Duke didn't waste any time sulking over its Sweet 16 loss to Villanova Thursday night in Boston. Instead, the Blue Devils picked up the most coveted transfer available when the nation's top scoring freshman, Seth Curry of Liberty, decided to transfer to Duke for next season.
Curry's father, Dell, told ESPN.com Sunday night after a visit to Durham earlier in the day that Seth was offered a scholarship by the Blue Devils and accepted. Curry, who averaged 20.2 points a game for the Flames this past season, will sit out the 2009-10 season and be eligible for 2010-11 as a third-year sophomore. A source close to the Blue Devils confirmed the transfer offer was made and accepted.
Dell Curry, a former star guard with the Charlotte Hornets said once Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski made clear the Blue Devils wanted him, it wasn't a hard decision for Seth. Dell Curry said Krzyzewski stressed that the Blue Devils will need scoring guards in two seasons after the departure of juniors Jon Scheyer and Gerald Henderson. The Blue Devils have two younger point guards in sophomore Nolan Smith and freshman Elliot Wiliams, who would be a senior and junior, respectively when Seth Curry would be eligible.
"Coach K kept telling him the timing couldn't be better," Dell Curry told The Associated Press. "There'll be plenty of opportunities to contribute."
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Whether Duke will be good enough to get back to a Final Four remains to be seen, but picking up Curry is obviously a step in the right direction. I'm sure the Curry's learned from Stephen's experience at Davidson, and concluded that they're just too good to be playing at mediocre schools that fail to surround them with talented players. Going to Duke will give Seth a great opportunity to play against top competition, and, more importantly, give him national exposure on a nightly basis - something his brother didn't have, especially once conference play began this season.
Via: ESPN
