Duke Chronicle Profiles: Vernon Carey & Matthew Hurt

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images DAVIE, FLORIDA - JANUARY 25: Vernon Carey #22 of NSU University School in action against Sunrise Christian Academy during the ESPN GEICO High School Showcase on January 25, 2019 in Davie, Florida.The Duke Chronicle continues to profile this year’s Blue Devils. This time out: freshmen big guys Vernon Carey and Matthew “the Hurtline” Hurt.

Both players are capable of shooting from anywhere on the court from behind the line to near the basket. Carey has a big advantage in that he’s much more physically mature. Hurt is thinner but he’s going to get stronger and he’s going to be an offensive force too. They’re both good ballhandlers too and there’s no reason…