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While the timing of the news may have felt odd, the fit between Ryan Murphy and Duquesne feels quite right.
Everything about the announcement of Ryan Murphy’s arrival to Duquesne felt odd. For starters, the uniqueness of the timing. The news was officially released at 10:15 at night on December 3rd. At that time last year for the Dukes, 10:15 on December 3rd, they had already catapulted themselves to the talk of the conference with a 6-0 start to the season. We were introduced to a new style of Duquesne basketball, one that got them to a 21-9 record before the season abruptly concluded. Yet while the timing may be off by normal standards, the addition of Murphy is one that has the chance to once again lift and keep Duquesne at the top of the A10 and in conversations. Here’s why.
Murphy Fits The Structure
Essentially what the Dukes are getting here is a Lamar Norman Jr. type player, and their statistics from behind the arc are shockingly similar. Both players had 127 attempts from...
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