According to Perky Plumlee, when his sons Miles and Mason stand back to back with their arms raised, Miles has almost a full hands reach advantage.  That length combined with athleticism should allow Miles the opportunity to build upon his freshman season where he adjusted to the speed of the college game.

Miles started the season in the middle for the Blue Devils last year but found himself learning the Duke system on the run and ultimately out of the line up.   The Duke staff hopes that Miles can become more consistent with his play in 2009-10 and harness the fire that earned him a starting spot in the pre season.

The eldest Plumlee will be joined by his brother Mason this season and there is no reason to think that the chemistry between the two siblings will do do anything other than help on the court.  Expect Miles to float between the four and five spot this year, allowing  junior Kyle Singler more freedom where he will play his natural position.

Yes, I know that Duke doesn't have natural positions, but with this seasons team he will be depended upon to battle on the boards with Mason and Brian Zoubek.  Still, Miles strength in high school was his inside-out game where he faced the basket.  So, look for him to have an improved back to the basket game this season.

Over the summer, Miles competed in the N.C. Pro Am event held at N.C. Central and he had packed on twenty solid pounds of muscle.  He showed signs of brilliance, but the environment didn't allow him but so many looks.  Despite that he was one of the better front court players in the league.

Miles also scored a lot of point at Christ School Arden via his perimeter shot, but his ability to run the court and handle the ball well for a big man is when he's at his best.  During one dunk at the event, Miles had his elbows even with the rim before the flush.

Duke is very deep in the front court this season, so it'll be interesting to see how things shake out for Miles Plumlee.  I've been hearing that the staff is pleased with Miles off season development, thus Duke fans anxiously await seeing that improvement for themselves.