1- Banchero didn’t spend time in the post and mostly faced the basket. It would have been good to see him post up some because Duke didn’t have anyone to drop the ball into which allowed Kentucky to stay glued to the Duke guards/wings.
2- Bench play showed signs, but for Duke to make a run, the bench (not including Theo) needs to add a little bit more offensively IMO.
3- Keels. It’s only 1 game but he is or has AOD written all over him. K said he’s 230lbs! I can honestly see him being in the convo of 1st round pick…
What a fun and great game. Keels was awesome. I've been his biggest fan since watching him in person at Bass Pro ToC. I truly think the addition of Theo John was so underrated. Huge difference maker.
I agree with you Brian that I think 1&2 will work themselves out. Those are relatively simple fixes. It was definitely a surprise to see us get manhandled on the boards that way, but I dont see that being the norm. Shooting, ball movement- big concerns. I don’t want this to turn into another RJ/Zion scenario where it’s a bunch of one on one and everyone else watching.
Great stuff Brian. I’m going to add a few things.
1- Banchero didn’t spend time in the post and mostly faced the basket. It would have been good to see him post up some because Duke didn’t have anyone to drop the ball into which allowed Kentucky to stay glued to the Duke guards/wings.
2- Bench play showed signs, but for Duke to make a run, the bench (not including Theo) needs to add a little bit more offensively IMO.
3- Keels. It’s only 1 game but he is or has AOD written all over him. K said he’s 230lbs! I can honestly see him being in the convo of 1st round pick…
Thanks! Great points.
Excellent synopsis!
Thanks, Wayne!
What a fun and great game. Keels was awesome. I've been his biggest fan since watching him in person at Bass Pro ToC. I truly think the addition of Theo John was so underrated. Huge difference maker.
I agree with you Brian that I think 1&2 will work themselves out. Those are relatively simple fixes. It was definitely a surprise to see us get manhandled on the boards that way, but I dont see that being the norm. Shooting, ball movement- big concerns. I don’t want this to turn into another RJ/Zion scenario where it’s a bunch of one on one and everyone else watching.