Jamal Boykin may not be the only Blue Devil to transfer, according to a number of sources, Lance Thomas is seriously considering a transfer at the end of the season. Sources say he does not like his role on the team and that his feelings turned dramatically for the worse after being benched in front of his friends and family against Gonzaga at the Garden. Also, I have heard rumors, just rumors, that he has contacted Coach Hill at Rutgers and told him he would be interested in reopening his recruitment there next year.
My feelings? I really like Lance Thomas and I like what he has brought and will bring to the team in the future. However, my feelings on a possible transfer all depend on whether or not Patrick Patterson commits to Duke or not. If he does then I can deal with it. If he doesnt, the Blue Devils will need Lance especially with the possible departure of McRoberts at seasons end.
Remember, the same situation existed with Jason Williams and we know how that worked out. Also, guys like Grant Hill and Shelden Williams desperately wanted to transfer but they stuck it out and they were paid off. Hang in there Lance, there is a method to Coach K madness and if you follow his plan, you will be a great player at Duke for four years.
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1 comment:
Well, we saw this coming a mile away. The one thing we had wondered was exactly how serious his injuries were and if that had contributed to his lack of playing time.
If he's seriously considering going to Rutgers, who is just plain awful and would be the worst team in the ACC, then it shows that he's more of a me player than Duke likes to have on their roster.
Lance - going to Rutgers is a bad move. You'll be off national TV, you won't win and you'll be playing in the more physical Big East.
The emergence of McClure really lessens the blow if he does in fact transfer. You can't replace a guy like McRoberts, just like you couldn't replace a guy like Redick so I'm sure Coach K will just reload with yet another set of talented players and acclimate them into the Duke system.
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