Duke finished up their three game tour of China with a 93-78 victory over the Junior Olympic team. Fans have to love the intensity Miles Plumlee has brought in the contests. The senior has an obvious early role as the starter in the middle and the Blue Devils seem to be looking for him more. His brother, Mason had a nice performance as well. It is also nice that Ryan Kelly has been very consistent with his play. And remember, Duke is not near showing their hand or how they'll attack opposing defenses this coming season.
Seth Curry ran the point guard position well in the Blue Devils victory. It is pretty clear that Curry is option number one early on in the pre season on the offensive end. If there are any doubts Curry cannot run the point, they've been dispelled.
Coach K has started the process of breaking down talented freshman Austin Rivers game. In high school, Rivers always had the ball in his hands but at Duke, that will be Curry's role in that he'll run the point. Rivers struggled most of today but he'll be fine now that he knows the battle that lies ahead. That battle will be to as so many have said, let the game come to him and dribble less, never pulling up his dribble until he has a good option. I'm not too worried about Austin, and can assure you that there will be games he takes over this coming season.
Richmond is ranked 16th in the preseason and have won the last two games with Duke. Make no mistake that Blue Devil fans are ready to defeat the Spiders for both previous losses were devastating in that they were season opening games. We'll have a pre season camp review coming tomorrow, so be sure to check back by and see the latest.
The Duke Women's Soccer team gained their consecutive 2-0 victory to go 2-0 on the season.
And here, you can view game notes for Duke versus Richmond game, which is less than two weeks away. Be sure to check out the David Cutcliffe radio show which is held at the Washington-Duke Inn and golf club every Monday evening. You can stop by and watch the show live or tune into 620 the Buzz.
In closing this weeks abbreviated column, here is a link to China Daily where Coach K was asked about his return to where Team USA won Gold.