Kyrie Irving cleared to practice

[mch317]

So, Seth Davis just said Irving has been cleared to practice and should see some minutes this weekend, likely against us if we beat Michigan.

At the beginning of the season I thought Duke was head and shoulders above everyone with him on the court.

What does everyone think? With Irving in the lineup, does this make Duke to the clear favorite to win the national title?

 

[lylsmorr]

I will be changing my picks if he plays

 

[BigPapaVol]

Depends on which one shows, but he changes the offense dramatically.
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[Spartacavolus]

Its the same as when maymon joined the vols and threw off the chemistry. Exactly the same.
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[BigPapaVol]

Its the same as when maymon joined the vols and threw off the chemistry. Exactly the same.
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Except that Duke was winning with Irving previously and is a badass. Mammon had never played for us and doesn't drastically change our offense. Otherwise, the commentator-speak about chemistry is exactly meaningless.
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[lylsmorr]

Its the same as when maymon joined the vols and threw off the chemistry. Exactly the same.
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Irving had chemistry with the team before he got hurt, though. Maymon was foreign to the Vols.

 

[trevols81]

I still say Kansas is the favorite.

2. Pitt

3. Duke

 

[BigPapaVol]

I still say Kansas is the favorite.

2. Pitt

3. Duke

How does OSU not factor? They are the mist complete team in it and have a post presence on O.
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[dhendri]

I believe it was Van Pelt discussing yesterday that team doctors had cleared him, but his father was asking him not to play.

 

[Spartacavolus]

Except that Duke was winning with Irving previously and is a badass. Mammon had never played for us and doesn't drastically change our offense. Otherwise, the commentator-speak about chemistry is exactly meaningless.
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Come on guys, you think i really think maymon = Irving.
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[EvanStalcup1990]

he will play

 

[zjcvols]

I believe it was Van Pelt discussing yesterday that team doctors had cleared him, but his father was asking him not to play.

As Deion Sanders once said..."Must be the money."

 

[BigPapaVol]

Come on guys, you think i really think maymon = Irving.
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You used the word exactly.
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[YankeeVol]

Depends on how rusty he is.....definitely scary to see Duke with him back

 

[volfanbill]

How does OSU not factor? They are the mist complete team in it and have a post presence on O.
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I have no good explanation why, but I see tOSU choking somewhat early. I even see them struggling in their second round matchup against the 'Nova-GMU winner.

I like Kansas to win it all, but if Irving can contribute 20-25 minutes a game by the last two weeks, I might eat my words.

Also, if Pitt goes down, their bracket could blow up. They're the only truly good team in their draw.

 

[Indianavol4eva]

i think duke has a legit shot even without him. if he comes back, it certainly helps their chances

 

[Indianavol4eva]

I have no good explanation why, but I see tOSU choking somewhat early. I even see them struggling in their second round matchup against the 'Nova-GMU winner.

I like Kansas to win it all, but if Irving can contribute 20-25 minutes a game by the last two weeks, I might eat my words.

Also, if Pitt goes down, their bracket could blow up. They're the only truly good team in their draw.

am i the only one who thinks mich st could end up in the final four if pitt goes down to someone else?

 

[TOP]

am i the only one who thinks mich st could end up in the final four if pitt goes down to someone else?

Like Tennessee, I'm sure they have the talent. Michigan State is a disaster this year though. Like Tennessee...

 

[volfanbill]

am i the only one who thinks mich st could end up in the final four if pitt goes down to someone else?

Mich St upset Purdue in the Big Ten Tourney, but that's about all they've done since December. That said, it scares me to bet against Tom Izzo. Especially seeing they got Florida and I just don't think Florida is very good.

I can't fathom it happening, but I'd love to see ODU take down Pitt.

 

[Indianavol4eva]

i honestly had MSU in the final four of my bracket along with ODU beating Pitt. then i thought about it and was like no wayyyy. but it is Tom Izzo so i dont know?

 

[lylsmorr]

Never ever doubt Tom Izzo

 

[TennesseeFan07]

Its the same as when maymon joined the vols and threw off the chemistry. Exactly the same.
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This makes sense. Tennessee added Maymon who can't see the court with a weak frontline. Duke added Irving and put him as the main contributor in the backcourt over a potential National Player of the Year.