Duke hopes to have Matt Jones and Julius Randle come to Countdown to Craziness
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With the Duke Basketball team in China, recruiting has temporarily taken a backseat, but that doesn't mean the Blue Devils haven't been active. With concern to 2012, the picture is quite clear in that Duke has focused in on the players they covet. BDN Premium takes a look at those targets and gives you an idea of how their recruitment will proceed.
As I have stated before, Duke will ride the Shabazz Muhammad train until the very end. He visited UCLA recently and our belief is that it is now a [private]two team race between the favored Bruins and the Blue Devils. I am sure he'll mention Kentucky and UNLV as well once a decison is made. No timeline has been set but it wouldn't surprise us if he made a decision sooner rather than later. We are hoping for later for that favors Duke and their effort to get another visit. With a player of Muhammad's stature, you keep your name in the hat and hope for the best.
Stud big man Mitch McGary recently trimmed his list of schools and Duke made the cut. Duke feels like they've developed a good relationship with his parents and that is always a positive. This one will be quite a battle down the stretch but the Blue Devils are sure to get a visit before anything else happens. I think this one will go on for a bit.
I was disappointed in the knee jerk reaction that some Duke fans had with the recent Alex Poythress situation, but both parties have overcome any misunderstanding. Don't get me started on fan interactions on Twitter ... Poythress is down to Duke and Vanderbilt in my opinion and a visit is in the works when the Blue Devils return. If a team sneaks in, it'll be Kentucky where he is visiting this weekend. Poythress is thrilled by the offer and I think we have a very good shot at landing him. There is some ground to be made up but Duke is quite a name and playing for Coach K is an honor,
In regards to Perry Ellis, well, Duke never offered him but he continued to list them. Duke was okay with that and he was a fall back option but he probably wondered where the interest was and dropped Duke. Ellis never played well in front of Krzyzewski and I think they feel Poythress is more athletic. They think a lot of Ellis but Duke is going to take their chances with the big four in 2012.
That brings us to Tony Parker. Who knows what Tony will do. I don't think he knows what he will do. His parents want Duke and he wants Memphis and he seemingly may have fallen for all the anti Duke rhetoric. At the same time, it would be ill advised for Duke to jump ship and the aforementioned knee jerk reactions by fans would work against efforts. Duke will see if Tony comes around and there is a chance. You have to remember, Duke has been on his list from the very start and they have been mentioned in his top three with Ohio State and the Tigers.
In an ideal world, Duke would likely settle on McGary and Shabazz and wrap it up. But they will take any combination of the guys I have listed and all of the players I have mentioned want to visit Duke. The Blue Devils will set their strategy for visits upon their return form China and Dubai.
The offer to Bronson Koenig caught many off guard. The bottom line is that Coach K liked him and thinks he is a winner and a combo guard. Yeah, I know his team didn't win a game when Andrew watched, but who can argue with Coach? I mean look how Rasheed Sulaimon and Michael Gbinije blew up after Duke got their verbal. Wisconsin leads for Koenig but Duke is working on a visit and feel they can make up ground.
How will the offer to Koenig effect Matt Jones? Duke sees Jones as wing-three point specialist. It helps that he can drive the ball but he still needs work on getting his shot off in traffic. Duke is losing Andre Dawkins and Seth Curry, so these two shooters firepower would be welcomed in 2013. Jones will visit Countdown to Craziness and Duke expects the list to grow as the event nears.
Duke will stick with Jabari Parker in a big way and I still think they have a fantastic shot of landing this all around phenom. The Blue Devils will look to Julius Randle as well but depending on who they end up with in 2012 could change this. We mentioned a lot of other guys in our last update and very little has changed. I can tell you that a lot of 2013 kids impressed the staff during the open period.
When the team hits the court in China, all the guys will get some serious minutes. The hope is that the cream will rise to the top. Duke will also name their captains after the trip and my thinking is that it will come from Curry, Kelly and a Plumlee. For the record, Curry is more vocal and outgoing in interviews and he talking more on the court as well. BDN will talk with some of the players via Skype [phone], so we'll have those updates coming. Members can discuss this update on our premium message board. Remember, registration is separate for the board. Once you have registered and we confirm your payment you'll be approved.[/private]
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The picture is now crystal clear with concern to 2012 and beyond. Duke will stick with Tony Parker until his decision is made. Coach Krzyzewski sat front and center for many of Parker's games and the big man [private] knew it, cutting his eyes towards the man while playing. Parker has been a bit up and down with his comments of late but my belief is that Duke is in better shape than anyone else for Tony. His parents love Duke and if they had their way, this one would be over from what I've heard from legitimate sources. The Parkers sat directly behind the bench this weekend and they certainly saw the Blue Devils' keen interest. Duke has been faithful to Tony and his verbal could set other things in motion. Coach K loves his hands and footwork and wants him to anchor the paint in Durham. The Blue Devils have made Tony priority 1 on their 2012 wish list.
And if Parker is priority 1-A, then Mitch McGary is 1-B, or you can reverse the order if you'd like. Duke will go hard after McGary and they feel they have a great chance at the tenacious big. Sources are now saying McGary may pull the trigger before his high school season and if that is indeed the case, look for a whirlwind of activity in the coming months. It is safe to say McGary will be visiting Duke and the Blue Devils will be in home with him when the time comes, but that will not happen until the team returns from their venture to China and Dubai.
The Blue Devils were most impressed with Matt Jones and he gained an offer after his play this past weekend. Of course, as members, you all saw this one coming. Jones glowed beyond belief when talking of Duke and you will see those videos this week. We spoke to Jones the other night but kept it short. He told BDN that he was on cloud nine after Coach K called and that he could certainly see himself there. He was very excited that Duke moved in and it is fair to say that they went to the top of his list. Jones has shown steady improvement in his game and he can slash through the lanes and has an outstanding outside shot. He is a good on-ball defender as well and he sent a game to overtime with a defensive stop in front of Krzyzewski as time ran out. The only knock I witnessed is that he at times has trouble shaking free for his shot. He is a great character kid as well and BDN got his AAU coach's thoughts on that, which is another feature you can look forward to.
His teammate, the hulking Julius Randle, also has an offer and Duke feels they are in good shape there as well. Jeff Capel has certainly been a help in this one and the thought of a package deal with Jones is most appealing. But make no mistake about it, Duke loves Matthew Jones as a stand alone player. Randle was called the best player in the nation on the night he dominated the Memphis front court by someone close to the situation that watched him play. That was a bit cryptic but easy enough for you to figure out on your own. Randle was like a bull in a China shop and it is clear that he will not back down from anyone. I caught several of his games and was most impressed by his enormous upside. He is a true power player that may or may not fit should Duke get Tony Parker.
The Bull - BDN Photo
And then there is another 2013 product named Jabari Parker. What a humble superstar he is and you'll see this on coming videos as well. Parker likes Duke a lot ... a whole lot and the Duke coaches like him a lot, a whole helluva lot. They are in great early shape with Parker and this one might end in the spring of next year at the latest. Parker will make an unofficial visit to Durham in due time and we'll have more on that as it develops. While UNC and others are on him, Duke has been from the start and that will IMO pay dividends down the road. Parker is smooth and versatile and at times cannot be stopped. He is part of the spectacular trio joining Randle and Noel as the best of the best in 2013.
One thing many seemingly fail to see is that Duke has a great jump on 2013 for a reason. The Duke staff will be tied up with Team USA duties next summer limiting their time on the recruiting trail. That especially holds true for Krzyzewski and that is why he was so hands-on this past week with the class. The three aforementioned 2013 players are clearly at the top of the wish list but more names are in the works, specifically Nerlens Noel. This defensive demon we coined the "Sultan of Swat," is a most interesting talent and game changer. Then there is the "Nerlens Noel effect," which causes players to alter shots for Noel is an absolute terror when it comes to blocking shots. By the end of the EYBL he was in every prospect's head and it doesn't matter who he is guarding. In short, he inflicts pain on guys the same age, younger and/or older. When I joked with Noel about the fact he didn't send out invitations to his "Block Party," he loved it. Form that point on, Noel really opened up to me. Make no mistake, everybody is on Noel, so Duke will have their hands full as will every other team that vies for his services. I love me some Nerlens and so does Grant Hill, for he is making his fade rise on the cover of the 1991 Sports Illustrated stylish again;) A side note is that Grant Hill will go along on the China trip and he will be helping to teach the "Duke culture" to newcomers.
Rasheed Sulaimon, Matt Jones, LJ Rose and Rodeny Purvis strike a pose for BDN
Some have attempted to hang me out to dry with a comment on Rodney Purvis which was misquoted, but that is something I am used to from another Duke site. This time they made sure my name was in the head of a post. I never intended certain things to go public but when users break the agreement upon signing up all I can do is boot them. Purvis flat out wants to come in and play right away but Duke has a bevy of wings on the roster and in the works. Purvis wanted to hang with Rasheed Sulaimon, Matt Jones and LJ Rose this weekend and he is seemingly upset at, well, everything that is said these days. The mere fact that Duke did not watch him is telling and I can tell you without revealing sources close to the situation that Purvis is no longer an option. Of course, we were the first to say that in a private forum and now all but one site is on the bandwagon. I think the offer to Jones may have made him see the light and/or the writing on the wall. Purvis is a good kid, but his emotion concerns me as does his behavior when he is not on the court. Would Duke take him if he called and wanted to come? Make no mistake, Purvis has talent and he is a good kid, so I am in no way beating him down, but he is no Austin Rivers or Kyrie Irving.
We have to watch how we mention prospects around here and even where we'll be going on the recruiting trail in that it tips off others. Just this week nobody was on Nerlens Noel until we were seen talking to him. Yes, people pay close attention to everything we do at events. It frustrates us at times but what can you do? All I can say is pay close attention to when information is printed and as a member sit back and know that you were aware of it beforehand. Noel is sure to pick up an offer soon.
Rasheed Sulaimon played very well at the EYBL finals as well although he saved his worst game for last and a lackluster offensive performance cost him the scoring title. Still, he finished second and he has improved immensely since a season ago; he's like a water bug running all over the place and locks down well on his defensive assignment. His handle is improving as well and his offense is top shelf. The Duke staff knew exactly what they were doing in getting this kid aboard early, a testament to Krzyzewski's eye. That too should excite one more with concern to Jones.
Wojo was in Wisconsin this week and Krzyzewski was as well before returning to Augusta. Chris Collins was at home this go round but he returns in the coming week. The addition of Jeff Capel has been a winner and this staff is, well, pretty darn good.
One kid that caught our eye during the EYBL opening session was Tyus Jones, a 2014 PG from Minnesota who plays for the older Howard Pulley team. Once we interviewed him, it was obvious to others he had caught the Blue Devils' eyes. Again, our every move is watched by others at events. We actually interviewed Jones while at Boo, so he didn't slip up on me at all. In fact, he stood out and I was amazed to learn he was 2014 for his play was smooth as silk and so far ahead of those in his class. We have a nice interview coming your way with Jones as well. I can tell you that he has great character, confidence and his recruitment will go on for a very long time. Still, both Andrew and myself take pride in giving you background on players Duke likes before it really gets out there. In short, we anticipate while at the many events, as Andrew did with JahillOkafor. What you may not realize is how rare a good interview with Oakfor is, so pay attention to our offerings.
Duke is still keeping an eye on Alex Poythress and Perry Ellis as well. Neither of them have an offer and both play pretty much the same position. Duke would likely turn here if they got one of Mitch McGary and Tony Parker but the real need is bangers and not wings. Still, keep a close eye on these guys as the recruiting evaluation period opens back up.
Just in are the players Duke will watch in Orlando for the AAU National Showcase which runs from the 23rd to the 27th. Mitch McGary will start there and once it is over go to Kansas City. Teammates Julius Randle and Matt Jones will be there as well along with Nerlens Noel and Theo Pinson. Rasheed Sulaimon will play in the AAU Nationals in Orlando which takes place after the loaded Showcase. And Tony Parker and Alex Poythress will play in both events. I am trying to swing this event but right now it isn't looking good.
I am trying to rework my schedule to go to Orlando but a cash crunch may prevent that from happening. However, Andrew is set to go to Las Vegas and you know his coverage will be top shelf. In closing our latest update I would like to thank all of you for supporting us through membership. We would like to give back, so here is an opportunity for you. If you refer new members to BDN Premium, we'll give you 15% of their membership provided you e-mail or PM us before they join. If you have a friend join for a year, that means you get 15$ cash sent to your paypal account. If it is for six months, you get 9$. There is no referral granted for a one or three month membership. This is a limited time offer. Help us grow our community!
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Prospect Alex Poythress was putting up nice numbers at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam but he twisted an ankle early in his last game, a Georgia Stars win. The Stars reached the quarterfinals which start tonight and it is unknown whether Poythress will play or not. Here is an interview with [private] Poythress -
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You can sit in the middle of a bunch of well seasoned analyst and hear several different takes on prospects at major events. Or, you can sit alone and form your opinion. I do a lot of both and in the process I see prospects play in upwards of 20 times in a single AAU season. One thing to keep in mind is that one tournament or camp does not make or break a player. Sometimes kids are sick or maybe a family member is having health issues. Some fly in the same day of the event after attending another one and pick up play right away. We try and find out the details and that allows a fair take on prospects. I personally, like to see a kid play five times or more before offering an opinion on his overall game. In short, talent evaluation is an inexact science and what I see and what Coach K or the staff might see can differ greatly. I like to see how a kid plays when he is tired. I like to see how they play from ahead and behind in a game. I like to see how they step up when the game is on the line and how they face adversity. I even like to watch their body language and especially what they do off ball. That said, here is my take on ten prospects and one Duke verbal from this weekends NBAPA Top 100 Camp.
Nerlens Noel (2013) - This kid is a defensive stalwart in the post. He has good footwork and an impressive and quick leaping ability. When open he can rattle the rim with the dunk, but he needs polish on his offensive moves and he doesn't seem to have that go to move in his repertoire as of yet. With a year of maturity, he may well push for the top rated player in his class and that says a lot when you know Jabari Parker and Julius Randle are his comp. Clearly the third best player in 2013 in my eyes. He dominated Tony Parker for the second and third time on the defensive end this past weekend, although Parker did adjust some in his third meeting.
Tony Parker (2012) -Tony is adjusting to the expectations bestowed upon him analyst. That makes players come hard at him trying to make a name for themselves. When he has you on his hip or gets an angle, he is effective on the offensive end and or around the block. I thought he went to the well far to often with his fade-away jump shot. While it worked early, his overuse of it allowed opponents to adjust. When he reaches for the ball on the defensive end, he usually is not in position to recover if the opponent gets the ball first. Strong rebounder and space eater, plays position defense and is not a big time shot blocker or leaper. He ism however, steady and he can be coached to better offensive moves. Tony was one of the top three bigs in camp and there are times when he is dominant. Now he needs to work on consistency and taking good shots. He tried to stretch the floor with his perimeter jumper, a couple from the three point stripe, but he had little success in pulling his man out in that most of the shots didn't drop. This also meant that he was not in position to board. He can be a 16-8 guy in college and there were times when he was dominant this past weekend, but not as consistent as I'd like to see in that I hold him to a higher standard. He mentioned Ohio State as the leader but the question was a hypothetical one and I think he knew it got back to people he wished it hadn't. Duke is in good shape with Tony, no matter his comment, but they will let the net stretch a bit wider with concerns to post guys.
Mitch McGary (2012)- He is a typical blue collar Inna grown boy who has a toughness to his game. He displayed a surprisingly good handle and he was almost always in the middle of the play when in the game. I liked his hustle and he seemed to be in good shape, never dragging while in the game. He picks up a lot of garbage, plays decent position defense and blocks the occasional shot. He is a good teammate, cheering for his team when on the bench, showing a lot of emotion which helps pump his team up. Earned the "Psycho T," nickname from his teammates. He is a beast. He does not back down and has an edge which could be thought of as a bit of an attitude. Started talking to refs late which I didn't like. Needs a better outside game on the offensive end, but he sets a lot of picks is active and calls for the ball with a wide bodied stance to protect his turf. He also runs the floor very well. I liked him a lot but some think he is raw in certain areas. He is to a point but everything I saw is correctable. One worthy note is that his team won a single game. Part of that was guard play for it was weak overall in the camp. He is wide open in his recruitment and has no idea where he wants to go. The media attention is something new and eye opening for both his whole family. He said Maryland was over the top aggressive in some many words and Texas is a team he like when he was young. A long list getting longer. UNC and Duke are both showing interest now.
Nate Britt (2013) -He was much better than when I last saw him two years ago, especially his stroke which was always near the target hit or miss. He weaves in and out of traffic well and is quicker than I remember. In short, he is starting to mature. He went off in a couple of games on offense and his 30 point effort was a game high. He teamed with Rodney Purvis who arrived a day late. He also played with NCSU bound Tyler Lewis, who was sick and played but a single game. The reason I mentioned the aforementioned two is that Britt adjusted to playing with each one. Duke has good ins with him. He is close to Nolan Smith and Kyrie Irving. One guru ranked him as the eighth best PG in the camp. He needs to be fired. He was in the top three. The question posed most often in reference to whether he is a point or two guard. I think he is a PG that can shoot and or a shooting PG. His size just isn't there as a 2G but some disagree with me. I like his game, think he is smooth and worthy of Duke keeping close tabs on. Paul Biancardi questioned me as to if I though Quinn Cook was the answer at Duke. He didn't think so. Oddly, they remind me of one another in some ways going into their junior season. If Cook were to stumble, an offer will surely come Britt's way providing another kid doesn't sprout up in the 2014 class.
Amile Jefferson (2012) -He was the camps leading scorer and he earned high marks from everybody involved. His point production is especially impressive when you looked at the guards on his team. But to be fair, he got a lot of points on the break so his numbers are a bit inflated. He can get through the smallest of creases in the defense and spots a mismatch in a heartbeat, taking immediate advantage of the situation. My concern is his defense, which is quite average. He doesn't always mix it up in the paint and he floats outside more than he should at times. He'd be rated much higher if it were not for the aforementioned. Still, I like his game a lot ... a whole lot and I would personally like to see Duke open talks with him again or take another look in July. His consistent offensive effort was most impressive in Charlottesville, but his team? They played in the toilet bowl and were winless going in.
Rasheed Sulaimon (Duke verbal) -He blew up early and almost evey guru had him the tip shooting guard but he played at a lower level on day three. For one thing, he was feeling under the weather in that bugs were going around in the camp. His handle is stronger than ever as is his confidence. He wants the ball. He nailed a three (video coming) to lead a 20 point comeback and helped his team go to overtime. In the overtime he handled the ball for just under a minute but his coach suddenly called timeout. Thing is, there are no timeouts and the other team got the ball and won by a deuce. Sulaimon looked puzzled which you will see via BDN Video as well. Nice stroke and super on ball defense is what Rasheed Sulaimon was about. BTW, Sulaimon will be sending his first diary entry in soon and he will update us throughout the high school season.
Alex Poythress (2012)- Two things ... firstly, he was not getting the ball from his teammates. Secondly, he should have been more aggressive when he did. He had a so-so camp, scoring 16 in one outing but less than 4 in the rest of his contests. He still was in good position most of the time but he was lost with the talent level and or ball hogs. Don't make too much out of that for Kyrie Irving didn't play that well last year always and there is a history of such cases. Still, many will drop him in the rankings. Poythress is a victim of soaring in the rankings, 15th in Prep Stars when he is a 20ish plus player IMO. He is versatile and he is having a great season for the Georgia Stars, so keep an open mind before judging his play in the camp.
Robert Carter (2012) - Confident, active and aggressive fits the bill here. I am not going into his game too much for I have seen him play in 1.5 games total. However, as members, you will hear from the post player from Georgia sometime this week. HE said his phone was ringing off the hook when the coaches could call. He is listed at 6-9 but looked closer to 6-8 to me. Once I see him again, I will form a better take on his game. FWIW, I have a five game rule before I will go into a kids game. He showed a sweet jump hook at the camp and his stock is taking off as offers roll in every few hours.
Devonta Pollard (2012) -From what I saw of him, I liked him but like Carter, I simply need more views. So we'll revisit this one day in the future should he remain on the Duke radar. The coaches have made contact with him as they have Carter. Some say he got a Duke offer but that is not true. He may well have misunderstood, so we'll give him a pass, especially since is very talented. He helped himself in the camp and his ranking will likely rise from his play. He has been through a lot of adversity of late, starting with the tornado in Alabama. Earlier, his Father passed away from cancer.
Rodney Purvis (2012) - Dude can shoot and he likes to shoot, anytime, anywhere. The problem is that he is streaky. What I didn't like about Purvis was the fact he seem bugged out to sit on the bench and he rarely gave up the ball when it was in his hands. In short, he didn't seem to cheer his teammates on. IMO, he is a two guard in that he does not look to distribute, but he feels he is a PG. When he is on, his team wins, when his shot is off they lose. The kid can play but he is not on the level of a Kyrie Irving or Austin Rivers. I feel he is a NCSU lean but those close to Rodney tell me that he finds negatives in all the teams. I just think he wants to play right away and I know Coach K can only tell him you can compete and the best will play. Nice handle but not great, very good at taking his man off the dribble if he gets a step and has the ability to stop on a dime and drop a step back shot.
Beejay Anya (2013) - Holy Big Load, Batman! He is a beast of a kid but he has a lot of baby fat. Kareem Abdul Jabbar spoke of the benefits of staying in shape in the camp, saying it is a must to make it and remain in the league. Let's hope he was listening. At first I thought the drills took a toll on his legs but I later found out that he just flew into the camp after playing in another. That said, I will reserve judgement. He in no way plays above or even near the rim, but you can see the possible up side and that is why he is worth keeping an eye on. We have an interview with him as well and he is a good kid. Didn't like his hands from what I saw nor that he struggled getting up and down at times. A space eater for sure who showed me little offense, but of course, he might have touched the ball three time a game via the pass. Britt hit him once where he had the man on his hip but he muffed the pass and never saw another one. However, when he had the advantage he showed he could finish. He has no outside game on offense.
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