Then look again because it is very well established that Barrett and Shittu will not be going to the same school. That divorce happened a year ago.
Fwiw, Roberts thinks we wind up w/ Quickley, Shittu and one of Zion/Barrett/Johnson
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Then look again because it is very well established that Barrett and Shittu will not be going to the same school. That divorce happened a year ago.
So, 2 young men who've known each other for years, won't be going to the same school because you said so?
And I call BS on Barrett not having Duke in his top 2-3-4 teams. Academics are highly important even if he is only in school 1 year. Those people are entitled to their opinions though.
And I call BS on Barrett not having Duke in his top 2-3-4 teams. Academics are highly important even if he is only in school 1 year. Those people are entitled to their opinions though.
I do believe we will get Quickley, Zion Williamson, Shittu, and Barrett. The only ? Would probably be Barrett. We could also get Johnson in this class. I still believe before Barrett decided to reclassify to 2018 Coach Cal was going
after Quickley, Zion, Shittu, and 1 or 2 more players for the 2018 class. Now that Barrett reclassified we get Quickley Zion, Shittu, and hopefully Barrett. We could have a few players return in Alexander,Baker, Green, maybe Vanderbilt or PJ, Gabriel, and SKJ. I don't think anyone knows where Vanderbilt and OK will end up in the draft yet. One 2018 Mock NBA Draft they have Vanderbilt at the end of 1st round and PJ Washington at top of the 2nd round of the 2018 Mock Draft. I look for 1 or both of these players to head to the NBA with Knox, Diallo, and Richards.
after Quickley, Zion, Shittu, and 1 or 2 more players for the 2018 class. Now that Barrett reclassified we get Quickley Zion, Shittu, and hopefully Barrett. We could have a few players return in Alexander,Baker, Green, maybe Vanderbilt or PJ, Gabriel, and SKJ. I don't think anyone knows where Vanderbilt and OK will end up in the draft yet. One 2018 Mock NBA Draft they have Vanderbilt at the end of 1st round and PJ Washington at top of the 2nd round of the 2018 Mock Draft. I look for 1 or both of these players to head to the NBA with Knox, Diallo, and Richards.
So when does Cal get Antigua come back into fold and restore the Cats to undisputed number 1? Who would he get rid of? Tony Barbee? Joel Justus?
its common knowledge. attack it now, believe it when it happens (well, when it doesn't happen in this case).
If the worst case scenario is Quickley, Johnson, and Shittu then I am good.
We are going to get some talent back. Those three with some experience returning will give us a great unit.
G Green or Gigeous-Alexander
G Quickley
G Johnson
F Gabriel, Washington, Vanderbilt, or Richards
F Shittu
That's a solid starting five. Also should get Baker, SKJ, and Wynyard back as well. That is a talented and experienced 8-man core. Get a couple more guys back and/or a couple of 4-star range Spring signees and we have a very talented unit.
We are going to get some talent back. Those three with some experience returning will give us a great unit.
G Green or Gigeous-Alexander
G Quickley
G Johnson
F Gabriel, Washington, Vanderbilt, or Richards
F Shittu
That's a solid starting five. Also should get Baker, SKJ, and Wynyard back as well. That is a talented and experienced 8-man core. Get a couple more guys back and/or a couple of 4-star range Spring signees and we have a very talented unit.
First it was well establish.....now common knowledge....what's next you got it from the national enquire
That's not enough for a championship team. Have to have one of Zion or Barrett.
I have my doubts that any of Vanderbilt,Washington,Gabriel or Richards returns.
I guess that's the same divorce that was said to be between the Harrisons and Randle lol. Those that are truly in the know have said there is no issues between Barrett and Shittu.
What is the good word on Shittu? Haven't looked into him much. I think a month or so back people thought it was another Duke-lean, but we're now picking up speed? Anyone got a timetable or something?
Common knowledge that has only ever been revealed by an anonymous message board poster. Sounds legit.
If anyone was curious as to where this Barrett-Shittu bad blood thing comes from, it probably has to do with the fact that Shittu transferred from Montverde (where he was teammates with Barrett) and did not tryout for the U19 team even though he had been on the U18 team.
But I can't see where anyone but this fella upthread has said they "divorced" and won't play at the same college.
But I can't see where anyone but this fella upthread has said they "divorced" and won't play at the same college.
Oh no. I think I asked " "well established? Do you have any links/ articles confirming this " ---- honestly confused as to how that's attacking ? lol, anyways ... who established it?
You said it was well established that those 2 would absolutely not play together- I simply asked for some sort of ... anything? To back up this claim. Just because it's your opinion (and not an established fact as you say) doesn't mean anyone is attaching you ya know ?
If you want, still interested in ANY sort of correspondence that solidifies your claim? Quotes? Links? Interviews with either of the players?
I'm guessing there isn't any...
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Hey bud- nobody give a ish about what you think, heard, hope, whatever. Go ride your bandwagon back to Jersey and gf.
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Hell yes they went after him hard. Gave him their best geek pitch.
If we lose Barret he would be the first that was a 50/50 guy. Reddish was a heavy Duke lean from the get. Once Barret reclassified it was like Cal went all in on him. If Duke snags someone like Zion then I will really give them a pat on the back. Or a guy like Quickley. Thing is he will be a cat and everyone has known it for a long time. The fact that Cal gave Reddish something to think about should tell you how great a recruiter he is. I just refuse to start whining about recruiting when the top 3 guys are yet to decide and we are heavily involved with them.
I disagree.
We might not be the favorite, but we will have a shot at the title just the same with that team.
Hard to say, right now.
All four have great potential, but it's hard to imagine all four getting drafted. They are going to be splitting time. It's likely two or three of those guys end up dominating the minutes played, leaving at least one playing limited minutes.
Let's not forget that Duvall was a backup plan for Duke. Quade was Duke's #1 PG target, UK & Syracuse pulled ahead early on. Duvall was rated higher but everyone except Arizona was avoiding him due to elilgibilty issues, including Duke. But when he was all that was left they went all in.
Point: Quade Green was a recruiting battle win for UK
Point: Quade Green was a recruiting battle win for UK
I'm still waiting for someone to enlighten me as to how Duval and Bagley-----both with massive questions of eligibility and amateurism----- can all of the sudden have no issues when they commit to Duke? Someone please explain this to me---other than simply telling me "It's Duke."
"It's Duke" isn't the answer. I've seen people here say they're only eligible because they're going to Duke. Billy Preston and Deandre Ayton beg to differ.
Don't care who wins the recruiting championship. It is the title at the end of the year that matters. All else is simply bragging rights for fans.
Barrett and Williamson will make it an incredible class, but it will take Shittu to make it historic
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Also,
If by chance it "doesn't happen" it's absolutely not because "shittu and RJ don't like each other and won't play together " that's just absurd and ridiculous... Trying to state something like
That as fact when it's literally just your (uniformed) opinion.
