Thank you Kyrie for what you have given us this year, and for coming back in the tournament. Your injury was a freak and most unfortunate for you as a it robbed you of both the development you would have gotten as a player under K and the fun and joy of playing as a college player. Sure, you got some of that as a spectator, and you were an amazing teammate throughout your ordeal, but it wasn't the same by any means. I don't know what your decision will be in the next few weeks, although I suspect you will be NBA bound. If that is the case I will respect and support the decision and root for you as your career progresses, just as I do for all Duke players in the NBA. If you come back to Duke next year, we can all start dreaming of the possibilities!
We had a great year that ended eleven days and three games too early. Arizona just flat out busted us by shooting lights out in the second half, and that happens. As Coach K said in his post game interview, we couldn't stop them. When they were open, they hit the shot. When they were closely guarded, they hit the shot. When they got the tip, it went in. Loose ball? They got it. Momentum was theirs as was the night. Congratulations and best of luck in the tournament.
Do you think there are some folks over in Raleigh salivating over the prospect over maybe getting Sean Miller to coach in Raleigh next fall (and beyond)? I do. He just proved he's not afraid or in awe of going up against us in a big game.
The spring football game is Saturday at 3:00 p.m. in Wallace Wade Stadium. The weather will be crummy - light rain in the low 50's, but after last night, I need a catharses and will be there to root on the 2011 Blue Devils. I hope YOU are too!
