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Grayson Allen: Key To Duke Winning?

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Grayson Allen welcomes new role for Duke - ESPN

Even though Allen was part of the No. 1 recruiting class that included Jahlil Okafor, Tyus Jonesand Justise Winslow, he was the only one who wouldn't be starting. He wasn't even expecting to play a lot, considering Matt Jones and Rasheed Sulaimon were two experienced reserves ahead of him.

So when it came time for every player to meet with Krzyzewski and talk about season goals, Allen ended up with a most unique request.

The basketball-related matters were secondary, No. 1 on his list?

Enthusiasm.

Whether in practice, on the bench or on the court, Krzyzewski wanted Allen to be outwardly active.

"I'm a really shy guy, and so when I first came here, maybe my quietness kind of overshadowed my enthusiasm," the 6-foot-4 Jacksonville, Florida, native said.

It didn't help Allen that Okafor, Tyus Jones and Winslow came to Duke having already known each other very well. They were all pretty familiar with how each other played, too. In that respect, Allen was initially on the outside of even his own class.

"It was a little different because me, Justise and Jah knew each other so well," Tyus Jones said. "But we quickly bonded and meshed so it didn't take too long to become extremely close."

It didn't take long for Allen to show the enthusiasm Krzyzewski was looking for, either. Both in practice and in games, Allen isn't afraid to speak up and assert himself.

He really can't afford not to anyway.
 

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Maybe this is why Grayson Allen reminds me of former Duke shooter Billy McCaffrey.
 

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Maybe this is why Grayson Allen reminds me of former Duke shooter Billy McCaffrey.

And he can handle to the rock as well.
 

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Did I call it or what?!?!?!

Allen keyed the comeback win for the Blue Devils!!!

2015 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!
 

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Wow, awesome call. That kid was goin to the hoop like he thought he was m.j. tonight. I cant wait to see him next season
 

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Did I call it or what?!?!?!

Allen keyed the comeback win for the Blue Devils!!!

2015 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!

Now you played hard too redseat. But you called it my man. I am just so happy for this group of kids and of course, Coach K. Amazing what he's done in his career.
 

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Now you played hard too redseat. But you called it my man. I am just so happy for this group of kids and of course, Coach K. Amazing what he's done in his career.

I mean if he wasn't there then Duke would not have won. Dude has heart (everyone does) but he does have grit. Absolutely did well and Coach K will a hell of a career.

I want to knock D&C out this am though. Bitching about Duke and saying Allen wasn't a dirt dog and so what, yada yada yada.
 

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Well. I think I shall bring this post up once again... Dude's a beast!
 

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He was spectacular again today. And he is definitely the Alpha Male of this team.
 

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