Duquesne Dukes Fan Forum / Game Thread - Old Dominion Monarchs (Cayman Islands Classic)

**Posted by BluffHunter** **Online!** 11/25/2024 9:55 pm

Tip-off Tuesday 11/26, 11:00 AM EST at the John Gray Gymnasium in George Town, Grand Cayman.

Coverage on FloSports
Radio: 104.7 HD2 with Ray Goss and Noah Buono

KenPom (364 D1 Programs):
#242 Duquesne (0-6)
#325 Old Dominion (2-5) (D1 win vs. MD Eastern Shore, Losses vs. Buffalo, Arizona, Radford, Boston College, and High Point)

Haslametrics:
#194 Duquesne
#325 Old Dominion
No game prediction yet

BartTorvik:
#173 Duquesne - 75
#294 Old Dominion - 69
https://barttorvik.com/trank.php?&year=2025&t1l=Duquesne&t2l=Old+Dominion#

Duquesne Preview:
https://goduquesne.com/documents/2024/11/25/07_Old_Dominion.pdf

Duquesne -100 KenPom, -90 Haslametrics, -60 BartTorvik since 11/4.

UMass transfer Robert Davis Jr. leads the Monarchs in scoring with 15.2 points a game. The sophomore also leads in assists with an average of 2. Sean Durugordon is a journeyman at his 4th university from Harlem. He leads the team in rpg with 6 and also drops 11.5 ppg. Devin Ceaser is another one to watch, averaging 13.2 a game. Former Dayton Flyer RJ Blakney is also on this team.

Last edited by BluffHunter (11/25/2024 9:57 pm)

**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 11/26/2024 7:17 am

Dukes are favored by 7½; O/u 141

**Posted by CLK** 11/26/2024 8:47 am

I didn't realize this, but this is the worst start in Duquesne's 110 year basketball history.

https://search.app/jQ1jQn3LvsC3nHHX9

**Posted by Ironduke81** 11/26/2024 9:30 am

Wow🤬😵‍💫😱🏀 CLK call me delusional but I think this team has talent. Chabi, Dixon, Nacas, Jake, Matues,Dinkins.If Coach Joyce does not figure this out he will also own the worse winning percentage after he gets fired in 2027. Nice guys finish last. Going golfing today instead oh watching the ODU game & raising my blood pressure.

**Posted by DuqLaw95** 11/26/2024 10:39 am

I can’t believe Duquesne is favored by -9.5 at the time of writing this comment. I wouldn’t have this team picked to win against ANYONE right now. They truly look like one of the worst teams in D1.

**Posted by BluffHunter** **Online!** 11/26/2024 11:08 am

Some interesting stats and ranking coming into today:
https://x.com/hoopsnut351/status/1861422947635806478?s=46

**Posted by BluffHunter** **Online!** 11/26/2024 11:48 am

Can anybody find live stats? Either way pretty good first half. Chabi has been playing very well and cleaning up down low. Only giving up 19 points is something to feel good about too. Seems like stats are an issue in the gymnasium too. The Dukes thought they had a foul to give at the end of the half because around the arena it said the Dukes had 5 fouls. It was actually a 1-1.

26-19 at half.

**Posted by townsonkid** 11/26/2024 11:55 am

Is it weird we only have 3 rebounds and they only have 1, or is the box score on yahoo screwed up? That seems impossible.

**Posted by Styles1229** 11/26/2024 11:56 am

BluffHunter wrote:
Can anybody find live stats? Either way pretty good first half. Chabi has been playing very well and cleaning up down low. Only giving up 19 points is something to feel good about too. Seems like stats are an issue in the gymnasium too. The Dukes thought they had a foul to give at the end of the half because around the arena it said the Dukes had 5 fouls. It was actually a 1-1.

26-19 at half.

Chabi has impressed. Playing like an old school big man. Halftime of game 7 and I’m calling it - Corbett is done. If Dru keeps running him out there especially as a starter then it’s clear to me he was promised playing time and Dru is keeping that promise. He’s giving this team nothing and the biggest reason they are 0-6. I keep waiting for him to be the player he was advertised as and it’s not happening. Why does he keep getting so much run?

**Posted by BluffHunter** **Online!** 11/26/2024 12:02 pm

Stats here: https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/live/NCAAB_20241126_DUQ@ODU/

**Posted by PhoenixRising2** 11/26/2024 12:04 pm

BluffHunter wrote:
Can anybody find live stats? Either way pretty good first half. Chabi has been playing very well and cleaning up down low. Only giving up 19 points is something to feel good about too. Seems like stats are an issue in the gymnasium too. The Dukes thought they had a foul to give at the end of the half because around the arena it said the Dukes had 5 fouls. It was actually a 1-1.

26-19 at half.

Jake fouled intentionally because the scoreboard and TV broadcast showed that the Dukes only had 5 team fouls. Surprise!! Cost the Dukes 2 points.
Getting stats through Apple Sports app.

**Posted by NapaDuke** 11/26/2024 1:05 pm

One win. Played defense very well. More life on offense, finally.

**Posted by townsonkid** 11/26/2024 1:14 pm

Alright, good job, got a W. Come home, get ready for some teams we can beat, and lets start rolling. Maybe run off 7 in a row to get some respect back before A10 play begins.

Certainly didnt want the streak continuing any longer. they can come back up here feeling better than an 0-3 trip. Something to build on.

Last edited by townsonkid (11/26/2024 1:30 pm)

**Posted by Styles1229** 11/26/2024 1:19 pm

I was happy to see that everybody seemed all in and nobody quit or played hero ball. Hopefully everybody can relax a bit. Still a long way to go before I think any game is an easy one but defense steadily improving which is a very good sign

**Posted by BluffHunter** **Online!** 11/26/2024 1:21 pm

Happy that is out of the way. Lots to work on.

**Posted by NapaDuke** 11/26/2024 1:42 pm

Once again Barre was very effective. Jake named to "All Tournament Team". Hronsky was great today.

**Posted by CalDuke** 11/26/2024 2:29 pm

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**Posted by Styles1229** 11/26/2024 3:02 pm

NapaDuke wrote:
Once again Barre was very effective. Jake named to "All Tournament Team". Hronsky was great today.

Hronsky could play a key role for this team. He plays really good defense and is a big body. When he’s hitting shots like today he is spectacular. But he doesn’t need to score regularly for this team for him to be a key contributor. I think the coaches are starting to realize it too. Until Corbett gets his act together (even though he scored 10 today I still think he hurt the team more than helped them) Matus should be starting. Defense first I think for this bunch. And who knows, with confidence and PT Matus may turn into a decent scorer.

**Posted by NapaDuke** 11/26/2024 3:10 pm

The Dukes beat the press today by pushing the ball up court to some easy scores. Burn a few teams with that and we'll see less of it. Also, some good interior play today. We out rebound this team. and shot 72 % from the free throw line. 31 % three point attempts. 47 % over all. That's enough to win most games. And the minutes played were more even this game.

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**Posted by CLK** 11/26/2024 3:31 pm

Trib Article

Duquesne takes down Old Dominion as Dru Joyce earns 1st victory | TribLIVE.com
https://triblive.com/sports/duquesne-takes-down-old-dominion-as-dru-joyce-earns-1st-victory/

**Posted by BluffHunter** **Online!** 11/26/2024 9:12 pm

They gave coach a “Gatorade shower” for his first W

https://x.com/duqmbb/status/1861585696672088161?s=46

**Posted by stew** 11/27/2024 7:22 am

Just happy for the team and coach getting his first win.

**Posted by Ironduke81** 11/27/2024 8:49 am

Watched the game on replay. ODU not a good team. Necas got 5 minutes. Jacob probably one of the best 3 point shooters on this team. Wish he would be selfish like “fill in the blank”. No way a forward or center could guard him in a man to man. As I said on prior post Matues 3 minutes. Guess I was right. After this 0-6 start how can Coach Dru since summer practice sessions not play the proper rotations. Again ODU not a good team. Necas needs to be more selfish. At least he plays defense, rebounds & provides assist.

**Posted by Styles1229** 11/27/2024 9:50 am

Ironduke81 wrote:
Watched the game on replay. ODU not a good team. Necas got 5 minutes. Jacob probably one of the best 3 point shooters on this team. Wish he would be selfish like “fill in the blank”. No way a forward or center could guard him in a man to man. As I said on prior post Matues 3 minutes. Guess I was right. After this 0-6 start how can Coach Dru since summer practice sessions not play the proper rotations. Again ODU not a good team. Necas needs to be more selfish. At least he plays defense, rebounds & provides assist.

ODU is not good. Neither is Hampton. Concerning that those games were so tough for the Dukes. At least they were able to close it out against ODU without any drama at the end. Positive sign. Matus played a lot yesterday, at least 20 minutes. Not sure how you are getting 3 minutes unless I’m misunderstanding.

Necas is not one of the best 3 point shooters on this team. His career percentage is under 33% and he’s been terrible this year. I think he needs to be inside presence and stop shooting 3s. Perhaps he can improve and become one of the best on the team but for now, he’s hurting the team on the perimeter. I like Jakob and have high hopes for him but I do not understand the love affair with him on this board. I know I got flack for minimizing his accomplishments over the summer but I stand by them. That was an under 19 year old European tourney he dominated. Those teams were not the quality of player or opponent he will face in the A-10. But of course it’s a great sign that he played well. He’s still learning and is young. I love his defense and with his size he should be getting rebounds and facilitating offense. Maybe then his shot will come around.
Matus, on the other hand, is a year further along and his shot is clearly improving. Right now I’d rather see Matus chucking 3s than Necas.

I think Dinkins is the best 3 point shooter on the team

**Posted by Ironduke81** 11/27/2024 10:13 am

Styles1229 wrote:
Ironduke81 wrote:
Watched the game on replay. ODU not a good team. Necas got 5 minutes. Jacob probably one of the best 3 point shooters on this team. Wish he would be selfish like “fill in the blank”. No way a forward or center could guard him in a man to man. As I said on prior post Matues 3 minutes. Guess I was right. After this 0-6 start how can Coach Dru since summer practice sessions not play the proper rotations. Again ODU not a good team. Necas needs to be more selfish. At least he plays defense, rebounds & provides assist.
ODU is not good. Neither is Hampton. Concerning that those games were so tough for the Dukes. At least they were able to close it out against ODU without any drama at the end. Positive sign. Matus played a lot yesterday, at least 20 minutes. Not sure how you are getting 3 minutes unless I’m misunderstanding.

Necas is not one of the best 3 point shooters on this team. His career percentage is under 33% and he’s been terrible this year. I think he needs to be inside presence and stop shooting 3s. Perhaps he can improve and become one of the best on the team but for now, he’s hurting the team on the perimeter. I like Jakob and have high hopes for him but I do not understand the love affair with him on this board. I know I got flack for minimizing his accomplishments over the summer but I stand by them. That was an under 19 year old European tourney he dominated. Those teams were not the quality of player or opponent he will face in the A-10. But of course it’s a great sign that he played well. He’s still learning and is young. I love his defense and with his size he should be getting rebounds and facilitating offense. Maybe then his shot will come around.
Matus, on the other hand, is a year further along and his shot is clearly improving. Right now I’d rather see Matus chucking 3s than Necas.

I think Dinkins is the best 3 point shooter on the team

Hello previous post. SDST game Matus 2 minutes. Yes I was wrong 2 instead of 3. Second point it’s about matchups. A 4 or 5 can’t guard Necas on the perimeter. Dinkins is not the best 3 point shooter. He is a slasher. Finally, why did the new Kentucky coach pursue Necas if he was playing against garbage in Europe. I’m sorry but watching these last 6 games was pure undisciplined AAU basketball.