2013-2014 15-501 Hoops (aka Duke/UNC and general ACC hoops talk)
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Eh, they looked like a pretty big pile of crap earlier this year when they were piling up those losses, and before we knew how good all those teams would be (Butler, UVA, Miami, etc.). Some of that negativity, and the team's propensity to have a bad game and still eek out a win vs. bad ACC teams, lends itself to a lack of confidence in this UNC team.BigSoxFan said:
At the end of the day, they've managed to improve throughout the year (because they're young) and have ended up piling up some wins.
I know one thing: if UNC ends up as a 7 or 8 seed, I sure as hell wouldn't want to be their 1/2 seed. I'm thinking they've played themselves up to a 6 seed though, pending the ACC Tourney.
BigSoxFan said:
I think a lot of it was caused b/c Roy was slow to get his 5 best players in the starting lineup, which all of us were harping on him to do. Now, to Roy's credit he figured it out in time to get on a good run before the end of the season, like when he put Kendall in ahead of Larry Drew, so maybe that's all that matters. It was pretty aggravating to watch, though.
Saturnian said:
Hairston looked like a pretty serious groin injury, it's possible he could feel worse today then he did at the time, but he showed no ill will. McAdoo went down in a heap and looked like his knee buckled, but it was really his back. Just weird. They were both down long enough to conjure up some pretty miserable thoughts.
First: you have the finest screen name in the history of this site.
As to the injuries, MCAdoo has dealt with his back all year and it looked like, for lack of a better word, it "locked up" on him. Apparently that has happened multiple times in practice and he has missed a bit of practice because of it. He's frustrating because he takes so many plays off; I'm starting to think his back may be a bigger issue in the sense that he's been playing with it as a constant mental drag.
P.J. Hairston has huge, gigantic balls. They may be sore but I don't think it will affect his game.
As to the injuries, MCAdoo has dealt with his back all year and it looked like, for lack of a better word, it "locked up" on him. Apparently that has happened multiple times in practice and he has missed a bit of practice because of it. He's frustrating because he takes so many plays off; I'm starting to think his back may be a bigger issue in the sense that he's been playing with it as a constant mental drag.
P.J. Hairston has huge, gigantic balls. They may be sore but I don't think it will affect his game.
All-ACC academic team named:
http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=206652065&DB_OEM_ID=4200
http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22724&SPID=1845&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=206652065&DB_OEM_ID=4200
So ... No way Sauliamon wins the ACC ROY, right? He had a nice game head to head against Hanlan but hasn't cracked double digits since. I know the NC sports writers are a tough bunch but even they can't deny that Hanlan should get the award.
Yes ... I know it's an individual award but combined with BCs solid finish this would be a nice accomplishment for the program. Just looking to get the Duke faithful's opinion.
Yes ... I know it's an individual award but combined with BCs solid finish this would be a nice accomplishment for the program. Just looking to get the Duke faithful's opinion.
Ty Warren should win ROY.
Anyway, last night felt like I was forced to stare inside of DukeSox asshole for two hours.
Anyway, last night felt like I was forced to stare inside of DukeSox asshole for two hours.
That would be even worse. Hanlan is averaging just about the same number of rebounds from be guard position, 3 more points per game, not to mention almost 3 assists and more than 1 steal a game. Again, NC bias may prevail but it shouldn't even be a contest.Drocca said:
Oh and Duke is tremendously different team with Kelly (captain obvious). They move from being a potential early exit to a favorite.
Not sure if this is right spot for this but figured somebody here would know the answer.
I want to bring my 2 sons to a UNC game in Chapel Hill next year. How difficult is it to get tickets? I don't mind going through StubHub or some ticket agency if necessary but I assume there is just not much inventory for most games. Are there generally scalpers on site? I'm guessing that UNC/Duke is impossible but am hoping to see another somewhat strong opponent. Thanks
I want to bring my 2 sons to a UNC game in Chapel Hill next year. How difficult is it to get tickets? I don't mind going through StubHub or some ticket agency if necessary but I assume there is just not much inventory for most games. Are there generally scalpers on site? I'm guessing that UNC/Duke is impossible but am hoping to see another somewhat strong opponent. Thanks
BigSoxFan said:
Starters (assuming a small lineup):
PG - Quinn Cook
SG - Andre Dawkins
Wing - Rasheed Sulaimon
S/PF- Jabari Parker (#2 rated recruit in the country)
PF/C - Josh Hairston / Marshall Plumlee
Bench Guards:
Tyler Thornton
Matt Jones (#32 recruit)
Bench Frontcourt:
Rodney Hood (transfer from Mississippi State)
Amile Jefferson
Hairston / Plumlee
Alex Murphy
Semi Ojeleye (#36 recruit)
They're gonna be young, and they don't have anyone who stands out as a "star" for next year, but they're gonna be really deep. The type of team that may lose 8 or 9 games and only be a 3 or 4 seed but could be really dangerous come March.
Yeah - Jefferson can / should be a starter next year too. They're gonna be SO deep - if K is willing to play 9-10 guys
Greg29fan said:
Lots of rumors/speculation that Purvis will be taking his talents to Storrs. It might not mean anything, but Kevin Ollie started following him on Twitter and Purvis started following Ollie in return.
so that has us with
PG-Paige/Britt/Davis
SG/SF-Hairston/McDonald/Tokoto
PF-McAdoo/Johnson/Hicks/Simmons
C-Hubert/James/Meeks
certainly a team capable of doing a lot of damage given the returnees and the incoming guys, but boy Andrew Wiggins would slot in perfectly at the 3 spot.
PG-Paige/Britt/Davis
SG/SF-Hairston/McDonald/Tokoto
PF-McAdoo/Johnson/Hicks/Simmons
C-Hubert/James/Meeks
certainly a team capable of doing a lot of damage given the returnees and the incoming guys, but boy Andrew Wiggins would slot in perfectly at the 3 spot.
According to Jon Rothstein's tweets, Duke's nonconference schedule includes a possible game with UCLA at MSG, Arizona in the Preseason NIT, Kansas in Chicago, and Michigan in the Big 10/ACC Challenge. They also host Vermont the weekend before Thanksgiving according to a friend of mine whose son is a walk-on for UVM.
Harrison Barnes makes the All-Rookie first team, Singler and Zeller second team.
http://tracking.si.com/2013/05/14/damian-lillard-nba-rookie-team/?sct=hp_t2_a9&eref=sihp
http://tracking.si.com/2013/05/14/damian-lillard-nba-rookie-team/?sct=hp_t2_a9&eref=sihp
Per Greg Barnes at Inside Carolina, he (PJ) met with Roy Williams this morning and he will be disciplined internally and not suspended for any practices or games.
In other words, he is better at basketball than Will Graves.
In other words, he is better at basketball than Will Graves.
Gets worse for PJ. They found a gun and ammo during the search as well. Though, it would appear at least initially, they can't say for sure it was his.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gun-found-police-unc-player-172402058--ncaab.html
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gun-found-police-unc-player-172402058--ncaab.html
Greg29fan said:
Bullock appears to have made a good more in declaring. Workouts bumped him up into the first round giving him a couple years of guaranteed money while having "1st round NBA draft pick" looks great on a resume overseas if he doesn't get an opportunity here.
Hairston is a dumbass allowing criminals/drug dealers to own him. Unfortunately this occurs way too often with these kids.
Nothing official yet, UNC is waiting for the legal process to play out, but I'm told the staff is preparing to play this season without P.J. Hairston. The weed is one thing, the gun is something else entirely. Add on the issue of who was driving and who the rented car belonged to, and Hairston is in some serious trouble. UNC will have a tough time replacing his perimeter scoring, McAdoo is going to have to make a HUGE leap this year for UNC to compete with the top teams in the ACC.
The charges against Hairston could end up being less serious in which case he'll get suspended for part of the season, not all of it, but based on what's being reported I don't expect to see him this year.
On the Duke side of things, the Okafor/Jones recruting may not end up being a package deal. Whispers are that Tyus Jones is leaning heavily for Duke, but Okafor may end up at Ohio State instead of joining Jones. I still think they head somewhere together and I'd put Duke as the favorite right now, but it doesn't appear to be a lock that they go together.
The charges against Hairston could end up being less serious in which case he'll get suspended for part of the season, not all of it, but based on what's being reported I don't expect to see him this year.
On the Duke side of things, the Okafor/Jones recruting may not end up being a package deal. Whispers are that Tyus Jones is leaning heavily for Duke, but Okafor may end up at Ohio State instead of joining Jones. I still think they head somewhere together and I'd put Duke as the favorite right now, but it doesn't appear to be a lock that they go together.