Doron Lamb is not super athletic like Boynton, but he is long and lean and oh does he have a way of getting it done.  During the NBAPA, he could draw fouls at will and was deadly from the stripe.  He slashes well and isn't afraid to battle bigger guys.  He has good on ball defensive skills and plays the passing lanes well, not to mention switching off with precision.  In short, he is a player that has a nice package to bring to the table.

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Doron Lamb!  How old are you?

16

If somebody had never seen your game, how would you describe it to them?

I'm a hard worker who gets back on defense and loves to play it.  Defense is my thing.  Get my teammates involved and score when I have to.

What's it like playing on a team that is so guard heavy?  (Boynton, Knight and Golden)

I like playing with good players,  They're All Americans and it makes me better.

Who is the toughest player you have gone up against thus far?

John Selby.

Where are you in the process right now?  Are you getting serious yet?

I'm not worried about college right now.  I have two more years of high school.  I am hearing from a lot of schools though.

... and they are?

Syracuse, Georgetown, Kansas, Duke, North Carolina are some.

Wow!  That's the big dogs  Tell me about Georgetown and what you like ...

They have a good coach and I like their style.

How about Duke?

Duke?  I mean they're one of the best teams in the country.  Coach K is one of the best coaches.

What factors will eventually go into your decision.  What will play a role in the ultimate choice?

I want to play for a team that runs up and down the court.

You have a knack for drawing contact and getting to the line.  You did that almost at will in the games I have watched, hitting your free throws too ...

I'm not afraid to take it down low.

Where will you be the rest of the AAU summer?

We are going to Peach Jam in a few weeks and then Orlando and then the showcase.

What are your aspirations for the coming high school season?

To win the state.  We went to the final four last year and it was not enough for me.  I want to win the state.

Give me three words which best describes your game ...

Hard worker, coachable and dependable.

How do you like the camp?

It's a good camp.  They teach you how to handle yourself on and off the court.

You are one of a handful of underclassmen here.  Is that an honor?

Yes, it's an honor to be invited to top flight camp.  It's mice to make new friends with a lot of people.

So, it's do or die against the unbeaten Lakers ... are you going to do it?

Yeah, we're going to win.  I am ready to play some defense.

One more question, what is your actual height and weight?

I'm 6-3, 170, but I am pushing 6-4.

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Josh Hairston rose to the top of the Blue Devils list of players from the class of 2010 at breakneck speed.  The Blue Devils were impressed with what they saw from Josh after taking in several AAU events.   During this past weekend's NBAPA Camp, Josh informed me of his visit and I later learned from a solid source that he would be offered a scholarship. 

[private]When I caught up to Josh, he was obviously tired.  Afterall, he had played in Charlottesville and taken the Duke visit after one days rest.  Josh was polite and definitely livened up as our conversation went on.  Here is the very latest on Josh Hairston.

We talked at the NBAPA Camp and you informed me of your visit to Duke on Tuesday.  I am following up on our previous conversation and would like to know your thoughts on the visit.

It was great.  Coach K is a great guy.  He's got a great staff and it was an experience. 

Were you able to shoot around in Cameron or the new practice facility?

No, I just went for the visit, but Kenny Boynton was down there too and he was playing a bit.  They asked me if I wanted to play though.  We got down there kind of late.

So, you went with your family... or your team?

Yes sir.  I went with my Mom and my Dad and high school coach.

Was this your first visit to Duke?

We had actually been down there for the Bob Gibbons TOC, but we really didn't get a chance to walk around.  This was the first time we got to tour the campus and were able to look around at most of it.

So, did you like what you were able to see?

Definitely.  I had a great time walking around and just seeing everything ... and Duke is a beautiful place. 

Any talks on the visit?

Yes sir.  Coach K said they didn't lock down people to just one position because they would think this is all they have to learn and not develop their skills.  They see me being able to play, almost where Kyle Singler plays.  If I get a big guy on me, I could go out to the wing and if I had a smaller guy on me I could post them up.

Did anything stand out on the visit?

They just built a new practice facility and it was beautiful.  It was real nice.  It has a new weight room and everything.  We saw where the new locker rooms are going to be.  When it's all done it should be real nice.

Did Duke offer you while there?

Yes. That makes ten offers.

How many of those offers are you kind of serious about?

Around four.

And what schools are they?

Ohio State, Virginia Tech, Duke and Virginia.

How did your parents like the visit?

Oh man!  My parents had a great time.  My Mom really enjoyed it ... my Dad did too.  I just remembered when Coach K walked into the practice facility, all of us almost passed out.  I mean, he's a real good guy.  Dad was the first one to go talk to Coach K.  He came over and my dad ... the first thing he said to Coach K is that he was a legend.  My Dad and Coach K kind of had a little connection going because they were talking a whole lot.  Coach K complemented me .. us, saying we were a good family and stuff like that.

I think you told me in an earlier interview that you would make a decision in the Fall.  Does that still hold true?

I don't think so.  Not now.  With the new offers coming in ... I think that I am going to wait it out until the start of high school season and I may make that decision later.

So, you will entertain more offers?

No,  I'm ready to shut it off now.  I would say thanks, but no thanks.  I may make two or three more visits.  I would listen to North Carolina because I grew up a fan.

Were you surprised Duke offered?

I was.  Coach K said they don't recruit everybody.  My high school coach let me know that they usually don't offer until your senior season and stuff like that.  I may be the youngest they have ever offered ... I didn't think they would offer me like that.  Coach K made it clear that they really liked me, and really wanted me and wanted me to play there.  I could see myself playing there.

Were other prospects there?

I actually missed Andre Dawkins who was there the day before.  Kenny was there, but I didn't get any one on one time with him.  I did talk with him at the NBAPA Camp and he feels strongly about Duke as well.

Dawkins is from your area, right?

I actually played with Andre my freshman year with Boo Williams.  We are very close and stay in touch.  He's one of those kids who actually grew up a Duke fan all his life.

Thank you for your time and good luck with the process.

Thank you sir.

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Josh Hairston uses the glass to his advantage during the NBAPA's Top 100 Camp

Blue Devil Nation Premium talked to Josh Hairston about his visit to Duke on Tuesday.  In fact, our members knew of a pending offer before that time.  The Hairston article is our latest offering in what is shaping up to be one hot summer.  Our premium message board is abuzz with information and it will become clear to new members, that this site stays a step ahead of the rest.  Here is what has gone up on BDN Premium since Sunday -

- in the latest addition of our infamous General Update, we clued members in to Dawkins offer and ones to come. 

- an interview with Josh Hairston from the NBAPA before his trip to Durham, which whetted the appetites of our members.

- then we put up an exclusive one on one with 09 prospect Jamil Wilson.   Again, from the NBAPA Top 100 Camp.

- we followed that with another exclusive with 09's Terrell Vinson who was named the best all around player at the event.

- then we got some great comments from big Nate Lubick, a star on the rise.

- we reported from the NBAPA, as it happened, even cluing people in that Kenny Boynton would be named the MVP before the tip off of the championship game.

- add a follow up interview with Josh Hairston last evening.  He had some really nice things to say about his Duke visit.

Oh, and there is more to come.  We already have interviews with the following prospects on tap.  We'll start with Kenny Boynton Jr.  Then there is Brandon Knight and ... well, we will have to keep the other names on the inside for now, for the competition will surely try and make that information their own.  I can tell you that there are five more interviews with Duke prospects which we will be churning out over the next few days.

So, come on in and join Blue Devil Nation Premium!

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