Duke is a Juggernaut!

[megablue]

They shot 38 threes for the second time this season.

Duke 86-35 Wofford (Nov 16, 2024) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the Duke Blue Devils vs. Wofford Terriers NCAAM game from November 16, 2024 on ESPN. Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats.

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[bbncal02]

Wofford just outside the Top 150 in Kenpom at 167. They're 1-3 though....not a great start for them.

 

[NociHTTP]

Just force Cooper to hang out on the arc, and block out their other big underneath.

 

[Montana81]

I am just happy to see Maluach, James and now Ngongba II healthy and playing. Could have really used all three vs UK late in the 2nd half. That loss will haunt me for a while.. Hope we get another shot.

I could be mistaken. Getting old. But I could have sworn I saw Maluach in the game at crunch time getting worked out on the perimeter by Andrew Carr for a crucial and1.

 

[EliteBlue]

I am just happy to see Maluach, James and now Ngongba II healthy and playing. Could have really used all three vs UK late in the 2nd half. That loss will haunt me for a while.. Hope we get another shot.

Malachi was just ran ragged and cramping and fatigue caught up…that’s part of the game when playing a team that wants to push the ball for 40 min and makes you chase them nonstop off screens in the half court.

James was definitely unfortunate from a defense and depth standpoint. Glad he isn’t seriously hurt for you guys. Hope you lose in March obviously but would never wish real
Injury on college young men.

 

[Allcats08]

I am just happy to see Maluach, James and now Ngongba II healthy and playing. Could have really used all three vs UK late in the 2nd half. That loss will haunt me for a while.. Hope we get another shot.

It haunts me that arguably our best player had 1 point lol and we still won

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

I am just happy to see Maluach, James and now Ngongba II healthy and playing. Could have really used all three vs UK late in the 2nd half. That loss will haunt me for a while.. Hope we get another shot.

What a funny post. Maluach was in the game late. He came in and gave up the and-one to Carr. He was totally out of his league at the end of the game, failing to rebound and defend when he was needed most. As for injuries, Butler was injured as well and played through it. That's what competitors do. You and the media can keep pampering your guys. I'm sure it will help them in March when Duke runs into another veteran team that doesn't give a shizz about their draft stock.

Additionally, your injury issues in that game are negated by the quick fouls the refs gave Carr and Oweh in the first half that sent both of them to the bench and helped you cushion your lead. We also had Robinson play the worst game of his college career and yet we still beat you.

You guys lost. Enough with the weak excuses from your fan base.

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Malachi was just ran ragged and cramping and fatigue caught up…that’s part of the game when playing a team that wants to push the ball for 40 min and makes you chase them nonstop off screens in the half court.

James was definitely unfortunate from a defense and depth standpoint. Glad he isn’t seriously hurt for you guys. Hope you lose in March obviously but would never wish real
Injury on college young men.

But James doesn't even start for them.

Who would Scheyer have benched to have James in at the end of the game?

KK? Proctor? Highly unlikely that either of them sits in the last four minutes of that game, as @Duke Blu is hilariously suggesting.

 

[CatFanInIlliniLand]

They look like way better when they aren’t cramping. We caught them at the right time of the month. 😉

 

[TNCatfanforever]

Flagg 1/5 from 3. 3/8 total. 8 pts against Wofford he is a nice player but I just don’t see all the hoopla

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Flagg 1/5 from 3. 3/8 total. 8 pts against Wofford he is a nice player but I just don’t see all the hoopla

Elite midrange game.

Elite passer.

Only 17 years old.

He scored 26 on UK and didn't even look like a complete player yet.

Give him time.

He'll be the #1 pick for a reason.

 

[CaptainBoogerBuns]

While we always love when they lose them winning helps us as we beat them

"Us"

 

[thebluestripes]

I personally hope duke loses every game from here on out by 30.

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Elite midrange game.

Elite passer.

Only 17 years old.

He scored 26 on UK and didn't even look like a complete player yet.

Give him time.

He'll be the #1 pick for a reason.

This.

He didn't have to do anything today for his team to win. Future number 1 picks have off games. I recall AD, Wall and Towns having them here. It happens.

He had to play great to keep it close against UK and did but choked at the end. Points to lack of experience.

 

[kywildcat41086]

Make no mistake, the refs awarded duke 6 bullshit points as well. The two fouls on 3 point shots weren’t fouls. The second one undoubtedly was clean.

No doubt they had a lot of 8 vs 5 help that game. That’s what makes that 77-72 victory that much sweeter knowing we have a COACH and a TEAM that can over come that bias BS!

 

[Cowtown Cat]

I could be mistaken. Getting old. But I could have sworn I saw Maluach in the game at crunch time getting worked out on the perimeter by Andrew Carr for a crucial and1.

This! These people act as if he didn’t play in the second half. Lmao hilarious!

 

[Digger-Cat]

I personally hope duke loses every game from here on out by 30.

Idk, I hope they beat the snot out of Kansas and Auburn.

 

[Digger-Cat]

Sice the final buzzer, I have seen so many podcasts that have given every excuse in the book for why duke lost.
-cramping
-they normally hit those open shots
-injuries

Well, UK didn't shoot anywhere near as many threes as they want to shoot and they misded some wide open looks.

Koby Brea shot an airball, how often do you think that happens?

How many free throws did we miss?

Amari Williams is very raw offensively in the post, but that will get fixed in short order

Also, this is a completely rebuilt team, made up of guys that were never star players for their previous team and there is still a long way to go before UK is hitting on all cylinders.
Duke definitely has a higher ceiling, but UK's ceiling isn't all that much lower.

 

[Duke Blu]

whoa whoa whoa who I made no excuses in my post. Take it easy. All I said was we could have used them. Never said we would have won. Isn't it common sense to say we could have used them instead of Maluach being unable to stay on the floor due to the cramping (glad it was cramping for a time wasn't sure), and James shoulder (again glad it wasn't serious for extended time) and of course Ngongba (been out all year until today) to come in and help with rebounding and rim protection. I gave and give UK all the credit.

 

[Digger-Cat]

whoa whoa whoa who I made no excuses in my post. Take it easy. All I said was we could have used them. Never said we would have won. Isn't it common sense to say we could have used them instead of Maluach being unable to stay on the floor due to the cramping (glad it was cramping for a time wasn't sure), and James shoulder (again glad it wasn't serious for extended time) and of course Ngongba (been out all year until today) to come in and help with rebounding and rim protection. I gave and give UK all the credit.

If you're referring to my post, I said in my the paragraph that I was referring to all the podcasts I have seen since the game, not you.

If you weren't referring to my post… carry on.

 

[Fox2monk]

They're next four opponents are (9)Arizona, (1)Kansas, Seattle, and (5)Auburn. We're about to see who Duke is...

Schyer sure isn't scared to play teams like K was unless they were at home.

 

[Fox2monk]

I am just happy to see Maluach, James and now Ngongba II healthy and playing. Could have really used all three vs UK late in the 2nd half. That loss will haunt me for a while.. Hope we get another shot.

Was Ngomgba hurt? I figured he would have played .

 

[bbncal02]

Schyer sure isn't scared to play teams like K was unless they were at home.

K kinda got Cal-ish towards the end. He would only want to do what he wanted and had all the favoritism so it didn’t matter. He could still lay the wood to teams though. I mean when you have five titles you can do what you want.

 

[Fox2monk]

I think your one shot is done. Unless both teams are seeded in the same region, they would not meet until the FF. I’ve seen this type of Duke team many times before and they are a 2nd round flameout guaranteed.

I definitely don't wanna see them before that. That's the kind of BS match up we always get in the elite 8 it seems like. Wether it's us or them thay is seeded down further than they should be.

 

[Dontworryboutit23]

whoa whoa whoa who I made no excuses in my post. Take it easy. All I said was we could have used them. Never said we would have won. Isn't it common sense to say we could have used them instead of Maluach being unable to stay on the floor due to the cramping (glad it was cramping for a time wasn't sure), and James shoulder (again glad it wasn't serious for extended time) and of course Ngongba (been out all year until today) to come in and help with rebounding and rim protection. I gave and give UK all the credit.

Yeah you may not be doing that, but your fanbase is blaming the loss on you guys missing open shots and the injuries. Breaking news a team with not so great depth gets forced to run up and down and the shots start falling short at the end. Also acting like Kentucky didn’t miss a ton of open shots is funny also. Robinson had 1 point, Oweh Williams and butler missed a lot of short shots. So Kentucky can play the what if game as well.

 

[Cowtown Cat]

Idk, I hope they beat the snot out of Kansas and Auburn.

Hate to say it, but I agree. If duke can get two wins there, it makes UK’s win over duke look very elite.

 

[Cowtown Cat]

Yeah you may not be doing that, but your fanbase is blaming the loss on you guys missing open shots and the injuries. Breaking news a team with no so great depth gets forced to run up and down and the shots start falling short at the end. Also acting like Kentucky didn’t miss a ton of open shots is funny also. Robinson had 1 point, Oweh Williams and butler missed a lot to short shots. So Kentucky can play the what if game as well.

We missed at least 5 bunnies, right at the cup. I was aggravated af about that in real time lmao

 

[jr40831]

It was enough to give Dick Vitale an orgasm