Haven't seen this from Dawkins yet

By Tim Hall
Mar 15, 2010

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Uhhhhh, where has that drive been all year long? With just under four minutes to go in the first half of Sunday's ACC Championship game Andre Dawkins decided against the usual.

What he usually does is always look for the next chance to fire up his next three-pointer. But this time he pump-faked his defender at the top of the key, drove into the lane, took off from around the dotted line and slammed it home with one hand.

I got a chance to ask him about that aggressive play after the game. He said he didn't realize he was going to be able to dunk the ball when he first started his dribble. Dawkins ended up with seven points. He had that dunk and nailed two jumpers and played big minutes when Nolan Smith had foul trouble in the first half.

Dawkins has attempted 132 shots this season, 91 of them three's. I wouldn't mind seeing more two-pointers from Dawkins in the future.

Just remember, he's one of the most athletic player's on the team. Just take a look at what he was doing pre-Duke. We just haven't seen a ton of it here.

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RE: Haven't seen this from Dawkins yet

You haven't seen this from Dawkins because if he can shoot the 3 then Coach K doesn't care what he can do from inside that line.

RE: Haven't seen this from Dawkins yet

AND NEVER WILL.

RE: Haven't seen this from Dawkins yet

I knew he could do that. I have just been waiting for him to start getting comfortable with this level of play. Andre has the potential to be a special player at Duke. Glad to see him be more aggressive. Go Andre!

Do Duke!!!!!!!

RE: Haven't seen this from Dawkins yet

THROW IT DOWN ANDRE!!!!!!!!!!!

RE: Haven't seen this from Dawkins yet

Play of the game. Everyone is peaking at the right time. GO DUKE!!!!!!!!!!!

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