Laley23
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Jan 14, 2013 9:41pm
I think most THINK he is gone and assume it. However, there are hints that he might not be (his brother wants him to stay 3 and graduate, which he would do by NEXT years draft). Its one of those where everyone assumes he will leave, but at the same time you just have that bit of hope that isnt out of the question he might come back.reclegend22;1366250 wrote:Thanks. Haven't really been following the boards at all.
Laley, thoughts on Zeller? Any chance he comes back (perhaps if Indiana leaves business unfinished)?
The problem becomes scholarships. I know it works its way out, but still, we are graduating 4 (with Creek a RS JR who I doubt comes back) and have 6 signed already. Zeller and Oladipo make the 6 available. Yogi turning pro is doubtful and same with Sheehey. Someone might not qualify or a transfer or something. But if Zeller staying means Oladipo MUST go, which I think will happen.
Laley23
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Jan 14, 2013 9:41pm
Basically, everyone assumes Zeller is gone, but if he announced he was staying I dont think many would be shocked...if that makes sense.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jan 14, 2013 9:45pm
It made sense for some guys to return last year with the lockout. It made sense for some other guys to hang around this year because the lockout loaded last year's draft. This year's draft is weak and the HS/one-and-done class is terrible. I'm not sure how you don't go.
Believe me, these guys don't want to be testing the waters against Andrew Wiggins, Julius Randle, Jabari Parker, the Harrison twins, the rest of the HS class and many of the overrated 2-year guys from the 2012 class who will have developed an extra year. Just IMO, but anyone who is a top 5-10 guy this year would be stupid to stay...
Believe me, these guys don't want to be testing the waters against Andrew Wiggins, Julius Randle, Jabari Parker, the Harrison twins, the rest of the HS class and many of the overrated 2-year guys from the 2012 class who will have developed an extra year. Just IMO, but anyone who is a top 5-10 guy this year would be stupid to stay...
reclegend22
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Jan 14, 2013 9:47pm
Makes sense. I think it was a similar situation with Jason Williams at Duke in 2001. After winning the title and NABC NPOTY award, and being a lock for a top five pick in the draft, I don't think anyone outside of Duke expected Williams to return. But Duke fans, myself included, having followed Jason closely, were not surprised at all.Laley23;1366255 wrote:Basically, everyone assumes Zeller is gone, but if he announced he was staying I dont think many would be shocked...if that makes sense.
reclegend22
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Jan 14, 2013 10:16pm
After doing some reading over at the Butler boards, the general consensus seems to be that Rotnei Clarke will likely sit out the Bulldogs' game at home against Richmond on Wednesday, but be ready to go for Gonzaga on Saturday. This is based off statements made this week by Brad Stevens on his radio show. Butler has called Clarke's injury a "serious neck sprain," but has reported that he has already been back in the gym and performing light workouts.
So good news for college basketball fans.
So good news for college basketball fans.
Laley23
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Jan 14, 2013 10:18pm
Butler has already ruled him out of both games today, in a press conference.
Laley23
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Jan 14, 2013 10:18pm
and, You must not be on Twitter as every journalist was tweeting it as it was being announced lol.
reclegend22
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Jan 14, 2013 10:28pm
I have an account, but frequent it very infrequently. Obviously.Laley23;1366280 wrote:and, You must not be on Twitter as every journalist was tweeting it as it was being announced lol.
I was getting my updates from ButlerHoops.com. The posts were from this evening, too. Interesting. Not sure how I missed that news.
Laley23
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Jan 14, 2013 11:28pm
Ben McLemore suffers an ankle injury in Kansas win over Baylor. No clue how serious.
wildcats20
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Jan 14, 2013 11:52pm
Laley23;1366306 wrote:Ben McLemore suffers an ankle injury in Kansas win over Baylor. No clue how serious.
Didn't look THAT bad. But you never know. Hopefully for him it isn't the dreaded high sprain.
Laley23
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Jan 15, 2013 12:00am
Yeah, I didnt see it. I was watching Jack tell me (in my ******y white uniform, of course) that I wanted him on that wall, I needed him on that wall.wildcats20;1366311 wrote:Didn't look THAT bad. But you never know. Hopefully for him it isn't the dreaded high sprain.
reclegend22
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Jan 15, 2013 8:54pm
The Johnnies en route to taking down No. 20 Notre Dame in The Garden. After a potentially gave-saving shot block by St. John's a moment ago, the camera zoomed in on 208-year-old Louie Carnasecca about to have a heart attack in the stands. God I love college basketball. Great.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Jan 15, 2013 8:56pm
LOL He really is 208 too.reclegend22;1366861 wrote:The Johnnies en route to taking down No. 20 Notre Dame in The Garden. After a potentially gave-saving shot block by St. John's a moment ago, the camera zoomed in on 208-year-old Louie Carnasecca about to have a heart attack in the stands. God I love college basketball. Great.
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vball10set
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Jan 16, 2013 8:16am
I gotta' know--was he wearing one of his crazyass sweaters??reclegend22;1366861 wrote:the camera zoomed in on 208-year-old Louie Carnasecca about to have a heart attack in the stands.
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jan 16, 2013 11:14am
If he wasn't, it's not really Lou, but a stand-in stunt double.vball10set;1367009 wrote:I gotta' know--was he wearing one of his crazyass sweaters??
Mulva
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Jan 16, 2013 8:58pm
Maryland gets an important win over NC State. Didn't watch but I guess Len had a putback at or near the buzzer.
Laley23
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Jan 16, 2013 9:54pm
0.9 to go. They won 51-50Mulva;1367655 wrote:Maryland gets an important win over NC State. Didn't watch but I guess Len had a putback at or near the buzzer.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jan 16, 2013 10:13pm
I don't watch a lot of college basketball and haven't kept up enough to answer my own question....but how is Louisville #1? I know Duke lost but they beat Louisville....and Kentucky and Ohio State. Weren't those teams #2, #3 and #4 when they beat them?
Who has Louisville beaten in the top 25?
Just wondering? I don't think Duke is the #1 team in the country right now....but just wasn't sure if Louisville or someone else was actually more deserving?
Who has Louisville beaten in the top 25?
Just wondering? I don't think Duke is the #1 team in the country right now....but just wasn't sure if Louisville or someone else was actually more deserving?
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Jan 16, 2013 10:23pm
The nature of the polls. Louisville hasn't lost in 6 weeks and Duke just lost. I don't think either are the best team.
Big hit for Georgetown as Greg Whittington is out, likely for the year, with being ruled academically ineligible. Maybe their best all-around player, if Otto Porter isn't. Put GT's NCAA hopes in jeopardy, IMO. I don't see them going .500 in the Big East without him.
Big hit for Georgetown as Greg Whittington is out, likely for the year, with being ruled academically ineligible. Maybe their best all-around player, if Otto Porter isn't. Put GT's NCAA hopes in jeopardy, IMO. I don't see them going .500 in the Big East without him.
Azubuike24
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Jan 16, 2013 10:25pm
BTW, want some late night hoops? BYU/St. Mary's on ESPNU tipping in a half hour.
Laley23
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Jan 17, 2013 12:06am
Not sure SDSU knows you have to jump to get a rebound. Pathetic dsiplay the last couple minutes on the defensive boards.
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Prescott
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Jan 17, 2013 10:05am
Matthew Dellavedova made the shot of the year as St.Marys defeated BYU 70-68.St.Marys trailed 68-67 with 2.5 seconds left when Dellavedova took the inbounds pass, dribbled just past half court, and launched a running 3-pointer that found nothing but net.
The shot came from about the same place on the court as Evan Turner's game-winner against UM in the Big 10 Tournament.
The shot came from about the same place on the court as Evan Turner's game-winner against UM in the Big 10 Tournament.
Mulva
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Jan 17, 2013 9:07pm
I've never seen a lack of touch quite like Plumlee just demonstrated. I sure hope that slipped.
Midstate01
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Jan 17, 2013 9:52pm
Mulva;1368646 wrote:I've never seen a lack of touch quite like Plumlee just demonstrated. I sure hope that slipped.
I thought the backboard might break on that shot.
reclegend22
Posts: 8,772
Jan 17, 2013 10:35pm
Says the Kentucky fan. Haha.Azubuike24;1367773 wrote:Louisville hasn't lost in 6 weeks and Duke just lost. I don't think either are the best team.
Right now, though, I agree. Unless Ryan Kelly returns, Duke is nowhere close to the best team in the country. With Kelly, however, Duke certainly was playing as good, if not better than, anyone. It's just a totally different team without the 6-11 playmaker. There is no way around that.
Seth Curry doing his best, however, to carry Duke tonight. Curry 5 of 6 from three tonight and 19 points total.