DukeBlog · May 3, 2018
What Joey Baker Brings to the Table in 2018 & 2019
The addition of small forward Joey Baker, who reclassified from 2019 to 2018, is a win -win for the Blue Devils no matter what his contribution is to this years team. There are two schools of thought with Joey Baker; Baker, in this class can be the long range shot maker along with sophomore Alex O'Connell that the Blue Devils need to round out a multi-dimensional offensive group. With the 4 other freshmen not being adept outside shooters a player like Baker could make all the difference and give Coach K and company some options. Also at 6'7 Baker could be an ideal pick and pop player as a stretch 4.