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Originally Posted by Rids
Duke definitely has clout to pull in top recruits. Just remember the situation is different every year.
It used to be that Duke with it's high entrance requirements wasn't a likely spot for the one and done's. Those flashy one and done's went to programs like UNLV or UConn. Then the transition because I believe the pressure to win it all every year came through to a head. You couldn't afford to not chase players that might make that jump to the pros and bypass college.
Some schools are just not making the switch to the 13 scholarship from 15. Have to be more careful with your offers when you don't know how many spots you'll have.
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True, but by your argument if Duke couldn't get the top players they could still very easily go out and get good players. The athletes they have at a few positions just aren't capable of competing at a level they need in the tournament. There has to be a middle ground where if you're not getting a bunch of Beasleys you can still get guys to give you a better performance than they had in their two tournament games this year.