hardware!
We now have talent plus experience. I'm thrilled.
WE HAVE 4 STARTERS BACK
I picked the wrong week to give up Coor's and hot dogs.

 

[Fourteen44]

Holy ****
Am I dreaming? Our senior captain 5 star 14ppg final four experienced PG is back?
Let's get some hardware!
We now have talent plus experience. I'm thrilled.
WE HAVE 4 STARTERS BACK
I picked the wrong week to give up Coor's and hot dogs.

Hot dogs and Coors for everyone.

 

[springsportster]

I’m glad he’s back.. I’ve wanted a roster like this forever and we should be preseason number 1 with a serious shot at a title.. that said chemistry matters. If we have it we will win 30+ games and have a banner year

KU will be good too though. I'm most excited about Flip being back

 

[christophero]

No guarantee but we have the horses and experience to make a deep run. Get Udeh for some beef and we are absolutely loaded. Even if we lose one of the freshman guards we got a lot better today. Get Udeh and that's 4 sophomores and a senior. With a senior big man and a junior guard off the bench.
Roach is the anti Steward. Tested the waters, got feedback and wisely come back. Smart choice my good man that will pay off for you.

 

[pisgah101]

Lol, we're already talking about year 5 Roach?

Not in a serious manner but considering he’ll be half way through a masters degree you gotta think it’s not crazy niw

 

[christophero]

NIL may be making a difference with our guys. We are keeping guys we used to lose. It can be done. Jon is doing something right.

 

[DanTheDukeFan1982II]

One thing is for sure, those October practices are going to be intense & highly competitive, especially if Foster & McCain stay on board.

Let’s just pray for no more off-season foot issues, though we could withstand an injury to this roster, if it’s a guard.

 

[christophero]

I had a work day full of meetings so I had no clue about Roach until an hour ago.

 

[JimboSlice00]

I hope we start #2 or #3. Hate that #1 ranking in September

 

[sheyduke]

NCAA rules also say current players can't be contacted until after they enter the transfer portal. And that NIL can not be used as an inducement to commit to a specific school.

Guess what? No one follows those rules.

You can bet money that both Foster and McCain are being contacted by other schools right now, just like Mgbako was.

I’m sorry who are you again ?

 

[sheyduke]

NIL may be making a difference with our guys. We are keeping guys we used to lose. It can be done. Jon is doing something right.

Or it could be that they realize next years draft is seriously weak and they would be higher picks next year after showing improvement.

 

[christophero]

I hope we start #2 or #3. Hate that #1 ranking in September

Yes it sucks to be the most talented team lol

 

[pisgah101]

Yes it sucks to be the most talented team lol

I’ll take being number 1 over anything else regardless of time of year

 

[jamsession3]

Is it possible that we actually have guys coming in who aren't afraid of competing for playing time? What a novel idea.

This is what you want...competition!

 

[bleediteveryday30]

I had to pull a double today. Even with that, WOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[christophero]

It's been really nice to see this play out. I got tired of seeing Kentucky, UNC, UCLA and Gonzaga return their core the last few years. I know they had varying degrees of success but I like some continuity. I think Jon has found a sweet spot. On paper only Whitehead and Lively were one and dones. With NIL it gives the borderline guys something to come back for (Keels may have been an anomaly) I am excited about the future of Duke basketball again. We have a nice mixture of old and young. I do agree that getting Roach back makes us need a transfer 5 a little less. Roach is obviously not a center but its more about putting our 5 best on the floor. I'd still love Udeh but we could probably roll out with who we have now and be fine. But why not get all the pieces? Whitehead and Lively should have gone pro, so I really have nothing to complain about regarding our guy's draft decisions. And that is nice.

 

[Duke937]

Mitchell is starting from day 1, he started all last season as a freshman and played well.

He did. But last years team isn’t even close to being as deep as this years team. Plus all the injuries, he pretty much had to start. I’m not saying it’s a bad thing if he does. He’s incredible defensively. I would just much rather see Foster start

 

[jamsession3]

He did. But last years team isn’t even close to being as deep as this years team. Plus all the injuries, he pretty much had to start. I’m not saying it’s a bad thing if he does. He’s incredible defensively. I would just much rather see Foster start

The competition will be honest and real in practice if there are no injuries.

 

[kingbluedevil]

Caleb Foster decommitting in the near future.

He has one and done dreams. He expected a starting spot to be open just like Mgbako did. Now he's looking at being the fourth guard in minutes per game.

Fourth guard on a college team but one and done. Damn Carolina fan we are loaded! Get ready to get swept again

 

[bullcity gamer]

Scheyer has done a wonderful job constructing the 23-24 roster. Let’s hope the guys are ready to play from Day 1!!

 

[sheyduke]

Mitchell is starting . He didn’t coming back to come off the bench . Now if Flip is not ready to go at seasons start then yes I believe you start Foster or Schutt at SF . One of them is already going to have to be his back up .

 

[bmbritt]

I'd be extremely surprised if he doesn't start. Who would start over him? He's not amazing offensively but I wouldn't say very limited. Offense isn't his calling card anyways, the dude is a beast on defense

Agree. Any offensive short comings are made up on the defensive of the ball. We need a guy that can take on a teams best player at SG, SF or PF.

 

[Devilinside]

Lol

He does have the extra year, if he wants. It would be great if he did stay. I know we talk about NIL and his pay would be higher at Duke than playing professionally, but some kids are just ready to start their career. That said, I do hope he seriously considers coming back, again.

And with a Duke graduate degree, he may be considering a different career.

OFC

 

[orphanduke]

FWIW Foster and McCain both commented on Jeremy's return post on Instagram

 

[johnl1219]

I’m sorry who are you again ?

Why of course, he's the famous comedian Dave Chapelle. He's making us laugh every time he says something.

 

[sheyduke]

Roach back will take the pressure off of those two incoming freshman and Schutt and Blakes .
IMO, Roach got the feed back he already knew and made the decision off of it .

 

[timo0402]

And with a Duke graduate degree, he may be considering a different career.

OFC

He wants to be a coach so you might be onto something

 

[timo0402]

FWIW Foster and McCain both commented on Jeremy's return post on Instagram

They’ve known about this for a couple weeks. They’re not going anywhere.