The Florida State Semi-Nulls come into Cameron tomorrow in a good matchup looking to knock off Duke on their Senior Night. Speaking of seniors, i would like to recognize all 3: Greg, Dave, and Marty.
Greg, we love you. You have been a great representative of Duke basketball on and off the court for the last 4 years. You have given us crucial qualities like, heart toughness, your deadly 3 point shot led us back on many an occasion, and your impeccable leadership led the way for the team . You were a true winner, never complaining if anything never went your way, you took it like a man when Nolan replaced you. No one should criticize you for anything. You were truly the prime example of what a Duke basketball player should be.
Thanks so much, Greg. For the last 4 years. You have been a fantastic leader.
Also thanks to Dave, you have really given us a boost down low neutralizing some height mismatches with your grit and toughness. You have been one of the most important players on the team this year. Thanks for your time here.
Thanks so much, Greg. For the last 4 years. You have been a fantastic leader.
Also thanks to Dave, you have really given us a boost down low neutralizing some height mismatches with your grit and toughness. You have been one of the most important players on the team this year. Thanks for your time here.
Marty, thanks for all of your contributions the last 4 years. It's a shame you were never able to repeat your fantastic performance against NC State (16 pts)in the ACC quarterfinal loss to NC State in 2007, you were never given the chance again. But still, thanks so much for all of your contributions over the years, you have made a positive impact on the team the last 4 years. Good luck playing Euroball.
On to the game. Florida State is actually having a good year, and they look to be bound for the NCAA's this time, after being snubbed multiple times in the past couple years. Not much has changed really, for Leonard Hamilton's squad, Toney Douglas is still the heart and soul of the team. Douglas is the only player averaging double figure points on the team, with an impressive 20.6, while you have to fall a ways back to find the 2nd leading scorer: Uche Echefu, with 8.6. No help for Toney? Well not as it seems. No one else averages double figures, but he appears to have a quiet, but steady supporting cast in the aformentioned Echefu, JUCO transfer Derwin Kitchen at the point with 8.4, 6-11 Nigerian import Solomon Alabi with 8.1, 6-9 frosh Chris Singleton, and 6-9 BB Gun marksman Ryan Reid with 5.4. Ohh.... so lets also hope this game isn't a complete stinker in the first half like last time as well. (Duke led 19-14 at half, but won 66-58). And at least there won't be a microphone conspiculously placed to a ever persistant FSU student repeatadly chanting "We Want Paulus!" We do want Paulus though, he's our leader!
Listen....Florida State has everything they need to give us some trouble here. ESPN kept referring to them as the "tallest team in America" on average. I know that sounds cheesy, but with guys everywhere with long wingspans, and lots of height, it can really mess you up. We were lucky to open up the 2nd half with a big run to blow the game open. FSU really stymied us at times in the 1st half, leading to the exciting 19-14 1st half, which we somehow managed to be winning by 5.
Singler, G, and Schy are going to have to be ready to play, as they cannot afford to lose this game, lest an unhappy senior night occur. Luckily, with the emergence of Elliot, a facet we never had to ourselves the first go-round', we can have Elliot guard Douglas, which (if kept in check), should keep FSU's offense reeling. FSU can really hurt us with their length, and Douglas is a light the game up type that can give us trouble, but I feel like Singler and G will be up to the task against these Semi-Nulls, preserving the senior night for Greg, Dave, and Marty!
Thank you, Seniors!
Greg
Dave
Marty
Lets go out winners on Cameron!!
Duke 80, Florida State 71
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