Greeny went live to the press conference near the end of his show today, but most of it was adminstration folks blabbering introductions for Coach K, then his show ended in the middle of K’s comments. It was great radio.
O’Connor reports that Krzyzewski held a Zoom call with Amaker last year and had what a source described as “a very difficult conversation” with him. Coach K explained to Amaker that if he left Harvard to join the Duke staff as a successor-in-waiting for the 2021-22 season, the move would force the demotion of a Blue Devils assistant and “create an awkward dynamic with Scheyer.” Realizing that he didn’t have his mentor’s blessing, Amaker left the call “heartbroken,” according to someone close to him.
“Mike had to explain to Tommy why he couldn’t be the guy,” said one Duke source. “He can be Don Corleone when he needs to be.”
O’Connor reports that Krzyzewski held a Zoom call with Amaker last year and had what a source described as “a very difficult conversation” with him. Coach K explained to Amaker that if he left Harvard to join the Duke staff as a successor-in-waiting for the 2021-22 season, the move would force the demotion of a Blue Devils assistant and “create an awkward dynamic with Scheyer.” Realizing that he didn’t have his mentor’s blessing, Amaker left the call “heartbroken,” according to someone close to him.
“Mike had to explain to Tommy why he couldn’t be the guy,” said one Duke source. “He can be Don Corleone when he needs to be.”
I don't know if Scheyer ultimately will be the right choice, but If I were Duke I wouldn't want Amaker. He hasn't really been good other than Harvard.
I don't know if Scheyer ultimately will be the right choice, but If I were Duke I wouldn't want Amaker. He hasn't really been good other than Harvard.
I think Scheyer's going to bomb just like Hubert Davis will at UNC. These schools wanting to keep it 'in the family' are too short-sighted in trying to keep their own guys happy. Look at how it fucked up UNC when they hired Bill Guthridge and then Matt Doherty. I know they ended up getting Roy Williams but in this day and age you can't screw up your hire or you'll get left behind because of the transfer portal and/or NIL.
I don't know if Scheyer ultimately will be the right choice, but If I were Duke I wouldn't want Amaker. He hasn't really been good other than Harvard.
I think Scheyer's going to bomb just like Hubert Davis will at UNC. These schools wanting to keep it 'in the family' are too short-sighted in trying to keep their own guys happy. Look at how it fucked up UNC when they hired Bill Guthridge and then Matt Doherty. I know they ended up getting Roy Williams but in this day and age you can't screw up your hire or you'll get left behind because of the transfer portal and/or NIL.
Yeah zero clue how Scheyer will be but Amaker was not gonna be the answer. Dookies dodged a bullet
I actually think Amaker would've been better than I think Scheyer will be. Either way this is a bad look for K--he even did this over a fricking Zoom call. Heartless demon.
Yeah zero clue how Scheyer will be but Amaker was not gonna be the answer. Dookies dodged a bullet
I actually think Amaker would've been better than I think Scheyer will be. Either way this is a bad look for K--he even did this over a fricking Zoom call. Heartless demon.
It's weird you guys discussed this and then K didn't come back out after halftime last night. I smell a conspiracy. In any case, cool ending to the game last night, I don't think it's a goaltend:
It's weird you guys discussed this and then K didn't come back out after halftime last night. I smell a conspiracy. In any case, cool ending to the game last night, I don't think it's a goaltend:
Said he didn't 'feel well'. I'm dubious.
Also, this shot of Banchero watching the Wake 3/4 court shot rim out is great:
I've got a quibble with the order of the top 7-8. I'd probably drop Zion down to 8th and move Ferry/Dawkins/Redick up a bit. I might even drop Jay Williams down a couple spots as well. At least they nailed Laettner as #1.
I've got a quibble with the order of the top 7-8. I'd probably drop Zion down to 8th and move Ferry/Dawkins/Redick up a bit. I might even drop Jay Williams down a couple spots as well. At least they nailed Laettner as #1.
Boozer and Deng are too low. Fuck Grayson Allen. Surprised Wojo's nowhere on the list.
I've got a quibble with the order of the top 7-8. I'd probably drop Zion down to 8th and move Ferry/Dawkins/Redick up a bit. I might even drop Jay Williams down a couple spots as well. At least they nailed Laettner as #1.
Boozer and Deng are too low. Fuck Grayson Allen. Surprised Wojo's nowhere on the list.
Cherokee Parks is unquestionably no. 1
In my humble opinion, JJ Redick should be # 2 or 3. He became the all time leading scorer in the ACC in his time there.
And Kyrie should not even be on the list, he played 11 games according to this piece, but I swore it was 8 games.
