I think freshmen typically get in in June to begin summer workouts and take a couple classes anyway. No worries there

We're talkin about practice!
Its a nice vacation, get some beach time, party, shoot some hoops, eat well, maybe find a chic.   Enjoy the time.  Hopefully bond as a team/unit/family.

Imagine being a freshman, and before classes start, you already have a paid vacation to the Bahamas, all decked out in the newest Nike gear.  Yup, those athletes need paid.  I've never been to the Bahamas in my life, talk to me, I'm 40!!!    :-)

KD should have them up at 6am running miles on the beach sand.  Rocky style!!!

First time I ever saw ally-op plays was with Reuben Montanez and it was electrifying seeing a (6'3?) player jump that high. It was memorable for me then as it continues to be unforgettable for me now.

Is that the Mannion they called "Meatball"? If so, Meatball was one of my senior year baseball coaches at St. Justin

Thanks for clearing that up

More information on the Dukes trip to the Bahamas.  

https://goduquesne.com/news/2019/6/5/mens-basketball-dukes-to-head-to-bahamas-for-foreign-tour.aspx

I hope the school will keep us up to date on the game results during this trip.

Looks like two games have been scheduled.  Not sure if any other games will be played.

Last edited by CLK (7/16/2019 8:01 am)

Along with the games on the foreign tour to the Bahamas, the Dukes are allowed 10 days of practice prior to the trip. If I can still read a calendar, I'm guessing that formal practices will be starting later this week. To me, these extra practices are the biggest benefit of the foreign tour.  They should really help this year's Dukes team, building upon last year and formally integrating the 5 newcomers into Dambrot's system (and Ellis and the freshman into college basketball). 

PhoenixRising2 wrote:

Along with the games on the foreign tour to the Bahamas, the Dukes are allowed 10 days of practice prior to the trip. If I can still read a calendar, I'm guessing that formal practices will be starting later this week. To me, these extra practices are the biggest benefit of the foreign tour.  They should really help this year's Dukes team, building upon last year and formally integrating the 5 newcomers into Dambrot's system (and Ellis and the freshman into college basketball). 

Thanks for the information Phoenix.  This is the kind of information DU should be putting out, along with perhaps more information about who they will play, interviews with the coaches, updates on the players and so on.  Duquesne has been pretty bad in covering the team and generating any kind of excitement for the fan base about this tour.  
 

CLK wrote:

PhoenixRising2 wrote:

Along with the games on the foreign tour to the Bahamas, the Dukes are allowed 10 days of practice prior to the trip. If I can still read a calendar, I'm guessing that formal practices will be starting later this week. To me, these extra practices are the biggest benefit of the foreign tour.  They should really help this year's Dukes team, building upon last year and formally integrating the 5 newcomers into Dambrot's system (and Ellis and the freshman into college basketball). 

Thanks for the information Phoenix.  This is the kind of information DU should be putting out, along with perhaps more information about who they will play, interviews with the coaches, updates on the players and so on.  Duquesne has been pretty bad in covering the team and generating any kind of excitement for the fan base about this tour.  
 

Interesting that I haven’t seen anything coming out of Oakland either regarding their foreign tour to Italy. I’m wondering if there may be some kind of NCAA restriction.  We all know they have a enough of them.

I put 93.7 on in the car this morning to hear their over reaction to the fight in the pirate game last night, and they did mention Capel was on their show today and will talk about their trip to Italy.

If you remember, DU was looking to hire someone to lead a lot of media stuff/in game promos/web info, etc.  So IDK if they found anyone, but that opening wasnt posted that long ago.  So even if they did, that person is probably just getting up to speed.

It would be nice to hear or see something from the team, esp from the Bahamas, or even a few clips on twitter, something, anything!