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Savon Goodman – BDN Premium has the latest with the rim rattling prospect

Rim rattler Savon Goodman - BDN Photo

Savon Goodman is a 6'6" 205 lb wing, who repeatedly demonstrated violence against rims across the country with his mix of power and athleticism. Although he played a full slate of AAU tournaments and camps from California and Nevada to North Carolina and his native Pennsylvania, he worked extensively with Lamont Peterson, noted for his work with reigning NBA Rookie of the Year,Tyreke Evans, on both improving his perimeter shot and handle as well as his speed and explosiveness. On the high school level, he will play for Academy of the New Church in suburban Philadelphia, along with two of the best defensive big men in the country, 6'11" Malcolm Gilbert, who verbally committed to Pittsburgh, and 6'9" Rakeem Christmas, who verbally committed to Syracuse. At times, this past summer, Savon competed alongside Duke recruit, Amile Jefferson, for Team Philly, which is run by Lonnie Lowry, the older brother of former Villanova Wildcat and current Houston Rocket, Kyle Lowry. Savon spoke with Blue Devil Nation recently about the latest in his recruitment, his work with Lamont Peterson, playing alongside the aforementioned Christmas and Gilbert, and his impressions of Duke University.

I guess we'll start with the most basic recruiting question. Which schools are after you?

West Virginia, Villanova, Temple, LaSalle, Georgetown, Penn State, Texas, and Florida. That's all I know of right now.

Are those all firm offers or are they a mix of interest [private] and offers?

No, it's a mix.

In terms of position, do you view yourself as a pure two, a three, or just a versatile wing?

I think, at the next level, I'll be a two.

Will distance be a factor for you?

No, absolutely not.

Do you have a go-to move and where do you like to catch it?

I like to catch it in transition.

Yeah, absolutely. You've been able to do that for some time.

Yeah, yeah, but I wouldn't say I have any one particular spot, but I guess on the wings so there's some room to operate. Now that I think about it, I probably would like to catch it there every time. (laughs)

Who do you try to model your game after?

Tyreke Evans

Well, you work out with his trainer, Lamont (Peterson).

Yes, absolutely

Do you ever workout with Tyreke Evans?

Oh, yeah, yeah. We try. We can, but when he's out in Sacramento and I'm in Philly, it's tough. We definitely try.

Now, you also play at Academy of the New Church with Rakeem Christmas (Syracuse) and Malcolm Gilbert (Pittsburgh).

Yes, yes.

Are all of you guys coming back next year?

Oh, yeah. I know there's been some rumors, but we're coming back. I don't know who started them.

Don't worry about the rumors. I'm just glad to clear that up.

(laughs) Yeah, definitely.

What about Amile Jefferson? At times, he plays with you on the AAU circuit and you guys are very cohesive together. He's told me that he thinks that, for whatever reason, you guys complement each other very well out there.

Yeah, yeah, we've played at several events together (Bob Gibbons, Las Vegas Fab 48, Desert Duel) and been successful. I'm not sure why. Maybe power and speed or something. We're very different players, but it just clicked.

Now, there is a natural question for two elite-level AAU teammates who play well together and can play alongside each other at the next level. Have you guys talked about playing together in college or is it a matter of, if it happens, it happens?

Yeah, if it happens, it's great, but, if not, that's okay too.

Are you guys still very close?

Oh, yeah, absolutely, yeah, he's like my brother. We get along and fight sometimes like brothers, but we're definitely cool.

What's your current weight and and height?

I'm 205 and about 6'6."

Who will you seek guidance from before you do ultimately decide in recruiting?

Definitely my parents and my high school coach

What would you like the audience to know about you away from the court?

That I'm a cool dude. I'm laid back off the court, but I like to talk and communicate on it. I'm easy to hang around with.

What would you say your range is right now? Where do you feel comfortable shooting the ball?

I feel comfortable shooting the ball anywhere, but I think I need to improve my confidence in shooting the ball past the three-point line.

Do you work on your three-point shot a lot? You have the reputation of being a great finisher around the basket and in transition, but that you need some work on your outside shot.

Oh, yeah. I work on my three-point shot and my dribbling every day to just try to add that to my game and wipeout my weaknesses. I definitely am trying to improve on my outside shot.

I always think that's a big step in a young player's game, when they can acknowledge their weaknesses and, instead of hiding it, work to improve on or get rid of them. What would you say is your greatest strength right now that you bring to the court?

I definitely think it's getting to the bucket. I feel like I can really do that well.

You're a very good slasher.

Yeah, I try to be. I think my weaknesses right now are my dribbling and my jump shot. Believe me, I'm going to be getting to work on those two things as soon and as much a I can.

Do you still view this as early?

Oh, yeah, we haven't sat down and really looked at the schools or anything.

Have you visited any schools yet?

Really, just the local ones.

Can you talk about the experience of playing with the twin towers of Christmas (Syracuse) and Gilbert (Pittsburgh)? How has it gone so far? What have you learned from those guys?

Rakeem, he's one of the most dominating big men in his class. Well, let's just say it's been interesting. (laughs) Playing with those guys helps take some of the pressure off of me and it also forces me to work on my perimeter game. I mean they are so big and take up so much room that I really can't fit in there and score easy buckets. It's probably a good thing in the long run. I know at the next level that this will pay off, even though I love to post up and use my body inside. On the AAU level, I can though and I definitely enjoy it a lot.

What's your role going to be on the team this year?

Handling the ball, helping to control the possessions and get our team's best shot. We were too sloppy, at time, with the ball last year. my role is going to expand a little bit this year. I'm taking more control and even more of a leadership role.

Now, one of your rivals was knocking your school and saying "oh, it's isn't a good school and they don't do real work," but I looked into it and found out that it is a quality school, has a good track record of sending kids to quality colleges, and they teach Latin.

Yeah, absolutely, it is a good school and very challenging. I think sometimes guys just try to knock what they don't know or are jealous of.

I'd like to get back to your work or training with Lamont Peterson. You mentioned that you're working on your dribbling and your perimeter shot. How is that going?

It's going well so far. Basically, every chance I get, I'm working out with Lamont Peterson. We're trying to work on things.

Now, what do you guys work on? Can you give the audience a normal routine of what a typical workout for the two of you to work on?

Absolutely, we're trying to work on quickness and my explosion as well, but, in the first hour to forty-five minutes, we do nothing , but handling. We just work on improving and strengthening my handle. Then, take a quick break and come back to work an hour and a half on my shooting. We're going after that hard. We finish up with conditioning.

So, you really are working much harder on your basketball skills than your conditioning with him. A friend of mine who happens to be friends with Evans said that those two would concentrate primarily on conditioning, when Evans was in high school.

Oh, yeah, for us, conditioning comes last in terms of priorities.

BDN: I just assumed that he was working on your conditioning because of his experience with Tyreke Evans and the fact that you're frankly in great physical shape, compared to even most of the elite players in your class.

Well, thanks, but, no, we've been mostly working on just improving my basketball skills. Dribbling and shooting.

I know you played at the Bob Gibbons Tournament. Did you get a chance to play at Duke at all?

Oh, yeah, we played the Wisconsin Playground there. It was a great experience.That was the first time that I was ever there.

What was your impression?

It looked or felt different than it does on TV. It felt smaller and it wasn't packed (laughs) for our game. For me, it felt great personally and I would never mind playing there.

Would you ever visit the school unofficially if the program picked up its interest in you?

Oh, yeah, I'd be right down there (laughs). That's no problem. Believe me.

I know it's still early, but have you personally talked with any of their coaches yet.

Me, no, not just yet. I'm definitely open to them. Definitely.

What's your impression of the school and the program?

I don't know about their school too much right now, other than they have an excellent reputation, but nothing too specific. I do know about their basketball program. I mean they are the defending national champions and put players in the league. What else can somebody say about them? No coach or player can knock them. You go there, you listen to what the coaches tell you, you do your work, and eventually, hopefully, you move on the next level, either in the NBA or overseas. Plus, with a Duke degree, if you get hurt or things don't necessarily work out, you're going to get a job. Case closed. Nobody or player should be listening to any negative recruiting against Duke.

Lastly, out of curiosity, do you prefer to play in a more methodical, half-court offense where you can occasionally post-up, which is close to what you do now in high-school, or an uptempo offense, where you take advantage of your athleticism and slashing ability?

Oh, definitely, I love to get up-and-down. I love to run and use my athleticism. [/private]

Duke Football

Duke QB Sean Renfree comments on the win over Elon

Renfree behind center vs Elon - BDN Photo
DURHAM - Perhaps the one most positive aspect of the Blue Devils opening day victory over Elon beyond the victory itself was the play of Sean Renfree.  The sophomore quarterback had solid numbers of 31 of 39 completed passes with two touchdowns and no interceptions.  Renfree never seemed rattled in the pocket as he found seven Duke receivers for catches.  BDN caught up with Renfree and fired away several questions before the media joined in and you can hear his comments below.

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Duke Football

BDN previews Duke – Elon, staff picks the outcome

Are you ready for some Duke football? BDN wraps up kickoff week with a preview of Duke's week 1 matchup with the Elon Phoenix.  

Duke in 2009

The Blue Devils finished 4th in the ACC Coastal Division in 2009 with a record of 5-7, including wins against Army, North Carolina Central, Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina State. Led by senior QB Thaddeus Lewis, the offense carried the Blue Devils with a prolific passing attack. Duke's top three receivers formed one of the most formidable receiving corps in the nation in 2009, as All-ACC first team performer Donovan Varner, Freshman All-American Conner Vernon, and junior Austin Kelly all caught over 50 passes. Duke struggled to run the ball, finishing last in the ACC and the nation in rushing with only 63.5 yards per game. The defense was led by seniors DT Vince Oghobaase (All-ACC honorable mention), DE Ayanga Okpokoworuk, LB Vinnie Rey (2nd team All-ACC), and CB Leon Wright (All-ACC honorable mention). Despite falling short of a bowl berth, the five wins marked the most for the program since 1994. 

Elon in 2009

Elon is coming off the program's first ever FCS playoff invitation in 2009, in what was head coach Pete Lembo's fourth year with the program. The Phoenix finished 2009 ranked in the FCS top 10, losing in the first round of the FCS playoffs to Richmond, 16-13. The Phoenix dominated opposing offenses, finishing fourth in the country in total defense, allowing just 248.33 yards per game. Elon also finished in the top 10 in scoring defense, pass defense, and sacks. The offense was equally impressive, led by senior WR Terrell Hudgins, who was runner-up for the Walter Payton Award in his outstanding senior campaign, in which he recorded 123 receptions and 1633 yards, becoming the all-time FCS leader in receiving yards. Scott Riddle led the offense in his third years as starting quarterback, eclipsing the 10,000 yard mark for his career. The Elon ground game was paced by sophomore Jamal Shuman, who led the team with 677 rushing yards, and junior Brandon Newsome, who rushed for 7 touchdowns in 2009.

 

Analysis

First week matchups are always difficult to predict, as teams adjust to new personnel, coaching, and opponents. Every team has question marks heading into week one, and Duke and Elon are no exception. The Blue Devils must replace a record-setting quarterback and five starters on defense. They must develop a consistent rushing attack and utilize their speed on defense to pressure opposing offenses. QB Sean Renfree appears poised to take over under center and should have the benefit of a veteran offensive line and receiving corps. Five players will play at running back for Duke in 2010, led by sophomore Desmond Scott, who showed flashes of his potential as a freshman in 2009. On defense, Duke will attempt to utilize depth at linebacker and different schemes to disrupt opposing offenses. A deeper and more experienced secondary should have better playmakers than a year ago. After a disappointing loss to Richmond in last season's opener, Duke should be better prepared in 2010. 

The Phoenix have questions of their own heading into their season, though expectations are still high. Elon was selected 2nd in the Southern Conference and 7th in the FCS in preseason polls. Preseason Southern Conference Player of the Year Scott Riddle has already cemented his name in the record books in just 3 years at Elon, but loses his top receiver from 2009 in Terrell Hudgins. Seniors Lance Camp and Sean Jeffcoat will have to fill the void, but may struggle to get open against Duke's speedy secondary. The Phoenix have the biggest concerns on defense, where they must replace starters on the defensive line and the secondary. The linebackers will be called upon to lead the defense, starting with junior Joshua Jones and senior Brandon Wiggins. Elon was one of the top defensive teams in the country last season and are well-coached, but with significant losses, their 2009 dominance may be hard to repeat.  

BDN Prediction

Pete Lembo has built the Phoenix into a top program within the FCS, but Duke is now a competitive FBS program and has aspirations of competing for future ACC and BCS championships. Elon was overmatched against their lone FBS opponent in 2009 in Wake Forest, losing 35-7 in Winston-Salem. The Blue Devils have better athletes than Elon at nearly every position, and have finally built up quality depth at key positions. With Duke's youth, consistency has been a concern throughout practice and will continue to be important throughout the season. Riddle, a savvy veteran quarterback, will take advantage of the Blue Devils' defensive aggressiveness and inconsistencies, but Sean Renfree and the Duke receivers should have no problems with the inexperienced Phoenix secondary. The Blue Devils will attempt to control the game on the ground, sharing carries among multiple running backs, while opening the game up through the air. 

Each week in 2010, BDN will provide our consensus pick from football contributors Mark Watson, Bob Green, and Patrick Cacchio. The consensus BDN pick here is: 

Duke - 31

Elon - 14

Duke Football

A Fan’s Guide to the 2010 Blue Devils

Blue Devils star wideouts ready for Elon. Pictured are Donovan Varner Austin Kelly and Conner Vernon. Photo copyright Blue Devil Nation

In preparation for kickoff Saturday night against Elon, BDN provides a  guide to the 2010 Blue Devils. Hop on the Duke Football bandwagon now and join Blue Devil Nation as we cover the Duke Football beat all season long.  We're ready for some football! 

Gameday

Blue Devil Walk: Coach Cutcliffe has adapted this pregame ritual to Duke. Two and a half hours prior to kickoff, the entire team gathers in front of Duke Chapel for a moment of reflection and prayer. The team is led by the marching band on their procession across West Campus and into Wallace Wade Stadium. Fans line the sidewalk to offer encouragement and support. Arrive early to find your spot.

Blue Devil Alley: On football gamedays, the area commonly known as Krzyzewskiville during basketball season is transformed into Blue Devil Alley. Blue Devil Alley is an area of games, music, and concessions for all ages and opens two and a half hours prior to kickoff.

Gameday updates: Visit Duke’s A to Z guide for information on parking, traffic, and other stadium policies. New for 2010 will be text message and Twitter updates.  And of course BDN's twitter site has long been a popular destination on gameday for updates.  We'll have same day/evening post game interviews as well on Blue Devil Nation.

Coaching Staff

Coach David Cutcliffe goes into his third season with Duke. Photo copyright Blue Devil Nation

Coach David Cutcliffe is in his third season as head coach of the Blue Devils, having turned down the opportunity to coach at the University of Tennessee this past offseason. Coach Cutcliffe is best known for having coached several great quarterbacks at Tennessee and Mississippi, including both Peyton and Eli Manning. Coach Cutcliffe’s teams feature a no huddle offense and prolific passing attack. In his two seasons at Duke, Coach Cutcliffe has a record of 9-15, having won 4 games in 2008 and 5 games in 2009. Kurt Roper serves as Duke’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Marion Hobby takes over as defensive coordinator in 2010, after the offseason departure of Mike MacIntyre to become the head coach at San Jose State.

2010 Blue Devils

Duke returns 18 starters from last year’s team that finished 4th in the Coastal Division of the ACC. The Blue Devils will play 7 home games in 2010 against Elon, Alabama, Army, Miami, Virginia, Boston College, and North Carolina. Duke’s 5 road contests will take place at Wake Forest, Maryland, Virginia Tech, Navy, and Georgia Tech. This represents the third most difficult schedule in the ACC, based on 2009 records ; Duke’s opponents were a combined 94-60 overall. Season tickets have sold out, but individual game tickets and ACC 3-packs are still available at GoDuke.com

Duke senior tight ends Brett Huffman and Brandon King pose for BDN on photo day - copyright BDN photo

Returning Players to Watch

#19 Sean Renfree QB, redshirt-sophomore: Renfree takes over at starting quarterback in his third season with the Duke program. In 2009, Renfree played in 5 games, throwing for 4 touchdowns with 2 interceptions and completing 68% of his passes. Renfree suffered a torn ACL against Georgia Tech and missed the remainder of the 2009 season and 2010 spring practice. He was a full participant in fall training camp and has impressed his coaches and teammates with his grasp of the offense. A highly-ranked recruit out of high school, Duke expects big things from Sean’s arm in 2010 and beyond.

#26 Donovan Varner WR, junior: Varner’s 2009 campaign earned him first team All-ACC honors, as he posted team-high 65 catches, 1,047 yards, and 8 touchdowns. Despite the graduation of QB Thaddeus Lewis, analysts expect Varner to maintain his high level of performance, selecting him to the preseason All-ACC first team and preseason All-American honorable mention. Varner joins a dangerous receiving corps for the Blue Devils with senior Austin Kelly (#83) and sophomore Conner Vernon (#2).

#33 Desmond Scott RB, sophomore: After leading the Blue Devils in rushing as a true freshman in 2009, Scott won the starting running back job during fall training camp. His 2009 campaign included a breakout 100 yard game against North Carolina Central, followed by mixed success. Coach Cutcliffe has praised Scott’s ability as a “complete back,” being able to excel in running the ball, catching the ball out of the backfield, and pass-blocking.

#62 Bryan Morgan C, senior: Morgan was elected a permanent team captain in 2010 by his teammates, and for good reason. The senior center leads the team with 24 consecutive starts and over 2,000 career snaps. Though undersized for an offensive lineman, Morgan is one of the strongest linemen on the team and consistently battles on every snap. His musical gifts and community service are also well-documented. He is a true leader for the team on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.

#8 Abraham Kromah LB, redshirt-senior: Kromah was also elected a permanent team captain in 2010 by his teammates and is the vocal leader of the defense. After battling injuries in 2009, Kromah is one of the strongest players on Duke’s defense and should become one of the team’s leading tacklers.

#56 Damian Thornton LB, senior: Thornton is Duke’s strongest player on defense and will line up in several different formations at linebacker. Having played over 1,100 snaps in his career, Thornton is one of Duke’s defensive leaders and hardest hitters. Thornton will use his strength and speed to bring pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

#40 Matt Daniels S, junior: Daniels is one of Duke’s most talented defenders and is also the active leader in career tackles with 105. An Academic All-ACC selection, Daniels started all 12 games for Duke in 2009 and showed flashes of his playmaking ability. Duke will call upon Daniels to be a consistent playmaker in the secondary in 2010.

#16 Chris Rwabukamba (RUB-uh-COME-buh) CB, redshirt-senior: Rwabukamba is Duke’s senior leader in the secondary and is the third permanent team captain elected by his teammates. A fourth-round selection in the 2010 Canadian Football League draft, the Ontario native is Duke’s active leader in pass break-ups, including a game-saving interception at the 1-yard line at Vanderbilt in 2008.

#3 Johnny Williams CB/WR/PR, junior: Just call him Johnny-on-the-spot. Williams transitioned from WR to CB during spring and fall practice, but will be on the field in all phases of the game. As one of the best athletes and playmakers on the team, Williams will line up at cornerback, wide receiver, and punt return for the 2010 Blue Devils.

New Players to Watch

#81 Cooper Helfet TE, junior: the junior college transfer is an explosive receiver and will line up in several different positions in Duke’s potent passing attack. At 6’4” and the fastest of Duke’s tight ends, Helfet will help the Blue Devils stretch opposing defenses downfield.

#9 Josh Snead RB, freshman: From nearby Smithfield, NC, Snead enrolled at Duke in January and hit the ground running, leading the Blue Devils in rushing in the 2010 spring game. Snead will use his dynamic speed to break open runs on offense and special teams.

#23 Juwan Thompson RB, freshman: Another speedy freshmen who has earned playing time with his play during training camp.

#5 Brandon Braxton WR, freshman: Even with Duke’s depth at wide receiver, Braxton has earned playing time already as a true freshman. His big-play ability brings a new weapon for QB Sean Renfree.

#18 Brandon Connette QB, freshman: Another January enrollee, Connette beat out returner Sean Schroeder (#12) for the backup quarterback job. He will receive snaps as a true freshman and will utilize his ability to run the ball to help Duke move the chains.

Duke Basketball

BDN goes 1 on 1 with Duke great and ESPN analyst Jay Williams

Jay Williams - ESPN Analyst

The courts were all but empty and Jay Williams was packing up ready to call it a day, but he still took time to chat amidst the light rainfall. BDN got a chance to speak with the former Duke legend and national champion during the Boost Mobile Elite 24 event in Venice Beach, California.

We’re here with Jay Williams at the Elite 24 skills and dunk competition out in Venice Beach. Jay, how has your summer gone and have you had a chance to do anything special or head back to Durham?

You know, I have a home in Durham and I did have a chance to go back there and play against the guys, and I can gloat about it because Kyrie will get mad (laughs). Us both being from New Jersey we have a lot of pride, and I truly think he is going to be a phenom style of point guard there. But I can say the last time I was in Durham we won 4 games to their 2, we beat them in a series. So, Kyrie, I didn’t particularly leave Durham in good standings with him (laughs) cause we won, but they are going to have a chance to be so special. Every time I go back to Durham, it’s home. I love being around there, the people are great. That’s my family and it always will be.

You get to spend a lot of time with the kids out here. Is that something you really enjoy and what advice do you give them for their future?

Yeah, you know, I really do enjoy spending time with them out here, and we had a session yesterday which was called a ‘Life Skills Session’ that ESPN Rise did. It was great because we talked to the kids about the power of the social media like twitter and facebook. We talked about being more conscious of your actions in public. Now you have to start looking at yourself as a business, not that you want to, you still want to have fun and be friends, but you really want to be careful about what you do and the people you associate yourself with. We’re just trying to make them more aware of the situations they are going to come to in the future, and just trying to help them grow up a little bit.

Definitely some powerful advice there. What did you think about the Skills and Dunk competition?

You know I’ve been to the Elite 24 for the past 4-5 years, and I thought this was truly one of the best. For Deuce Bello to jump over Quincy Miller and do a windmill, and have Brad Beal come out here and do the skills, Quinn Cook did his thing. I wish Austin Rivers would have jumped in a contest to, but I thought it was great and this is a great venue. I think it’s good to be bi-coastal, go back from New York to L.A and touch on different parts that have significant meaning to this country.

How do you like what you’re doing now, your current position with ESPN? Is it something you think you will keep doing or perhaps go into coaching one day?

I don’t know if coaching is in the future for me right now. The recruiting aspect of coaching really turns me off (laughs). But doing television is something I truly love. I don’t know if that is going to be on the basketball side forever or maybe hopefully some more NBA in the future. But I love what I do, I love being impactful to kids and helping make a difference, and TV is a great platform to do that on.

So Duke won a National Championship this year and has the opportunity to repeat. You won a National Championship and had that same opportunity, though unfortunately it didn’t happen. Can you talk about the mindset going into the 2nd year in trying to repeat?

Yeah, sure. The second year was a lot more pressure. The first year, my sophomore year in 2001, when you look back and reflect upon it, it was myself, Chris Duhon, Shane Battier, Mike Dunleavy and Carlos Boozer. I mean 5 guys who, if I didn’t get hurt, we’d all have been playing basketball professionally. And you look at this team that just won it, the expectations really weren’t on them to win it. They got positioned nicely in their bracket and they were able to take care of business. Different year, different national championship. This year coming up, now the expectations are going to be for them to win it, and now everybody is going to be gunning for them. People gunned for them last year because they were Duke, but now it’s a double thing. Now their Duke AND they are the National Champions, so how are they going to handle that? Is Kyle Singler going to step up and handle that responsibility. Jon Scheyer was a critical part to that team last year. He came in at the point guard spot and allowed Nolan to be a slasher and really did a good job of delegating the ball to people at the right time. Now Kyrie as a freshman, he’s great but he’s going to have his ups and his downs. Will he be able to really play up to the level that we know he can play to at the right time, and not have a lull, and really be the leader of that team.

Absolutely. Now Kyrie is a New Jersey point guard, you’re a New Jersey point guard, can you talk about the expectations were like?

Well the one expectation at Duke is to always win a National Championship. And you know you’re going to be the focus of the media every single day, and people have come out and said he could potentially be the best point guard to ever play at Duke. So that carries a lot of weight upon a kids shoulders, who is 17 years old. I’m sure he’s going to have his ups and his downs. The one thing that I know Coach K and his staff will do a good job of is trying to keep him consistent. Let him know that ‘listen you’re going to mess up and have mistakes but you have to think next play’. And that was the one thing that got me through my freshman year, I would mess up sometimes and get really down upon myself but Coach K would always be in my head making me think about the next play. When you think about the next play a part of you lets go of the old play and you focus on the positives of the new play, and he needs to continue to do that in order to be the elite kind of guard you need to win a National Championship.

Thank you very much for the time, Jay.

No problem man, anytime.