It's too bad I-Mike decided to leave. The combination of him and Mike Lewis II would have been deadly in the A10 by the time they were juniors. I think Coach Dambrot's rebuilding job could have gone much quicker with them.

He could have been an all-time great Duke. Sorry to see him leave.

Judging by his Twitter post from last night, looks like he may be deciding between SMU and another school that has a bird as its mascot. Oregon maybe? SMU had recruited him before he got kicked out of St. Benedict's though don't believe they ever offered him. 

https://twitter.com/__MRMIKE__/status/850147685717901312
 

Footprints in the sand!

PistolPete wrote:

IMike has a lot of talent and upside, but he certainly moved around a lot before matriculating to DU.  Doesn't seem like he has any qualms about jumping here and there.  I wish he would have given more thought to Coach D, his staff and record.  Maybe IMike wants more free wheeling bball style, but with his skill level he would have been A-10 first team by his junior year - along with MLewis II.

 
The speculation/speculators on this board kills me. You people only sit and bash the kids, don't attend games but speculate on how many attended. The support was dismal. If a player feels under appreciated with no fan support, why stick around. All you old cronies do is complain but never show up. Who cares if you are donating money go to the games and shut up. I hope Isiaha and any others who decides to leave find success. They played their hearts out with little to no support and when they decide this is no longer for them you idiots complain.  All you posters with guessing Facts should get them straight before posting idiots.

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Secretewatcher wrote:

PistolPete wrote:

IMike has a lot of talent and upside, but he certainly moved around a lot before matriculating to DU.  Doesn't seem like he has any qualms about jumping here and there.  I wish he would have given more thought to Coach D, his staff and record.  Maybe IMike wants more free wheeling bball style, but with his skill level he would have been A-10 first team by his junior year - along with MLewis II.

 
The speculation/speculators on this board kills me. You people only sit and bash the kids, don't attend games but speculate on how many attended. The support was dismal. If a player feels under appreciated with no fan support, why stick around. All you old cronies do is complain but never show up. Who cares if you are donating money go to the games and shut up. I hope Isiaha and any others who decides to leave find success. They played their hearts out with little to no support and when they decide this is no longer for them you idiots complain. All you posters with guessing Facts should get them straight before posting idiots.

Folks here have dedicated as much as 40+ years supporting this program through thick and thin.

Mostly thin. The last five years, eating illness thin.

​We were supposed to what? Shut up and let this continue to unfold in such a manner?

Hello Mr. 4 posts Streetwalker. Not a good way to ingratiate yourself by referring to folks as idiots. If you were a consistent reader, you would note that the vast majority of complaints are directed at the coaching staff (who are paid) not developing the players, playing them out of position, having them play within a system that is not suited to their talents, etc, etc. We all recognize that these are players in their late teens and do everything we can to put a positive spin on their capabilities. I, for one, am a 30 year season ticket holder. I don't offer much on this board but, trust me, there are so very knowledgeable posters here. So, join in, but in a positive manner. End of sermon.

Tejas...you probably aren't gonna believe this, but I just noticed the name I wrote and I bet Ken looked at mine and thought that WAS his name!  All is good.

FAM wrote:

Tejas...you probably aren't gonna believe this, but I just noticed the name I wrote and I bet Ken looked at mine and thought that WAS his name! All is good.

Not a problem, mistakes happen. Just thinking that this board needs more young blood who care about the Dukes and we don't need to be ticking anyone off with minor stuff.  Let's Go Dukes!
 

The fans had little to do with our one year wonders who bolted out of here with some success,
Robert Mitchell starred and then ended up in jail, Mel Boulding left after two and was leading scorer on dreadful teams in low level D-1, even Q was big scorer in JC but not much after return to D-1.

There is something to be said about coming and helping to build something, I think Lewis II has that in is heart, and good for him.

This always reminds me of the great Marguette coach Al McGire, when the Schenely High product and All America Maurice Lucas broke the news he was leaving early for the NBA. " Coach, I am worried about the effect on Marguette when I leave" Coach Al said, " Luke, don't worry about Marguette, it is more important who is at Marguette than who leaves, now go to the NBA and be a star. He did and Marguette later became National Champions.

I wish Mike well, we saw some good basketball out of that freshman, thanks for the thrills....

Still hasn't signed....................................anyone have hope?

Jon Rothstein‏=0.9em=1px !importantVerified account @JonRothstein  Apr 17=1px !importantMoreDuquesne transfer Isiaha Mike tells me he will visit SMU this weekend and also plans to visit Oregon.