(02-18-2021 11:32 AM)AssyrianDuke Wrote:  

(02-18-2021 11:24 AM)Dukester Wrote:  With the CAA tournament only 2 weeks from Saturday, and Matt not looking that great last Sunday, do you think if Matt could not play again this year it would increase his odds to return for another semester?

I think Matt will once again put his name in draft consideration, and I think most talented players should since they no longer risk their NCAA eligibility. He put his name in last year and was able to take part in workouts and get honest feedback (kind of like we can do with resume critiques), and look at the result. Now, I don't think that's the whole story; I think the coaching staff and their new system also impacts Matt's well rounded stats and play this year. But I think he could enter the draft without signing an agent like last year. If he comes back, we should be a favorite in the CAA. If he doesn't, we should still be a favorite in the CAA. Oh what a feeling.

If we could add an impact front court player we would be the favorite either way.

Matt’s not seriously injured. He has almost two weeks to rehab the bump on his knee. He’s going to be back and play through the CAAT, and hopefully lead the team to an NCAAT berth.

Go Dukes!

(02-18-2021 11:38 AM)Dukester Wrote:  If we could add an impact front court player we would be the favorite either way.

Arguably we have one, and he may be recovered and developed enough to play next year.