Duke takes done Cinderella
Coming in, Duke had been dealing with critizism. People saying they couldn't score. That their defense wasn't going to carry them all year. 69 points isn't something to call home about. But an impressive "team" effort gave Duke fans a chance to watch one of the most efficient games this season.
In the first half Duke came out strong. Making fewer mistakes, and moving the ball around to the open man. Nelson continued to prove that he is the offensive machine that drives this team. And an unlikely figure had a coming out party. Everyone knew Jon Scheyer had the ability to be a great scorer. Now he proved it. Shooting the ball from all over the court. The off the ball moving, and the shoots he took reminded me of a young Redick. Is it possible that Scheyer is better than Redick was as a freshmen? Who knows, and who cares. As long as Scheyer continues to put up points like this he could be on his way to Duke lure.
Every game, the announcers for the game continue to talk about Josh McRoberts inability to score. Yes, he should score more than 7 points a game. However, he had 8 boards, 8 assists, and only commited 2 turnovers. The scoring will hopefully come. But no other big man in college basketball gets assists numbers like this, and that is a very valuable talent.
Paulus looked like he tweaked his foot injury a few times throughout the game. But even so, he looked more comfortable running this offense. He didn't make the mistakes you are used to seeing, and that is all I ask of him.
No other performances stood out. Everyone played hard when they were in the game. Some of the shoots that were taken were not good ones, and if not for that the score would have been higher.
PLAYER OF THE GAME
Jon Scheyer & DeMarcus Nelson
Scheyer had his best scoring game of his young career, and gave us all something to look forward too. Nelson did what he does best, score points, and shutdown defending. He is a true captain.
The whole team played their best game of the year in my opinion. Fewer mistakes lead to a solid win. Let's see if we can keep it going.
The Blue Devil Nation reported that 2008 recruit Drew Gordon was in the house today. Hopefully he liked what he saw.
Next up for the Blue Devils, will be Tuesday night against Kent State.
In the first half Duke came out strong. Making fewer mistakes, and moving the ball around to the open man. Nelson continued to prove that he is the offensive machine that drives this team. And an unlikely figure had a coming out party. Everyone knew Jon Scheyer had the ability to be a great scorer. Now he proved it. Shooting the ball from all over the court. The off the ball moving, and the shoots he took reminded me of a young Redick. Is it possible that Scheyer is better than Redick was as a freshmen? Who knows, and who cares. As long as Scheyer continues to put up points like this he could be on his way to Duke lure.
Every game, the announcers for the game continue to talk about Josh McRoberts inability to score. Yes, he should score more than 7 points a game. However, he had 8 boards, 8 assists, and only commited 2 turnovers. The scoring will hopefully come. But no other big man in college basketball gets assists numbers like this, and that is a very valuable talent.
Paulus looked like he tweaked his foot injury a few times throughout the game. But even so, he looked more comfortable running this offense. He didn't make the mistakes you are used to seeing, and that is all I ask of him.
No other performances stood out. Everyone played hard when they were in the game. Some of the shoots that were taken were not good ones, and if not for that the score would have been higher.
PLAYER OF THE GAME
Jon Scheyer & DeMarcus Nelson
Scheyer had his best scoring game of his young career, and gave us all something to look forward too. Nelson did what he does best, score points, and shutdown defending. He is a true captain.
The whole team played their best game of the year in my opinion. Fewer mistakes lead to a solid win. Let's see if we can keep it going.
The Blue Devil Nation reported that 2008 recruit Drew Gordon was in the house today. Hopefully he liked what he saw.
Next up for the Blue Devils, will be Tuesday night against Kent State.
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