We started 2 freshmen last year, and a sophomore was my 6th man. He was actually 4th in overall playing time. Add Dylan to that group and we have a chance to be pretty good. We have some decent players from the JV team and another freshman to add as well. Thanks for asking.
 

A new video of Dylan. 



 

steve19981 wrote:

I don't put a lot of value in highlight reals, but he finished through fouls on at least half of those baskets. 

​I thought the same thing. Couple defenders draped around his neck -- no problem. He's going to get stronger too as he goes through his late teens/early 20s.
 

Nice Article by Coach Shoe on why Dylan chose DU

https://shoeuntied.wordpress.com/2017/06/06/why-duquesne/

Dylan shot 65% from the FT line last year, and he was 80% over the last half of the season. He hit 18 in a row at one point. He's also an excellent passer and was 3rd on our team in assists.

Just to be clear, I'm Dylan's high school coach. The video is from his AAU team, C2K Elite. The kid in the yellow undershirt is Darius Bazely. He's one of the best players in the country. He'll be a senior next year, like Dylan.

No problem man. As I said before, I look forward to being a small part of the Duquesne family in the fall of 2018.
 

CoachShoe wrote:

No problem man. As I said before, I look forward to being a small part of the Duquesne family in the fall of 2018.
 

Coach Shoe, I noticed that the Ahrens kids is on Dylan's AAU team. Between Dylan, Ahrens, bazely, and that Nike Sabande kid that program seems loaded with talent. I really like Ahrens game, he is really talented. As someone I assume likely knows him at least a little bit, would you think there is any chance Duquesne would be a program of interest to him as well?

duq81 wrote:

CoachShoe wrote:

Just to be clear, I'm Dylan's high school coach. The video is from his AAU team, C2K Elite. The kid in the yellow undershirt is Darius Bazely. He's one of the best players in the country. He'll be a senior next year, like Dylan.

Bazley decommited from Ohio St., right before Matta got pushed out. Might have been the straw that broke the camels back for Matta. Bazley says he wants to play on a bigger stage than Ohio St., so you know he won't be coming here.
 

Yeah kinda figured we wouldn't be on his radar.

https://twitter.com/Shoe393/status/949489248620642304

I am excited for the quality of player/person Dylan appears to be. After 20 or so games he should be an offensive matchup challenge for most every opponent. I just have a hard time understanding how he will fit into the expected defensive scheme. I wonder if he will be allowed to lay back, rebound, & rim protect while 4 other guys pressure & switch? That is an intriguing notion.