Maliq Brown to Duke

[CuseFaninVT]

We haven’t recruited guys like Freeman in years. Years.

We have. They chose not to come.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

How do people feel that Chris Bell is entrenched as the 3 in both scenarios as though he’s some all American?

The larger issue is that exact point.

There is no way there should be a world where we ended up in this choice. There are other avenues that could have been taken.

But let’s go back to your question of a world in which these were the only two avenues, I’m taking Brown (a known quantity) as priority, Donnie #2, Lampkin #3, Davis #4.

But, again, your scenario is ignoring the fact that other choices could have been made that prioritize Donnie and Maliq.

But here we are. Praying for Dakota Leffew. Spotlighting Bell and JJ and hoping Lampkin somehow better than he was last year.

Your hypothetical is exactly the type of stuff that’s been used for the past decade here as we accept mediocrity.

Bell’s trajectory and ceiling are higher than Brown’s. Bell has a skill that is highly coveted. Very few people can shoot like him. Would love to see him come back a bit bigger and stronger with a commitment to defense and rebounding. He will get more good shots this year with an inside offensive threat. Also, a year better JJ, Moore and Freeman will require the defenses attention. Westry tbd. Same with McCloud.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

We have. They chose not to come.

I stand corrected.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

You don't understand Duke's planning but you're ok with Cuse letting our best player go so a "5 star" can take his spot?

Best player is a false flag. Best compared to what? Mercurial players who were average, at best.

 

[CousCuse]

Best player is a false flag. Best compared to what? Mercurial players who were average, at best.

Duke could get just about any player in the country, Why do you think they choose Maliq?

 

[MikeSU02]

Bell’s trajectory and ceiling are higher than Brown’s. Bell has a skill that is highly coveted. Very few people can shoot like him. Would love to see him come back a bit bigger and stronger with a commitment to defense and rebounding. He will get more good shots this year with an inside offensive threat. Also, a year better JJ, Moore and Freeman will require the defenses attention. Westry tbd. Same with McCloud.

Agree to disagree. All good though. Hope you're right.

 

[kirbivore]

I feel like this pushes Maloq to the bench...?

I would love that

 

[M2MPrinciples]

I just hope people don't boo Maliq when Duke comes to town next season. I'd like to think we're above that, and he handled everything that was thrown at him last season better than anyone expected.

 

[Cusefan0307]

I just hope people don't boo Maliq when Duke comes to town next season. I'd like to think we're above that, and he handled everything that was thrown at him last season better than anyone expected.

He’s going to get booed worse than Girard.

 

[NC_Orange]

I just hope people don't boo Maliq when Duke comes to town next season. I'd like to think we're above that, and he handled everything that was thrown at him last season better than anyone expected.

While I hear you and mostly agree with you, he is going to have the full wrath of the student section

 

[M2MPrinciples]

That's unfortunate. People are gonna do what they're gonna do I guess but it'll come off as incredibly insecure and vindictive (as it was with Girard).

 

[two3zone]

He’s going to get booed worse than Girard.

And should be.

 

[DoctahLexus]

I am going to boo the ever loving crap out of Maliq when he comes to the dome.

 

[Trueblue25]

I just hope people don't boo Maliq when Duke comes to town next season. I'd like to think we're above that, and he handled everything that was thrown at him last season better than anyone expected.

He’s gonna get boo’d heavily. It was his decision. He’s getting paid. He can deal with it. Just my opinion. I’ll likely join in. He jumped ship for Duke, not some B1G or SEC team. Duke.

 

[M2MPrinciples]

He’s gonna get boo’d heavily. It was his decision. He’s getting paid. He can deal with it. Just my opinion. I’ll likely join in. He jumped ship for Duke, not some B1G or SEC team. Duke.

Duke is only as powerful as the amount of attention you choose to give it.

 

[Trueblue25]

Duke is only as powerful as the amount of attention you choose to give it.

Its sports.

The kid decided he’d go to the highest bidder who gave him the most ideal “promised” playing time.

At the end of the day not one of us fans are obligated to like him. He’s paid to do the things he does. Professionals accept the criticism as part of the job (within reason of course).

Again, I wish him health. Health and two winless seasons.

 

[Cusefan0307]

That's unfortunate. People are gonna do what they're gonna do I guess but it'll come off as incredibly insecure and vindictive (as it was with Girard).

It’s professional sports now. This is what players deal with when they leave.

 

[Cuse99&01]

It's simple - I cheered for Maliq because he played for Syracuse. He has decided to leave the team I cheer for to attend Duke (a conference rival). Paid or not paid, he made the decision to leave and therefore I will root against him when he plays against Syracuse.

 

[Trueblue25]

For pure entertainment I’d love to see Judah pull his name one more time and transfer to Uconn

 

[4evaOrange]

Man this thread is a ’i’n’g s’h’i’t show

 

[dasher]

For pure entertainment I’d love to see Judah pull his name one more time and transfer to Uconn

1. What do you have against UConn to wish that on them and 2. Hurley wouldn't take Grandpa

 

[Trueblue25]

1. What do you have against UConn to wish that on them and 2. Hurley wouldn't take Grandpa

I actually laughed at this one

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Its sports.

The kid decided he’d go to the highest bidder who gave him the most ideal “promised” playing time.

At the end of the day not one of us fans are obligated to like him. He’s paid to do the things he does. Professionals accept the criticism as part of the job (within reason of course).

Again, I wish him health. Health and two winless seasons.

It’s not just the highest bidder (and do we have any actual evidence of that?), it’s playing for one of the most successful programs over the last 30 years. No one would fault you for taking a better job at a more prestigious company with far better odds of future success.

 

[cuseincincy]

It’s professional sports now. This is what players deal with when they leave.

I had no problem with Joe or Jessie leaving. They put in their 4 years and a new world order gave them the opportunity for a new life experience. Good on them and thanks for their contributions.
Justin Taylor - Best of luck to you. In 2 years JT will the kind of player we would be targeting in the portal today. I'm assuming that loophole is closing.
Judah is pursuing his career and I wish him luck. .
Peter Carey and Mounir Hima - I hope you get the playing time you are seeking.
Quadir Copeland - He wanted the keys, he wasn't going to get them due to his inconsistency. Would have been nice to have him coming off the bench. Exciting doesn't begin to describe him. A little too exciting to be your #1 PG though.
Maliq Brown - Like Quadir it would have been nice to have him coming off the bench and would have given SU a very strong bench. His role at Duke will likely be similar to what his SU role would have been; backup at both the power forward and center. If he'd rather do that at Duke than SU then he's a Dukie and the only Dukie to ever be cheered in the Dome had to switch sports and come home to do it. He will deserve whatever the student section can come up with.

The only player leaving that would have started next season is Judah. We still have to replace him but am confident HCAA will.

 

[Trueblue25]

It’s not just the highest bidder (and do we have any actual evidence of that?), it’s playing for one of the most successful programs over the last 30 years. No one would fault you for taking a better job at a more prestigious company with far better odds of future success.

Doesn’t mean your customers or coworkers are obligated to like/respect it