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Calipari takes another shot at Duke’s recruiting pitch
Posted on 1/22/18 at 2:57 pm
Posted on 1/22/18 at 2:57 pm
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In the wake of Zion Williamson’s announcement, there’s no denying Duke has passed Kentucky when it comes to landing the sport’s best stars; today, John Calipari took a shot at Mike Krzyzewski’s recruiting pitch, which he says is bogus.
“I don’t sell, ‘When you come here, the university and the state will take care of you for the rest of your life.’ You may buy that, and I’ve got some great property and some swampland in Florida to sell you too.”
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“Kentucky’s pitch was just the NBA thing,” Diallo said. “Duke’s pitch was just like, if you come to Duke you’re going to be set for life. It’s more than just basketball.” Less than a month later, Calipari attacked the pitch in one of his famous “state of the program” blog posts.
“I refuse to go in a home and paint a picture saying things like, ‘If you come with us you’ll be taken care of for the rest of your life by the program and by our alums’ even though you may only be in school for a year or two,” Calipari said. “How preposterous does that sound? What if I say that same thing and the young man decides to transfer for one reason or another? Does that still hold true that we’re going to take care of them the rest of their lives?”
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Posted on 1/22/18 at 2:59 pm to CarolinaGamecock99
Maybe Calipari actually realizes that a Duke education actually holds value?
Great melt from the salesman.
Great melt from the salesman.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 2:59 pm to CarolinaGamecock99
Good on Calipari for being honest.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:00 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
I actually think Cal is actually a pretty honest guy that would be cool to have a beer with when talking to recruits and others, and coach k is the slimeball a-hole.
I truly think everyone has them backwards in their minds
I truly think everyone has them backwards in their minds
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:02 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
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Good on Calipari for being honest.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:03 pm to bigDgator
Why are you laughing? The recruit is the one that said what each coach told them.......
Cal actually shoots it straight to the media as well, Coach k fools everyone with his holier than thou bullshite
Cal actually shoots it straight to the media as well, Coach k fools everyone with his holier than thou bullshite
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:04 pm to CarolinaGamecock99
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if you come to Duke you’re going to be set for life. It’s more than just basketball
Wouldn’t any coach at a program with academics like Duke say the exact same thing? It’s a great recruiting pitch for them, if Cal could sell that he would.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:05 pm to bigDgator
Calipari sounds butthurt that Duke is out recruiting him.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:05 pm to CarolinaGamecock99
Calipari seems mad that Coach K has evolved and is now beating him at his own game imo
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:05 pm to lsupride87
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I actually think Cal is actually a pretty honest guy that would be cool to have a beer with when talking to recruits and others, and coach k is the slimeball a-hole.
I truly think everyone has them backwards in their minds
I mostly agree. I'm not a huge Calipari fan but do think he seems more genuine.
The whole Duke perception as the wholesome college hoops blue blood is almost completely bullshite.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:06 pm to bgator85
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Wouldn’t any coach at a program with academics like Duke say the exact same thing?
That isn't what the implication is from Coach Cal's perspective.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:06 pm to David Ricky
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Calipari seems mad that Coach K has evolved and is now beating him at his own game imo
There is definitely some of this, even if he is being 100% honest.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:11 pm to bgator85
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Wouldn’t any coach at a program with academics like Duke say the exact same thing? It’s a great recruiting pitch for them, if Cal could sell that he would.
Sure, but to 1 and dones it's stupid and completely false. They are enrolled in school for less than a year. They arent getting any education benefit.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:11 pm to CarolinaGamecock99
It's really not hard to sell Duke over Kentucky in my mind.
Better education
Pretty much equal blue blood status
Better conference to play in (iron sharpens iron)
Cameron Indoor
Coach K is also more prestigious of a coach to play for than Cal
Better education
Pretty much equal blue blood status
Better conference to play in (iron sharpens iron)
Cameron Indoor
Coach K is also more prestigious of a coach to play for than Cal
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:12 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
1 semester of duke education on a basketball scholarship doesn’t mean shite.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:15 pm to thunderbird1100
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Sure, but to 1 and dones it's stupid and completely false. They are enrolled in school for less than a year. They arent getting any education benefit
Ok, but it’s working. Whether or not they are going to take advantage of it, it’s a pitch they can make. You think if Cal was at Duke he wouldn’t be saying the same things? Of course he would, coaches use whatever recruiting advantage they can.
This post was edited on 1/22/18 at 3:17 pm
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:16 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
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Duke education actually holds value?
It’s not like these guys are going pre-med until they hit the NBA.. maybe general studies until they get that draft grade and then they are out. The education means nothing.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:17 pm to DirtyDawg
quote:Plus you get to be in on the Duke/UNC rivalry. I'd take Duke over UK in a heartbeat.
It's really not hard to sell Duke over Kentucky in my mind.
Better education
Pretty much equal blue blood status
Better conference to play in (iron sharpens iron)
Cameron Indoor
Coach K is also more prestigious of a coach to play for than Cal
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:18 pm to olemissfan26
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It’s not like these guys are going pre-med until they hit the NBA.. maybe general studies until they get that draft grade and then they are out. The education means nothing.
But if shite hits the fan when they get to the NBA they can then typically go back to school to finish their degree.
I'd rather have Duke as my fallback option for an education than Kentucky.
Posted on 1/22/18 at 3:18 pm to bgator85
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Ok, but it’s working.
What? You think the reason that they are getting the ones and dones is because of their academic pitch? Reread the quote "the state will take care of you for the rest of your life". You think the implication is getting your degree from a great school?
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