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Class of 2022 PG JJ Starling (Baldwinsville / La Lumiere) Offered

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Cusefan0307 said:
Agree with this. I think it's far from a guarantee that if Starling were to go to Duke that he gets a lot of time his freshman year. You never know what could happen down the line. That's what happened with Swider.
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Yep. At UK for example Green ended up second fiddle to SGA real quickly. O'Connell stuck around which I presume was in part to being a legacy but outside big games vs us he was mostly an afterthought for Duke despite being a fairly high ranked recruit.
 
cliftonparksufan said:
I know you need to cut the emotional cord at some point but the way the transfer portal is nowadays it's realistically a game changer. Does recruiting a player ever end? They could graduate and still might have some eligibility left.
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Also the portal gives us so many back up options, who will most likely be ready to contribute day 1 better than most freshman. We have had much more success recently with transfers than freshman, IMO
 
Zelda Zonk said:
Well, that's sorta the point. Is someone ever "100% sure," and even if so, for how long. As i noted in my post, i've been "100% sure of things" one minute as a 'consumer,' and then changed my mind or come across new 'intel' that was compelling enough to change my mind. I don't believe in absolutes like this. "100% sure" in the mind of an 18 year old being recruited/courted by multiple high-profile institutions/coaches, and friends, and being influenced by family, etc is not actually 100%.

I work in advertising/marketing, and my degree is in psychology, but no, i've never sold aluminum siding, if that would have validated my concern or opinion. This isn't like going to a Porsche dealership for a test drive when you only have Kia money.

Either way, i wonder if the staff feels the same way as you do, that entertaining a kid who may have already made up his mind is a complete waste of time and an 'insult.' Personally, i might welcome the opportunity to change a mind. And seeing as how we've been the beneficiary of players changing their minds even after commitments, or in transfers subsequently, i'd probably embrace an opportunity at any stage to strengthen relationships.
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Not to stir this argument back up but I tend to agree. With a decision this personal, things are fluid. This might be a stupid example, but I recently bought a golf cart and wanted it repainted. For the last few weeks I was 100% sure I wanted it painted white. There was zero doubt in my mind. Then just this past weekend, my wife pointed out that the seats we have sort of turn a bit yellow the more they're in the sun so it might not look good with a white cart. Yesterday, I called the shop and told them to paint it black this weekend. The point is, as you have stated, things can change even when someone has made a decision.

As for Dash's point... I understand where he's coming from. I used to be in sales and I once had a customer (who I later found out) faked interest so that they could get flown to Vegas (free) for a product demonstration. That really pissed me off because it was a huge waste of time for me and many on my team. I could have used that time on more viable opportunities. I also lost a few hundred on the black jack tables during that trip.

The difference with these two situations though is one is very personal and the other is not. Also, sales is a numbers game. If there are lots of good prospects out there, I don't want to spend a lot of my time trying to change someone's mind if it appears to be made up. Instead, I'd rather refocus and find another opportunity. However, if the prospect pool is limited, I would probably need to invest the time to try to convince them.
 
Cusefan0307 said:
Agree with this. I think it's far from a guarantee that if Starling were to go to Duke that he gets a lot of time his freshman year. You never know what could happen down the line. That's what happened with Swider.
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And during/after his freshman year odds are high he will be recruited over in favor of the new next best thing.
 
Nicknack said:
Not to stir this argument back up but I tend to agree. With a decision this personal, things are fluid. This might be a stupid example, but I recently bought a golf cart and wanted it repainted. For the last few weeks I was 100% sure I wanted it painted white. There was zero doubt in my mind. Then just this past weekend, my wife pointed out that the seats we have sort of turn a bit yellow the more they're in the sun so it might not look good with a white cart. Yesterday, I called the shop and told them to paint it black this weekend. The point is, as you have stated, things can change even when someone has made a decision.

As for Dash's point... I understand where he's coming from. I used to be in sales and I once had a customer (who I later found out) faked interest so that they could get flown to Vegas (free) for a product demonstration. That really pissed me off because it was a huge waste of time for me and many on my team. I could have used that time on more viable opportunities. I also lost a few hundred on the black jack tables during that trip.

The difference with these two situations though is one is very personal and the other is not. Also, sales is a numbers game. If there are lots of good prospects out there, I don't want to spend a lot of my time trying to change someone's mind if it appears to be made up. Instead, I'd rather refocus and find another opportunity. However, if the prospect pool is limited, I would probably need to invest the time to try to convince them.
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I bought a golf cart and I want it painted black... ;)
 
721Comstock said:
I bought a golf cart and I want it painted black... ;)
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Maybe I can try to convince you to go Orange. Sure you don't want this one?

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He chooses to live in Syracuse and drive American cars. He's just a regular down to earth guy. No problem with that.
 
UpstateSM said:
JJ probably sees himself as a one and done, no?
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A lot of guys do. If JJ is one of the top 20 freshmen performance wise he has a good shot to get drafted. 14 freshmen were drafted in the first round last year.
 
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Zelda Zonk said:
Foster might reclassify to 2022.
balldurham.com

New Duke basketball recruiting prospect may reclass to 2022

The Duke basketball staff is showing significant interest in an intriguing recruit from the 2023 class, but the intelligent center may soon move up a grade.
balldurham.com balldurham.com

Even if he doesn't, JJ is a 4-star, right? Not 5? How likely is one and done?
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that’s another kid that might reclassify, not foster.
 
This one was coming for a long time, this isn’t a surprise. Duke thinks they can still get JJ obviously
 
rrlbees said:
that’s another kid that might reclassify, not foster.
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Oh, damn. Right. Sorry. I was reading two different things.
I saw the Virginia board suggestion of it in the google search, and then i grabbed a link for the wrong guy... Derp. Thanks.

virginia.sportswar.com

TheSabre.com

University of Virginia football, basketball, and recruiting
virginia.sportswar.com virginia.sportswar.com
 
Cusesky8214 said:
Duke definitely isn't going anywhere with K gone. They have some serious momentum already for post K era.

JJ hopefully can see through the sales pitch and decides to be THE MAN on the hill and play in front of his family.
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I’m not discounting Scheyer because I think at the minimum he’ll be mildly successful, but historically the change happens after a couple years away from the program.
 
Zelda Zonk said:
Well, that's sorta the point. Is someone ever "100% sure," and even if so, for how long. As i noted in my post, i've been "100% sure of things" one minute as a 'consumer,' and then changed my mind or come across new 'intel' that was compelling enough to change my mind. I don't believe in absolutes like this. "100% sure" in the mind of an 18 year old being recruited/courted by multiple high-profile institutions/coaches, and friends, and being influenced by family, etc is not actually 100%.

I work in advertising/marketing, and my degree is in psychology, but no, i've never sold aluminum siding, if that would have validated my concern or opinion. This isn't like going to a Porsche dealership for a test drive when you only have Kia money.

Either way, i wonder if the staff feels the same way as you do, that entertaining a kid who may have already made up his mind is a complete waste of time and an 'insult.' Personally, i might welcome the opportunity to change a mind. And seeing as how we've been the beneficiary of players changing their minds even after commitments, or in transfers subsequently, i'd probably embrace an opportunity at any stage to strengthen relationships.
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Don’t worry about this. JB’s the Grey Ghost. He’s known from coast to coast like butter and toast. He’ll land the kid.
 
It's not the same Duke without coach K. It's playing for an unproven first year head coach. Plus they have now already recruited over JJ with a 5 star guard in the next class incoming. Doesn't seem like such a hot situation to me.
 
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