CLK wrote:

I love the grit in this team. We were out rebounded by 7 at the half and came back to win the rebound battle 43-41. Two key rebounds by Rozier in the last two minutes. Great team effort, but I have to say Dixon brought some fire last night. GO DUKES!

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Great game great atmosphere
Truly on the edge of my seat
I echo all the comments on Clark
Let me add he was in foul trouble not because of defense but because of 2 very questionable offensive fouls he received. He indeed was a difference maker!

Here’s also hoping that Savrasov bounces back and Kareem continues to improve
Go Dukes

Thanks CLK for the videos and reminders on our strong portal pics.
I like all the big guys. Savrasov will make biggest impact in my opinion!

I really like Andrei.  He brings experience and great basketball skills to the Program. Not to mention that he seems to be such a well rounded individual.
If he really is 6-8 233 as the PSN article states he could play the 3-4-5 although the 3 is probably his best fit for us.
He really can score in multiple ways, either back to the basket and facing as well as an accomplished 3 point shooter. His stats suggest he is an excellent rebounder also which we lacked last year.
Welcome to Duquesne Andrei. Its going to be fun watching you and the team succeed.
Go Dukes

phil95 wrote:

Based on the information available, I really like this commitment because so many strong mid-majors are shying away from taking high school/prep school kids in favor of seasoned performers from the portal that in some cases greater value can be found than in pre-portal times. I also know that if you must have a 6' tall PG, it is no small consolation that he have a 41" vertical, a 6' 7" wingspan, & have done a post-grad year at 2022-23's #1 ranked post-grad program.

https://hargrave.edu/news/national-recognition-rolling-in-for-the-tigers/

I agree with all you said Phil on Kailon
What really jumps out to me along with his strong statistics from being second team all American is the 59% FG percentage! This means he can hit the mid range jumper (as seen in the videos) but even more importantly is he obviously can take it to the rim and score amongst the trees! Something we lacked this year other than Clark from our guards.
Great pickup and I’m excited now to see how we use the last 2 scholarships. At least on paper this team is rounding into shape.
Go Dukes

grammudder wrote:

As Myron Cope used to say "A little birdie told me....." there is a chance that Joe Reece will be given an  added year of eligibility due to circumstances while he was at his prior University and had either a medical or some other 
"legitimate" reason for missing a year of action.  A success by Reece would surely change what KD and his staff do with the portal eligibles. 

Thanks Gram and if he does get another year would it count against the scholarship count?  Since the extra 
Covid year allowed players to use that year and not count against the limit.

I like these 2 players.  Hopefully one or both sign up. 
However we still need a Center 6-10 or 6-11 player for the final roster spot. He does not have to be all league but someone who could get you 8-9 Pts, 6-7 rebounds and block 1-2 shots per game.
What about PG then?  I know Rozier will play 15-20 minutes but who will be either the starter or backup PG?
Darthard appears to be a 2G.  From watching Clark play he could also play the point.
Go Dukes
 

https://www.inquirer.com/college-sports/la-salle/la-salle-hassan-fousseyni-drame-transfer-duquesne-20230405.html
The Philly Newspapers are FAST
I see these guys as great pickups for the Dukes.  And probably assures us that Barre will be back strong.

PhoenixRising2 wrote:

VCU replaces Mike Rhoades (Penn State) with Ryan Odom.

https://vcuathletics.com/news/2023/3/29/mens-basketball-ryan-odom-named-vcu-mens-basketball-coach.aspx

The craziness of the portal is emphasized now since the entire VCU team is in the portal including Ace Baldwin player of year.

CLK wrote:

Levon I like Rozier as well but we have a big problem at the point that needs to be fixed if we are going to take the next step.  We need a big guard who can take it to the basket consistently and either score or get fouled.  This past season our starting point guard only attempted 15 FT's in 729 minutes of play.  Rozier only attempted 31 FT's in 498 minutes.  Combined our two point guards only attempted 46 FT's in 1,227 minutes.  To put that into perspective this year Sin Carry attempted 149 FT's in 1,284 minutes.  We need a bigger point guard who can drive the ball.  Kareem is a very capable ball handler and assist man with a 2.7 A/TO ratio but if he is going to lead this team next year he needs to step up his scoring and getting fouled is a big part of that. 

   

Cant agree more plus the bigger guard helps in defending the other team with a less likely scenario of shooting or passing over a smaller guard.

 

CLK wrote:

DU contacts Hugley

https://twitter.com/TiptonEdits/status/1636441554767294464?s=20

Thanks CLK for all your updates
I could be wrong but I think we offered him out of High School

DukeAlumBBAll wrote:

CLK wrote:

townsonkid wrote:

Knowing that DU will half-ass a new coaching search, I have no problem with keeping the coach around.
I dont think he is fighting for anything I doubt any suit at DU is considering pushing KD out, not one. They have no clue, or desire to work, research, interview or have to pay more. 20 wins is easy to justify keeping. He will be the coach as long as he wants. Harper is so dull and useless foreseeable future is the best he came up with....he has no clue, except when that pay check is deposited into his account.

Maybe he is a lot smarter than people on this board give him credit for. Maybe he realized the the same old small thinking of firing the coach every 4 years only to start from scratch is what helped get us in this hole to begin with. Look back at the bad decisions that were made before he got here. Some of you guys think we are Duke not Duquesne. We all want to get to the top of the League and get to the NCAA but to do that in today's world requires dedication, consistency, luck and money. Want to win donate to the NIL fund. Tell business you may deal with about the NIL fund. Batching on this Board may help relieve tension but does little about helping this program. I am not directing my comments at you Towson but is meant as a challenge to all on this board.

First time blogger...Long time follower/supporter/alum of Duquesne & DU Basketball here. I am trying to restrain myself with this comment made above (TowsonKid???), but there are some things I will give some prospective on. 
1.) I understand there are a lot of keyboard warriors out there that have mixed emotions and feelings about the Past/Current state of Duquesne Basketball. With that being said... a lot of the negative comments are from a "Fans" with little to no (zero) knowledge or understanding of the operations of college athletics, coaching at a Division 1 level, or let alone if the ball used on the court is pumped or stuffed. 
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