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Let's get it out in the OPEN !!! Last edited by CalDuke (5/01/2024 11:54 am) Duquesne could be a good place for Bronny for all the reasons in this article plus another point guard made it to the Lakers from DU. Norm Nixon did. So it's not a stretch to see it happen. Last edited by NapaDuke (5/02/2024 11:58 am) If his name was John Smith would we even consider him a portal target? Last edited by townsonkid (5/01/2024 9:10 am) If his name was John Smith would we even consider him a portal target? Probably not... Duquesne doesn't usually recruit Mcdonald's All-Americans. Hey if Bronny decides to make a visit perhaps his Dad comes along😂 Last edited by Motor (5/01/2024 12:11 pm) Chemistry - A new coach - My opinion only… Chemistry - A new coach - My opinion only… That could happen but it could work out just the opposite. All the returning players were first or second year players last year like him. He might just fit in well with these kids. He may have more in common with them once they meet. As far as the rest of the players, they just won the A-10 and might repeat. I think they know they are champions with or without Bronny. At least Duquesne is being mentioned in a lot of basketball articles right now and that's a good thing. Last edited by NapaDuke (5/02/2024 11:58 am) Chemistry - A new coach - My opinion only… That could happen but it could work out just the opposite. All the returning players were first or second year players last year like him. He might just fit in well with these kids. He may have more in common with them once they meet. As far as the rest of the players, they just won the A-10 and might repeat. I think they know they are champions with or without Bonny. At least Duquesne is being mentioned in a lot of basketball articles right now and that's a good thing. I would love to see Bronny at Duquesne. I am beginning to feel, however, that the odds have shifted heavily that Bronny will be drafted. Napa, who is this Bonny fellow that you continuously speak of? Chemistry - A new coach - My opinion only… That could happen but it could work out just the opposite. All the returning players were first or second year players last year like him. He might just fit in well with these kids. He may have more in common with them once they meet. As far as the rest of the players, they just won the A-10 and might repeat. I think they know they are champions with or without Bonny. At least Duquesne is being mentioned in a lot of basketball articles right now and that's a good thing. I would love to see Bronny at Duquesne. I am beginning to feel, however, that the odds have shifted heavily that Bronny will be drafted. CLK, I don't have a clue on which way this is going to go. One thing that I am sure of is that LeBron will have the best interest of his son first and foremost. If LeBron and family feel that going back to college for a year or two is going to give Bronny a better shot for a long career in the NBA, then that is going to happen. LeBron will not sacrifice his son's future career just to fulfill his wish of playing in the NBA with his son. Napa, who is this Bonny fellow that you continuously speak of? OOPS At first, I was all in on Bronny coming to DU. And will still be happy if he does. I agree with you Duq Blue.Lebron is valuable to Dukes and you dont want to mess that relationship up Dru has done a good job keeping the core of team together and bringing in some pretty darn good players Dru has done a good job keeping the core of team together and bringing in some pretty darn good players Me too. Could not be asking for much more at this moment! 24 days until the NBA draft and we maybe get some confirmation of the guy causing all of the commotion. Jay Bilas has some good insight into Bronny’s next step. I agree, he needs be the "Lead Dog" to progress further... In football parlance, he needs to get more "Reps" Last edited by CalDuke (5/03/2024 10:41 am) If Jay Bilas mentioned a specific college for Bronny he would have confused The Dukes of Duquesne with his beloved Duke😂 Last edited by Ironduke81 (5/03/2024 4:19 pm) Youtube is awash (search "Bronny James") with opinions on the basic question as to whether Bronny is a " Pro" now... and what his next move is going to be whether to go back to for another year of college ball or Go Pro. I think he is taking the wise route to test his readiness by going to the NBA Combine to see how he stacks up against other pros....Here's one opinion (Gilbert Arenas) roundtable, as to whether Bronny is NBA-Pro Now.... It's very enlightening, what these former NBA Pros had to say.... Last edited by CalDuke (5/05/2024 8:13 am) I would be excited to see Bronny play for DU. I think it could be good both for him and Duquesne. However, until we lock up a center, I wouldn't want Coach to hold a schollie for him. I like the returning players and the portal acquisitions to this point, but I see a true "5" as the missing piece. They are super hard to get for a team like the Dukes and I wouldn't pass up the opportunity to sign one if I'm Coach Joyce. Last edited by Tony84 (5/05/2024 7:34 am) I'll be very interested to see what shakes out from this weekend's visits. I also agree that a 5 is what we need the most, but those guys 6'9" and taller guys (that aren't stiffs)....are really hard to find and secure for a Mid-Major like us.... Last edited by CalDuke (5/05/2024 9:09 am) I don’t think young Mr. James will need a scholarship. He can walk on. I believe with his existing NIL and his family, he will not suffer. Consider the pain that the local news will suffer, actually having to cover Duquesne!
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Dont get me wrong, thats not his name, and I would love him to be here for a season. I think the NBA would too, and LeBron isnt retiring after next season, so not sure what the rush is.
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Dont get me wrong, thats not his name, and I would love him to be here for a season. I think the NBA would too, and LeBron isnt retiring after next season, so not sure what the rush is.
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If we give out 13 scholarships before Bronny decides and he does come will he be a PREFERRED walk on?
Certainly paying the tuition wouldn’t be a problem!
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I don’t know if him coming here would be good for the team. Would it be good for Duquesne University? Yes. But the pressure to play him and deal with a mini- circus. Other players maybe feeling left out - The talk may be all about him and not the team as a whole.
Now, this is an opinion. It has nothing to do with his character. I don’t know him. But it could be an issue…a big issue.
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I don’t know if him coming here would be good for the team. Would it be good for Duquesne University? Yes. But the pressure to play him and deal with a mini- circus. Other players maybe feeling left out - The talk may be all about him and not the team as a whole.
Now, this is an opinion. It has nothing to do with his character. I don’t know him. But it could be an issue…a big issue.
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FAM wrote:
I don’t know if him coming here would be good for the team. Would it be good for Duquesne University? Yes. But the pressure to play him and deal with a mini- circus. Other players maybe feeling left out - The talk may be all about him and not the team as a whole.
Now, this is an opinion. It has nothing to do with his character. I don’t know him. But it could be an issue…a big issue.
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NapaDuke wrote:
FAM wrote:
I don’t know if him coming here would be good for the team. Would it be good for Duquesne University? Yes. But the pressure to play him and deal with a mini- circus. Other players maybe feeling left out - The talk may be all about him and not the team as a whole.
Now, this is an opinion. It has nothing to do with his character. I don’t know him. But it could be an issue…a big issue.
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But the more I think about it, the situation has a bigger potential for a large downside greater (I think) than the upside. As long as Dru is the coach LeBron will be a big supporter of DU.
If Bronny came here and it did not work out, I would hate for that relationship to be damaged between LeBron and Dru.
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with Dru I think Dru and Lebrons friendship is strong and Lebron will be helpful to Dukes in the future.
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for next year.So far I give him a A+.
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for next year.So far I give him a A+.
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IMHO
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The first guy, that spoke in the white shirt , after the intro.... had some interesting thoughts (about Bronny's height) and how that prohibits him from being considered a legit can't miss NBA prospect...Rasheed Wallace in the blue shirt, on the right, I think had the most prevalent response, that Bronny should go back for another year of college ball.
By the way, if you notice when you do the search results for Bronny James (Youtube) ... alot videos featured are rather critical of Bronny, that's he's "overated" etc....So.. don't say I didn't warn you...
Here's two more, one with Gilbert Arenas.and another by Mr. Sports....
IMHO...Bronny can certainly " Carve his own Path" with a DU Dukes Jersey On
Finally I think this "Kid" is under alot of pressure... some have said, that he's a famous-rich (spoiled) kid and that he's had everything handed him. Because he didn't grow up poor, like his father, that he's not tough enough or didn't suffer enough... I find this kinda talk rather dissingenuous.... Having to live (All) your life...compared to the likes of your father being LeBron James must be a moumental alabatross to bear.... I certainly don't envy him...
I think we should save our last schoolie for Bronny and just ... wait-it-out and see what happens... I think Bronny is worth the wait, whether he comes to Duquesne....or not...Ultimately, I want whats best for Bronny and what he truly wants and desires....
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I see... only 2- Schoolies left.... is that correct ?
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