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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Nov 12, 2009 10:19pm
Looks like everyone is pretty quiet about Barnes. Unfortunately, I think it's a done deal and he's going to Duke.
Hopefully my reverse mojo works, but I seriously think it's over and his destination is Durham. Now I hate K even more.
Hopefully my reverse mojo works, but I seriously think it's over and his destination is Durham. Now I hate K even more.
swamisez
Posts: 1,990
Nov 12, 2009 10:20pm
Durham is waiting with baited breath.
With Irving, Hariston, Thornton, and Curry in the fold for next year a Barnes signing would make Duke a legitimate title contender.
With Irving, Hariston, Thornton, and Curry in the fold for next year a Barnes signing would make Duke a legitimate title contender.
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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Nov 12, 2009 10:26pm
Wasn't he calling all the coaches tonight to let them know his decision? Someone HAS to know something!
This kid has played the recruiting game better than anyone I can remember.
This kid has played the recruiting game better than anyone I can remember.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Nov 12, 2009 10:39pm
Count me in the group waiting with bated breath.
I'm not getting my hopes up, but I would say it's a done deal. I think Irving ended up sealing the deal. Not him himself, but that fact that Duke's Duke and Irving is playing there. Why wouldn't Harrison want to play at Duke, with his best friend, on a club that will be an NCAA title favorite?
I haven't been a big recruiting follower for a long time, though -- haven't followed it even at a medium level since Scheyer's class and not intently since Redick -- so maybe I'm way off.
I'm not getting my hopes up, but I would say it's a done deal. I think Irving ended up sealing the deal. Not him himself, but that fact that Duke's Duke and Irving is playing there. Why wouldn't Harrison want to play at Duke, with his best friend, on a club that will be an NCAA title favorite?
I haven't been a big recruiting follower for a long time, though -- haven't followed it even at a medium level since Scheyer's class and not intently since Redick -- so maybe I'm way off.
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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Nov 12, 2009 10:45pm
How about this scenario? Barnes and Irving are close, so they go to school where they can spend a lot of time together. They just play for schools that are 8 miles apart. Sort of a Henderson and Ellington type of situation.
Probably just wishful thinking on my part.
Probably just wishful thinking on my part.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Nov 12, 2009 10:49pm
Haha. Yeah, I hope so.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Nov 13, 2009 12:03am
Nice to see all you guys make the jump over here!
rec, I think I told you once before, but it's hoops23 here!
I know we've had some nice UNC-Duke discussions
rec, I think I told you once before, but it's hoops23 here!
I know we've had some nice UNC-Duke discussions
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mattinctown
Nov 13, 2009 2:52am
You'd have to think Duke would be the #2 class behind OSU if they get Barnes. From everything I've heard it's a done deal, but will be watching ESPNU tomorrow nervously.
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pbuck
Posts: 161
Nov 13, 2009 3:38am
I still think Duke will take the ACC this year
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Nov 13, 2009 7:00am
LT,
Yeah, I knew
And, yes, we certainly have. Look forward to more. BUT THANK GOD none of them will be about Poplar Bluff's "treasure."
I'm probably as glad to see him go as you were Melchionni (in terms of hating his physical appearance -- you didn't think I was actually going to compare the ping pong hard hitta to JJ did you, who captivated a nation en route to capturing the ACC scoring crown with grace and artistic beauty from 30 feet, unlike...)
On second thought, that's way too many smile faces. I need hit in the hand with a hammer. Or choked.
Someone put a limit on the smilies!
Yeah, I knew
And, yes, we certainly have. Look forward to more. BUT THANK GOD none of them will be about Poplar Bluff's "treasure."
I'm probably as glad to see him go as you were Melchionni (in terms of hating his physical appearance -- you didn't think I was actually going to compare the ping pong hard hitta to JJ did you, who captivated a nation en route to capturing the ACC scoring crown with grace and artistic beauty from 30 feet, unlike...)
On second thought, that's way too many smile faces. I need hit in the hand with a hammer. Or choked.
Someone put a limit on the smilies!
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Nov 13, 2009 7:15am
I will give credit where credit is due, though. He dominated Duke's ass in Cameron. No denying that.
Should be a fun year.
The times, they are a changin'!
Should be a fun year.
The times, they are a changin'!
swamisez
Posts: 1,990
Nov 13, 2009 9:21am
Duke is going to look really average on TV friday night, and Monday too. Without smith in the back court they will not have any explosiveness to the offense. Very workmanlike without him.
Wouldn't be surprised if the haters came out in droves after a close victory over UNC-Charlotte
Wouldn't be surprised if the haters came out in droves after a close victory over UNC-Charlotte
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Prescott
Posts: 2,569
Nov 13, 2009 9:48am
If Harrison Barnes ends up at duke, then coach k has finally changed with the times. His pursuit of Wall and Barnes indicates that he will sign "One and Dones".He realized duke could not compete on the national stage without them.The times, they are a changin'!
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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Nov 13, 2009 10:13am
Barnes has one and done talent, but I think he might stick around longer than that.
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mattinctown
Nov 13, 2009 4:19pm
Harrison Barnes just committed to UNC 
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Prescott
Posts: 2,569
Nov 13, 2009 4:41pm
The Dookies on that other board thought he was a lock for duke.Oh my!!!!
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Nov 13, 2009 4:54pm
Never said he was a lock. I said, "If I had to take a guess, I would say Duke's got him." But I also stated that I don't follow recruiting. I waited with great anticipation today, though, and I will never do that again.
Huge loss for Duke. Coach K and the staff got owned on this one, especially considering Roy started his assault on Barnes very late in the game.
I redact my original comment.. The times, they are changing at a later date to be determined when we see how good Duke is this year.
I'm pretty disappointed.
Huge loss for Duke. Coach K and the staff got owned on this one, especially considering Roy started his assault on Barnes very late in the game.
I redact my original comment.. The times, they are changing at a later date to be determined when we see how good Duke is this year.
I'm pretty disappointed.
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Prescott
Posts: 2,569
Nov 13, 2009 5:01pm
When coach k goes after the One and Dones the way he did with Wall and Barnes means the time have changed. Evwentually, he will land one.The times, they are changing at a later date
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mattinctown
Nov 13, 2009 7:35pm
Strange, I'm keeping an eye on the Duke game online, and it has both Miles and Mason Plumlee as having played so far and with stats?
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Nov 13, 2009 7:39pm
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mattinctown
Nov 13, 2009 7:57pm
Sweet, thanks Rec! I didn't think Mason was playing, just a glitch.
swamisez
Posts: 1,990
Nov 13, 2009 11:10pm
Duke looked pretty good in this one. Moved the ball quite well. Nice game from Andre Dawkins.
Singler is a one man wrecking crew. He could do whatever he wanted. Probably will be the ACC POY. Outstanding player, Duke will go as far as he takes them.
btw, FIU got beat by 29 tonight by Monmouth
Does this mean Monmouth beats Carolina by 14?
Singler is a one man wrecking crew. He could do whatever he wanted. Probably will be the ACC POY. Outstanding player, Duke will go as far as he takes them.
btw, FIU got beat by 29 tonight by Monmouth
Does this mean Monmouth beats Carolina by 14?
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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Nov 14, 2009 1:29am
Yes, without a doubt.swamisez wrote:
btw, FIU got beat by 29 tonight by Monmouth
Does this mean Monmouth beats Carolina by 14?
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Nov 14, 2009 1:35am
We have no chance
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Nov 14, 2009 1:39am
Monmouth = real deal