just a couple random observations, and take it with a grain of salt as I really can't judge a lot based on todays open scrimmage and how it will translate into an actual game

1. it was a nice turnout and well done by the dukes( my son got all their autographs and they were all very nice, respectful kids. made his day)

2. Spenser L. has a very sweet looking stroke-maybe the nicest looking shot I've seen on bluff in a long time..just a pure looking text book shot!

3. Team looks bigger and more physical. for years, Ive thought we would get out muscled, like we were sending boys out there against men. These guys look like men. I think the a10 is an incredibly physical league and these guys look up to the challenge- even the guards like smith, blackmon, and lewis just look like physical kids. Steele looks alot "thicker' too

4. not quite sure what "it" is, but I. Mike seems to have "it." He just looks and acts like a big time basketball player, even in all the little things-warm ups, drills, just how he carries himself.. I think he is someone we are going to really enjoy watching over next couple of years. I can see why there is a lot of hype with him. i don't know if he can come in and dominate day 1 in the a10 but i def see a very nice career for him.

Last edited by heelsdukesfan (10/22/2016 10:46 am)

Folks wanted to know where I. Mike would play.  Anywhere he wants except the 5.  He is as advertised.  Emile Blackmon showed the skill set that allowed him to be Niagara's top scorer.  He does a lot of things well.  Both posters are correct on their assessments of Abrahamson.  Most of all I liked the improvement in our big bodied inside players.  Nice to see Jordan Robinson take it to Darius and vice-versa. Even Sanders now has that baby hook going for him.    Littleson lost the "deer in the headlights" look he had in summer ball.   He acts like he belongs playing with D-1 talent.  Mike Lewis will be fine.   So will Tarin Smith.  Our PG is very much upgraded. Take your pick on the 2-G!  Blackmon, James, Steele, Littleson, I. Mike (yes-him).  Take your pick at the 3-spot.  Any of the foregoing except Littleson.  Finally, the guys played hard D against each other today.  ED, you have every right to be enthused about this team.  CLK, mark me for 18 or 19 W's. Won't be surprised if its more.  But, I am keeping in mind how tough the A-10 is.   I enjoyed what I saw today very much.  

Was interesting that I. Mike was introduced as a guard.