Duke associate head coach Jon Scheyer discusses returning sophomores Wendell Moore Jr. and Matthew Hurt, as well as two freshmen big men who have done well in early practices
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00:00 Well, I think it starts with Wendell that one, everybody respects him.
00:06 You know, he treats everyone with great respect.
00:10 So when he speaks, I don't care what topic it is.
00:15 Everybody listens.
00:16 I think that's a mark of a great leader right there.
00:19 And the thing that he's done, you know, I think at times his freshman year, he doubted
00:24 himself at times.
00:25 He didn't play as aggressively as he could have, I think he'd be the first to say that.
00:32 And you see this year just a newfound confidence.
00:35 You know, what he did, you know, back home was amazing, you know, with the peaceful protest,
00:42 what he's done on the court here, what he's done organizing different things for our team,
00:48 whether it be this morning when, you know, want to bring the group in together to work
00:53 out.
00:54 He has done that at a much higher level this year in terms of being vocal.
01:00 And like I said, being a leader for us, with not only setting, you know, the example with
01:05 his actions, but also what he says.
01:09 Yeah, well, you know, those two things you mentioned, first of all, are true.
01:14 You know, Matthew Hurts, and a leading scorer, if not every day, most days, he's been doing
01:19 it from everywhere.
01:20 You know, he's played with, you know, an incredibly high level of confidence, which
01:27 we've talked to him about, it's been great to see.
01:30 Mark Williams has been protecting the rim at a high level, you know, he's a lob threat
01:37 at all times.
01:39 And just seeing the way he's moving has been very good.
01:41 I'll tell you what, though, Henry Coleman has done a heck of a job.
01:44 And I don't know if I'm surprised, I wouldn't say that, but he's been very impressive with
01:50 what he's done in practice up until this point.
01:53 You know, he really runs the floor hard.
01:55 He's a versatile defender.
01:57 He's got a great attitude, he comes ready every day, great motor, great energy.
02:02 And he's still, his skill set is improving and can get a lot better still.
02:06 But Henry's been terrific for us so far.