Late Offered DeLaurier Commits to Duke
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Duke fan here. The only guy who I don't understand the staff going after is Bolden. Traditional centers like him are becoming less important in the modern game, and have rarely played a big role under K. In recent years, okafor was an offensive force, and plumlee took 4 years to develop (something I doubt bolden is looking for). giles is a no-brainer as a take, and duke insiders seem to think he is a lock. gabriel is very much a duke-type player skill-wise, and he and his family are duke fans. If he is chomping at the bit to get exposure and be OAD he should go elsewhere. but he could still get an easy 20 mpg as a freshman (maybe still go pro) and come back to be the man as a sophomore. I personally think that fits him better because he is very talented, but seems a little too raw to be a big-impact guy as a freshman.
I can situation where jeter, giles, and gabriel split time at the 4/5, tatum gets the 3 with a guard-type backing him up (we'll say matt jones), and thornton, kennard, jones, and jackson in the back court.
That is an 8-man rotation, so it would fit in K's wheelhouse. It assumes that Allen is gone, Delaurier doesn't play much (I'm sure he doesn't want this, but he is the type who would sit for a year on a title-contending team without too much of an issue), and that vrankovic and obi don't play. Also assuming/hoping bolden doesn't come. in the case that jeter was somehow oad or somebody got hurt, everyone else could play a few more minutes (tatum could easily play the 4), and somebody from vrank/obi/delaurier could get a little pt.
Also, giles would be spending a decent amount of time at the center (10-15 mpg) which he probably doesn't want. I don't think he will mind it if it comes to pass, though. he has good size to defend the center position, and would be aided by good rebounders at the 3 and 4. On offense, K would likely isolate him to face up against guys and shoot short jumpers or drive by them, or bully smaller guys around the rim.
I can situation where jeter, giles, and gabriel split time at the 4/5, tatum gets the 3 with a guard-type backing him up (we'll say matt jones), and thornton, kennard, jones, and jackson in the back court.
That is an 8-man rotation, so it would fit in K's wheelhouse. It assumes that Allen is gone, Delaurier doesn't play much (I'm sure he doesn't want this, but he is the type who would sit for a year on a title-contending team without too much of an issue), and that vrankovic and obi don't play. Also assuming/hoping bolden doesn't come. in the case that jeter was somehow oad or somebody got hurt, everyone else could play a few more minutes (tatum could easily play the 4), and somebody from vrank/obi/delaurier could get a little pt.
Also, giles would be spending a decent amount of time at the center (10-15 mpg) which he probably doesn't want. I don't think he will mind it if it comes to pass, though. he has good size to defend the center position, and would be aided by good rebounders at the 3 and 4. On offense, K would likely isolate him to face up against guys and shoot short jumpers or drive by them, or bully smaller guys around the rim.
If Duke is still going after Bolden , and I mean really going after him... that could mean a few different things....
1.) they are not sure if Giles is a lock
2.) Jeter might look good enough to be OAD... I think this is possible, maybe he's not ready but he had 9'2" standing reach and could be drafted off potential in the first round
3.) How good is Obi? they have seen him in practice for a year, do they expect him to contribute?
Hope Cal can slow the Duke train down, looks like they are picking who they want.
I'm actually curious -- not being an ass -- does winning a title help with recruiting? Honestly - I feel like the year after we won the title our class was good for us.. but by no means the best under Cal?
That's what's always fascinated me about that class. It was after a really rough year (for our standards) - and yet.. EVERYONE we wanted came. Unreal.
I agree - but it wouldn't surprise me because of his size... he's going to get PT and if he fairs well, he's a first rounder. I just checked Draftexpress and his standing reach was 9'2.5".
Look at a guy like Daniel Orton, late first round draft pick based on size/potential. Duke has definitely stepped up their recruiting and with that comes the "oh shit" didn't think he was going surprises at the end of the season.
Predicting lineups becomes impossible....
When did Rupp Rafters become off limits to non-UK fans? I must have missed the memo on that rule.
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Why would you call him/her 'bub' with your answer? Perhaps you did not mean it that way but it reads as if you are talking down to him/her by calling them 'bub'. You asked a question and that poster gave an answer. I agree with you however in that it may be highly probable it is not 100% because it is in the future and there is no way of accurately predicting what may or may not happen.
Creative! And I'm here to talk basketball lol but some of the things people post on here make it tough!
Alkins will be at an Adidas school IMO and UK isn't an option. Bolden will be at UK or Duke. The same can be said for Gabriel and Giles (although Duke is way out in front for both).
UK's Class: Fox, Monk, Killeya-Jones, Bolden and one more unknown IMO.
UK's Class: Fox, Monk, Killeya-Jones, Bolden and one more unknown IMO.
I could live with that. Probably ends up being Simmons as the fifth guy in that situation.
Starters
G Fox
G Monk
G Simmons
F Killeya-Jones
F Bolden
Key Reserves
G Mulder
G Matthews
F Humphries
I think it was only because Duke had supposedly laid off. Seems if Duke wants him and can convince him that they can have all the bigs and still use Gabriel then he will end up there. Hopefully he realizes hes not going to get the amount of pt there that he would here.
When did Rupp Rafters become off limits to non-UK fans? I must have missed the memo on that rule.
Man, I so wish you would have gotten that memo.
I just love how you "non uk" fans like to start shit on here and twist ones words. I think you should go back to whatever board you came from and learn some manners. My Mama always taught me to be courteous and polite when visiting another's home.
Some of you "non UK fans" are a real piece of work. Just where did I say RR was off limits to anyone? I love when rival tools come over and visit. I'm always needing a good laugh throughout the day. My workday can be rather boring sometimes. Anyway, I just asked him a simply question. Are you his big brother or something? Trying to protect lil brother? I didnt realize I was even talking to you. Can he not handle his own posts and replies? I see he did "like" your comment.
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I guess I will have to spell it out for you. It was just a simple question...Why are you here? Are you here to really talk basketball? To have an insightful, respectful, and intelligent discussion about our teams? Cause I can handle those "non UK fans" all day and everyday. I dont mind the fact that you arent UK fans, i mind the fact that your posts are just plain ignorant and disrespectful to our program and fan base. Thats what bothers me. I'll talk college bball with the best of them and we will have a good ole time. That is what i was asking him Mr. Mark. Are you here to have good discussion or are you simply here to run your trap and spill out ignorant propaganda about your school and fan base, and act surprise that everyone thinks you're an idiot?
There it is, spelled out for ya But if you took it as an off limits memo, then by all means.........
You know what they say....Don't let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya!
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there hasn't been a hint of doubt expressed by any duke insider about giles in several months. I don't know if Duke is going to get him, but I don't think the staff is overly worried about losing him.
Agree on Jeter. Apparently he wants to be OAD so we'll have to see what happens there. I can't see him going without a first round guarantee though.
Obi has apparently been a bit of a letdown so far. Still, though, with the stats he put up at Rice and a few years at Duke, he should be good for 10 mpg.
Possibly. We haven't seen either one play. Based on rankings, Simmons is the better player. Any one of those top 8 could potentially start.
When a Mod tells me that, then I certainly will.
You must have missed all of my previous posts and the multitude of UK fans on this board who have been quite welcoming, particularly in the threads mocking UNC. Too bad.
Boy I'm glad @Mark Gastineau was here to protect me! you seem like a real tough guy!!Man, I so wish you would have gotten that memo.
I just love how you "non uk" fans like to start shit on here and twist ones words. I think you should go back to whatever board you came from and learn some manners. My Mama always taught me to be courteous and polite when visiting another's home.
Some of you "non UK fans" are a real piece of work. Just where did I say RR was off limits to anyone? I love when rival tools come over and visit. I'm always needing a good laugh throughout the day. My workday can be rather boring sometimes. Anyway, I just asked him a simply question. Are you his big brother or something? Trying to protect lil brother? I didnt realize I was even talking to you. Can he not handle his own posts and replies? I see he did "like" your comment.
I guess I will have to spell it out for you. It was just a simple question...Why are you here? Are you here to really talk basketball? To have an insightful, respectful, and intelligent discussion about our teams? Cause I can handle those "non UK fans" all day and everyday. I dont mind the fact that you arent UK fans, i mind the fact that your posts are just plain ignorant and disrespectful to our program and fan base. Thats what bothers me. I'll talk college bball with the best of them and we will have a good ole time. That is what i was asking him Mr. Mark. Are you here to have good discussion or are you simply here to run your trap and spill out ignorant propaganda about your school and fan base, and act surprise that everyone thinks you're an idiot?
There it is, spelled out for ya But if you took it as an off limits memo, then by all means.........
You know what they say....Don't let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya!
Ok, one more time I guess.....I WASN'T TALKING ABOUT YOU OR YOUR POST. What is so difficult to understand about that? No, I did not see your post mocking UNC, nor do I care to see them. That doesn't make you liked around here, trust me. I highly doubt a "multitude" of posters have been welcoming either, unless you are a suck up and say nothing about your team. So, you can go on thinking what you want.
Anyways, for the last time, I was referring to your lil brothers posts that was ignorant and disrespectful. I guess YOU didn't see his posts. I know you "non UK fans" like to come here to stick your nose in conversations just to start an argument but it wasn't about you. I know you guys need to stick together when on enemy territory but lil brother will never learn if you keep fighting his battles for him. Let the boy stand on his own 2 feet for once, it will help him in the long run. You'll be doing him a favor. Then again, he probably doesn't have much of a chance anyways.
And yet I've received more likes than you in far less posts.
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This is not meant to pick at you, but I was scrolling back through this thread and noticed you saying Duke was way out ahead for Gabriel.
Why did you think that?
Interesting that the insider who posted yesterday said it has been UK for a while.
Some Duke posters are conceding Giles to UNC......
So what is uncfaninky's bogus Duke name ?
