Posted On: February 3, 2007 By: Cliff Comments: (0)

Just a quick reminder before tip-off in 10 minutes that J.J. Redick will have his jersey retired during halftime of todays game against Florida State.

The former Blue Devil superstar and John R. Wooden Award winner holds the NCAA record for most career three point baskets, as well as the ACC and Duke career scoring records.

Redick was part of three ACC Tournament championships at Duke, two ACC regular season championships, one Final Four, and three additional trips to the Sweet 16.

J.J. wil go down as one of the greatest Duke players of all time.  It was a pleasure watching him develope as a player from his Freshman year through his Senior year.  I don’t remember one player that took so much hate from opposing teams and fans as JJ did.  Also when the Blue Devils needed a huge shot, they knew that they could rely on Redick to hit that three pointer and carry them to the win!

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Posted On: December 12, 2006 By: Cliff Comments: (0)

The Austin Toros of the NBA Development League have acquired guard Jason (Jay) Williams and waived guard Melvin Scott (North Carolina).Williams, 6-2, 195, was the second overall selection in the 2002 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls and was the recipient of the 2002 Naismith and Wooden Awards following his final season at Duke, given annually to the nation’s best collegiate basketball player. Williams led Duke to the national championship in 2001 and was a two-time Associated Press first-team All-America selection.

He is continuing his basketball comeback after severing a nerve in his leg, fracturing his pelvis and tearing three of the four main ligaments in his left knee in a motorcycle crash in June of 2003. Williams reports to the Toros on Sunday and will play for former NBA great Dennis Johnson, in his second season as head coach at Austin.

Good Luck Jason, everyone at JustDuke.Com wishes you the best and hope you can make a return to the NBA.

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Posted On: November 13, 2006 By: Cliff Comments: (0)

SG J.J. Redick likely will dress for his second game of the season when the Orlando Magic face the Celtics on Monday night in Boston. Coach Brian Hill said he plans to activate Redick and deactivate PG Travis Diener. Diener was activated for Saturday night’s game in Minneapolis against the Timberwolves after the Magic decided to rest veteran SG Grant Hill. Hill will return against the Celtics. Diener gave the Magic three point guards on their 12-man roster, although Brian Hill said he was confident Diener “can play both positions” and also provide depth at shooting guard. Redick, the club’s first-round draft pick out of Duke, dressed for the Magic’s second game of the season against the Philadelphia 76ers but did not see action. Limited during training camp and early in the preseason by injuries, Redick — who finished second in Division I scoring behind Adam Morrison — went scoreless in two exhibition games (0-for-3).

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Posted On: October 31, 2006 By: Cliff Comments: (0)

Former Dukie Grant Hill says he is ready to go for the season opener with the Orlando Magic.  Hill who has batteled injury after injury in his NBA career says he is feeling the best he has in a very long time.  He showed people that he can duke under the basket off one leg, and he did it with both his right and left legs.  His ankle finally appears to be healthy, now we will have to see if it holds up for an entire season.

The Magic are also closer to activating J.J. Redick of the injured list as he recovers from a left foot injury.  Expect that to happen in the next week or two at the latest.

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Posted On: October 22, 2006 By: Cliff Comments: (0)

Former Duke star Jay Williams has been released by the New Jersey Nets this morning.  Tough luck for Williams as he is trying to land a roster spot on a NBA team after recovering from his motorcycle wreck.

Williams, who signed with the Nets on September 28, 2006, appeared in five preseason games, averaging 3.8 ppg in 13.2 minutes per contest.

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Posted On: October 20, 2006 By: Cliff Comments: (0)

Former Duke point guard Chris Duhon is ready to roll in his third NBA season for the Chicago Bulls.  Duhon feels healthy after having off-season back surgery to fix the pain he played through all of last season.  We wish Mr. Duhon all the best, and hope he has a great season for the Bulls.

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Posted On: October 12, 2006 By: Cliff Comments: (0)

Former Duke star JJ Redick still has not taken part in any preseason practices or games.  First it was a back injury that caused him to miss all the summer league games and then early in training camp Orlando Magic trainers discovered a soft tissue tear in his left foot.

JJ plans on having the boot removed from his foot later this week he hopes and being practicing next week.  If he wants some early playing time with the Magic he is going to have to overcome these injuries and get out on the court and show the team what he can do against NBA defenses.

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Posted On: October 12, 2006 By: Cliff Comments: (0)

Former Duke star Jayson Williams returned to the game he loved last night.  Jay played 17 minutes going 1-3 and finishing with two points.  He had two rebounds, one steal, and four turnovers.   It was great just seeing Jay back out on the court doing what he loves.

Hopefully the next game he gets 20 minutes and cuts down on his turnovers.  I would love to see him make the Nets full season roster and continue to improve.

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