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Duke's starting 5

Discussion in 'Charlotte Hornets' started by sockittome16, Oct 11, 2006.

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  1. Oct 11, 2006 at 6:05 PM #1
    sockittome16

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    I think it'll be:

    PG: Greg Paulus
    SG: DeMarcus Nelson
    SF: Gerald Henderson
    PF: Lance Thomas
    C: Josh McRoberts

    Then Jon Scheyer coming right off the bench for instant offense with Pocius backing up Nelson or Henderson and Boykin backing up the 3 and 4. I think Zoubek is going to have to play because Duke is going to be lacking in size big-time and he'll have to play out of necessity even if he isn't quite ready. I know Gerald Henderson is more of a slasher with good mid-range game but he worries me only being 6-4 or 6-5 and having to play small forward. Next year Taylor King will be able to play a strong Small forward, or Kyle Singler (lean towards Duke) at small forward. There's a lot more options with this team than last year. Last year there were the 4 seniors and then 6 freshmen and Nelson as a sophomore. I think the sophomores and freshmen getting all the PT and one junior it will only make them a lot stronger next year, but I think it could be a similar season as UNC's this past year where they fly under the radar. UNC had more questions that were answered but Duke has a lot as well for this upcoming season
     
  2. Oct 11, 2006 at 8:57 PM #2
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  3. Oct 11, 2006 at 10:32 PM #3
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    As talented as McRoberts may be, I really doubt he'll be able to carry the load like Hansbrough was able - I'm not sure there's a guy on Duke's team. I find it doubtful that Duke will be able to be as successful as UNC was - of course, I found it surprising how well UNC did, so who knows.

    I guess we'll find out how good a coach K actually is. It's easy to win with a bench full of All Americans.
     
  4. Oct 11, 2006 at 10:46 PM #4
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  5. Oct 11, 2006 at 11:17 PM #5
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    Many were saying the same things after Williams, Dunleavy, and Boozer left, and Redick's class came in. I think they win over 25 games this year. I think if they make it to the Sweet 16 then Coach K has done probably one of his best jobs of coaching. Redick's class had Dahntay Jones as a senior who I keep forgetting but I think if Duke wins 25 that is a hell of a job.
     
  6. Oct 12, 2006 at 7:02 AM #6
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    Exactly! Everyone of those guys were McDonald's All Americans. Most coaches would love to have that "challenge". :rolleyes:
     
  7. Oct 12, 2006 at 7:40 AM #7
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    Corrected.
     
  8. Oct 12, 2006 at 9:08 AM #8
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  9. Oct 12, 2006 at 11:38 AM #9
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    I'm glad you were able to agree with every other basketball writer in the nation.
     
  10. Oct 12, 2006 at 11:53 AM #10
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    I don't think Thomas will be the starter at the beginning of the season.
     
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