Could Duke basketball’s one-and-done system be sabotaging Blue Devils?
Have no fear, returning Duke basketball weapons are here
This season, the Blue Devils are relatively stacked with experienced talents who know the intensity of college basketball, and each other’s playing styles.
Jordan Goldwire is set to lead the team as the only senior with any consistent experience on the floor. His tight defense and high energy make the perfect combination to concoct a championship-winning team.
Behind Goldwire is junior Joey Baker, as well as sophomores Wendell Moore and Matthew Hurt. Both Baker and Hurt bring a hot hand behind the arc, in addition to a work ethic that is reflected in their unselfishness on the floor.
Moore brings the athleticism Duke basketball fans will miss in players like Cassius Stanley and Tre Jones. He’s a clutch player with a year of experience under his belt who will deliver what is needed when the time comes — something we saw in his buzzer-beater shot against UNC.
Pair each of these Duke veterans with the well-qualified and highly talented recruits of the 2020-21 season, and you have yourself a championship squad.
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