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Apr 6, 2016 3:22 PM
Also, this is probably why Jefferson did not return. Had he come back for just the ACC Tournament/NCAA Tournament, that would've meant he plays 5 extra games and there's no way he would've gotten it.
Apr 6, 2016 3:22pm
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Apr 6, 2016 3:27 PM
Since when did it move from 20% to 30%??

I don't pay much attention to RS on if a player is eligible...but it was DEFINITELY 20% my whole life and in college.
Apr 6, 2016 3:27pm
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Apr 6, 2016 3:45 PM
Lol I always thought the rule was less than 1/3 of the teams games and you couldn't play in any after the 2nd half of the season. But everything I'm seeing now does say 30% and I'm not finding anything about it ever being different from that.
Apr 6, 2016 3:45pm
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Apr 6, 2016 3:53 PM
Laley23;1790665 wrote:Since when did it move from 20% to 30%??

I don't pay much attention to RS on if a player is eligible...but it was DEFINITELY 20% my whole life and in college.
http://www.news-gazette.com/sports/illini-sports/mens-basketball/2007-06-03/ncaa-quietly-updates-criteria-receiving-medical-reds

Looks like it changed in the summer of 2007. I had no idea when it changed so had to google it, haha.
Apr 6, 2016 3:53pm
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Apr 6, 2016 4:06 PM
Terry_Tate;1790669 wrote:http://www.news-gazette.com/sports/illini-sports/mens-basketball/2007-06-03/ncaa-quietly-updates-criteria-receiving-medical-reds

Looks like it changed in the summer of 2007. I had no idea when it changed so had to google it, haha.
Thanks! Knew I wasn't crazy. I graduated college in '09, and knew it was still 20% as of 2006-07 season. Makes sense it changed right after that, since that's the last year I've payed attention to RS (until the school announces one way or the other).
Apr 6, 2016 4:06pm
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Apr 7, 2016 12:25 AM
Read earlier today that the University of North Carolina will make a decision soon as to whether the Dean E. Smith Center will be renovated or the basketball team will move out. As a fan of the rivalry, I'd be sad to see it close.

As for Grayson Allen, I think college is where the kid wants to be right now. So good for him. And good for Duke. With Allen, the Blue Devils can win a national championship. He'll likely be the early front-runner among returning players for NPOTY.
Apr 7, 2016 12:25am
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Apr 7, 2016 11:06 AM
Thomas Bryant returning to Indiana for another year, and with him, he will bring a top 10 Pre-Season Ranking.
Apr 7, 2016 11:06am
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Apr 8, 2016 11:55 AM
Georgia Tech (LOL) hires Josh Pastner away from Memphis. I have no idea why.

Memphis and their fans all going wild today.

They will likely pursue Chattanooga's Matt McCall, who should've been courted by Tech. Memphis is going to win big time here.

Gary Parrish ‏@GaryParrishCBS 1h1 hour ago Updated story: Josh Pastner has agreed to be Georgia Tech’s next coach, a source told @CBSSports. STORY: http://cbsprt.co/1VcC0rw
Apr 8, 2016 11:55am
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Apr 8, 2016 12:21 PM
Azubuike24;1790969 wrote:Georgia Tech (LOL) hires Josh Pastner away from Memphis. I have no idea why.

Memphis and their fans all going wild today.

They will likely pursue Chattanooga's Matt McCall, who should've been courted by Tech. Memphis is going to win big time here.

Gary Parrish ‏@GaryParrishCBS 1h1 hour ago Updated story: Josh Pastner has agreed to be Georgia Tech’s next coach, a source told @CBSSports. STORY: http://cbsprt.co/1VcC0rw
Nothing says "LET'S WIN!" more than hiring a coach whose record has gotten worse virtually every (if not actually every, which might be the case) year he's been at his old job.
Apr 8, 2016 12:21pm
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Apr 8, 2016 2:46 PM
Pastner is terrible.
Apr 8, 2016 2:46pm
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Apr 8, 2016 4:08 PM
Jeff Boals leaving OSU to take the Stony Brook head job.
Apr 8, 2016 4:08pm
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Apr 8, 2016 5:34 PM
Pastner got a 6 year deal. Lol.
Apr 8, 2016 5:34pm
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Apr 8, 2016 5:43 PM
wildcats20;1791072 wrote:Pastner got a 6 year deal. Lol.
Oh. Wow. That is just...well, there's a reason why teams like GT are perennial second-tier squads in their conference and that sort of decision-making plays into that.
Apr 8, 2016 5:43pm
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Apr 8, 2016 6:39 PM
Heretic;1791073 wrote:Oh. Wow. That is just...well, there's a reason why teams like GT are perennial second-tier squads in their conference and that sort of decision-making plays into that.
That sort of decision-making is why Georgetown is now a rowing school.
Apr 8, 2016 6:39pm
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Apr 8, 2016 8:53 PM
Heretic;1791073 wrote:Oh. Wow. That is just...well, there's a reason why teams like GT are perennial second-tier squads in their conference and that sort of decision-making plays into that.
Hard to believe they went to a national title 12 years ago
Apr 8, 2016 8:53pm
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Apr 8, 2016 9:02 PM
Buddy wins the Wooden Award.
Apr 8, 2016 9:02pm
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Apr 10, 2016 3:45 PM
Iliketurtles;1790652 wrote:Awesome news I figured he would stay but I definitely agree his best time to go pro was now. Can't wait until next year. Hopefully Thornton won't transfer and Jefferson can get his redshirt.
Thornton is gone.
Apr 10, 2016 3:45pm
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Apr 10, 2016 6:25 PM
Yeah figured it would happen on well. Best of luck to him.
Apr 10, 2016 6:25pm
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Apr 10, 2016 7:14 PM
Sounds like he was pushed out?? Dad is not happy with K.

Happens everywhere buddy.
Apr 10, 2016 7:14pm
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Apr 10, 2016 9:13 PM
Laley23;1791322 wrote:Sounds like he was pushed out?? Dad is not happy with K.

Happens everywhere buddy.
They're pissed off because K begged Thornton to skip his senior year of high school to come to Duke early when Tyus Jones left for the NBA. He did, wasn't that good because he wasn't ready, and is now being discarded because Frank Jackson is coming in. Duke is also at 13 schollies with Thornton, but Marques Bolden wants in at Duke now. So basically, thanks for nothing, now get out.

Frank Jackson will be the PG, Allen will handle the ball some as well, so Thornton is no longer needed.
Apr 10, 2016 9:13pm
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Apr 11, 2016 7:30 AM
CBB politics at it's best. IMO, its a mistake for Duke to give up on Thornton, given his age, but K is looking to win NOW, and he sees Thornton as just getting in the way next year.
Apr 11, 2016 7:30am
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Apr 12, 2016 8:49 AM
So by bringing in Frank Jackson, Coach K is "pushing" out Thornton? Huh?

Yes, Derryck helped out Duke a ton by foregoing his senior year and reclassifying. But please tell me how K is pushing him out.
Apr 12, 2016 8:49am
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Apr 12, 2016 9:53 AM
birddog23;1791507 wrote:So by bringing in Frank Jackson, Coach K is "pushing" out Thornton? Huh?

Yes, Derryck helped out Duke a ton by foregoing his senior year and reclassifying. But please tell me how K is pushing him out.
Because he doesn't want to leave? Based on his dad's reaction, it's pretty apparent he has been asked to transfer.

Look it happens everywhere, every year. I wasn't trying to start anything other than telling the kid to grow up. You always know there is the chance of being recruited over at a top program. I also found it interesting as his dad took to Twitter with comments. Usually it's just a "mutual" decision as far as the public comments go. But not the case here. I found that odd.
Apr 12, 2016 9:53am
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Apr 12, 2016 11:42 AM
The only thing ridiculous about the Thornton transfer is...he was asked to re-classify because of Duke's lack of PG's in 2015-16. Sure, it was his choice, but to then be asked to leave just a year later, is probably why they are speaking out. His loss will be felt most on the defensive end. Allen and Kennard aren't exactly defensive wizards.
Apr 12, 2016 11:42am
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Apr 14, 2016 10:08 AM
Memphis hires Tubby.
Apr 14, 2016 10:08am