As 22nd Ranked Duke, Charlotte Who Have Identical Records Of 5-3 Are Opposing Each Other Today Is Duke Going To Be Playing Without Tyrese Proctor Who Sustained Sprained Ankle At Georgia Tech?
On Saturday December 2, 2023 at Georgia Tech then 7th ranked Duke lost Tyrese Proctor with 18:44 left in 1st half Saturday because of lower leg injury as he fell on the hardwood in pain, didn’t return. With that in mind, this question comes to mind. As 22nd ranked Duke, Charlotte who have identical records of 5-3 are opposing each other today is Duke going to be playing without Tyrese Proctor who sustained sprained ankle at Georgia Tech?
On Fast Break with Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer, David Shumate Wednesday Jon Scheyer provided update saying that his injury was diagnosed as sprained ankle . No firm timetable for his return though, Jon Scheyer did say he’s working every day to be back as soon as possible.
Duke who is a member of Atlantic Coast Conference comes into the game with record of 5-3 because they lost at Arkansas on November 29, 2023 lost 80-75 to Arkansas in inaugural ACC/ SEC Challenge in Fayetteville Arkansas. In the loss at Arkansas Duke shot 35.8 % 27.3 on 3 pointers. Mark Mitchell was 2-8 on field goals, 0-3 on 3 pointers to go along with 3 assists, 6 points. Kyle Filipowski who was in foul trouble was 9-20 on field goals, 1-5 on 3 pointers to go along 10 rebounds, 26 points. Tyrese Proctor was 3-12 on field goals, 1-6 on 3 pointers to go along with 3 rebounds , 4 assists, 7 points . Jared McCain was 1-7 on field goals, 1-3 on 3 pointers to go along 10 rebounds , 2 assists, 5 points . Jeremy Roach was 7-13 on field goals, 1-1 on 3 pointers to go along 2 rebounds, 2 assists , 22 points. TJ Power was 2-2 on field goals to go along with 1 rebound, 6 points . Ryan Young was 0-0 on field goals , 0-0 on 3 pointers to go along 1 rebound, 1 point . Caleb Foster was 0-5 on field goals, 0-2 on 3 pointers to go along 1 assists, 2 points. Jaylen Blakes was 0-0 on field goals, 3 pointers to go along with 0 rebounds, 0 assists, 0 points.
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Following then 7th ranked Duke’s 80-75 loss to Arkansas in inaugural ACC/ SEC Challenge Wednesday in Fayetteville Arkansas Duke senior guard said that Duke came out flat to start 2nd half then followed it up by saying give credit to Arkansas,”“They came locked in. Their fans were into it. They punched us in the mouth.”
Following then 7th ranked Duke’s 80-75 loss to Arkansas in inaugural ACC/ SEC Challenge Wednesday in Fayetteville Arkansas Duke Head Coach Jon Scheyer had this to say about his team tipped off the second half of the game!
We came out and just gave up a bunch of layups.”
According to Stephen Wiseman article on newsobsever.com https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article282455553.html
Then 7th ranked Duke lost at Georgia Tech 72-68 in the inaugural meeting of 2023-2024 season where t was a day of losses for 7th ranked Duke Saturday as they lost Tyrese Proctor with 18:44 left in 1st half Saturday because of lower leg injury as he fell on the hardwood in pain, didn’t return then Duke went on to lose 72-68 to Georgia Tech in Atlanta inaugural meeting of 2023-2024 season
As 7th ranked Duke lost 72-68 to Georgia Tech Saturday Kyle Filipowski was 4-9 on field goals, 0-3 on 3 pointers to go along with 9 rebounds, 4 blocks, 12 points. Ryan Young was 1-4 on field goals to go along 3 rebounds, 1 assists , 2 points. Tyrese Proctor was 0-1 on field goals, 0-0 on 3 pointers to go along with 0 rebounds, 0 assists following leaving game with 18:44 in 1st half. Jared McCain was 3-10 on field goals, 0-3 on 3 pointers to go along, 6 points. Jeremy Roach was 6-12 on field goals, 2-3 on 3 pointers, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 20 points. TJ Power was 1-2 on field goals, 1-2 on 3 pointers to go along with 2 rebounds, 3 points. Mark Mitchell was 5-11 on field goals, 0-1 on 3 pointers to go along 4 rebounds, 1 steal, 11 points picked up a technical foul for taunting. Caleb Foster was 5-8 1-2 to go along with 1 rebound, 1 assists, 12 points. Jalen Blakes was 1-5 on field goals, 0-2 on 3 pointers to go along with 2 points.
Following Duke’s 72-68 loss to Georgia Tech in inaugural meeting of 2023-2024 regular season Duke Head Jon Scheyer had this to say about Mitchell being called for taunting about how his team is playing offensively. They (referees) told me it was taunting and it was clear,”“Like, there was no arguing it. There’s no defense. He pointed and said something. If that’s the case, he can’t do that. But I can’t say that he did because I haven’t seen that play yet. And you don’t need me to tell you that’s a big play in the game.”
“I haven’t liked the way we shared the ball the last two games,”
“We have 11 assists. We, as a team, I believe should have close to 20 assists a game. We should. It should come easier for us.”
According to Stephen Wiseman article on https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/article282463438.html
Charlotte who is a member of the American Athletic Conference like Duke comes into the game with 5-3 though, unlike Duke Charlotte won their won their previous game 85-62 on Tuesday December 5, 2023 in Charlotte North Carolina as Aubin Gateretse was 3-5 on field goals to go along with 2 rebounds 1 block, 6 points. Alec Oglesby was 1-3 on field goals, 0-2 on 3 pointers to go along with 2 rebounds, 1 steal , 2 points. Stephen Swenson was 4-11 on field goals, 1-4 on 3 pointers to go along 3 rebounds, 5 assists , 9 points. Jalen Blackmon was 8-15 on field goals, 3-6 on 3 pointers to to go along 1 rebound, 28 points.
Following Charlotte’s 85-62 win over Stetson Charlotte Head Coach Aaron Fearne had this to say about his team performed in their 85-62 win over Stetson!
Following Charlotte’s 85-62 win over Stetson Charlotte forward Robert Braswell IV who was 4-4 on on field goals 3-3 on 3 pointers , 2 blocks , 15 points had this to say!
[This] feels good,"I know, it's obvious I haven't been playing much but I have no doubt that my teammates and coaches believe in me and it just felt great to be playing with confidence."
The guys did an outstanding job tonight,""I thought defensively, we were excellent. We made it really difficult for [Stetson], they are a top-40 team in the country shooting the ball, so to come out and play that way, really proud of my guys."
According to article https://charlotte49ers.com/news/2023/12/5/niners-rout-visiting-stetson-85-62-to-improve-to-5-3.aspx
Tip off is set for 2:15pm from Cameron Indoor Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on CW Network with former with former Duke Center Mike Gminski, Tom Werme!
Mike Gminski played for former Duke Head Coach now retired Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski from 1976-1980 where he was all NCAA Tourney 2x NCAA All -Region 2x Consensus AA, 1978 -1979 ACC Player Of The Year , 3x All -ACC 4x All-ACC Tourney 1976 -1977 ACC Rookie Of The Year.
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