Why Did Patrick Tape Commit, Withdrawal And Commit To Duke Again?

Have you ever had a decision to make and not known what decision to make?

Well, college athletes like Patrick Tape who committed to Duke, reopened his recruitment and committed to Duke again have those thoughts too.

So why did the “6 10” forward who averaged 11.3 points ,5.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists who is a graduate transfer from Columbia do that?

Because of the current circumstances due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, the 6-foot-10, 220-pound Tape’ (pronounced tap-A) couldn’t visit Duke’s campus, meet face-to-face with the Blue Devils coaches or tour Duke’s Fuqua School of Business where he’ll be pursuing his master’s degree starting this summer. “according to an article written by Stephen Wiseman Of The News & Observer

 The Charlotte native spent Sunday talking with Duke’s assistant coaches and players, and had a FaceTime conversation with coach Mike Krzyzewski informing him that this time his pledge was for real.”according to an article written by Stephen Wiseman Of The News & Observer

Patrick Tape had this to say about finally committing to Duke.

“It was important to let them know that I’m still trustworthy,” Tape’ told the News & Observer on Monday via phone from New York City. “I had a moment of weakness. But I want to be there. I’m comfortable and excited about the opportunity.”according to an article written by Stephen Wiseman Of The News & Observer

What are some of Patrick Tape goals to accomplish while at Duke?

Tape’ is finishing up his degree in urban studies at Columbia this spring with a goal of becoming an urban planner. Duke doesn’t offer a post-graduate degree program in that specific area, but Fuqua is rated the nation’s No. 9 business school. according to an article written by Stephen Wiseman Of The News & Observer

As for Patrick Tape’s goals on the hardwood,

They’re are to play in the NCAA tournament, have a chance to win a national championship and play professionally. Even if the graduate degree program isn’t an exact fit, Duke’s basketball side of things made it the right choice for Tape’ in the end. “according to are to play in the NCAA tournament, have a chance to win a national championship and play professionally. according to an article by Stephen Wiseman Of The News & Observer