With Theo John Sidelined With His Back Tuesday Night Paolo Banchero, Joey Baker, AJ Griffin, Wendell Moore Jr. Stepped Up In Duke's 103 -62 Rout Of South Carolina State
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”
On Tuesday night second ranked Duke was without the services of Theo John because of his back!
Because of his absence his teammates, other forwards including Joey Baker, Paolo Banchero, AJ Griffin, Wendell Moore Jr. ,stepped up!
How?
AJ Griffin scored 19 points, Joey Baker scored 13 points, Paolo Banchero scored 12 points, collected 6 rounds, dished out six assists while Wendell Moore Jr. contributed 11 points.
“according to an article on goduke.com”
AJ Griffin , Joey Baker, Paolo Banchero , Wendell Moore Jr. could very well have to step up again on Thursday night when Duke host Appalachian State.
Why?
Because after Duke’s 103 -62 win over South Carolina State Mike Krzyzewski gave an update on Theo John and this is what he had to say!
Theo John's back is "tight" and that kept him out. He said it loosened up some today. No major issues. Nothing broken or anything. He expects him to return but doesn't know when. Day to day.
“according to Stephen Wiseman’s tweet on Twitter”
Duke is now preparing for a quick turn around as they host Appalachian State on Thursday night in Durham!
Tip off is set for 7:00pm from Cameron Indoor Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on ESPN2!