Seth Curry Named Third Captain

Duke announced on September 20th that Senior Miles Plumlee and Junior Ryan Kelly would be named as captains for the 2012 season.  In this post, I wondered whether Duke’s insistence on feeding the post more this year led to the big men taking a more prominent role in the leadership department, thus leaving Seth Curry out of the captain’s role.

Evidently, Coach K either reads DukeHoopBlog.com or he has seen Seth step up in practices and recognized that with the anointment of the junior point guard as the third captain on this year’s squad. Judging by an announcement on GoDuke.com, it’s more of the latter than the former.

“We knew going into the season that the leadership would be fluid,” said Krzyzewski. “We thought after practices started that Seth would emerge as a leader. He is showing some really good leadership and he deserves this. The leadership of our team is more of a team concept with Miles, Ryan and Seth. I think this will help make us a better team.”

After being voted on to the All-ACC Preseason First Team by the media, Seth has now been honored by his coaching staff (and fellow teammates likely.) It’s not uncommon for Duke to have more than two captains, and for a team going through a transition period, more defined leadership is better than less. Congrats to Seth.

Highlights from Seth Curry’s dominating 35 point explosion at this summer’s NC Pro-Am are provided below for your enjoyment. Get pumped. BASKETBALL IS BACK BABY!