Frank Longo Member since Nov 18th 2003 86672 posts
Sun Nov-19-17 12:13 PM
6. "Well, you're going for it." In response to Reply # 0
I'd have gone Top 10 in 3-4 years if I wanted to stake a claim. You chose higher risk, higher reward. I very much hope you're right for Luke's sake. Last season was as enjoyable an offensive performance to watch as I've ever seen a Duke player have.
I also would've included Booker on my Top 10 list, obviously. 24/4/4 on 46%/38% from 3 when you've just turned 21 is impressive regardless of how shitty the team is. But I'm sure the post will reach platinum much quicker due to his exclusion, and we'll likely get at least three funny derogatory nicknames for Duke/UK players in this post as a result, so I won't complain.
20. "Sorry if there is a narrow to medium range of possibilities" In response to Reply # 12 Sat Dec-16-17 05:19 PM by ConcreteCharlie
We can't all proclaim someone top 10/5/1 and then vehemently go the other direction ten seconds later.
I see you are bringing back a tired joke that didn't stick five years ago, not much to work with when you're riding one agenda real hard and a couple others kinda meh, right?
And you will know MY JACKET IS GOLD when I lay my vengeance upon thee.
13. "i wish SVG would stop giving his minutes to Langston Galloway" In response to Reply # 0
actually i wish they hadnt even signed him, but i digress
Luke's defense is not good (yet, hopefully) but id rather take the lumps and let him develop. i have similar, tho lighter, feelings about Ellenson and Anthony Tolliver. but AT does way more for us than Galloway so i get it.
18. "first start last night with Avery out" In response to Reply # 0
did 9/5/4 on only 6 shots...which is actually his biggest problem so far. too deferential, and passes up shots he should take.
doesnt seem "scared", just...overly respectful maybe? get yours rook!
i also kind of like he and Stanley coming off the bench. Moreland and Tolliver are limited offensively and having 2 wings that can handle the ball in PnR is a huge help. Also keeps Luke from having to guard other teams' instant offense 6th men, even tho his defense has been adequate against both guards and wing forwards.
Frank Longo Member since Nov 18th 2003 86672 posts
Sat Dec-16-17 01:19 PM
19. "I wonder if part of that has to do with SVG." In response to Reply # 18
I know traditionally he's given pretty short leashes to rookies, although he's obviously made exceptions. Though maybe he's turned around on that.
Still, glad to hear the defense has been acceptable. It honestly improved *a lot* between freshman and sophomore year, and I thought the defense's issues stemmed more from scheme and the lack of big man inside than they stemmed from Luke's ability to defend 1v1. He's a high-IQ enough player that he should be able to read situations well enough to remain competent on that end.
33. "WE LOVE LUKE!!! HELL YEAH!!!" In response to Reply # 0
there is nothing on this board better than a basa W. the panicked, hopeless scrambling for cover makes my eyes wider than a belladonna scene in a prime.
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