Player Dereck Lively

[DurhamSon]

 

[SeanMayTriedToEatMe]

I expect a Gobert-like defensive impact on the college level if he’s used properly.

The fear is Hubert going 5-out with guards and wings as good as the Clippers had last season.

 

[Inveigle]

 

[DurhamSon]

when was the last time we had a 7'1 guy? Zoubek?

 

[deepdarkblue]

K been holding Scheyer back.

 

[DurhamSon]

Dauster is absolutely gushing about this kid on the Goodman live feed. Talking about how he "erases absolutely everything", can switch onto PGs, boxing out, floor running, etc.

 

[SeanMayTriedToEatMe]

Probably a more genetically gifted version of Evan Mobley. Mobley outperformed, though.

This will basically be Duke’s crunch time lineup:

Evan Mobley
Christian Laettner
Kevin Freeman
Jrue Holiday
Derryck Thornton

 

[CK86]

Scheyer is absolutely crushing it on the recruiting trail. I am in awe.

 

[SeanMayTriedToEatMe]

He’s like the lab result of the “NBA” thread on Duke-Forum.com, if you can’t have a guy like prime Draymond Green or James Harden at center instead.

 

[SeanMayTriedToEatMe]

I don’t think 28% 3pt is viable to have any gravity, so hopefully he normally shoots better than that or he’s going to shoot better than that when no one’s guarding him at all out there at Duke.

 

[DurhamSon]

"We developed a real good connection," Lively said of Scheyer. "[Their plan is to] help me develop to become an NBA player. To help me master my game on the perimeter and inside-out."

He's one of the elite defensive players in the 2022 class, leading the EYBL in blocks at 3.7 per game. Lively added 8.4 points and 6.7 rebounds, while also making 11 3-pointers in 15 games. He had 13 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks in the Peach Jam championship game.

Lively has made steady and strong progress over the last two years. He has impressive agility, mobility and skill for his size, and has begun playing off the bounce and making 3s with confidence. His calling card is his rim protection, but can also switch away from the basket. He has a 7-foot-8 wingspan and explosive leaping ability. Offensively, Lively has soft hands to catch lobs and drop-off passes. He has tremendous upside as he develops more of a post presence with added bulk.

 

[rhfarmer]

I can't make sense of Duke recruiting anymore. This is insane.

 

[DrKlahn]

Won't be long before the people turn against NIL

 

[Pantone287]

It's pretty fucking awesome that we're going to get three straight years of Mark Williams/Mark Williams+. And here I thought Bolden was the absolute pinnacle of largeness.

 

[rhfarmer]

Lively seems like one of those guys who would've been "too raw" for K.

 

[CK86]

So I assume the plan is to use Lively and Filipowski interchangeably at the 4 and 5?

 

[Inveigle]

Scheyer is absolutely crushing it on the recruiting trail. I am in awe.

 

[rome8180]

I appreciate that he screams after every dunk.

 

[Pantone287]

IMO these are his best highlights. Solid mix of length, athleticism and skill:

 

[TS9]

Downright inspiring to see Lil Jon take the program by the balls before it’s even his to take.