Devil’s Advocate: Stop Saying Jon Scheyer Isn’t a Point Guard

Posted by Justin McTeer on November-18-2009 Add Comments

Welcome to Devil's Advocate, my new weekly column.  Each week, I'll take on a common argument or criticism against Duke used by analysts and/or Duke haters.  My opinion might not be correct, but I'm just playing Devil's Advocate.

 

Point guard play hasn't exactly been a strength for the Duke Blue Devils in recent years.

Ever since Chris Duhon graduated in 2004, Duke has struggled to find an elite guard to lead the Blue Devils' offense.

Greg Paulus spent a few years trying to establish himself in that role, but his leadership ability couldn't compensate for his lack of athleticism in a league known for athletic guards.

Last season, Nolan Smith started at the point from day one.

He look...

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