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They beat Cleveland State at home last week.   Closed scrimmage.

https://bustingbrackets.com/5-takeaways-from-duquesne-basketball-s-exhibition-road-upset-over-virginia-tech-basketball

FAM wrote:

Thoughts...
-This isn't a smack on Dru, but he mentioned he was happy about their Poise.  Well, it was an exhibition game and Hugley got thrown out.  I hope he is not a head case...just saying
-Guinyard is a player
-Happy about Necas
-If we have foul shooting issues again, it's time to go back to the sports psychologist 
-Glad we were competitive, but with that said, VT was picked 12th out of 14th.  Add that to Yes, this was just an exhibition game so I believe we still don't know how good Duquesne is this year.
- Well written article by Dave Mackall
-My  "hope" - Dave Dixon is a force and takes over games this year.
Go Dukes!

Fam all good points! As always a lot to learn and grow from. Hopefully the FT shooting will be much better as a lot of new faces who were decent to good shooters coming in.
And just a quick clarification they were picked 12th out of 18 teams 2 better than Pitt.
Go Dukes

Last edited by Motor (10/27/2025 5:23 pm)

Mixed messages on VA Tech's prospects for the season with that 12th place prediction matched with being #71 on KenPom.

Quick note on Hugley getting tossed.  I was very concerned when I heard that but I rewatched the game and noted:  a VT was charged a technical on the very first basket for a minor taunting action.  Then, Hugley and a VT player got tangled up trying to get position and some very minor shoving happened - both players were given a technical. I’ve seen that type of play a 100 times and only about 20% of the time you’ll get a technical for it. In a game that was especially chippy (this was not) you call the T every time but in that case it could have gone as a no call and nobody would have complained. The last T was after he hit a 3, he made the “shooting gun” hand gesture.  That’s an automatic T and very poor judgement.

I felt better about his “mind set” after watching. He needs to be better but I didn’t see a Chad Baker type loose cannon at all

Styles1229 wrote:

Styles1229 wrote:

Quick note on Hugley getting tossed.  I was very concerned when I heard that but I rewatched the game and noted:  a VT was charged a technical on the very first basket for a minor taunting action.  Then, Hugley and a VT player got tangled up trying to get position and some very minor shoving happened - both players were given a technical. I’ve seen that type of play a 100 times and only about 20% of the time you’ll get a technical for it. In a game that was especially chippy (this was not) you call the T every time but in that case it could have gone as a no call and nobody would have complained. The last T was after he hit a 3, he made the “shooting gun” hand gesture.  That’s an automatic T and very poor judgement.

I felt better about his “mind set” after watching. He needs to be better but I didn’t see a Chad Baker type loose cannon at all

The more I think about it, I believe the refs were doing what they should be doing in an exhibition game. Getting the guys ready for how games can be called and making sure the players know so they are ready for the regular season

Thanks Styles for your observation I was kinda worried also but not so much now.
Do you have a link to watch the replay?
Appreciated

Styles1229 wrote:

Motor wrote:

Styles1229 wrote:

The more I think about it, I believe the refs were doing what they should be doing in an exhibition game. Getting the guys ready for how games can be called and making sure the players know so they are ready for the regular season

Thanks Styles for your observation I was kinda worried also but not so much now.
Do you have a link to watch the replay?
Appreciated

I watched on the Twitter feed. That was posted on this thread.  It’s still available.

Thanks I will watch

Styles1229 wrote:

Styles1229 wrote:

Quick note on Hugley getting tossed. I was very concerned when I heard that but I rewatched the game and noted: a VT was charged a technical on the very first basket for a minor taunting action. Then, Hugley and a VT player got tangled up trying to get position and some very minor shoving happened - both players were given a technical. I’ve seen that type of play a 100 times and only about 20% of the time you’ll get a technical for it. In a game that was especially chippy (this was not) you call the T every time but in that case it could have gone as a no call and nobody would have complained. The last T was after he hit a 3, he made the “shooting gun” hand gesture. That’s an automatic T and very poor judgement.

I felt better about his “mind set” after watching. He needs to be better but I didn’t see a Chad Baker type loose cannon at all

The more I think about it, I believe the refs were doing what they should be doing in an exhibition game. Getting the guys ready for how games can be called and making sure the players know so they are ready for the regular season

Ha!  Styles1229, Chad Baker is the Touchstone for loose cannon players. I'm so surprised he didn't self-destruct and has made it through to this final year at USC. Hard to believe that he played for the Dukes back in 20-21.

I agree that we don't have anything to worry about Hugley. I think he is highly competitive and will stick up for his teammates.  We are going to see some bangin' in the paint this year.

PhoenixRising2 wrote:

Styles1229 wrote:

Styles1229 wrote:

Quick note on Hugley getting tossed. I was very concerned when I heard that but I rewatched the game and noted: a VT was charged a technical on the very first basket for a minor taunting action. Then, Hugley and a VT player got tangled up trying to get position and some very minor shoving happened - both players were given a technical. I’ve seen that type of play a 100 times and only about 20% of the time you’ll get a technical for it. In a game that was especially chippy (this was not) you call the T every time but in that case it could have gone as a no call and nobody would have complained. The last T was after he hit a 3, he made the “shooting gun” hand gesture. That’s an automatic T and very poor judgement.

I felt better about his “mind set” after watching. He needs to be better but I didn’t see a Chad Baker type loose cannon at all

The more I think about it, I believe the refs were doing what they should be doing in an exhibition game. Getting the guys ready for how games can be called and making sure the players know so they are ready for the regular season

Ha!  Styles1229, Chad Baker is the Touchstone for loose cannon players. I'm so surprised he didn't self-destruct and has made it through to this final year at USC. Hard to believe that he played for the Dukes back in 20-21.

I agree that we don't have anything to worry about Hugley. I think he is highly competitive and will stick up for his teammates.  We are going to see some bangin' in the paint this year.

Baker was on Auburn last year and they made a serious run in the tourney. He was a starter!  I can’t believe he still has another year of eligibility.  And yes, he is the yard stick by which all loose cannons will be measured. Perfect example of how a player could have so much talent but still hurt the team on a nightly basis. I watched KD with him and you could tell - KD had no idea how to manage that situation. I’m sure one of the big road signs for KD that retirement was very close.

phil95 wrote:

The way KD managed such nonsense from Baker-Mazara & Michael Hughes made me absolutely crazy. Those situations were heavy on my mind before I was able to watch Saturday's game for myself. I, too, am of the opinion that Hugley isn't likely to be a chronic offender of this type.

Wouldn't worry about Hughley. No better way to set the precedent that we are here to stay and deal with than in an exhibition game against a team who was supposed to be our superior, but are not. Hughley just setting the tone. This team will be special no doubt.

My biggest question-mark this week has been who will the backup PG be? Hall, Aekins, or Lawson? This is where I feel Rozier was the biggest loss to the portal. Now that it appears there is a true PG on this roster again, Rozier would've excelled even more in this role. I have no doubt Aekins and Lawson will be great in due time but they are still freshman this year. Hall did not look especially great on Saturday but is going to be 22 YO come conference play. I guess I am answering my own question when I say they have 10+ non-conference games to figure it out.