As rosters stand now, how are we feeling, gents?

[WojoRising]

and @KisteK

Feeling quite good about Duke’s roster. Solid mix of new talent and returning/experienced pieces. I’m not saying it’s championship or bust, but I do think it’s a potentially contending team and I will jump off a bridge if Duke opts out of the tournament again.

 

[RR30]

Kentucky, uhh ask me in 2 weeks. Feel like we should have a much better idea then.

 

[hailtoyourvictor]

We return a second team all American and two other starters on a team that reached the Elite 8.

We bring in the number 1 class in the country with three McDonald’s All-Americans

We landed one of the top PG transfers on the market



Feeling pretty good

 

[GhostOf301]

Feeling like it has to be better than this past season. Bar is low.

 

[toonces11]

I'm pumped we have a bunch of new blood on our team for next year---Self wasn't kidding when he hinted at an overhaul.

 

[boilerzz]

Purdue is returning all but one guy (who averaged 4 points) from a top 25 team (that was the 3rd youngest P6 team this season) and are adding 2 consensus top 60 recruits. One of the guys coming back was 1st team All Big Ten and will probably not be the best player on our team next year (we had a true freshman average 17 pts over the last 10 games that should take a big step).

I feel pretty damn good. Maybe not as good as some pundits who have us top 5 but I think we are likely top 12 to start the year and will have Matt Painter's most talented roster.

 

[JimboBBN]

If we get TyTy and Hardy, I'll be pretty confident going into the year. We will have a good mix of experience and talent, which are the teams Cal does best with. I'm not sure but I think Minz and Brooks will be back, so assuming they stay.

 

[Kevin Bryan]

I smell double digit wins (as in winning more than 9 games)!

 

[boilerzz]

I smell double digit wins (as in winning more than 9 games)!

 

[RondoBaller21]

If we get TyTy and Hardy, I'll be pretty confident going into the year. We will have a good mix of experience and talent, which are the teams Cal does best with. I'm not sure but I think Minz and Brooks will be back, so assuming they stay.

Not getting Hardy

 

[JimboBBN]

Not getting Hardy

For sure? I guess TyTy, Davion, and the two transfers will have to do for the back court.

 

[Kevin Bryan]

 

[Novachp]

Feeling really good.....

 

[SheriffBufordTJustice]

We want Abilene Christian 😂


A lot of wings and combo guards.

Not a true PG nor a big

Interesting team. As of right now I would say 3rd or 4th in the Big 12.
Chance at a Sweet 16

 

[duckboy33]

Getting better. Still need a few more pieces to fall in place but Oregon's got room

 

[lurkeraspect84]

For sure? I guess TyTy, Davion, and the two transfers will have to do for the back court.

Wheeler from UGA and TyTy announcing this weekend seems to be gaining traction.

Either way, it's still going to be a lot of new faces and other than being a much better shooting team (not hard), I honestly don't know what to expect.

 

[Kevin Bryan]

Wheeler from UGA and TyTy announcing this weekend seems to be gaining traction.

Either way, it's still going to be a lot of new faces and other than being a much better shooting team (not hard), I honestly don't know what to expect.

Sounds like both are pretty likely to commit this week. Not sure how I feel about Wheeler. As long as he doesn't shoot and stops turning it over 34 times a game I guess he'll be ok.

 

[GE Nole]

Feeling like we have a few holes haha. Hoping to add at least two more.

 

[lurkeraspect84]

and @KisteK

Feeling quite good about Duke’s roster. Solid mix of new talent and returning/experienced pieces. I’m not saying it’s championship or bust, but I do think it’s a potentially contending team and I will jump off a bridge if Duke opts out of the tournament again.

@GhostOf301 @bignish any clue what this is about? Jones is known to put 'stuff" out there, but he has connections.



He deleted it.

 

[Kevin Bryan]

@GhostOf301 @bignish any clue what this is about? Jones is known to put 'stuff" out there, but he has connections.

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Ahhh, the ol' unavailable cryptic Tweet.

 

[lurkeraspect84]

Ahhh, the ol' unavailable cryptic Tweet.

I was trying not to use the word shit, and went with "stuff".

 

[Kevin Bryan]

I was trying not to use the word shit, and went with "stuff".

Like I said: Baldwin to Milwaukee, Paolo to the G League, K to retirement.

 

[lurkeraspect84]

Like I said: Baldwin to Milwaukee, Paolo to the G League, K to retirement.

That would suck.

Spoiler

for Duke fans.

 

[ThreeTwaunMoore]

Where’s Baldwin committing to?

 

[Kevin Bryan]

Where’s Baldwin committing to?

Milwaukee

 

[ThreeTwaunMoore]

Milwaukee

You’re positive?

 

[Kevin Bryan]

You’re positive?

Yep, 50% positive.

 

[lurkeraspect84]

You’re positive?

It would kind of crappy for Duke to come between a player and father who's taught him everything.

 

[coryfly]

 

[ExitFlagger]

I’ll feel good if they pick up another solid guard. Remy Martin wouid do nicely.

 

[ThreeTwaunMoore]

Purdue’s loaded. Should be in the running for a 1 seed. Good mix of young and older talent. Williams is a stud and Ivey will one of best guards in the league. Lots of really solid supporting players.

 

[Ikibari]

and @KisteK

Feeling quite good about Duke’s roster. Solid mix of new talent and returning/experienced pieces. I’m not saying it’s championship or bust, but I do think it’s a potentially contending team and I will jump off a bridge if Duke opts out of the tournament again.

At UGA I’m not even sure we have enough players for a starting 5 right now. Everyone left.

 

[hailtoyourvictor]

Purdue’s loaded. Should be in the running for a 1 seed. Good mix of young and older talent. Williams is a stud and Ivey will one of best guards in the league. Lots of really solid supporting players.

1 seed eh

 

[boilerzz]

Purdue’s loaded. Should be in the running for a 1 seed. Good mix of young and older talent. Williams is a stud and Ivey will one of best guards in the league. Lots of really solid supporting players.

You mocking @hailtoyourvictor?

 

[WojoRising]

@GhostOf301 @bignish any clue what this is about? Jones is known to put 'stuff" out there, but he has connections.

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He deleted it.

It was just stupid wiretap stuff about having Baldwin’s dad assassinated. Typical yenta drama.

 

[dukedevilz]

Baldwin will be announcing within the next two hours. I'm expecting Milwaukee. Would be nice to have a big-time scoring threat and reliable shooter like PBJ. I think we still have enough pieces to make a serious run at the Final Four. My main concern is with our backcourt. Roach and Moore need to get better if we're going to be contenders.

 

[duckboy33]

I'm really hoping Oregon can land Guerrier and Young from the portal and then get Young a waiver to play this year. Oregon would have a nice collection of players.

Guards: Richardson, Harmon, Young

Wings: Soares, Williams, Guerrier

Posts: Dante, Kepnang, Bittle and Johnson

 

[WojoRising]

Baldwin will be announcing within the next two hours. I'm expecting Milwaukee. Would be nice to have a big-time scoring threat and reliable shooter like PBJ. I think we still have enough pieces to make a serious run at the Final Four. My main concern is with our backcourt. Roach and Moore need to get better if we're going to be contenders.

I feel like I’ve come to accept Moore for what he is, and feel pretty good about what he was doing to end the year. I’m excited to have a junior (even with 0 NCAAT experience) role player of his talent.

Agree about Roach. I’m excited for the potential he has, nervous about the rest. He’ll have a big hand in just how good Duke is.

 

[WojoRising]

I'm really hoping Oregon can land Guerrier and Young from the portal and then get Young a waiver to play this year. Oregon would have a nice collection of players.

Guards: Richardson, Harmon, Young

Wings: Soares, Williams, Guerrier

Posts: Dante, Kepnang, Bittle and Johnson

I can see Guerrier being a superb fit at Oregon for sure.

 

[hailtoyourvictor]

You mocking @hailtoyourvictor?

Except for the awkward part where we actually were a 1 seed