Duke and K going to take the high road? I just can't remember, but I think I do that they were all about academics. How do you even pretend that the players that he is bringing in are Duke students in any manner at all? The #1 recruiting class is just a Triple A club for NBA membership, nothing to do with college or student athlete. So, it is no wonder that K wants to pay players, he is hiring pros now.
But beside all that, can someone answer the original question? Did Duke originally say they were going to stick with student-athletes and not go down the one and done road?