I was still at work for the start of the game. I recorded it, but didn't get to see the beginning on the app. I don't know how they got down so much so fast. Once the broadcast switched over they looked pretty good. Baker came up big again. His points seem to come in bunches and always get the team going. Hughes played with the fire we usually see from Weathers (not that I'm selling Hughes normal hustle short). He has truly become a senior leader. We lose by double digits if not for him. The layoff seemed to hurt Weathers. Obviously the foul trouble didn't help. The energy was there, but he just looked off most of the game. Harris picked up alot of the slack for Weathers. He isn't as far along as Baker, but looks like he has a similarly bright future. Good to see Austin back on the court, but unfortunately he looked like he did in his first year and a half. Even ignoring the missed foul shots he just didn't seem to contribute. Hopefully he can find his game again. TDM is what he's been for three years, a volume shooter. He'll take shots you think he should never take. He'll make some and prove you wrong, he'll miss more and show why we don't want those shots. He has added some great passing to his game though.

I didn't like how closely the refs were calling it, but they were consistent. That's the most important thing when it comes to refereeing, just call it the same way both ways; and I think they did. I don't know who Ron Thompson is, but I think he's a good announcer. Jack Collinsworth completes a good crew for NBCSN. I'm impressed with his switch from football to basketball and player to play-by-play guy. Both guys clearly do their homework for the broadcast, and it shows. 

MikeR wrote:

We call off our D and Richmond lobbies for an extra 3 points. Classy.
 

Dont stop playing defense then.   🤷🏻‍♂️

As mentioned Dukes could have folded when down early but,as is typical of a KD team, battled back and came very close in this one. Three seniors and all others freshmen and a sophomore. This team is playing better than anyone could have expected. Kudos to KD, staff, and the players who played their hearts out. Good to see Maceo on the floor.

townsonkid wrote:

MikeR wrote:

We call off our D and Richmond lobbies for an extra 3 points. Classy.
 

Dont stop playing defense then. 🤷🏻‍♂️

What team in your own conference do you do that to especially if you have a chance of meeting them down the road for a possible NCAA tourney berth? Up by 4 with 5 seconds to go against a team you've beaten 20 times in a row. No respect. It just isn't seen anymore. It's called respect, or in this case NO respect.

luckymcd wrote:

I was still at work for the start of the game. I recorded it, but didn't get to see the beginning on the app. I don't know how they got down so much so fast. Once the broadcast switched over they looked pretty good. Baker came up big again. His points seem to come in bunches and always get the team going. Hughes played with the fire we usually see from Weathers (not that I'm selling Hughes normal hustle short). He has truly become a senior leader. We lose by double digits if not for him. The layoff seemed to hurt Weathers. Obviously the foul trouble didn't help. The energy was there, but he just looked off most of the game. Harris picked up alot of the slack for Weathers. He isn't as far along as Baker, but looks like he has a similarly bright future. Good to see Austin back on the court, but unfortunately he looked like he did in his first year and a half. Even ignoring the missed foul shots he just didn't seem to contribute. Hopefully he can find his game again. TDM is what he's been for three years, a volume shooter. He'll take shots you think he should never take. He'll make some and prove you wrong, he'll miss more and show why we don't want those shots. He has added some great passing to his game though.

I didn't like how closely the refs were calling it, but they were consistent. That's the most important thing when it comes to refereeing, just call it the same way both ways; and I think they did. I don't know who Ron Thompson is, but I think he's a good announcer. Jack Collinsworth completes a good crew for NBCSN. I'm impressed with his switch from football to basketball and player to play-by-play guy. Both guys clearly do their homework for the broadcast, and it shows. 

I would be remiss if I didn't compliment TDM for taking much better care of the ball over the team's recent 4-game stretch. He is rocking a cool 3:1 assist to turnover ratio while averaging better than 5 dimes a game. That is a huge improvement from the first 5 games after Sin's departure.

They could have won. The killer was a richmond miss that michael hughes got his hands on. The ball got tipped around, n through nothing but fate  Richmond got the ball. The game was tied. I believe it was around the 1 minute mark. If they play again, the Dukes will win. Acuff needs more minutes

PhoenixRising2 wrote:

luckymcd, Ron Thompson is the son of John Thompson. Was a head coach for a year at Ball St. he knows the game.

I thought it might have been something like that when I heard the last name, but it's such a common name I didn't want to assume. He must not have been a very good coach if he only lasted a year, but I've thought he did a really good job in both of our games he's called.

Let's win the next 2 and go into the tourney on a high note.

Great effort by the Dukes against a very experienced and well coached Richmond team. Good news Coach Mooney will be leaving Richmond for either Vanderbilt or Penn State.Senior class graduating disgruntled fans with the billboard “fire Mooney” this summer  not forgotten by the Coach. Coach Dambrots teams are the comeback kids because he demands defense. However, one crucial point in the game involved TDM who I love. When the Dukes tied the game I expected Coach Dambrot to substitute with one of his lengthy Freshman. Not to be critical but TDM is a defensive liability. It is what it is....Everyone has strengths & weaknesses. In regard to Maceo he played sound but needs to score & attack the basket. Finally play Acuff more then 12 minutes. Can’t drop the ball against RI & Lasalle Run the table in Richmond. 

duq81 wrote:

TDM is such a weak spot. I hope he doesn't come back.

I know. I can't stand when he flings up poor three point shots with less than five minutes to go in a one or barely two possession game.

Tired of this
 

Hughes is a man! Rony Thompson called him the best big man in the league. I concur. The guy passes the ball and still scores 20 with almost a double double.
A couple other things I would comment on (and probably get roasted for by some) - TDM is a very good passing guard and I'd take him on my team any day. He plays better defense than he gets credit for, too. Yes, his shots haven't fallen, but I like him. He's a tough hombre, a very good leader.
Austin did a lot of good things that one poster said doesn't show up in the box score. This guy is a basketball player. You need guys like this on your team. Maybe he's not a starter or cut out to be a big-time scorer, but he's a regular in my book. He's won a lot of games at the high school level and knows how to be part of winning. I like him and I'm glad he stuck around. Unlike others who quit on their team, so far he hasn't. I guess we'll see.
I think Dambrot is using his roster very nicely. Some guys play more one game and less another. The good coaches know how to shuffle the deck. He's a good coach. Maybe even better than good. When you have guys responding like these guys are, what can you say? Kudos to the staff and this team. That game was there for the taking against a team that has appeared in the top 25 this season.

Good points both ways about TOM and I know that we lost but I actually liked what I saw overall yesterday! The Dukes can make some noise in the A 10 tournament if they play with the intensity that I think that I saw yesterday and they get a few more bounces and take a few better shots! Let's Go Dukes!