Florida Gulf Coast at Duke - Sunday, Nov 18, 8:00pm ESPNU

[SeanMayTriedToEatMe]

Not as exciting.

Eric McKnight scores 2 of his 14 points in the Eagles' 63-51 win over Miami (FL)

Preseason A-Sun Coaches Poll
1. Mercer (6)
2. USC Upstate (3)
3. FGCU
4. North Florida (1)
5. ETSU
6. Stetson
7. Jacksonville
8. Lipscomb
9. Kennesaw State
10. Northern Kentucky

College Sports Madness A-Sun Preseason All-Conference

First Team
Markeith Cummings, Kennesaw State
Langston Hall, Mercer
Torrey Craig, USC Upstate
Jakob Gollon, Mercer
Adam Pegg, Stetson

Second Team
Sherwood Brown, FGCU
Aaron Graham, Stetson
Jerron Granberry, UNF
Glenn Powell, Jacksonville
Daniel Coursey, Mercer

Third Team
Parker Smith, UNF
Chris Perez, Stetson
Bernard Thompson, FGCU
Eric McKnight, FGCU
Ricardo Glenn, USC Upstate

Kenpom.com rankings:
#130 overall
#122 offense
#170 defense

 

[aiw]

Re: Florida Gulf Coast at Duke - Sunday, Nov 18, 8:00pm ESPN

I predict a win

 

[MrAntHux]

Re: Florida Gulf Coast at Duke - Sunday, Nov 18, 8:00pm ESPN

the real questions are how much playing time will murph get and does K finally unleash marshall

 

[rome8180]

Re: Florida Gulf Coast at Duke - Sunday, Nov 18, 8:00pm ESPN

Didn't they beat Miami?

 

[duke9fan]

Re: Florida Gulf Coast at Duke - Sunday, Nov 18, 8:00pm ESPN

Yeah

 

[DrKlahn]

Re: Florida Gulf Coast at Duke - Sunday, Nov 18, 8:00pm ESPN

At first I was confused by the presence of fans at a Miami game but then I realized....did they actually play that game at FGCU? I guess so, what with the Lipscomb banner. Who knew that people show up for FGCU games? What is FGCU anyway?

 

[marleyboy4945]

Re: Florida Gulf Coast at Duke - Sunday, Nov 18, 8:00pm ESPN

Duke 81
FGCU 68

 

[rome8180]

Re: Florida Gulf Coast at Duke - Sunday, Nov 18, 8:00pm ESPN

That score looks realistic, but I'm hoping it's a bit less close than that so that Jefferson and Murphy can play a lot.

 

[marleyboy4945]

Re: Florida Gulf Coast at Duke - Sunday, Nov 18, 8:00pm ESPN

That score looks realistic, but I'm hoping it's a bit less close than that so that Jefferson and Murphy can play a lot.

True. Would love to see us get out and run and hit somewhere around 93-71

 

[JohaadDBC]

Re: Florida Gulf Coast at Duke - Sunday, Nov 18, 8:00pm ESPN

Jeez, I hope we keep them to well under 71. Ideally, 60 or less. #optimism

 

[DrKlahn]

Re: Florida Gulf Coast at Duke - Sunday, Nov 18, 8:00pm ESPN

Is there somewhere I can get the FGCU vs. Ave Maria feed?

 

[rhfarmer]

Re: Florida Gulf Coast at Duke - Sunday, Nov 18, 8:00pm ESPN

I think we murder. Like brutal murder. Then, when we play Miami, we lose.

 

[rome8180]

Re: Florida Gulf Coast at Duke - Sunday, Nov 18, 8:00pm ESPN

Mark Watson@BlueDevilNation

Marshall Plumlee was originally thought to be ready for Florida Gulf Coast but expect that date to be pushed back for precautionary reasons.

 

[dukebluedevils05]

Re: Florida Gulf Coast at Duke - Sunday, Nov 18, 8:00pm ESPN

Think Marshall apparently had some soreness in the foot recently during his rehab that's delayed his return.

 

[rome8180]

Re: Florida Gulf Coast at Duke - Sunday, Nov 18, 8:00pm ESPN

Not a big deal, really. Will be nice to have him for Battle for Atlantis and OSU, if possible, but I doubt he will play much anyway unless Mason is in foul trouble.

 

[Topher]

Re: Florida Gulf Coast at Duke - Sunday, Nov 18, 8:00pm ESPN

We basically just need him to give us size when Mason gets in foul trouble. As long as he can run and rebound, he'll be useful.

 

[JohaadDBC]

Re: Florida Gulf Coast at Duke - Sunday, Nov 18, 8:00pm ESPN

Prediction: Marshall Plumlee will score 12 points and grab 6 rebounds in his Duke debut (whenever that may be).




Unrelated, but my tarot cards just came in.

 

[SeanMayTriedToEatMe]

Re: Florida Gulf Coast at Duke - Sunday, Nov 18, 8:00pm ESPN

Vegas says Duke 83, FGCU 62.

 

[rome8180]

Re: Florida Gulf Coast at Duke - Sunday, Nov 18, 8:00pm ESPN

We basically just need him to give us size when Mason gets in foul trouble. As long as he can run and rebound, he'll be useful.

Hairston performed very well while Mason was out. He's an unexpectedly good offensive rebounder for his size. But it will still be nice to have another true center out there.

 

[Thain]

Re: Florida Gulf Coast at Duke - Sunday, Nov 18, 8:00pm ESPN

We basically just need him to give us size when Mason gets in foul trouble. As long as he can run and rebound, he'll be useful.

Hairston performed very well while Mason was out. He's an unexpectedly good offensive rebounder for his size. But it will still be nice to have another true center out there.

I was very pleased with Hairston's play against UK. I just wish K would get him to quit taking those long jumpshots from right inside the 3 point line.