With Theo John Sidelined With His Back Who Is Going To Take His Place As Duke Tips Off Their Four Game Home Stand With South Carolina State Tonight In Durham?
As a freshman at Marquette in 2017-2018,
Theo John who is 6”9 played in 33 of 35 games as a true freshman, averaging 3.9 points and 2.3 rebounds per game, while ranking second on the squad with 26 total blocks ... Collected four points and six rebounds in his collegiate debut against Mount St. Mary's (Nov. 10) in 13 minutes ... Saw 17 minutes of action against VCU at the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, totaling six points and four rebounds before fouling out (Nov. 20) ... Notched six points and two rebounds in 10 minutes of play in the win over Vermont (Dec. 5) ... Collected seven points and five rebounds in 14 minutes against Northern Illinois (Dec. 18) ... Within his 18 minutes against American he went 4-5 from the field, with nine total points and six rebounds (Dec. 21) ... Collected eight points after shooting 4-of-5 from the floor with two rebounds in the loss at Butler (Jan. 12) ... Recorded his then-career-high in points as a Golden Eagle in the win over DePaul with 11 (Jan. 15) ... Posted his best line of the season against Providence (Feb. 3) with a season-best 14 points, six rebounds and five blocks ... Added four points and three boards in the opening round of the against Harvard (March 14) ... Went 4-of-5 from the field, finishing with 10 points and two blocks in the win over Oregon in the second round of the NIT (March 18).
As a sophomore at Marquette in 2018-2019 Theo John Started 32-of-34 outings …. Finished first in the BIG EAST and 34th in the nation in blocked shots per game (2.1) … Blocked at least one shot in 26 games … 70 blocked shots were seventh-best single-season MU total … Posted a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds, along with three blocks, in the season opener against UMBC (Nov. 6) ... Scored 10 points and added six rebounds in an overtime win over Louisville (Nov. 23) in the NIT Season Tip-Off ... Posted six points, nine rebounds and a career-high seven blocks against No. 14/15 Buffalo (Dec. 21) … Finished with 10 points and 11 boards in home win over Seton Hall (Jan. 12) … Scored career-best 16 points versus DePaul (Jan. 23) and also chipped in 10 rebounds … Made 6-of-7 shots against Butler (Feb. 20) en route to 15-point, 11-rebound effort.
As a junior at Marquette in 2019-20 Theo John appeared in all 30 games, earning 29 starting assignments … Finished third in the BIG EAST in blocked shots (1.8 bpg.) … Blocked two-or-more shots in 13 games … Posted seven points, eight rebounds and a career-best eight blocks in the season opener against Loyola Maryland (Dec. 5) ... Scored a season-high 11 points and grabbed seven rebounds in just 17 minutes against Jacksonville (Dec. 4) … Scored season-high 12 points against Central Arkansas (Dec. 28) … blocked total of 13 shots in back-to-back games against St. John’s (Jan. 21) and Butler (Jan. 24) … Posted first double-double of the year with 12 points and 10 rebounds versus Creighton (Feb. 18) … Finished with eight points and 10 boards against Seton Hall (Feb. 29) … Earned third letter.
As a senior at Marquette in 2020-2021 , Theo John opened the season with sixth career double-double, finishing with 13 points and 12 rebounds against UAPB (Nov. 25) … Also chipped in five blocks … Knocked down first career 3-pointer on first attempt in nearly 100 games against Eastern Illinois (Nov. 27) … Matched personal best with 12 rebounds vs. Green Bay (Dec. 8) … Improved to 3-of-3 from 3-point land with triple against Seton Hall (Dec. 17) … Scored season-high 14 points at Xavier (Dec. 20) … Nine points, six rebounds and three blocked shots at St. John’s (Jan. 16) … moved into second place all time at Marquette in blocks (191) … matched career high with 16 points against St. John’s (Jan. 31) … finished with eight rebounds and two blocks against Red Storm … Finished 5-of-5 from the floor in 10-point night against Creighton (Feb. 6) … Scored 14 points at Seton Hall (Feb. 14), thanks to 8-of-9 effort from the free throw line … Scored 15 points at Butler (Feb. 17) and shot 7-of-8 from charity stripe … Finished with 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting at North Carolina (2/24) … Played just two minutes off the bench at DePaul (March 2) due to non-Covid illness … Chipped in six points, four assists, three rebounds, two steals and a pair of blocked shots on Senior Night vs. Xavier (March 6).
“according to Theo John’s biography on gomarquette.com”
This season as a Graduate Transfer Theo John who is a forward is playing for Duke, Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski who is coaching his final season, 42nd season before Jon Scheyer who currently is Associate Head Coach to Mike Krzyzewski’s becomes the Head Coach in April 2023.
This season Theo John is averaging 3.8 points, 3.3 rebounds , 0.8 assists while shooting 59.1%
“according to espn.com”
Tonight though Theo John isn’t going to be playing for Duke as they tip off a four game home stand with South Carolina State. because of his back.
“according to Duke Men’s Basketball’s account on Twitter”
With that mind this question comes to mind!
Who is Mike Krzyzewski going to play in place of Theo John who is a forward?
Mike Kzyzewski has options!
Who are they?
Paolo Banchero, Joey Baker , AJ Griffin , Wendell Moore Jr. who like Theo John are forwards!
This season Paolo Banchero is averaging 17.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists!
This season Joey Baker is averaging 7.3 points 2.0 rebounds, 0.9 assists per game!
This season AJ Griffin is averaging 4.0 points, 1.9 rebounds, 0.4 assists per game!
This Wendell Moore Jr. is averaging 17.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.6 assists per game!
“according to espn.com”
Duke is returning to action, returning to the hardwood after 14 days looking to rebound as they host South Carolina State tonight in Durham!
Duke comes into the game with a record of 7-1!
Their previous game was on November 30, 2021 where they played in the ACC/ Big Ten Challenge as the top ranked team in the country.
That didn’t turn out so well!
Why?
Because Duke lost to Ohio State by a score of 71-66!
Where?
Columbus Ohio!
In Duke’s 71-66 loss to Ohio State Duke held an eight-point lead with five minutes remaining,
Duke scored just one point over the game’s final 5:18 and Ohio State scored the game’s final 12 points to knock off Duke.
“according to Stephen Wiseman’s article on newsobserver.com”
How?
Ohio State roared back with a 14-1 run to close it.
E.J. Liddell hit a mid-range jumper to put the Buckeyes (5-2) up 69-66 with 15 seconds remaining, Duke (7-1) pushed the ball down the floor and found freshman Paolo Banchero for a potential game-tying three-pointer. Banchero's three rimmed out and the rebound was grabbed by Cedric Russell, who was quickly fouled and made a pair of free throws at the other end to secure the Ohio State victory.
Although Duke was able to maintain the lead for the majority of the second half, they found themselves in foul trouble down the stretch. Graduate student Theo John fouled out of the game with 6:26 left, while Banchero, Wendell Moore Jr., Jeremy Roach and Mark Williams each played with four over the closing minutes.
South Carolina State comes into the game with Duke with a record of 3-7!
Their most recent game?
A 67-66 win over High Point University Friday December 10, 2021!
In South Carolina state’s 67-66 win over High Point University scored in double figure as South Carolina State held off a late rally from High Point to capture their second straight victory, 67-66, in the 1st Annual No Room For Racism Classic Friday (Dec. 10th) at the Rock Hill Sports & Events Center.
Freshman forward Jemel Davis (six rebounds), graduate forward Deaquan Williams (five rebounds) and junior guard Rahsaan Williams all tossed in 12 points respectively in the win.
Despite 15 lofty turnovers, South Carolina State once again dominated in several categories including rebounds (36-32), bench points (23-6), points in the paint (30-24), fast break points (21-9), and tied for team assist (11-11).
Cameron Jones finished with nine (9) points, Edward Oliver-Hampton eight (8) and four rebounds along with, MEAC Rookie of the Week and freshman guard TJ Madlock adding seven points on the night.
With the win, South Carolina State leads the series 2-1 over High Point. The Bulldogs improve to 3-7 overall, while the Panthers fall to 5-5 on the season.
“according to an article on scsuathletics.com”
Tip off is set for 8:00pm from Cameron Indoor Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on ACC Network!