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Duke Caps Afternoon at ACC Tipoff
10/24/2023 6:22:00 PM | Women's Basketball
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke senior center Kennedy Brown, junior guard Reigan Richardson and head women's basketball coach Kara Lawson took part in ACC Tipoff Tuesday afternoon at Hilton Charlotte Uptown in Charlotte, N.C., where all 15 conference teams were in attendance to preview the rapidly approaching 2023-24 season.
Lawson heads into her fourth season with the Blue Devils after leading the program to its most triumphant season in recent memory during the 2022-23 campaign. Although Lawson enjoyed the successes of last year, she understands each season is a new season, and with six newcomers on the 2023-24 roster, Lawson is excited about the possibility of what this team can become.
"Well, one of the exciting things is that there is so much new," said Lawson. "I think we're still figuring it out in terms of where we can be more effective as a team, how we can be most effective as a team on both ends and where our strengths are. Still developing that chemistry together, as well. So, we have a lot of athleticism on this roster, a lot of speed - I think those are traits we need to use to our advantage. That's my job to figure out how to best do that."
When asked specifically about the four freshmen on the roster, Lawson had this to say. "We have a top-five freshman, top-five recruiting class in the country. They're really talented, really athletic. All of them have come in and made a difference in our practices and do a lot of positive things. It's on all of us to help get them ready for this league because this league is an experienced league. It's really hard. I'm sure Kennedy and Reigan remember their freshman year. It's challenging to be able to be consistent. That's what we're working toward with them. But they're all really good. They're all going to help us this year."
In addition to answering questions from the media, Brown and Richardson took part in photo shoots, individual interviews and network video segments. The pair, who are now the most experienced on the roster, were asked about their growth along with the steps they've taken this season to make sure the program remains elite.
"I feel like for me, I'm working really hard on becoming that vocal leader," said Richardson. "I feel I do pretty well leading by example. Being put in that position to lead vocally is uncomfortable and challenging. I feel like when I can get that down, I can be unstoppable on the court and off."
Brown shared similar sentiments. "A little bit of the same thing. Last year being my first year in this program, I didn't feel like I could use my voice as much. This year, being my second year, being one of the most seasoned players on our team, really trying to use my knowledge to help them, and my experiences, giving them that knowledge so they can learn from it now versus later on. Using my voice on the court as well as off to just help guide them and be a facilitator for our team as well as a leader."
Duke tips off the 2023-24 season with an exhibition game against Wingate on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 1 p.m., before welcoming Richmond to Cameron Indoor Stadium for the home opener on Monday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m.
To stay up to date with Duke women's basketball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWBB."
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Lawson heads into her fourth season with the Blue Devils after leading the program to its most triumphant season in recent memory during the 2022-23 campaign. Although Lawson enjoyed the successes of last year, she understands each season is a new season, and with six newcomers on the 2023-24 roster, Lawson is excited about the possibility of what this team can become.
"Well, one of the exciting things is that there is so much new," said Lawson. "I think we're still figuring it out in terms of where we can be more effective as a team, how we can be most effective as a team on both ends and where our strengths are. Still developing that chemistry together, as well. So, we have a lot of athleticism on this roster, a lot of speed - I think those are traits we need to use to our advantage. That's my job to figure out how to best do that."
When asked specifically about the four freshmen on the roster, Lawson had this to say. "We have a top-five freshman, top-five recruiting class in the country. They're really talented, really athletic. All of them have come in and made a difference in our practices and do a lot of positive things. It's on all of us to help get them ready for this league because this league is an experienced league. It's really hard. I'm sure Kennedy and Reigan remember their freshman year. It's challenging to be able to be consistent. That's what we're working toward with them. But they're all really good. They're all going to help us this year."
In addition to answering questions from the media, Brown and Richardson took part in photo shoots, individual interviews and network video segments. The pair, who are now the most experienced on the roster, were asked about their growth along with the steps they've taken this season to make sure the program remains elite.
"I feel like for me, I'm working really hard on becoming that vocal leader," said Richardson. "I feel I do pretty well leading by example. Being put in that position to lead vocally is uncomfortable and challenging. I feel like when I can get that down, I can be unstoppable on the court and off."
Brown shared similar sentiments. "A little bit of the same thing. Last year being my first year in this program, I didn't feel like I could use my voice as much. This year, being my second year, being one of the most seasoned players on our team, really trying to use my knowledge to help them, and my experiences, giving them that knowledge so they can learn from it now versus later on. Using my voice on the court as well as off to just help guide them and be a facilitator for our team as well as a leader."
Duke tips off the 2023-24 season with an exhibition game against Wingate on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 1 p.m., before welcoming Richmond to Cameron Indoor Stadium for the home opener on Monday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m.
To stay up to date with Duke women's basketball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeWBB."
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