Joel James Will Not Play Against Duke

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RE: Joel James Will Not Play Against Duke

In a game where the odds are already heavily against the Tar Heels' favor, the odds just took another plunge against their favor.

North Carolina head coach Roy Williams spoke in a press conference just moments ago announcing that freshman forward Joel James will not play Wednesday night against No. 2 Duke.
James has reportedly suffered a concussion last week against Wake Forest, the same game where James Michael McAdoo reportedly injured his back.
Joel James did not practice yesterday, and will not practice or play today and tomorrow. McAdoo is expected to practice today and play tomorrow night, but with an injury like that, it could get worse for McAdoo against a very physical Duke team with Mason Plumlee.

"I think we're gonna start Marcus Paige on Plumlee and have him bite him on the kneecaps. we haven't tried that yet," coach Williams said during his Tuesday press conference.
Williams is facing tons of public backlish for his starting lineup and lack of giving "better" players (as many fans and analysts) put it, more playing time.
James hasn't had much of an offensive impact this season yet, but his size is very important when it comes to pressure in the paint. Duke already has the advantage with Mason Plumlee, but now James is injured and McAdoo is nursing a sore back, it will be tough for North Carolina to edge the Blue Devils.
There is no word on when James will return to the court. He will more than likely miss one week just as PJ Hairston did just a few weeks ago after suffering a concussion against Boston College.

RE: Joel James Will Not Play Against Duke

Baby Huey bumped his head? Well 903, at least they can start lining up their excuses, right?

RE: Joel James Will Not Play Against Duke

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- Posted by 903 Rock Chalk Wiggins Hawk

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RE: Joel James Will Not Play Against Duke

Baby Huey bumped his head? Well 903, at least they can start lining up their excuses, right?
- Posted by blueduke4

Obviously, you are just trolling today. There is NO UNC FAN that will use Joel James as an excuse. If he is out, that means there will be 3 less turnovers and 5 less fouls for the Heels. That is all!

RE: Joel James Will Not Play Against Duke

the funny thing is most people think McAdoo is unc's best player but hes not. i believe if roy wanted to make him play better he should put him on the bench instead of start him that would make him realize that hes not as good as he thinks he is. Which in the long run would make him a better player.

RE: Joel James Will Not Play Against Duke

I dont really see James being out a bad thingh for unc against DUKE, just wanted a reason to type Baby Huey. lol

RE: Joel James Will Not Play Against Duke

the funny thing is most people think McAdoo is unc's best player but hes not. i believe if roy wanted to make him play better he should put him on the bench instead of start him that would make him realize that hes not as good as he thinks he is. Which in the long run would make him a better player.
- Posted by devman3

SMH...

if JMM had the type of ego that "thinks he is better than he really is", he would have jumped to the NBA last season.

Whaddadolt.

RE: Joel James Will Not Play Against Duke

the funny thing is most people think McAdoo is unc's best player but hes not. i believe if roy wanted to make him play better he should put him on the bench instead of start him that would make him realize that hes not as good as he thinks he is. Which in the long run would make him a better player.
- Posted by devman3

SMH...

if JMM had the type of ego that "thinks he is better than he really is", he would have jumped to the NBA last season.

Whaddadolt.
- Posted by kato_karma.v4

Oh yeah....You were criticizing Creedmoor the other day. Did you know that Isaiah Hicks is staying in Creedmoor while he attends Oxford Webb?

RE: Joel James Will Not Play Against Duke

Funny quote from Roy about Paige biting Plumlees kneecaps lol. Roy eventually has to come to his senses and start Paige/Hairston/Bullock/McAdoo/Johnson. Hubert and Strick in the starting lineup makes UNC extremely easy to defend.

RE: Joel James Will Not Play Against Duke

Funny quote from Roy about Paige biting Plumlees kneecaps lol. Roy eventually has to come to his senses and start Paige/Hairston/Bullock/McAdoo/Johnson. Hubert and Strick in the starting lineup makes UNC extremely easy to defend.
- Posted by BlueDevils00

Johnson against Dook? Get outta here! Plumlee would wear him like an ascot! Way too thin to put up any resistance in the paint!

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