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Someone Else Thinks O’Neill Is A Schmuck
June 22, 2009 by
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We normally don't bother with Gregg Doyel much anymore, but his column on Paul O' Neill's hiring at USC is dead on. What a terrible mistake.
An Early Look At Next Year’s ACC NBA Candidates
June 22, 2009 by
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Which ACC players might test the sometimes chilly NBA waters next year? Several, including possibly Kyle Singler. But Georgia Tech faces the nightmare scenario: they could lose Derrick Favors, Gani Lawal, and Iman Shumpert. And if that happens, Paul Hewitt might not...
Some Recruiting Notes!
June 22, 2009 by
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Ken Tysiac has an article about the relative weakness of Triangle backcourts and the help that is on the way, including Andre Dawkins. Also, we've heard a lot of the things that Tysiac heard about UNC-bound Kendall Marshall - that he was oversold, basically. Tysiac...
Paulus Visits The Big Easy!
June 22, 2009 by
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Perhaps mixing a bit of fun with some research, Greg Paulus was down in New Orleans to watch Drew Brees work out for the Saints.
A Nice Gerald Henderson Read!
June 22, 2009 by
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USA Today has a column up on Gerald Henderson and his thoughts about his game and the draft. Apparently, the old myth that Duke didn't produce NBA players has been replaced by the new myth that Duke "has a reputation for creating solid, but not standout, NBA players."
Curry Makes An Impression!
June 22, 2009 by
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Seth Davis has some highly encouraging comments about Seth Curry after observing him at the U-19 Trials in Colorado Springs. And it's a nice summer for the Curry family, as Stephen keeps moving up with the NBA folks. His family really wants the Knicks at #8, but after...
A Take On Irving And IU
June 22, 2009 by
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Take it for what it's worth, and the source is obviously partisan, but this guy thinks Kyrie Irving is Indiana bound.
Cats And Dogs At Play
June 21, 2009 by
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At the NBA Players Association Top 100 Camp, Duke-bound Josh Hairston and future Tar Heel Reggie Bullock have become big buddies. It may or may not last - Hairston said this - "Hopefully we can keep this (good will) going while we're on the same team. Because for the ...
The Kids In Iran Are Alright
June 21, 2009 by
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If what's happening in Iran is not a revolution, the video that's gotten out sure makes it look like one. In this sort of situation, it's almost impossible to have any idea about what's going to happen next, but it's not hard to pick sides. Leave alone...
Psycho T A Hard Sell To NBA
June 21, 2009 by
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Tyler Hansbrough pretty much did it all in college. He's finding out now, though, that it doesn't carry much weigh with the NBA.
Kyrie Irving Update!
June 21, 2009 by
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Here's an article about Duke target Kyrie Irving, who has a neat relationship with his father, Drederick, who played at Boston University in the 80's and who can still hoop fairly well. He's really looking out for his son, which is more than you can say for a lot of ...
S.C.’s Big Mistake
June 20, 2009 by
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Amazingly,the best USC could do to replace Tim Floyd was Kevin O' Neill. This is the same Kevin O' Neill who crowed about how he and Ricky Byrdsong manipulated Sean Rooks into signing with Arizona, the same guy who has failed at every place he's been hired - Northwestern, ...
Shammond Williams Update!
June 20, 2009 by
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We've had a soft spot for Shammond Williams since the former UNC star came over to Cameron to hang out in K-ville before the Duke-UNC game and said nice things about the fans of UNC's biggest rivals.
We didn't know much of the story of how he ended up at Fork ...
Clemson Gets A Great Late Pickup
June 20, 2009 by
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Clemson got a nice summer pick-up when Noel Johnson, who was recently released by USC, verballed to Clemson. A 6-7 kid who says he can play forward or either guard position, he will do a lot to ease the sting of Terrence Oglesby's late defection to the Euroleagues. And ...
Latest Episode Of DBR Radio Up!
June 20, 2009 by
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The latest episode of DBR Radio is posted! You can check it out here. Julio, Carlos and Dave Nathan discuss a Wisconsin-based rumor that has Coach K in L.A. despite the small roadblock of Phil Jackson still having the job, some lineup possibilities for next season, and an early look ...
More On Henderson (Possibly) To Bobcats
June 20, 2009 by
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Consensus is a dangerous thing when it comes to the NBA draft, but there does seem to be a consensus that Charlotte would like to take Gerald Henderson. Latest to jump aboard: the N&O.
Two Notes On Prominent Dukies
June 19, 2009 by
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Two things that we've been meaning to pass on and haven't done yet - first, if the Boston Globe is sold, and the New York Times Co. may not have much of a choice, one potential buyer is Steve Pagliuca, whose son walked on at Duke (Pagliuca played freshmen ball ...
Jim Young Chats With John Watson About Recruiting!
June 19, 2009 by
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Jim Young had a chat with our pal John Watson from the Blue Devils Den about football and basketball recruiting. Definitely worth checking out.
Duhon Camp Coming Up!
June 19, 2009 by
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Chris Duhon sent this over to us and we're happy to pass it on to you. It's a nice thing that he does. It's a little over a month away for a week of fun in Slidell with Chris Duhon:
Friday, July17, 2009 - Tournament VIP Dinner Come and mingle ...
Curry Makes The Cut!
June 19, 2009 by
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A nice bit of news: Seth Curry made the USA Men's U-19 team. He's the only ACC player to make the roster. You'll have to go past the notes on the World University Games at the top, although it is worth noting that Clemson's Trevor Booker apparently played...
K Comments On Olympics
June 19, 2009 by
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Coach K had some additional comments on possibly accepting the Olympics post again, saying that he would have to "...do justice to both, to all three: family, Duke and USA Basketball."
Tysiac On Barnes & Leslie!
June 19, 2009 by
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Ken Tysiac has a really nice article up about Duke (and UNC) target Harrison Barnes. He sounds like a great kid. He's visiting Chapel Hill this week, unfortunately. Tysiac also has an article up on Raleigh's C.J. Leslie, who is developing rapidly into...
NCAA To FSU - Pay The Piper
June 19, 2009 by
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The NCAA will follow through and strip 14 victories from Bobby Bowden and Florida State, meaning that Bowden has no chance to catch Joe Paterno in the geriatric race to become the winningest football coach of all time. This led to an angry response from FSU president T.K. Wetherell, who ...
Sid & Lee - Things Are (Basically) Good
June 19, 2009 by
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Is Sidney Lowe under pressure at State? Not to hear El Sid and A.D. Lee Fowler talk about it - and remember, whatever pressure Herb Sendek felt from State didn't come from Fowler, who was very supportive.
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A Nice Bias Memorial
June 18, 2009 by
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We came across this while searching for other stuff - a very nice video tribute to Len Bias.
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