Comments on: Duke – Your 2010 National Champions

By: Doug Sparks

Doug Sparks — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 03:04:00 +0000

Yeah, but the problem with playing Smith/Curry/Irving together is that it moves Singler back to the 4 spot, when he really seemed to work better this year as the 3 (and to whatever extent this matters, he’ll obviously be a 3 in the NBA).

Then again, I don’t know what the 4 and 5 spots are going to look like. Both Plumlees? And then…..? So maybe Singler at 4 is the only option.

Agreed that the YALNCIF is better than the BLWTCG. I wonder if you’re referring to your expectations for the start of the Derek Dooley era. Just remember that a Dooley-led BLWTCG is probably better than another CREEP (Coach Routinely Embarrasses Entire Program).

By: John Wright

John Wright — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:04:22 +0000

It’s certainly going to be interesting to see how the backcourt playing time works out. I wouldn’t be surprised to see them go with a small lineup and try to work in a lot of ball pressure and force turnovers vs. trying to play half-court defense. At least with Singler back, they’ll still have some frontcourt depth.

How has YALNCIF not already caught on? Personally, I’d be happy if every year were a YALNCIF. It sure beats a BLWTCG (Be Lucky to Win Two Conference Games).

By: Doug Sparks

Doug Sparks — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:36:11 +0000

Your readers are still here! Well, one, at least. I assume everyone else is still out there somewhere.

Anyway, how’s Duke going to find enough playing time in the backcourt next year for Nolan Smith, Seth Curry, and Kyrie Irving?

P.S. For you and all other 2010-11 Duke basketball fans: Welcome to your official Year Anything Less than a National Championship Is a Failure (YALNCIF, for short). I’ve been through a couple of those lately. They’re, uh, stressful.