Bobby Durkin appreciation post!

[march madness]

I just love how well Durkin is playing right now! Not only is his 3 pt shot really falling, but his defense hasn't been a weakness. In the last 4 games: 16 ppg, 23-37 overall, 14-27 from 3, 5-5 at the free throw line. He has only 5 fouls total. I thought we would have trouble with our current from line, but Durkin has stepped up.

The floor spacing with 4 3p shooters is great! And wow can this team cut.

 

[minnyrules11]

Started off slow but has really come on strong lately. Just needed time to adapt. Someone here said he is basically Brock Stull lol.

 

[TwistingMyMelon]

I just love how well Durkin is playing right now! Not only is his 3 pt shot really falling, but his defense hasn't been a weakness. In the last 4 games: 16 ppg, 23-37 overall, 14-27 from 3, 5-5 at the free throw line. He has only 5 fouls total. I thought we would have trouble with our current from line, but Durkin has stepped up.

The floor spacing with 4 3p shooters is great! And wow can this team cut.

Yes, he's been a good starter with a skill set that fits well with the rest of the team. My only wish is that he would get to the foul line a little more often but I think he is very cognizant of his strengths and weaknesses and he doesn't quite trust his ability to attack the basket in traffic.

 

[Roland Brooks]

I just love how well Durkin is playing right now! Not only is his 3 pt shot really falling, but his defense hasn't been a weakness. In the last 4 games: 16 ppg, 23-37 overall, 14-27 from 3, 5-5 at the free throw line. He has only 5 fouls total. I thought we would have trouble with our current from line, but Durkin has stepped up.

The floor spacing with 4 3p shooters is great! And wow can this team cut.

Awesome!! Well deserved was thinking this myself.. out of necessity he was put in the starting lineup and he makes the team better.. all the little things he really understands the offense.. cuts at the right time always has his head up to pass.. knocks down some shots.. boxes out.. not laterally gifted but understands positioning which helps compensates that… he is a basketball player!!

 

[Gophers1992]

If you would have told me back in November that Durkin would have the type of impact he has had on this team I would have laughed. He deserves a lot of credit. Plays his ass off and is very composed out there.

 

[FinnGopher]

If you would have told me back in November that Durkin would have the type of impact he has had on this team I would have laughed. He deserves a lot of credit. Plays his ass off and is very composed out there.

What I notice is that he can catch nearly any pass sent his way which has reduced turnovers. He also sees the court extremely well when passing. Yes, Bobby has been excellent as a Gopher.

 

[topos]

He’s turned into a really nice piece who I am thrilled will be back next year.

 

[LesBolstad]

I remember him from high school and knew he'd be a solid college player

 

[MonikerSchmoniker45]

Where is @WilliamsArenaGuy ?????