Duke's Stacked Roster Ready for Deep Run

0:00On May 3rd, Duke Coach John Shire has assembled a stacked roster full of height and depth, ready to roll if the season tipped off tomorrow. You've got key returners like 6 foot 5 senior Caleb Foster, 6 foot 11 junior Patrick Nungba, and Versatile Sophomore's Caden Booserand, Dame Tsar. Incoming transfers include 6 foot 4 senior John Blackwell from Wisconsin, plus Biggs like 6 foot 9 Drew Sharnowski. In the freshman class brings firepower with 7 foot 1 Maxie Meyer, 7 foot Cameron Williams, and Speedy Guard Doron Rippy Junior. Over Shire's first four years, injuries kept derailing Duke's tournament runs from Derek Lively and Derek Whitehead early on to Caleb Foster and others last season. Those setbacks hit hard, especially in big games like against Yukon. Now the Blue Devils boasts five massive Biggs, all 6 foot 9 or taller, including In Gungba, Williams, Meyer, 7 foot Joaquim Bome J, Bome J and Sharnowski.

1:03Shire's crews run taller than Coach K's ever did, with 6 foot 8 wings like Sebastian Wilkins and Tsar, adding flexibility. The back court stays deep too, with overlapping talent at 6 foot 5 or better, from Foster, Booser, Blackwell, and more, plus Rippy's quickness ad. 6 foot 2. Pitcoach Jeff Capel calls Point Guard the only real position left, and Duke's loaded there, with options to push a fast tempo. This build-up screams margin for air against injuries, even if young stars like 16-year-old Bome J, need ramp up time. Shire might tweak more, but the foundation lives bulletproof for a deep run.