Josh McRoberts declares for NBA Draft

[Stifler's Mom]

Not sure what to make of McRoberts yet. He has skills and I'm sure he will develop further, but I really think things at the next level are in question on him.

I don't recall many DUKE players having successful careers at the NBA level.......Grant Hill, Carlos Boozer are probably at the top of that list that have though. DUKE players make great players at the college level, but seem to be average at the next level. But I do recall many average at best......and then the busts.

For such a strong powerhouse for years, DUKE doesn't even compare to the other top programs and the players they produce with solid NBA careers. Does this make coach K a great coach cause he gets them to play at the top of their game or beyond expectations at the college level to produce winning teams or a bad coach because he doesn't seem to develop them into solid NBA talent?

Elton Brand
Shane Battier

[Mr. Pink]

That video prob took at least a couple weeks to make. If you ask me, these guys who made it have no life let alone an education, lol. Wow, spending that kind of time making a video like that makes me wonder why I even bother to watch clips of that sort.

[HiPockets]

If Josh cried over college games like he does in this clip YouTube - "This is Why Duke Sucks" by Peter "PMD" Rosenberg then what is next?

[teebee34]

GamblinMan....

Duke is up there in the number.per the openign day 2006-2007 rosters.....but not at the very top

RPIRatings.com

NBA/ABA Players who attended Duke University

Abdelnaby, Alaa 1990-1994
Alarie, Mark 1986-1990
Armstrong, Tate 1977-1978
Avery, William 1999-2001
Banks, Gene 1981-1986
Battier, Shane 2001-2005
Boozer, Carlos 2002-2005
Brand, Elton 1999-2005
Crow, Mark 1977-1977
Davis, Brian 1993-1993
Dawkins, Johnny 1986-1994
Deng, Luol 2004-2005
Dennard, Kenny 1981-1983
Denton, Randy 1971-1976
Duhon, Chris 2004-2005
Dunleavy, Mike 2002-2005
Ewing, Daniel 2005-2005
Ferry, Danny 1990-2002
Gantt, Bob 1946-1946
Gminski, Mike 1980-1993
Groat, Dick 1952-1952
Henderson, Dave 1987-1987
Heyman, Art 1963-1969
Hill, Grant 1994-2005
Hurley, Bobby 1993-1997
Jones, Dahntay 2003-2005
Kennedy, Joe 1968-1970
Kistler, Doug 1961-1961
Laettner, Christian 1992-
Lang, Antonio 1994-1999
Langdon, Trajan 1999-2001
Lewis, Mike 1968-1973
Maggette, Corey 1999-2005
Marin, Jack 1966-1976
Mcleod, Roshown 1998-2000
Melchionni, Gary 1973-1974
Mullins, Jeff 1964-1975
Nessley, Martin 1987-1987
Parks, Cherokee 1995-2003
Randolph, Shavlik 2005-2005
Riedy, Bob 1967-1967
Spanarkel, Jim 1979-1983
Taylor, Vince 1982-1982
Vacendak, Steve 1967-1969
Verga, Bob 1967-1973
Williams, Jay 2002-2002

Now how many of them had successful careers (meaning above average)?
Boozer, Brand, Hill

[Skinsfan]

I remember when christian laetner was a wizard.... i wanted to kill myself.... then again, until recently, being a wizards fan by itself was enough to make me cry.... so I really don't a have a point to make at all...

[Mr. Pink]

I don't recall many DUKE players having successful careers at the NBA level.......Grant Hill, Carlos Boozer are probably at the top of that list that have though. DUKE players make great players at the college level, but seem to be average at the next level. But I do recall many average at best......and then the busts.

You forgot to name one of the best.....Elton Brand

[GamblinMan03]

Duke basically has more NBA players than any other school. Please dont question Coach K....

[teebee34]

Not sure what to make of McRoberts yet. He has skills and I'm sure he will develop further, but I really think things at the next level are in question on him.

I don't recall many DUKE players having successful careers at the NBA level.......Grant Hill, Carlos Boozer are probably at the top of that list that have though. DUKE players make great players at the college level, but seem to be average at the next level. But I do recall many average at best......and then the busts.

For such a strong powerhouse for years, DUKE doesn't even compare to the other top programs and the players they produce with solid NBA careers. Does this make coach K a great coach cause he gets them to play at the top of their game or beyond expectations at the college level to produce winning teams or a bad coach because he doesn't seem to develop them into solid NBA talent?

[Skinsfan]

Josh McRoberts Skill Set

[GamblinMan03]

I dont know, after thinking what could he really improve by staying one more year in college?

Atleast now he will have an NBA coach tell me what exactly he wants from him at this level. He isnt going to be a big time scorer, is that what some of you are expecting? Hes going to be a solid NBAer. Not sure about this developmental league.

Skins, did you know players can actually improve in the NBA? lol, just because you arent outstanding in college doesnt mean you cant be good in the NBA. Come on now man.

[Mr. Pink]

He's gotta do what he's gotta do, but I do firmly believe he should stay for 1 more year. He definately has the talent but staying one more year will help is BBall IQ. I mean he just didn't really establish himself that well this year w/ only averaging 13 pts and nearly 8 rebounds, which is good don't get me wrong but not great. I think one more year with the surrounding players returning and some fresh talent emerging, he could really develop nicely. Plus I think next year, Duke will have a much better season and he would receive much more recognition.

[Skinsfan]

Well what if he gets injured? Obviously I can spend my money more wisely...lol

But your kidding yourself if you think he disappears in the NBADL, with his set of skills, he will have no problem fitting in with an NBA team.

Set of skills... you mean passing? He's very mechanical on offense and struggles defending against big men.... These aren't just my opinions... google mcroberts and go to any nba scouting website.... they all say the same thing...

[GamblinMan03]

wager?

Well what if he gets injured? Obviously I can spend my money more wisely...lol

But your kidding yourself if you think he disappears in the NBADL, with his set of skills, he will have no problem fitting in with an NBA team.

[Skinsfan]

Im sorry but he wont step foot in the developmental league...

wager?

[GamblinMan03]

this guy will dissappear in the developemental league

mark my words

Im sorry but he wont step foot in the developmental league...