ElDuque wrote:

C/F Jordan Robinson Sr.
C/F Marko Krivacevic 6-9 Jr.
C/F Nicholas Kratholm 6-8 Fr.
F Tydus Verhoeven Fr. 6-8 Fr.
F Kellon Taylor 6-5 So. (Non-scholarship)
F/G Eric James 6-5 Sr.
F/G Eric Williams 6-5 Fr.
G Tarin Smith 6-2 Jr.
G Mike Lewis II 6-0 So.
G Spencer Littleson 6-4 So.

For the 2018-2019 season:
C Dylan Swingle 6-11 Fr.
C Michael Hughes 6-9 So.
C/F Marko Krivacevic 6-9 Sr.
C/F Nicholas Kratholm 6-8 So.
F Tydus Verhoeven Fr. 6-8 So.
F Marcus Weathers 6-5 So.
F Kellon Taylor 6-5 Jr. (Non-scholarship)
F/G Eric Williams 6-5 So.
G Tarin Smith 6-2 Sr.
G Mike Lewis II 6-0 Jr.
G Craig Randall 6-4 Jr. 
G Tavian Dunn-Martin 5-8 So.
+ 2 recruits TBD 

One change. Spencer transferred to Toledo and Rene appears to be returning.

C/F Jordan Robinson Sr.
C/F Marko Krivacevic 6-9 Jr.
C/F Nicholas Kratholm 6-8 Fr.
F Tydus Verhoeven Fr. 6-8 Fr.
F Kellon Taylor 6-5 So. (Non-scholarship)
F/G Eric James 6-5 Sr.
F/G Eric Williams 6-5 Fr.
G Tarin Smith 6-2 Jr.
G Mike Lewis II 6-0 So.
G Rene Castro 6-2 Sr.

For the 2018-2019 season:
C Dylan Swingle 6-11 Fr.
C Michael Hughes 6-9 So.
C/F Marko Krivacevic 6-9 Sr.
C/F Nicholas Kratholm 6-8 So.
F Tydus Verhoeven Fr. 6-8 So.
F Marcus Weathers 6-5 So.
F Kellon Taylor 6-5 Jr. (Non-scholarship)
F/G Eric Williams 6-5 So.
G Tarin Smith 6-2 Sr.
G Mike Lewis II 6-0 Jr.
G Craig Randall 6-4 Jr. 
G Tavian Dunn-Martin 5-8 So.
+ 2 recruits TBD 

​Look at the frontcourt size next year! With two scholarships left and two+ deep at every position (including a lot of flexibility), Coach Dambrot will be able to offer to the best players possible without needing to "fill a need."

And he did this in two months, no less.

Just looking forward to seeing a well coached team on the floor. The wins will take care of themselves. Always fun to speculate though. Will be surprised if this team doesn't win more than last year. That's  as far as I'll go!

Damian was in the 4 spot, and since he couldn't shoot, he was able to capitalize on rebound put backs and other loose balls that turned into points.

It would have helped to have a true 5 then, but I always thought he was in the only position to have success, and he was a remarkable talent. Quick and a defense expert that could steal at a moments notice.

If he had the ability to shoot and make free throws he may have made the NBA home.

Mike Rice, for some reason, used to run the biggest lineup he could against Penn State, which had a bunch of lumbering big men, but it never seemed to work.

townsonkid wrote:

I cant say I remember a team with this much height since guys like Alston and Lopes were on campus.  With Verhoeven's handle, they could run 5 guys 6'8'' or above if needed.  Cool!

For the 2018-2019 season:
C Dylan Swingle 6-11 Fr.
C Michael Hughes 6-9 So.
C/F Marko Krivacevic 6-9 Sr.
C/F Nicholas Kratholm 6-8 So.
F Tydus Verhoeven Fr. 6-8 So.
F Marcus Weathers 6-5 So.
F Kellon Taylor 6-5 Jr. (Non-scholarship)
F/G Eric Williams 6-5 So.
G Tarin Smith 6-2 Sr.
G Mike Lewis II 6-0 Jr.
G Craig Randall 6-4 Jr. 
G Tavian Dunn-Martin 5-8 So.

 
This one looks good on paper, if they can play and gel 18-19 could be a lot of fun maybe , lead by Big Duke Dylan!

They will win 20 games in 2018/2019....count on it.  Not sure that will be enough to win the A10 or get a at-large bid though. 

duq81 wrote:

Dsnyder15 wrote:

They will win 20 games in 2018/2019....count on it.  Not sure that will be enough to win the A10 or get a at-large bid though. 

20 games won't come close to an at large bid, it would be borderline for the NIT. 24 wins is what it takes to reach the NCAAs, unless you play a strong ooc schedule.
 

I would be delighted if year 2 was a 20+ win season, even if we go to the NIT. I have NEVER got to see a twenty win season for the Dukes and have been living and dying by this program in the fall for the past 7 years (I know that's nothing compared to what most of you have experienced). To reach that mark in Dambrots year two would have me convinced NCAA appearances (multiple) will be on the horizon during his tenure.

Not that I don't like this incoming class, but I think the transfers and Swingle commitment, which is really Dambrots first class to recruit here, is the beginning of what will be us getting the next tier of recruiting talent. Dambrots name and reputation carries some serious weight, and I think we will see the level of player being brought in being raised dramatically compared to what we are used to. He is an incredible coach and his relationship with Lebron gives him a track record with recruits that could stack up with any other coach in college basketball, any coach.

If he can quickly build this into a consistent winner and grab a couple bids we could see this program really take off.

Duques102 wrote:

duq81 wrote:

Dsnyder15 wrote:

They will win 20 games in 2018/2019....count on it.  Not sure that will be enough to win the A10 or get a at-large bid though. 

20 games won't come close to an at large bid, it would be borderline for the NIT. 24 wins is what it takes to reach the NCAAs, unless you play a strong ooc schedule.
 

I would be delighted if year 2 was a 20+ win season, even if we go to the NIT. I have NEVER got to see a twenty win season for the Dukes and have been living and dying by this program in the fall for the past 7 years (I know that's nothing compared to what most of you have experienced). To reach that mark in Dambrots year two would have me convinced NCAA appearances (multiple) will be on the horizon during his tenure.

Not that I don't like this incoming class, but I think the transfers and Swingle commitment, which is really Dambrots first class to recruit here, is the beginning of what will be us getting the next tier of recruiting talent. Dambrots name and reputation carries some serious weight, and I think we will see the level of player being brought in being raised dramatically compared to what we are used to. He is an incredible coach and his relationship with Lebron gives him a track record with recruits that could stack up with any other coach in college basketball, any coach.

If he can quickly build this into a consistent winner and grab a couple bids we could see this program really take off.

While I have an NCAA Tournament team to look back on, it wasn't one of the great DU teams. Just had a great player in Nixon. I think younger fans like you, in the long run, will have more good years than bad ones.

 

Long time fan first time poster/looking forward talking wit y'all. I saw the roster post and re'membered John Walker left with Ferry. Saw some article this morning that the new coach has not really recruited the kid, https://collegecourtreport.com/2017/05/17/john-walker-iii-weighing-options-going-into-signing-deadline/amp/

I guess he is off to Az St now right? Didn't sound like he was going to sign today which doesn't make sense. That mean he gonna reclassify?

Wow, in what I think is an extremely sad development, it looks like John Walker III is giving up basketball. I won't say how I came across this information because I am repeatedly lambasted for it, but it appears that this will be his decision. Things like "politics" in the college game and just not feeling it anymore we're cited, and this is really just a shame. The kid had a lot of talent and I know for a fact how excited he was to come and play here. After the coaching change, I guess he never heard another word from the university. While that is the harsh reality of college sports, I still really feel for the kid. He had open offers from a pac12 and aac schools and at this point feels like he would rather do something else.

It sucks to see a kid give up a free college education, and I wish him well in whatever future endeavors he pursues.

Duques102 wrote:

Wow, in what I think is an extremely sad development, it looks like John Walker III is giving up basketball. I won't say how I came across this information because I am repeatedly lambasted for it, but it appears that this will be his decision. Things like "politics" in the college game and just not feeling it anymore we're cited, and this is really just a shame. The kid had a lot of talent and I know for a fact how excited he was to come and play here. After the coaching change, I guess he never heard another word from the university. While that is the harsh reality of college sports, I still really feel for the kid. He had open offers from a pac12 and aac schools and at this point feels like he would rather do something else.

It sucks to see a kid give up a free college education, and I wish him well in whatever future endeavors he pursues.

 
Woah that is odd for him to do that! I credit you and your source sir. No question here. Like you said that is a shame. I was very happy when he signed originally. Wow! At least get the free education like you said.

Seems odd that coach wouldn't have reached out to him.