Duke Basketball vs Utah State: 85 - 52

For me, at least, it is hard to tell if Duke has improved over the last few games due to the fact that they played played an over-matched Utah State. The announcers kept on reminding us that Utah State lost their best player recently (he transferred out of Utah State). This game was competitive for perhaps 10 minutes, but you could tell that Duke was the better team -- though that first half defense stunk. Duke's first half defense wasn't that great and if Utah State could have actually made shots, I'm betting they would have led the game at halftime.

Wow. Marshall Plumlee is so much better than last year. The announces kept on bringing up the name of Brian Zoubek. I can see why Brian Zoubek's name is brought up; however, I think there is a big difference. Brian Zoubek began to emerge towards the back half of his senior season. For Plumlee, he's breaking out during the beginning of the season -- we did see glimpses during the back half of last season.

Last season, Amile Jefferson would only occasionally decide to rack up some points. This year, he seems far more willing to be an offensive force. 

Grayson Allen's point total was much lower than the Georgetown/VCU games. I think that's good. Better to not have him dominate the scoring column.

Luke Kennard is the one freshman who is really starting to find his place. That guy was hitting shots.

I didn't really focus in on Brandon Ingram, but from what I could tell his game was solid.

Derryck Thornton looked lost on offense. The one thing I was thinking while he shot the ball on various occasions: he's not shooting within the offense system.