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Doc Rivers Said Austin Would Have Went To Florida If Billy Donovan Paid More ... Where Did Austin Go To College Again?


Yeah, I understand that Doc is being funny and making a joke. But, are we really doubting that a top-10 recruit would be receiving money to go play college ball? Absolutely not, I don't care how rich your dad is. And just a quick question, I seem to be forgetting something here. Where did Austin Rivers go to college? 

Oh, that's right. Just makes you think about Doc's statement. You know, the same Coach K and Duke program that have been linked in rumors and stories about players receiving extra benefits. Remember, the luckiest thing in the history of Duke is the fact that a jeweler refused to talk to the NCAA regarding Lance Thomas, which would take down a title banner. 

The good news is if this was true (wink, wink) at least Duke wouldn't have technically lost to Lehigh in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. That would be considered a game that never happened and that would then be a win for Duke. Never forget