Duncan Powell - A Different Kind of Mindset

[aggieblackie2]

Powell was overrated and had some talent. He is far from being in the top 20 of basketball players that played at T. As a matter of fact he would not have started on those teams of the 60's, 70's or early 80's.

His relative who was on the last championship team at T was a better player than him.

He ain't here no mo so why talk about him. He wasn't all that.

[Bornthrilla]

The only thing Duncan Powell did when he was here was work hard on the court and in the class room and help increase the national visibility of our men's basketball program. By all accounts he seems like a great kid who overcame a ton of adversity during his playing career.

Definitely wish him nothing but the best and I will continue to celebrate his accomplishments at GA Tech or wherever his basketball journey takes him.

It's sad that some folks here claim to support A&T student athletes but as soon as they no longer serve any benefit to your personal enjoyment, you disrespect them and their legacy.

[saabman]

I have no problem with players coming and going as someone said " that's the nature of the beast " . What I do have a problem with is when people say that a player was "Mistreated ". Which is just not true
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[A&T-roy]

Of course, I don't like when our players leave but I recognize they are trying to make decisions they believe to be best for them. Sometimes they're right and sometimes they're wrong. Same with me.

And I do check in on some of them, from time to time, to see how they're doing.

[A&T-roy]

Oct 7, 2024 8:19:14 GMT -5 saabman said:

I have no problem with players coming and going as someone said " that's the nature of the beast " . What I do have a problem with is when people say that a player was "Mistreated ". Which is just not true
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I don't believe any of us, on here, knows exactly what goes on with kids. The big reason is we're not in their heads nor the coaches heads about what goes on. We just see and hear things from the outside trying to look in.

[thefriscotxaggie]

Oct 7, 2024 7:14:34 GMT -5 Bornthrilla said:

The only thing Duncan Powell did when he was here was work hard on the court and in the class room and help increase the national visibility of our men's basketball program. By all accounts he seems like a great kid who overcame a ton of adversity during his playing career.

Definitely wish him nothing but the best and I will continue to celebrate his accomplishments at GA Tech or wherever his basketball journey takes him.

It's sad that some folks here claim to support A&T student athletes but as soon as they no longer serve any benefit to your personal enjoyment, you disrespect them and their legacy.

In addition he played for 2 or 3 Coaches during his time in Aggie Land which I am sure affected his decision to leave. But I absolutely agree with the above statement

[DOOMS]

Oct 7, 2024 8:19:14 GMT -5 saabman said:

I have no problem with players coming and going as someone said " that's the nature of the beast " . What I do have a problem with is when people say that a player was "Mistreated ". Which is just not true
.

Maybe he was mistreated cuz. Only he and whoever else was in the room knows for sure. It’s also a matter of perspective. If he was your kid you might see it as mistreatment, but since he’s just a guy who played at your alma mater you see it under a different light. I hate the phrase “telling one’s truth” but it seems like it fits here.

I’m sure it’s been said before (cause I’m one of the dudes that said it) but if a topic doesn’t interest you, you have every right to skip it. You don’t really have the right to down everyone else who is interested in the topic and keep them from taking about it.

One thing that was stated was the T was too far behind to better him as a player. I said that would be the risk associated with successfully recruiting a higher caliber player when we first got him, and I felt it would potentially hurt our recruiting efforts of similarly talented players in the future if we screwed it up. I can’t say that we screwed it up but maybe one of the two or three conferences or bball coaches or outgoing transfers or somebody could say it.

[pj]

I liked Powell. He actively tried to push a paradigm shift for Recruits to go to HBCU's. He did it. He ended up doing some nice things on the court as He made His way back. ( His mission became a "broadcast note" by announcers whenever they did our games.

The Bag nowadays allows for generational wealth (Ive Heard, and now see with) A. Becot/UNC, breaking ground for a Hotel.

No one is immune. "One and done" affects all. We must maintain a Program of solid Players, and Really ball out like a Mid-Major should.

I want Him to ball out.

[AggieGroove]

I say let this is all go about going or leaving....

Duncan enhanced the visibility of the program and he accomplished what he needed to do to move to the next level...

Let bygones be bygones.....too much emotional energy over nothing in my book.

[saabman]

Oct 7, 2024 11:07:44 GMT -5 DOOMS said:

Oct 7, 2024 8:19:14 GMT -5 saabman said:

I have no problem with players coming and going as someone said " that's the nature of the beast " . What I do have a problem with is when people say that a player was "Mistreated ". Which is just not true
.

Maybe he was mistreated cuz. Only he and whoever else was in the room knows for sure. It’s also a matter of perspective. If he was your kid you might see it as mistreatment, but since he’s just a guy who played at your alma mater you see it under a different light. I hate the phrase “telling one’s truth” but it seems like it fits here.

I’m sure it’s been said before (cause I’m one of the dudes that said it) but if a topic doesn’t interest you, you have every right to skip it. You don’t really have the right to down everyone else who is interested in the topic and keep them from taking about it.

One thing that was stated was the T was too far behind to better him as a player. I said that would be the risk associated with successfully recruiting a higher caliber player when we first got him, and I felt it would potentially hurt our recruiting efforts of similarly talented players in the future if we screwed it up. I can’t say that we screwed it up but maybe one of the two or three conferences or bball coaches or outgoing transfers or somebody could say it.

My daughter told my baby's mama that I was mistreating her because I wouldn't get her a car when she graduated from high school and was on her way to college 😅 . So I can see some flexibility in your statement because we really don't know what went on behind the scenes. So when Powell decided to transfer I just said okay if he's cool with it I'm cool with it. Having seen him play in high school I was definitely cool with it.

Your correct about the coaching staff because TV and the other guy were not coaches that knew how to develop talented Big Men . Also for me I didn't want a superstar I wanted a super team that could win at this level and if someone or others on the team were worthy and got drafted or a Free agent invite to the NBA I was cool with it .

After seeing what happened to Harry . I basically gave the finger to the basketball team that is until Ross showed me that he could coach and develop players as a team with little Talent. But even then I was not interested but I am looking forward to this season. As for Powell I wished him good luck and moved on from him. But when someone said that he was being mistreated that got under my skin.

One thing I know having been around Sports most of my life. That is sometime high-profile players do not pan out as people expect them to, look at the kid from Howard as another example. For me it's not about one player it's about the team. But most of your statement I truly agree with, but I never put him down for leaving I just said goodbye and good luck. But when he got here I did say Powell was not all that now that I did say but never nothing about him leaving.

[A&T-roy]

I know I'm gonna talk trash to Marcus Watson when he shows up in Corbett on 12/17!

[planoaggie]

I am not going to talk about Duncan's situation because I am bias from coaching him in youth basketball, but I just want to make a general statement that these kids in all sports are less loyal to teams, organizations, and schools. They move around so much in select ball for all sports. Please don't put our old fashion views (I included) of loyalty on these new age players. They are a new breed and it is more business like with the changes made to the transport portal and NIL. I will pull for those that attended A&T, yet moved on to play at other schools. Just my two cents.

[oleschoolaggie]

Oct 7, 2024 22:31:26 GMT -5 planoaggie said:

I am not going to talk about Duncan's situation because I am bias from coaching him in youth basketball, but I just want to make a general statement that these kids in all sports are less loyal to teams, organizations, and schools. They move around so much in select ball for all sports. Please don't put our old fashion views (I included) of loyalty on these new age players. They are a new breed and it is more business like with the changes made to the transport portal and NIL. I will pull for those that attended A&T, yet moved on to play at other schools. Just my two cents.

you're totally correct that moving from team to team ain't nothin' new for these kids cuz they've been doing it for many decades in youth select sports such as "aau basketball". shoot, the transfer portal is fairly new at the college level, but the concept has been in play in youth select sports for many years...

[saabman]

Oct 7, 2024 22:31:26 GMT -5 planoaggie said:

I am not going to talk about Duncan's situation because I am bias from coaching him in youth basketball, but I just want to make a general statement that these kids in all sports are less loyal to teams, organizations, and schools. They move around so much in select ball for all sports. Please don't put our old fashion views (I included) of loyalty on these new age players. They are a new breed and it is more business like with the changes made to the transport portal and NIL. I will pull for those that attended A&T, yet moved on to play at other schools. Just my two cents.

That is why coaching, evaluation and recruiting of talent is Paramoun, from hS or the TP .

[henry1891]

Oct 6, 2024 22:10:45 GMT -5 aggieblackie2 said:

Oct 5, 2024 12:41:36 GMT -5 henry1891 said:

Your comparing Duncan Powell to a 9/11 bomber…? Lets put it in perspective, You take a chance on a job opportunity because of the trust in your Manager, out of the blue they fire the manager & give you unworkable working conditions with no pay. You speak to the CEO about staying and fixing issues within the company & nothing changes.

There are “Proud Aggies” that transferred that didnt play any sports but they get welcoming energy. You have a kid who took a chance on A&T brought more recognition to the school than it would have if he did not come & stuck it out as long as it logically made sense & your only response is “He jetted on us”. You sir are the problem with our culture. You have a player that was mistreated & thats all you can say.

When was he mistreated. I think his first year at T he was injured and did not play but he was well taken care of. He kept his scholarship and was given the opportunity to get an education. He wanted more money for his talents that were ok at best. His talent was and will not get him in the NBA so he might as well stayed at A&T. He was not mistreated here except that the so called basketball coach did not know how to use him on the court.

NIL has ruined a lot of kids with false hope and promises. Sometimes loyalty is better than a few duckies.

Im not a expert on NBA talent but it says last year at Sacramento state Powell was projected to go second round in the NBA Draft. He was also leading the country in rebounds and double doubles the first 10 games, It seems like his playtime time decreased at the end of the season and articles stopped talking about him. You kind of seem bitter, Just saying…