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Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:08 am EDT

Top recruit Kyrie Irving commits to Duke, or not

By Eamonn Brennan

What is a "not" joke? Hey, you guys remember the movie "Borat?" Hilarious, right? The way he frustrated that guy who was trying to help him learn how to tell (admittedly awful; seriously, what comedian considers a "not" joke worth passing on to others) jokes? Classic. "(Pause ... pause) ... Not! This suit is not black!" Classic! And then we all laugh and your one friend quotes the movie -- which is based on a TV skit most of us were tired of quoting in 2004 -- for years on end. You probably still know someone quoting this movie. You're allowed by law to slap this dude. Thank me later. 

Anyway, the point of the Borat reference? It appears Kyrie Irving, Rivals' No. 9-ranked player in the class of 2010, is a fan. What else could explain lrving's apparent commitment to Duke -- as reported by Adam Zagoria yesterday -- and his subsequent denial of that commitment? It has to be "Borat." Kyrie Irving is your movie-quoting friend!

I don't know what's going on with all these supposed sources but I have not commited to duke [...]I will be deciding between Texas a and m duke and Kentucky.. I have not commited to duke..I will be announcing on espn u

You heard the man: Irving is planning on announcing his college choice tomorrow, and it may or may not be Duke. Where it won't be is Georgia Tech or Seton Hall, both places Irving just eliminated via Twitter. And within recruiting circles, Duke has been Irving's top choice since he eliminated Indiana a month ago. So maybe Irving will surprise everyone and pick Kentucky at the last second -- he wouldn't be the first, and you can never count out John Calipari in a recruiting battle -- but Irving's denial seems more to do with his ESPNU appearance than with any remaining decision-making. Duke fans will hope so, anyway.

In the meantime, I long for the day when, like, investment bankers are recruited to their first jobs this publicly. I'd watch that show.

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  1. Peter D
    1. Posted by Peter D Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:28 am EDT

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    caliapri promised him he didnt have to write his SAT
  2. Robert H
    2. Posted by Robert H Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:51 pm EDT

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    gig em
  3. Ttown Funkster
    3. Posted by Ttown Funkster Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    coack K was heard yelling "you will never get this! you will never get this!" to Calipari. but one day Calipari got Coack K's vagine.
  4. Bryan B
    4. Posted by Bryan B Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:02 pm EDT

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    I hope he goes where he wants to.
  5. Frank D
    5. Posted by Frank D Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:07 pm EDT

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    I heard Siena was his choice...Good move too. Good program, good coach and good education.
  6. Kevin
    6. Posted by Kevin Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:12 pm EDT

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    I honestly think he will not go to the University of Texas, it should be Duke because it is a powerhouse basketball school which gets eliminated every tornament real early and really needs a guy like this since Greg Paulus left to Syracuse for Football. But Caliparri is also a great coach when he was with Memphis but he has those things of hiding things where he can get his team losing scholarships! Duke is the way to go. But if there was a chance for North Carolina, i would go for TarHeal Blue but Duke is a great place to get a good education for your future.
  7. dash
    7. Posted by dash Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:17 pm EDT

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    Coach K is past his prime KI...if you have LEAGUE talent...don't waste it at Duke.
  8. Mukhlis
    8. Posted by Mukhlis Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:20 pm EDT

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    hari-hari slalu sepi walaupun sedang brada di kramaian, knapa yaa.........?
  9. willytv
    9. Posted by willytv Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:25 pm EDT

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    7. Posted by Kevin Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:12 pm EDT Report Abuse
    I honestly think he will not go to the University of Texas, it should be Duke because it is a powerhouse basketball school which gets eliminated every tornament real early and really needs a guy like this since Greg Paulus left to Syracuse for Football. But Caliparri is also a great coach when he was with Memphis but he has those things of hiding things where he can get his team losing scholarships! Duke is the way to go. But if there was a chance for North Carolina, i would go for TarHeal Blue but Duke is a great place to get a good education for your future.
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    I see you are an obvious ACC lover. Dude, he didn't even mention UNC so what are you talking about? Furthermore, you start sounding off like a guidance counsellor with your school recommendations and quality of education, etc. Let me tell you something. This guy is focused on three letters -- NBA!!! Not BS, MS, Phd or even GED, get it?
  10. 24's the word
    10. Posted by 24's the word Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:28 pm EDT

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    I am a Texas fan, and I hope this kid doesn't choose Texas, go to Kentucky with the rest of the vermin.
  11. yeah
    11. Posted by yeah Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:34 pm EDT

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    Ummmm...he's not considering UT. It's Texas A&M.
    Who are you? Rick Barnes?
    Never mind. If you were, you would have already withdrawn your name from Krie's consideration.
    I bet he will be a Blue Devil, but if the Aggies get him, put the world on notice. Mark Turgeon's class is right at the top.
  12. Seacat
    12. Posted by Seacat Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    Why all this drama??? You know he's going to Duke.
  13. Seacat
    13. Posted by Seacat Wed Oct 21, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    Oh and WGAF????
  14. joeysuarez82
    14. Posted by joeysuarez82 Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:28 pm EDT

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    Go Fins!!!
  15. Jose Cantseco
    15. Posted by Jose Cantseco Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:47 pm EDT

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    Wow! EB is the editor too!?!?!?!? Yahoo needs help!
  16. Jeff S
    16. Posted by Jeff S Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:48 pm EDT

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    Maybe Calapari will do for UK what he did for memphis - the new Jerry Tarkanian!? or the next Eddie Sutton?
  17. Iam
    17. Posted by Iam Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:00 pm EDT

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    ESPN wants the scoop, and has probably paid the kid money to "break" the news. If he chooses Duke during the press conference, I think he instantly loses a boat load of credibility, unless we believe that the extra day gave him the time needed to come to the decision. He's probably weighing the options, in other words, checking to see whose going to offer the best incentives. Duke won't give him the most money upfront, but he'll get his share during alumni and contributions luncheons. I bet Texas A&M is offering the most in signing bonus, but can't come near Kentucky and Duke's pension plans. No wonder he needs the extra day to decide...
  18. johnnymaxwell1@...
    18. Posted by johnnymaxwell1@... Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:04 pm EDT

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    It would shock the basketball world if he go to MEMPHIS,how about that calapari.
  19. bobby
    19. Posted by bobby Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:10 pm EDT

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    As a Bleed Carolina Blue fan, I dont want him if even EVER considered Dookie.
  20. Carey
    20. Posted by Carey Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:21 pm EDT

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    It is crazy to think this kid hasn't even mentioned the real school he will be attending. It has come to my attention that he has already committed verbally to Steve Fisher and the SDSU Aztecs. Time will tell!
  21. WakeUp
    21. Posted by WakeUp Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:25 pm EDT

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    I heard he is choosing Gonzaga!
  22. johnny
    22. Posted by johnny Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:58 pm EDT

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    Calipari has never had any major NCAA violations, just accusations of violations.
    All of you people smack talking about Coach Cal are just worried that Kentucky is gonna dominate again.
    And you should all be worried, very worried. Because Kentucky will be on top for a very long time now that we have Coach Cal! I could really care less if this Irving kid comes to UK or not, because if he don`t then Coach Cal will get someone else just as good or better than Irving. But the smart money is on him choosing the Kentucky Wildcats.
    GO BIG BLUE!!!!!
  23. serf_tide
    23. Posted by serf_tide Wed Oct 21, 2009 7:14 pm EDT

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    Coach K is a phenomenal coach. He has more NBA players now than he did in the '90s national champs years. It is a funny thing that people talk about Kentucky, which has done little to nothing for several years now, as though they are a final four team and dog Duke because they've gotten knocked out in the sweet 16 for a few years now. Laughable at best. People at UK would give their u know what to be a sweet 16 contender every year. This Duke team will be very, very good. The on-court talent is as good or better than the early Reddick years. Henderson leaving will turn out to be a plus, plus for the team offensively. He had turned into a black hole for the ball late in tight games, coming from a belief that he always had to make the key play directly and never let it just come to him.
  24. Cheers 4 Beers
    24. Posted by Cheers 4 Beers Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:26 pm EDT

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    Whatever makes you feel better serf tide. This Dook team is as overrated as last years.Face it, since Roy came back, its been over for Dook.When the DEAN was around,same difference.Until Roy retires. get used to being second best in the acc.I hope you do get irving so Reggie Bullock can school him for 2 or 3 years.

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