Victor Dukes

[klp1]

 Retweeted by Victor L Dukes
Drew Messmer @AllMetroDrew  ·  May 31
2015 Dunking Sensation Victor Dukes @VictorDukes23 holds offers from Marquette, Arkansas, UCLA, Texas A&M, Oregon St, Cincinnati, & Michigan

Is this legitimate?  On this twitter page he says he is visiting UCLA soon. 

[ricepig]

Retweeted by Victor L Dukes
Drew Messmer @AllMetroDrew  ·  May 31
2015 Dunking Sensation Victor Dukes @VictorDukes23 holds offers from Marquette, Arkansas, UCLA, Texas A&M, Oregon St, Cincinnati, & Michigan

Is this legitimate?  On this twitter page he says he is visiting UCLA soon. 

Nope

[RazorAg]

Retweeted by Victor L Dukes
Drew Messmer @AllMetroDrew  ·  May 31
2015 Dunking Sensation Victor Dukes @VictorDukes23 holds offers from Marquette, Arkansas, UCLA, Texas A&M, Oregon St, Cincinnati, & Michigan

Is this legitimate?  On this twitter page he says he is visiting UCLA soon. 

When I saw that, I immediately said no way. However, I've asked someone to verify.

[Beavthompson]

How could he? He was kicked off Nettleton's basketball team for not showing up. He gained an entourage after the sportscenter dunk that led him astray of doing any work to be better.

[The_Iceman]

How could he? He was kicked off Nettleton's basketball team for not showing up. He gained an entourage after the sportscenter dunk that led him astray of doing any work to be better.

That's sad to hear, but not surprising considering how things are.

[-Blu]

He's rated a 4-star by ESPN.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/187134/victor-dukes

I wonder how long it's been since they evaluated him.  It would seem like their 2015 rankings would be current to at least a few months.

[hawgsmellgud]

How could he? He was kicked off Nettleton's basketball team for not showing up. He gained an entourage after the sportscenter dunk that led him astray of doing any work to be better.

haha!! So he has one nice play and already thinks he is a super star? Good luck young man, lucky you aren't my son. That kinda Stuff doesn't fly around my house.

[ricepig]

How could he? He was kicked off Nettleton's basketball team for not showing up. He gained an entourage after the sportscenter dunk that led him astray of doing any work to be better.

He transferred to Jonesboro in January, if he plays by Swifts rules, he'll get better and noticed, if not, he won't play. He's on the Wings Elite team, but doesn't get a lot of minutes.

[klp1]

I have watched some of the wings games on live-stream.  It looks like he's gained some bad weight and lost some athleticism.  He's definitely not the same player he was on the his famous dunk video.

[Beavthompson]

He transferred to Jonesboro in January, if he plays by Swifts rules, he'll get better and noticed, if not, he won't play. He's on the Wings Elite team, but doesn't get a lot of minutes.

I hope he puts in the work. I just really doubt he will. Nettleton's coach did everything for him. He returned the favor by not showing for games and practice. He was nice enough to tell his coach about his "shin splints" after no showing.

[ricepig]

I hope he puts in the work. I just really doubt he will. Nettleton's coach did everything for him. He returned the favor by not showing for games and practice. He was nice enough to tell his coach about his "shin splints" after no showing.

Well, Swift is pretty simple, his way or the highway. He's cut plenty of kids that couldn't abide by his rules, we'll see with Victor. He was a practice player for him last semester after he transferred, so he knows the rules.

[Porkatarian]

Well, Swift is pretty simple, his way or the highway. He's cut plenty of kids that couldn't abide by his rules, we'll see with Victor. He was a practice player for him last semester after he transferred, so he knows the rules.

I'm biased, but I believe Wes Swift is the best coach in the state.


Porkatarian out...

[ricepig]

I'm biased, but I believe Wes Swift is the best coach in the state.


Porkatarian out...

Yes, we are very fortunate to have him here in Jonesboro.

[RazorAg]

He transferred to Jonesboro in January, if he plays by Swifts rules, he'll get better and noticed, if not, he won't play. He's on the Wings Elite team, but doesn't get a lot of minutes.

He actually serves as their 6th man, and splits time on the ball and off the ball.  I wouldn't say he doesn't get a lot of minutes.

I have watched some of the wings games on live-stream.  It looks like he's gained some bad weight and lost some athleticism.  He's definitely not the same player he was on the his famous dunk video.

Not to say that he's in optimal shape, but he's in better shape than he was last Spring/Summer; I attribute that to Swift's expectations since he transferred to Jonesboro.  When I saw him in person at the Real Deal, I thought he looked pretty good.  His physical shape was a concern of mine after I saw him a year ago, and was happy with his improvement.  He has the body type to easily gain weight, so he has to stay on it.

He's rated a 4-star by ESPN.

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/187134/victor-dukes

I wonder how long it's been since they evaluated him.  It would seem like their 2015 rankings would be current to at least a few months.

That rating was given to him last summer.  I expect it to drop to a 3 star.

[ricepig]

He actually serves as their 6th man, and splits time on the ball and off the ball.  I wouldn't say he doesn't get a lot of minutes.

Let's put it this way, his minutes have been decreasing.

http://www.d1circuit.com/roster_players/4869150

[RazorAg]

Let's put it this way, his minutes have been decreasing.

http://www.d1circuit.com/roster_players/4869150

Yep. Recent addition of Khalil Spencer has been a big factor.

[zane]

I'm biased, but I believe Wes Swift is the best coach in the state.


Porkatarian out...

As much as I hate to say it (as a Nettleton alum), Jonesboro will always put a salty squad on the floor as long as he's there.

[ricepig]

As much as I hate to say it (as a Nettleton alum), Jonesboro will always put a salty squad on the floor as long as he's there.

Well, we usually did under Pruitt too, but now there is someone in charge.

[Razorpigg]

I'm biased, but I believe Wes Swift is the best coach in the state.


Porkatarian out...

On a different note...I would be surprised if there is anyone on their team that can out shoot Coach Swift. Man that guy could fill it up back in the day...

[mhuff]

Well, we usually did under Pruitt too, but now there is someone in charge.

Jonesboro has always been a strong BB school. You play 25 games in the fourth grade and learn to full court press and half court trap.

[ricepig]

Jonesboro has always been a strong BB school. You play 25 games in the fourth grade and learn to full court press and half court trap.

4th grade league was tough, I know, I coached in it, haha.

[mhuff]

4th grade league was tough, I know, I coached in it, haha.

I salute you. I do not have enough superlatives to say about the BB programs in Jonesboro. They do it right.

[jry04]

Is this kid going to a major program? Are we even considering him? I saw he has scored in the 40s and 50s in some games at some small school in Missouri. I know we are his favorite, but did not know if anyone had an update on where this kid may end up. Last I hear he did not have an offer.

[claycohog]

Is this kid going to a major program? Are we even considering him? I saw he has scored in the 40s and 50s in some games at some small school in Missouri. I know we are his favorite, but did not know if anyone had an update on where this kid may end up. Last I hear he did not have an offer.

Dukes plays for Senath-Hornersville, which is located in the bootheel of Missouri... the coach for this school is Dickey Nutt's son if that tells you anything.

[HSVhogfan2]

Jonesboro has always been a strong BB school. You play 25 games in the fourth grade and learn to full court press and half court trap.

Full court press? That style went out in the 90s. It won't work anymore. I heard that in Jumpball.

[code red]

How could he? He was kicked off Nettleton's basketball team for not showing up. He gained an entourage after the sportscenter dunk that led him astray of doing any work to be better.

Rumor has it he was also dismissed from Jboro for something I will not post here...he is playing for a small school in Southeast Mo.....Seneth MO.  Lots of smoke.

[ricepig]

Rumor has it he was also dismissed from Jboro for something I will not post here...he is playing for a small school in Southeast Mo.....Seneth MO.  Lots of smoke.

Truth

[code red]

Truth

Absolute truth...I work for a district that is currently aware of the situation.

[code red]

Absolute truth...I work for a district that is currently aware of the situation.

You can PM me if you want the low down

[bjl]

Rumor has it he was also dismissed from Jboro for something I will not post here...he is playing for a small school in Southeast Mo.....Seneth MO.  Lots of smoke.

Lucas Nutt (Dickey's son) is the coach of Senath now.  It' a tiny farm town of about 1500 people, known more for baseball than basketball.  The folks there aren't too high on Nutt so far...

it's only a 2a school.  VD is averaging about 20pts per game there.  They lost last friday night in the tourny.  On the 10th they play their biggest rival, and probably the best competition of the year in a 3a school, Kennett.

[yraciv]

Lucas Nutt (Dickey's son) is the coach of Senath now.  It' a tiny farm town of about 1500 people, known more for baseball than basketball.  The folks there aren't too high on Nutt so far...

it's only a 2a school.  VD is averaging about 20pts per game there.  They lost last friday night in the tourny.  On the 10th they play their biggest rival, and probably the best competition of the year in a 3a school, Kennett.

I'm not sure how a town of 1500 can have any expectations for a 24 year old coach that was probably handed the job because of his name.  I looked at their record and they seem to be performing pretty well. Now I don't know anything about who they play and I'm assuming Dukes is one of the better players in conference, but best I can tell they don't have any history of success.  I could see how 24 year old coaches of high schoolers anywhere would struggle to get support.

[code red]

Lucas Nutt (Dickey's son) is the coach of Senath now.  It' a tiny farm town of about 1500 people, known more for baseball than basketball.  The folks there aren't too high on Nutt so far...

it's only a 2a school.  VD is averaging about 20pts per game there.  They lost last friday night in the tourny.  On the 10th they play their biggest rival, and probably the best competition of the year in a 3a school, Kennett.

They are actually 3a Missouri.

[mhuff]

Full court press? That style went out in the 90s. It won't work anymore. I heard that in Jumpball.

Well, you know then that is a bunch of umpah.

I may have to drift over and watch him play. Good excuse to go to Holcomb, Mo. and eat ribs or pork steak at Strawberry's....... best unknown place to eat I know.

[ricepig]

Well, you know then that is a bunch of umpah.

I may have to drift over and watch him play. Good excuse to go to Holcomb, Mo. and eat ribs or pork steak at Strawberry's....... best unknown place to eat I know.

Tell you what, I'll meet you at Strawberry's some time, their pork steaks are the best in the world. The ribs were like anywhere, hit or miss, but I've had the pork steak at least 15 times and have never been disappointed.

[mhuff]

Tell you what, I'll meet you at Strawberry's some time, their pork steaks are the best in the world. The ribs were like anywhere, hit or miss, but I've had the pork steak at least 15 times and have never been disappointed.

Sounds like a deal to me...... I would like to see Victor play. I know you have seen him play numerous , numerous times. What level is he?

[ricepig]

Sounds like a deal to me...... I would like to see Victor play. I know you have seen him play numerous , numerous times. What level is he?

Actually, I've seen him very little, he played at Nettleton. He never got on the court at JHS, transferred in at semester, sat out, and then got kicked off. I always thought he was a low D-I player, perfect for Dickie, haha.

[mhuff]

Actually, I've seen him very little, he played at Nettleton. He never got on the court at JHS, transferred in at semester, sat out, and then got kicked off. I always thought he was a low D-I player, perfect for Dickie, haha.

See Dickie all the time.
I was always a Catalina fan. I liked his defense and consistency. I also liked winning..... Memphis State, LSU, Texas Tech.   ASU screwed up when Nutt came aboard.

[ricepig]

See Dickie all the time.
I was always a Catalina fan. I liked his defense and consistency. I also liked winning..... Memphis State, LSU, Texas Tech.   ASU screwed up when Nutt came aboard.

Yeah, Cat does the TV broadcasts of the Canes BB games, very insightful. I'm sure you know the reasons he was dismissed, nothing like a Nutt sticking a knife in your back.

[mhuff]

Yeah, Cat does the TV broadcasts of the Canes BB games, very insightful. I'm sure you know the reasons he was dismissed, nothing like a Nutt sticking a knife in your back.

I think he came on board a year or two after my mother-in-law was pres. of board. Life is about who you know sometimes. Et tu Brute.

[bjl]

I'm not sure how a town of 1500 can have any expectations for a 24 year old coach that was probably handed the job because of his name.  I looked at their record and they seem to be performing pretty well. Now I don't know anything about who they play and I'm assuming Dukes is one of the better players in conference, but best I can tell they don't have any history of success.  I could see how 24 year old coaches of high schoolers anywhere would struggle to get support.

As i said, they are more of a baseball town.  It's not the success on the basketball court that turn those people off about Lucas.   Also, he wasn't handed the job b/c of his name.  He was given the job b/c of a connection he made somewhere along the way(Coach G Hollifield, who won a state baseball championship as a coach in 1994 for Senath).  It was a reference/foot in the door.

[code red]

Tell you what, I'll meet you at Strawberry's some time, their pork steaks are the best in the world. The ribs were like anywhere, hit or miss, but I've had the pork steak at least 15 times and have never been disappointed.

An absolute diamond in the rough.  The pork steak is just what you say and you'll be taking some home....its quite the portion.

[ricepig]

An absolute diamond in the rough.  The pork steak is just what you say and you'll be taking some home....its quite the portion.

You don't know how big a boy I am, lol....I do agree, it's really a meal for two.

[code red]

Ricepig....what is the deal right now with Arkansas BB recruiting???  1 commitment Florida killing it....South Carolina killing it...should we be concerned???

[ricepig]

Ricepig....what is the deal right now with Arkansas BB recruiting???  1 commitment Florida killing it....South Carolina killing it...should we be concerned???

We only have room for two, depending on Portis and Qualls. I think they want a big, and haven't gotten it done yet. If either, or both of Portis/Qualls goes pro, then we're way behind.

[Adam Stokes]

Ricepig....what is the deal right now with Arkansas BB recruiting???  1 commitment Florida killing it....South Carolina killing it...should we be concerned???

We were only expected to sign 2, and the one we have signed is a Top 50 player.  Many schools have higher rankings based on quantity, though there is a lot of quality in there as well.  If this was a class where we needed to sign 5 I'd be worried.  I am anxious about 2nd player, since it seems we've backed off of Kapita.

[code red]

I have heard that Portis is now 13th on the NBA board and that their are teams that pick before 13 that have expressed interest.  This is not good.

[Hawg Red]

I have heard that Portis is now 13th on the NBA board and that their are teams that pick before 13 that have expressed interest.  This is not good.

What exactly is "the NBA board?"

Are you trying to tell us that there is a consensus board for all 30 NBA teams, their scouts and GMs?

[HoneyNuttPetrinoos]

That 16 oz pork steak is the real deal.  I love it when fund raisers come up to me wanting me to buy one.

[code red]

What exactly is "the NBA board?"

Are you trying to tell us that there is a consensus board for all 30 NBA teams, their scouts and GMs?

I think its pretty clear....he gone.

[jgphillips3]

That 16 oz pork steak is the real deal.  I love it when fund raisers come up to me wanting me to buy one.

Y'all have really piqued my curiosity...what is a pork steak?