#2017 top classes

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Given the distraction, does Duke even need Grayson Allen in short or long term?

Given the distraction, does Duke even need Grayson Allen in short or long term?

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Here’s what intrigues me most about the Grayson Allen tripping fallout and suspension: Does Duke need him at this point?

In the big picture, is Allen’s inclusion to this team something vital to their chase to a championship?

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I’ll answer that below, but let’s first realize how far Duke’s come in such a short span. It speaks to how great Mike Krzyzewski’s team has been…

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Coach K says he hopes Duke star freshman Harry Giles debuts 'before Christmas'

Coach K says he hopes Duke star freshman Harry Giles debuts 'before Christmas'

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NEW YORK — Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said Tuesday night that he hopes coveted freshman big man Harry Giles will make his debut for the Blue Devils before Christmas.

“Harry’s participating,” Krzyzewski said of Giles’ workouts and practice habits, “he hasn’t had as much contact yet. We’re hoping before Christmas, those two games. But I don’t want to put a gun to his head, like, ‘You have…

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Freshman Malik Monk finally gets going and Kentucky shows signs it can be great

Freshman Malik Monk finally gets going and Kentucky shows signs it can be great

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NEW YORK — John Calipari knew Malik Monk was set to pop.

The Kentucky freshman had what Calipari would describe after the game as “one of the best shootarounds that any of our players have had in the last few years.”

High praise — and an omen of positivity. Monk’s shootaround showing carried over and turned into the most important factor in No. 2 UK’s nonchalant 69-48 blowout victory…

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WWE No Mercy 2016 results: Live updates, matches, card, start time, highlights

WWE No Mercy 2016 results: Live updates, matches, card, start time, highlights

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WWE No Mercy, a SmackDown-only pay-per-view will begin live at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 9 from Sacramento. The six-match main card includes four titles on the line, including a triple threat showdown for the world championship that will actually start the show…

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2016 bounceback candidates: NL

2016 bounceback candidates: NL

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Each and every season, some talented players fall short of expectations and perform poorly, either due to injury or some other factor. That’s baseball. It would be boring if everyone played as expected.

As a result, there are talented players each season looking to come back from a down year. Teams now actively seek these players out too. They look to “buy low” in trades and free agency,…

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