We all saw 1.0 and now Singler takes this act to new heights...literally. Will this help to impress an NBA GM to make Singler a 1st round pick in June's NBA Draft?
Buckets 2.0
Buckets 2.0
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
DeAndre Daniels Decision...Today?....Maybe?
"@DaveTelep Just in, DeAndre Daniels decision pushed back to tomorrow morning. Can't make this stuff up"
ESPN's Dave Telep announced this yesterday. So the drama continues with DeAndre and his decision.
I hear that he is leaning Texas, but really with this kid I am not sure he knows which way he is leaning.
Hey DeAndre I have an incoming freshman post to make, and I'd appreciate you making a decision so I can post that..thanks!
ESPN's Dave Telep announced this yesterday. So the drama continues with DeAndre and his decision.
I hear that he is leaning Texas, but really with this kid I am not sure he knows which way he is leaning.
Hey DeAndre I have an incoming freshman post to make, and I'd appreciate you making a decision so I can post that..thanks!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Dear PJ Hairston, We're Sorry. Sincerely, Mr. Duke
Dear TJ Hurstring,
Hi, Mr. Duke writing you on behalf of all Duke fans. We are sorry that the University in which we cheer didn't get your name correct in recruiting mailings. We are sorry that you chose to attend UNC over Duke in your final decision.
Here is the thing though AJ, we really don't care.
Mr. Hairspray, you wouldn't have seen much court time at Duke next year, that's the big thing. Duke landed Austin Rivers and any way you spell it...he is better than you PJ Stonhair. So while your a good SG (Rivals #13 2011 prospect), Duke got the best SG (and overall) prospect. Work on your defense there CJ so you can, if you get in to games while Rivers is in, attempt to slow him down.
RJ, you also wouldn't have seen the court because Duke prior to landing Rivers already had Seth Curry and Andre Dawkins fighting for the starting spot at SG. So BJ, while I understand your frustration with the recruiting mailings not spelling your name right. I am guessing the fact you wouldn't play much played into your decision more.
A little advice for you Mr. Durston, make sure you stretch your shoulder and arm next year prior to handing out Gatorade to Zeller and Harrison. After a long game on the bench I'd hate for you to pull something trying to help out the Tar Heels that will actually matter next year.
Sincerely,
Mr. Duke
Hi, Mr. Duke writing you on behalf of all Duke fans. We are sorry that the University in which we cheer didn't get your name correct in recruiting mailings. We are sorry that you chose to attend UNC over Duke in your final decision.
Here is the thing though AJ, we really don't care.
Mr. Hairspray, you wouldn't have seen much court time at Duke next year, that's the big thing. Duke landed Austin Rivers and any way you spell it...he is better than you PJ Stonhair. So while your a good SG (Rivals #13 2011 prospect), Duke got the best SG (and overall) prospect. Work on your defense there CJ so you can, if you get in to games while Rivers is in, attempt to slow him down.
RJ, you also wouldn't have seen the court because Duke prior to landing Rivers already had Seth Curry and Andre Dawkins fighting for the starting spot at SG. So BJ, while I understand your frustration with the recruiting mailings not spelling your name right. I am guessing the fact you wouldn't play much played into your decision more.
A little advice for you Mr. Durston, make sure you stretch your shoulder and arm next year prior to handing out Gatorade to Zeller and Harrison. After a long game on the bench I'd hate for you to pull something trying to help out the Tar Heels that will actually matter next year.
Sincerely,
Mr. Duke
Friday, May 6, 2011
Sweat Maryland Sweat? - Gary Williams Retires
Gary Williams, 66, is done at Maryland after 22 seasons at his alma mater and bringing and end to a 33 year career. Though he says he still feels he could coach, he has a craving to do something else while he still can. What will that be? Who the heck knows…maybe hyper-sweating disorder research? One thing I do know is Gary Williams was a great coach for Maryland, leading them to a National Title in 2002 and winning more games than any other coach in Maryland history.
Here is a quick list of possible replacements for Gary at Maryland, a highly regarded job that could draw high profile candidates. Frank Martin the coach at Kansas State could be a fiery replacement for a fiery coach in Williams. Tubby Smith is a guy that seems to always be brought up for every job opening across the country and it has been rumored Maryland maybe his dream job. A long shot could be Sean Miller who is currently the head coach of the Arizona Wildcats. It’s always a tough call and those are just some big names that could be interested even though they are running quality big programs already.
Another thing, I have to wonder about the timing of this announcement. Gary Williams has always, it seems, run a clean program. With that in mind I should just take this as Gary Williams deciding, “I am done I don’t need this anymore.” Yet with college basketball being what it is these days with recruiting and academic infractions always in the news, I am forced to wonder. Wonder if the bit odd timing of this announcement could be a bad omen of things to come for Maryland basketball. Could Gary have some info on an upcoming investigation on possible violations and now decided to go “Calipari” on it and get out ahead of it? I hope not, and again I have no reason to believe this other than the current “Calipari” sleaze laden college basketball scene that exists and forces a person to always wonder when something seams off.
Effect on Duke –
Positively, depending on the replacement, you have to think that trips to College Park could be less intimidating without a great coach like Williams waiting for you. Maryland with Williams has been a thorn in Coach K and Duke’s side year after year. Depending on the hire again, if Maryland takes a step back it will be one less big time challenger for Duke to fight for recruits and the top of the ACC.
Negatively though, the ACC has already it seemed become more weak and the loss of Gary Williams seems to continue that trend. A weak ACC will take away from the RPI strength and national respect for Duke’s wins within the conference. Even if UNC and Duke continue to be great as they have been, with less quality in conference games it could affect chances at high seeds in the NCAA Tournament.
In the end it’s a bit of a bittersweet announcement for Duke fans.
Here is a quick list of possible replacements for Gary at Maryland, a highly regarded job that could draw high profile candidates. Frank Martin the coach at Kansas State could be a fiery replacement for a fiery coach in Williams. Tubby Smith is a guy that seems to always be brought up for every job opening across the country and it has been rumored Maryland maybe his dream job. A long shot could be Sean Miller who is currently the head coach of the Arizona Wildcats. It’s always a tough call and those are just some big names that could be interested even though they are running quality big programs already.
Another thing, I have to wonder about the timing of this announcement. Gary Williams has always, it seems, run a clean program. With that in mind I should just take this as Gary Williams deciding, “I am done I don’t need this anymore.” Yet with college basketball being what it is these days with recruiting and academic infractions always in the news, I am forced to wonder. Wonder if the bit odd timing of this announcement could be a bad omen of things to come for Maryland basketball. Could Gary have some info on an upcoming investigation on possible violations and now decided to go “Calipari” on it and get out ahead of it? I hope not, and again I have no reason to believe this other than the current “Calipari” sleaze laden college basketball scene that exists and forces a person to always wonder when something seams off.
Effect on Duke –
Positively, depending on the replacement, you have to think that trips to College Park could be less intimidating without a great coach like Williams waiting for you. Maryland with Williams has been a thorn in Coach K and Duke’s side year after year. Depending on the hire again, if Maryland takes a step back it will be one less big time challenger for Duke to fight for recruits and the top of the ACC.
Negatively though, the ACC has already it seemed become more weak and the loss of Gary Williams seems to continue that trend. A weak ACC will take away from the RPI strength and national respect for Duke’s wins within the conference. Even if UNC and Duke continue to be great as they have been, with less quality in conference games it could affect chances at high seeds in the NCAA Tournament.
In the end it’s a bit of a bittersweet announcement for Duke fans.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
DeAndre Daniels Decision by May 18th
Per Rivals.com analyst Jerry Meyer DeAndre Daniels will decide between Duke, Kansas and Texas by May 18th.
Fingers crossed Duke fans!
Fingers crossed Duke fans!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
#1 Overall Pick in 2011 NBA Draft: Not Kyrie Irving?
If the Minnesota Timberwolves, who have a 25% chance of winning the NBA Lottery on May 17th, indeed get the #1 overall pick for the first time in franchise history, STOB thinks they will not take Kyrie Irving. Thoughts are that Ricky Rubio will already be filling the spot of rookie PG on the Timberwolves, by signing with the team prior to the June 23rd NBA Draft.
Read the whole story here: http://sportstearsinourbeers.blogspot.com/2011/05/ricky-rubio-to-sign-with-timberwolves.html
Read the whole story here: http://sportstearsinourbeers.blogspot.com/2011/05/ricky-rubio-to-sign-with-timberwolves.html
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Waiting on DeAndre Daniels...
I'd Like to write up a post on the incoming freshman class for Duke in the 2011-2012 season, but one prospect is yet to make up his mind. DeAndre Daniels is still mulling over his decision on which school to attend. His list of schools includes:
Duke
Kansas
Kentucky
San Diego State
Texas
If you read every "expert's" opinion, they would have Duke as the leader of the pack to sign Daniels. It's now been 2 weeks since Daniels visited Durham and still no word. Since his visit though Daniels pulled out of an All Star game appearance and has gone silent due to the death of his Grandfather.
Daniels is ranked as 10th best overall prospect by Rivals.com and 3rd best SF in the 2011-2012 class. His addition to Duke's already top 3 recruiting class would be just what Duke and Duke fans need to wipe away the bad taste of having Irving declare and UNC's Harrison Barnes decide to stay.
So until Daniels decides, I will wait to post the freshman preview.
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