With 2015 recruiting now in the books, most sites still have Duke as No. 1 recruiting class vs. UK. To me, UK's class is clearly better especially for our needs.
Thornton vs. Briscoe - I think most would rate Thornton as a better pure PG than Briscoe - and I would agree - but with Ulis on the roster, we don't need a pure PG - we need a combo guard, and that's Briscoe. I also love this guy's swag and wouldn't trade him for anybody at the guard position in 2015. Can't wait to watch him next year.
Kennard vs. Matthews - at one time, Kennard and Matthews were rated on about the same level, but Charles dropped after his injury. Luke is a great player, and his shooting would have been a boon to this team, but with the addition of Mulder and Murray I think think this is less of a concern. Ultimately, I think Matthews is going to be a great player for us. I think this one is a wash.
Murray vs. Ingram - I think Ingram is going to be an awesome player in 2-3 years in the NBA, but I suspect he may end up playing PF at Duke next year since Duke has so much backcourt talent and so little frontcourt talent. Unfortunately, playing PF would negate Ingram's size advantage while at the same time exposing his main weakness - lack of strength and bulk. Murray on the other hand will absolutely thrive on the wing next year at UK.
Skal vs. Jeter - no contest. Jeter will be a career bench player at Duke whereas Skal will be No. 1 draft pick next year.
Add in Mulder and possibly Wynyard, and I don't know how you rank Duke higher. Am I forgetting someone?
Thornton vs. Briscoe - I think most would rate Thornton as a better pure PG than Briscoe - and I would agree - but with Ulis on the roster, we don't need a pure PG - we need a combo guard, and that's Briscoe. I also love this guy's swag and wouldn't trade him for anybody at the guard position in 2015. Can't wait to watch him next year.
Kennard vs. Matthews - at one time, Kennard and Matthews were rated on about the same level, but Charles dropped after his injury. Luke is a great player, and his shooting would have been a boon to this team, but with the addition of Mulder and Murray I think think this is less of a concern. Ultimately, I think Matthews is going to be a great player for us. I think this one is a wash.
Murray vs. Ingram - I think Ingram is going to be an awesome player in 2-3 years in the NBA, but I suspect he may end up playing PF at Duke next year since Duke has so much backcourt talent and so little frontcourt talent. Unfortunately, playing PF would negate Ingram's size advantage while at the same time exposing his main weakness - lack of strength and bulk. Murray on the other hand will absolutely thrive on the wing next year at UK.
Skal vs. Jeter - no contest. Jeter will be a career bench player at Duke whereas Skal will be No. 1 draft pick next year.
Add in Mulder and possibly Wynyard, and I don't know how you rank Duke higher. Am I forgetting someone?
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