Player Jaylen Blakes

[DurhamSon]

Is it really necessary for the Duke graphic to include the empty star signifying he's only a 4*?

 

[DurhamSon]

6'8 wingspan is pretty legit, could he be a Goldwire level defender coming in at least?

 

[StopThePumpFakesShav]

 

[deepdarkblue]

He has a pulse and he's not K's grandson, sign me up.

This video is like a parody of every player who over-celebrates.

 

[rome8180]

I'm into it. Seems like he'll be a scrappy competitor and good teammate if nothing else.

 

[childress22]

Reminds me a bit of underclassman Nolan, as well as DeMarcus. Seems like the perfect Duke player (back when we were known for scrappy defense and not porous OAD defense).

 

[rhfarmer]

Strong Nolan vibes.

 

[JohaadDBC]

Seton Hall is getting a great kid in a couple years.

 

[StopThePumpFakesShav]

He's gonna slap the shit out of the floor if he gets the chance to play.

 

[Pantone287]

This range makes me salivate. Am I crazy or does he look a lot better than his ranking?



I guess his handle could improve and he isn't a freak athlete, but he seems to have some crucial strengths for a PG (shooting, frame/length, character) without any glaring weaknesses.

 

[Whitefolk]

His arms are so long he'll slap it while standing.

 

[Whitefolk]

This is Demarcus Nelson and Chris Duhon's son right?

 

[Pantone287]

Only player wearing a mask. #leadership

Also, his nickname appears to be J-Boogie. Could get confusing with (I assume) that being Joey Baker's nickname at Duke.

 

[Devilsforlife]

Good pickup. Still wouldn't mind one more transfer guard if we don't wind up with Baldwin.

 

[childress22]

This range makes me salivate. Am I crazy or does he look a lot better than his ranking?

I mean, he looks good, but he's kind of ranked in the "here's where good college players who don't go pro after one year are ranked" area.

 

[SeanMayTriedToEatMe]

 

[rome8180]

This range makes me salivate. Am I crazy or does he look a lot better than his ranking?



I guess his handle could improve and he isn't a freak athlete, but he seems to have some crucial strengths for a PG (shooting, frame/length, character) without any glaring weaknesses.

The biggest issue I saw is he moves pretty slow.

 

[StopThePumpFakesShav]

This range makes me salivate. Am I crazy or does he look a lot better than his ranking?



I guess his handle could improve and he isn't a freak athlete, but he seems to have some crucial strengths for a PG (shooting, frame/length, character) without any glaring weaknesses.

The biggest issue I saw is he moves pretty slow.

Jaylen Brakes

 

[Inveigle]

He has a nice step back jumper as well as a spot up jumper, and he takes it to the hoop under control. I'm sure the coaching staff are going to find a way to get him to shoot more mid-range jumpers.

 

[rhfarmer]

Hopefully the staff can implement the "dribble it off the foot" or the "fumble out of bounds" over the summer so he can get some PT.