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Welcome to Duke, Amile!

Posted: May 15th, 2012, 4:50 pm
by CameronBornAndBred
This outta keep the K doubters quiet for at least a week. Or a day. 30 minutes? :happy-bouncyblue: :duke:
http://www.wralsportsfan.com/college_ba ... /11104376/

Re: Welcome to Duke, Amile!

Posted: May 15th, 2012, 6:18 pm
by Ima Facultiwyfe
This guy sounds like he's for real. I loved his comment about wanting to "look Coach K back in the eye and be on the same page with him." Also about wanting to bring passion and be a part of the entire campus, not just to the basketball team. Now, if he can just play defense, we'll have something! What's more, I predict he'll hang around long enough to soak up the atmosphere. Bless his heart!
Love, Ima :happy-bouncyblue:

Re: Welcome to Duke, Amile!

Posted: May 15th, 2012, 7:13 pm
by DukePA
Woo hoo!!

Re: Welcome to Duke, Amile!

Posted: May 15th, 2012, 7:41 pm
by lawgrad91
Yippee! :duke: :happy-bouncyblue:

Re: Welcome to Duke, Amile!

Posted: May 15th, 2012, 11:02 pm
by Very Duke Blue
This sure made my day!!! :happy-bouncyblue: :duke:

Re: Welcome to Duke, Amile!

Posted: May 16th, 2012, 8:13 am
by CameronBornAndBred
Love these two quotes from Amile talking about choosing the Blue Devils....
"I definitely wanted to take a look at the school," Jefferson said. "Duke is a once in a lifetime opportunity and something you don't pass up on."
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"Once Coach K started recruiting me, I did not talk to an assistant coach," Jefferson said. "That definitely shows the coach wants you and every conversation I had with him seemed genuine. I felt like I can become a better person and player at Duke University."
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recru ... lue-devils

Re: Welcome to Duke, Amile!

Posted: May 16th, 2012, 3:49 pm
by Bob Green
I'm optimistic AJ will develop into another in the long line of versatile forwards to play at Duke. His length will be an asset. Of course, he is going to have to be given time to adjust to the speed of the college game and strength of players, but once he does he should shine. This committment excites me.

Re: Welcome to Duke, Amile!

Posted: May 16th, 2012, 4:14 pm
by CameronBornAndBred
Bob Green wrote:I'm optimistic AJ will develop into another in the long line of versatile forwards to play at Duke. His length will be an asset. Of course, he is going to have to be given time to adjust to the speed of the college game and strength of players, but once he does he should shine. This committment excites me.
I'm digging it because I know I'll get to enjoy his talents for a few years. Forget the Shabazzes, Amile is the kind of recruit I wish we'd focus on more. I love this pickup for us. :happy-bouncyblue: :duke:

Re: Welcome to Duke, Amile!

Posted: May 17th, 2012, 7:23 pm
by duketaylor
For those who have seen him play, he plays good defense and brings the length and quickness we've been lacking. He needs to strengthen a good bit, but there's time for that. He may not start day one, but should contribute a good amount.

Ozzie, T minus 20 days and counting;) If you're around the first week in June I may pay a visit.

Re: Welcome to Duke, Amile!

Posted: May 18th, 2012, 11:04 am
by DevilWearsPrada2.0
Welcome Amile to Duke! Welcome to Cameron Indoor! So glad you will be apart of Blue Devil Nation! :duke: :duke: :duke: :duke:

Re: Welcome to Duke, Amile!

Posted: May 19th, 2012, 3:36 pm
by DukePA
CameronBornAndBred wrote:Love these two quotes from Amile talking about choosing the Blue Devils....
"I definitely wanted to take a look at the school," Jefferson said. "Duke is a once in a lifetime opportunity and something you don't pass up on."
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"Once Coach K started recruiting me, I did not talk to an assistant coach," Jefferson said. "That definitely shows the coach wants you and every conversation I had with him seemed genuine. I felt like I can become a better person and player at Duke University."
http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recru ... lue-devils
What CBAB said!