The Fantastic 4

[skysdad]

That's what I will call them. Tyus, Justise, Jahlil and Grayson. Typically I look at our one and done players as that one and done. I know we will have them for year and I look forward to seeing them play that one year and hoping there's a chance of a national championship. This years crop was the same way and we knew that Jah was OAD but Tyus and Justise were a thought but that was it at least for me. I knew Grayson would stay for at least three or four years. The only time we've had more than one OAD was last year with Jabari and Rodney. For the lack of a better word and perhaps one of you who is vocabulary gifted can come up with a better word I feel cheated that I see them in a Duke uniform for a short while. Kyrie really hurt because we barely knew him. This year we have three but for some reason I don't feel cheated. A lot of is because they indeed bring us a national championship but it is a lot more than that. These 4 along with Capt. Amile, Capt. Quinn, Matt and Lt. Plumlee really loved each other and valued the chemistry that was obvious after a semi slow start. These guys were so selfless and really were happy for their team mates when they made a great play. Remember Marshall's 3. How special was that. Remember the scratch and scar marks on Grayson. Reminded me of Kyle Singler who had battle marks on him every game. What warriors. These guys really loved each other. We won't see another group like this again. We may very well win more national championships but never one like this again. For me a lot of credit needs to go to Coach K and staff for recognizing the qualities and potential for this team and seeing it through. I think this year this is Coach K's best year . We will be talking about this group for a long time. Thank you Duke team 2014-15. The is the most satisfying team ever for me. OFC

 

[aah555]

Best recruiting class in Duke history IMO. Wouldn't be surprised at all if this class alone produces 2 future basketball HOF members, and a total of 4 first round picks.

With that said, 2010 is still my favorite run and, IMO, by far Coach K's best coaching job. I frankly think the 2015 team that showed up for the NCAAs compares favorably with the best we've ever had here, and would have mopped the floor with our 2010 team.
This post was edited on 4/15 6:12 PM by aah555

 

[dbav]

I've found it interesting that Duke has been so prevalent in the one and done discussion. If I recall, Jah was the only member of that class that was absolutely a one and done. Tyus was considered to be at least a 2 year player. Justise was a wild card that could be one and done, but it did not seem like most expected him to be a sure one and done.

So for all the one and done talk surrounding Duke, I'll say that it's amazing what a single season under a great coach can do. In the end we had 3 one and dones, while only 1 was considered to be that coming in.

Thank you fantastic 4 and thank you K.