The Duke Men's Basketball Program That Is Led By Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski And The Duke Women's Basketball Program That Is Led By Head Coach Kara Lawson Went In Opposite Directions This Week!
The Duke Men’s Basketball Program that is led by Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski and the Duke Women’s Basketball Program who is led by Head Coach Kara Lawson went in opposite directions this week!
How?
Mike Krzyzewski and the Duke Men’s Basketball program lost a player this week who would’ve been a sophomore during the 2021-2022 season if he had decided to stay!
Instead,
Henry Coleman III decided to enter the transfer portal!
When?
Yesterday!
Why?
Henry Coleman III had this to say about entering the transfer portal!
I want to thank Duke University for the opportunity to be a part of this program," said Coleman. "Since the season ended, I have had discussions with my family and my coaches at Duke, and have decided to enter my name in the transfer portal. I'm so appreciative for what the coaching staff, the support staff and so many others on campus have done not only for me, but for all of my teammates. The relationships that I have built will be with me forever. Lastly, I want to show my love for the Duke fans who stuck with us throughout this unusual season. Although you weren't able to see us in person, your support meant so much. Thank you Duke."
“according to an article on goduke.com”
As a freshman at Duke,
Henry Coleman III Appeared in 19 games including each of the final 11 contests of the season
Shot 10-of-20 (.500) from the field and averaged 1.1 points with 1.4 rebounds per contest
Made his Duke debut in the season-opening win over Coppin State (11/28)
Went 2-of-3 from the field for four points with two rebounds against Bellarmine (12/4)
Provided a spark off the bench against North Carolina (2/6), scoring four points, dishing out two assists, grabbing two boards and blocking a shot in 13 minutes
Scored four points on 2-of-2 from the field, collected two rebounds and had a blocked shot in five minutes in the win over No. 7 Virginia (2/20)
Brought down a career-high five rebounds and added another blocked shot versus Syracuse (2/22)
Contributed four points, five rebounds and two blocks off the bench in the ACC Tournament win over Boston College (3/9)
Matched career highs of four points and five boards, while setting a career high in minutes (15) in the BC victory
“according to Henry Coleman III’s biography on goduke.com”
While Kara Lawson brought in a couple of players to add to the Duke Women’s Basketball Program for the 2021 -2022 season!
How?
Via transfer!
Why?
Because every collegiate student athlete gets a fifth year of eligibility!
Why?
Because of the coronavirus pandemic!
She brought in Imani Lewis who transferred from Wisconsin where she played three seasons!
As a freshman in 2018-2019 she played in 32 games for the Badgers, starting 30… earned Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honors by the media ... averaged 27.4 minutes per game … second on team in points, averaging 12.2 points per game … ranked third for Big Ten freshmen in scoring ... scored a career-high 22 points vs. Iowa (Jan. 7) … has five double-doubles on the season … scored in double figures in 23 games … led the team in scoring in eight games ... second on team in rebounds, averaging 7.6 per game ... also ranked third for Big Ten freshmen in rebounding … led the Badgers in rebounds for 12 games ... added career-high 14 rebounds vs. Marshall (Dec.4) … shot career best 7-7 from behind the line vs. North Dakota State (Nov. 17)… shot a career-high 7-10 (.700 percent) from the field vs. Pittsburgh (Nov. 23) ... led the team in blocks for three games ... tallied 1.2 steals per game.
As a sophomore in 2019-2020 she played n all 31 games and started 30... lead team in minutes with an average of 30.4 minutes per game... shot .448 from the field and .500 from behind the arc... shot .717 from the FT line... lead the team in scoring with an average of 14.5 ppg...scored double-digits in 25 games... has recorded 12 double-doubles... averaged 8.6 rebounds per game to lead the team... career high 23 points against Penn State and 16 rebounds at Minnesota... had 34 assists and 27 steals on the season... second in team blocks with 21... holds third place in record book for consecutive double-doubles with six... tied 8th overall for career double-doubles with 17... fifth for most double-doubles in a season with 12...named to the Big Ten Honor Roll weeks of Jan. 6 and Jan. 27
As a junior in 2020-2021 she started all 11 games this season, averaging 30.0 minutes per game, which ranks third on the team ... ranks second on the team with 12.5 ppg ... has scored in double figures in eight of 11 games ... scored a season-high 19 points vs. Valparaiso (Dec. 20) ... leads the Badgers with 7.4 rebounds per game, which ranks ninth in the Big Ten ... has a team-best four double-doubles this season, including 17 points and a season-high 14 rebounds vs. No. 9 Maryland (Jan. 17) ... has a seasonhigh two assists in three games, and two steals in two games .. tallies nine assists, three blocks and six steals on the season.
Celeste Taylor who played at Texas during the 2019-20 season where she was a 2020 Big 12 All-Freshman Team selection.
• A three-time Big 12 Freshman of the Week selection and a one-time Big 12 Player of the Week honoree.
• Played in all 30 games with 26 starts, averaging 27.9 minutes per game. Played the fourth-most minutes on the team.
• Averaged 9.3 points per game and 4.8 rebounds per game. Fourth on her team in scoring and third in rebounding.
• Scored in double figures on 14 occasions during the year.
• Led her team in three-pointers made with 31. Made a career-high four three-pointers on three different occasions.
• Third on the team in steals with 42 and fourth in assists with 44.
• Her free-throw percentage of 70.8 [68-of-96] ranked third-best on her team.
• Was the Big 12 Co-Player of the Week and Big 12 Player of the Week on March 2 after helping the Longhorns to wins against No. 25 TCU and Oklahoma. During that span, she averaged 24.5 points per game, a field-goal percentage of 60.7, eight three-pointers made and 36.5 minutes per game. She was the only Texas player on the season to record back-to-back 20-plus point games.
• Scored a career-high 27 points with a career-best four three-pointers in 36 minutes in a win against Oklahoma [Feb. 29].
• Turned in her first career double-double in a road win against No. 25 TCU [Feb. 26] with a then-career-high 22 points, a career-high-tying 10 rebounds and a career-high four three-pointers in a career-best 27 minutes.
• Totaled 15 points - including 7-for-10 free throws - and seven rebounds in 23 minutes at Kansas [Feb. 15].
• Registered 13 points and four rebounds at Oklahoma [Jan. 28].
• Charted 15 points, a career-high seven steals, three rebounds and three assists in 32 minutes to help the Longhorns to a road win at Kansas State [Jan. 19].
• Scored a then-career-high 17 points and brought down nine rebounds in a victory against Ohio [Dec. 18].
• Reached double figures in scoring for five consecutive games from Nov. 20 to Dec. 1.
• Brought down a career-high 10 rebounds to go with four points vs. UTSA [Nov. 14].Lexie Gordon who’s collegiate career began at Connecticut before transferred mid season in 2018-2019 Lexie Gordan sat out the 2018-2019 season!
Why?
Because of transfer rules,
As a junior in 2019-2020 at Texas Tech Lexi Gordon appeared in in 23 games for the Lady Raiders as a junior after having to sit out the first six games of the season due to NCAA transfer rules … Made 20 starts in her first season at Texas Tech … Finished the year averaging 13.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game—all career highs … Was a sharpshooter for the Lady Raiders, finishing second on the team in three pointers (46) and three-point field goal efficiency (.365) … Recorded 14 double-digit games on the year, three games of 20-or-more points and two 30-plus point games … Had 16 games of five or more rebounds and three double-digit rebounding games … Recorded three double doubles on the season … Led Tech in scoring and rebounding five times each … Finished fifth in the Big 12 in three-point field goals per game at 2.0 … Was among an elite list of five Big 12 players averaging 12+ points, 6+ rebounds and 2+ assists, with that group also including Lauren Cox (Baylor), Lauren Heard (TCU), Joyner Holmes (Texas) and Peyton Williams (Kansas State) … Was one of three Big 12 players with multiple 30-point games in 2019-20 … Named to the Academic All-Big 12 first team.
“according to her biography on texas tech .com”
Nyah Green from Louisville and Finklea-Guity from Syracuse who like Duke are colleges that are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
As a freshman in 2019-2020 Nyah Green red shirted and was named to the o Preseason ACC Newcomer Watch List.
However,
Her playing career in Louisville Kentucky where she would play for Louisville Head Coach Jeff Walz wouldn’t last long!
Why?
Because she was redshirted!
When?
During the 2019-2020 season!
“according to her biography on gocards.com”
Why?
Because she was concerned about not getting enough playing time. She appeared in all five of the Cardinals' games this season, but played just one minute in their most recent game, a Dec. 9 victory over Duke.
Jeff Walz had this say about Nyah Green entering the transfer portal!
Nyah reached out to us and felt that a move was the best thing for her," Louisville coach Jeff Walz said in a statement. "Nyah is a very talented player and an excellent student. We wish her nothing but the best moving forward."
“according to an article by Mechelle Voepel on espn.com”
And Amaya Finklea-Guity from Syracuse!
As a freshman at Syracuse in 2017-2018 Amaya Finklea-Guity was named the ACC All-Freshman Team by the Blue Ribbon Panel ... Played in every game and had a season-high 36 minutes against North Carolina (2/22) ... Averaged 6.7 points a game and 5.4 rebounds ... Season-high 11 rebounds against Virginia Tech (2/1) ... Scored a season-high of 18 points against Costal Carolina (12/17) and pulled in eight boards for a career-outing shooting .636 (7-for-11) from the field ... In her college debut, Finklea-Guity had a career-high with 10 rebounds against Stony Brook (12/3)
As a sophomore in 2018-2019 Amaya Finklea-Guity Scored in every game this season, averaging 6.4 points per game … Shot 49.7% from the field, ranking third among Orange shooters … Recorded a season high 14 points versus Maryland Eastern Shore (12/5) … Tallied a season-high eight rebounds versus Princeton in the Cancun Challenge (11/23) … Ranked third on the team in blocks (30), including a season-high three at Florida State (2/28) … Recorded a season best two steals at Louisville (2/7).
As a junior in 2019-2020 Amaya Finklea-Guity Started in all 31 games … Averaged 18.6 minutes, 6.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game … Had double-digit scoring in eight games … Scored 11 points on 5-6 shooting against Houston … Scored 11 points and grabbed seven rebounds at Michigan … Scored 13 points and grabbed seven rebounds against UMBC … Scored 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds against West Virginia … Grabbed 10 rebounds and scored nine points against Ohio … Had a career-high four blocks against Florida State as well as 10 rebounds and nine points … Scored 13 points and had three blocks against Virginia Tech … Scored 12 points against Boston College … Scored 11 points and grabbed nine rebounds against Clemson … Scored a season-high 15 points against Virginia ... Named to the Florida Sunshine Classic All-Tournament Team
“according to her biography on cuse.com”