Kelly and Dawkins are going to help ... but MASON is the guy who is most likely to help return DUKE to the Final Four, and soon.
This is a nose-to-rim, dynamic, basketball jones type of player, who is going to make an impact in the ACC -- it's just a matter of time. The electricity he will bring to the lineup is going to lite a fire underneath his teammates.
duke always seems to recruit these types of players.. josh mcRoberts...shavlik randolph.. both him and kelly have good skill sets for their size but i don't know if either is a legit big man which is duke's biggest weakness. Still they should be a good fit in duke's system
Both of the nastiest plays on this video are agianst Cj Leslie. At the very begining Mason breaks his ankles for the 3, then at the end, one of the nastiest plays ive seen in a high school game Leslie is guarding Mason and he throws it off the boards for a self alley. I cant wait to see Mason play in Cameron.
I wanna apologize to all of the people who view this page to see Mason Plumlee. He's gonna be a great asset to Duke. With that being said, some people take this commenting stuff too far. Me and RyanEarnhardt had a spirited debate about athletes. Nothing personal, just sports. Trey4Victory on the other hand made it personal. Coo'... I was just apologizing for puttin' up unnecessary comments that have nothing to do with Mason.
wow nice arguments black boy. probably throw you out of discussion with the word SENIOR. hope you find it in the dictionary soon. really didn't expect that i'll throw you out of discussion after only one reply. continue living in your lebron-melo-kobe world and leave real basketball to others. now go get yourself a nice big college basketball ring.
PS
Capital letters are those written with BIG LETTERS.
love the people who trie to hide their stupidity with loughing. and you started talking to me when you make run for melo as best college senior, remember? you are probably one of idiots who voted for president obama only cos he's black. go get yourself michael jacksonized a bit.
and i dont wanna call you "everything in the book" because im not a racist, for one, and secondly because it would fulfill your on going search for reasons to believe all white people are racist
dont always assume somebody is up against you just because youre black. neither me or you were alive when things were like they were, so dont place me in the group of "your people" because that is exactly the ignorant talk that has caused so much trouble in America's past.
Enough with this white boy shit already. I'm a duke fan, but we all saw what Villanova did to the "White boys" in the sweet sixteen... Plumlee is a very good big man and I'm glad he's goin' to Duke. Ryan Kelly still has a lot of work he has to do. Duke couldn't do anything against those "Black" guards from Villanova. Why? Because Kyle Singler, Jon Scheyer, Greg Paulus and Brian Zoubek couldn't guard anybody! What do they all have in common? They're all WHITE!!!
One is garbage in the NBA and the other is gonna be... Can't dispute that can you? Micheal Jordan, Grant Hill, Ralph Sampson, Vince Carter and Tim Duncan. I could go on.... Successful black NBA players from the ACC! Plenty more of them too. It's funny how white boys can't excel at the next level but black athletes can. Both Hansbrough and Redick stayed all four years. The ones I just named, didn't need to. Come better than that!
oh yea and their nba careers have shit to do with how they play against villanova...or in any college game for that matter. if you wanna argue NBA, argue about the NBA, if you wanna talk about who's good in college, do that....but you are just like the millions of other idiots who believe the college game and the NBA game are one in the same. Oh and if youre gonna bring up the NBA, maybe you could tell me what color the MVP has been 3 of the last 4 years?
So we're name calling now?? White folks are so predictable. Pissy, Pissy.... Who has been the Finals MVP 10 out of the last 10 years?lol! Yeah I thought so... Not only are black athletes superior athletically, but they also win. What did D-Wade do to Dirk? And if I can recall, Steve "Everybody's Favorite White Boy" Nash has never even graced the floor of the finals... Has he? I thought so.
its not about black and white, its about athletic and unathletic.....basketball players and not basketball players....you can name all the black guys from the ACC that are good in the NBA and theres no way to dispute that....but more black players, means more good black players...but it also means more black players who came out and didnt do shit in the NBA, a list that would be longer than the ones who were successful.
Those are just the ones i can think of off of the 2007 All ACC team
Im not saying that black athletes arent better athletes, but for you to suggest that EVERY black basketball player is better than ANY white basketball player...is just dumb and you know it. and why is ok for you to call me "white boy" and not ok for me to call you "black boy"....because you said it was
Brandon Costner isn't even in the NBA yet. He just declared this year. Al Thornton is the second leading scorer for the Clippers as a rookie. Jamon Gordon is playing over seas. He wasn't even drafted. Neither was J.R. Reynolds now that I think about it. Singletary, Strawberry and Dudley are valid. This my point: Black players are naturally more athletic and just all around better than most white players. You may not like the way I'm saying it, but it's true... Facts are facts.
See, that makes more sense, and is all you had so to say. I def. agree that black players are more athletic and all around better than MOST white players. as long as we establish that SOME white players are actually noteworthy and worth having on the team haha, we're good.
speaking about college ball only, the best 5 SENIORS in past 6-7 years are:
Kirk Hinrich
J.J. Redick
Jason Kapono
Nick Collison
Tyler Hansbrough
they stayed because they loved playing college ball, because they were loyal to the program, teammates, coaches and fans. you should give them credit for putting all that before money. believe it or not some kids love true basketball before commercial nba.
Who are you? You just pulled some players outta your a** and expect me to believe that BS? You must be crazy! I know this game too well to look at that list and take it seriously. Nick Collison and Kirk Hinrich? Ummm... Ever heard of Carmello Anthony? MOP of the Tournament and All American as a Freshman? Jason Kapono? What the hell? J.J. Redick? Sure... What the hell did he win? Not a ring! Tyler Hansbrough is the only legit player you listed. And I give him 3 years tops in the league.
okay, now you read my post again veeeeeery slowly and try to find the word with CAPITAL letters. then you'll see that carmelo anthony argument is stupid like your understanding of college game and what it's all about. and you don't get rings in college basketball einstein, that shows how much you know shit. go back to nba highlights.
this guy is the real deal. people are making the mcroberts comparisons but how bout the laettner comparisons. laettner hardly ever played with his back to the basket but he still was the best player of the early 90's. as long as mason can stretch the D with a lil 14 ft jumpshot then duke should be a final four team next year. look how deep there bench is alone; thomas, smith, kelly, big plumlee, czyz, zoubek, and eric bledsoe
bledso hasnt gotten an offer yet because he hasnt been able to make the grades. he really wants to go to duke but he cant make the grades to get in so dont expect him to be at duke. same goes for john wall. i wish we could get them though
idk if they can cause if bledsoe signs thats too many scholarship players. 1 scheyer 2 henderson 3 zoubek 4 singler 5 thomas 6 mi plumlee 7 ma plumlee 8 ryan kelly 9 olek czyz 10 nolan smith 11 eric bledsoe 12 seth curry 13 elliot so i think they would be over the limit
if i aint mistaken u can have 13 scholarships and if thats not right maybe seth currys red shirt year may have something to do with it too but idk for sure
Josh Mcroberts also looked good at McDs slam dunk. Hopefully he can shoot it from beyond 15' becuz i dont see him posting up back to the basket. we dont need another mcroberts. who cares if he can dribble.
Mason Plumlee will be a star at Duke: he is very athletic, runs the floor very well for 6'11, is arguably the best low-post passer in the class, and has a mid-range game. I think he has more upside than anyone in the Class, and that includes Derrick Favors
Duke should be really tough next year, as long as everyone decides to come back. Hopefully we won't hear that Henderson is deciding to leave early. This years team is one of the deepest they had in quite some time, but, still thier lack of a strong inside game will be their downfall in the tournament. Hopefully next year that problem will be solved
Mason should be the first good big man at Duke since Shelden Williams. You can tell he has already gotten taller in the last year and he's put on some serious muscle for a high school big man.
Masons brother Miles is going to be really good too IMO. Miles just wasnt ready this year but I really believe he will have an impact next year with his brother.
Who are you? Sheldon Williams was straight, but he wasn't the athlete or talent that Boozer was. Boozer was a beast down low. As for Williams being an All-American, that can't be disputed, but what did the TEAM win with him as the center? Boozer won a ring man... Plumlee is gonna be twice as good as Williams and Duke is actually gonna be a contender with this guy as the center. Plumlee: 6'11 and athletic. Williams: 6'9 and unathletic. Not to mention that Williams is garbage in the NBA.
I would love to agree with you. I'm just not so sure that Plumlee is 6'10 and that he is that great of a player. I hope he is tough enough to stay down low and get the rebounds. Williams could do that! I don't want him going outside for shots. We need a true big man! He is ranked 42nd in his class by Rivals so he is not exactly a top 15 player. What worries me is UNC is getting yet another top big man in John Henson who is ranked #6 in his class. Davis, Zeller, Thomspon and Henson...
Whats up zakmi! I wouldn't get too excited about Plumlee, I've seen him play and he's just like his older brother, nothing very impressive. Ryan Kelly on the other hand is very impressive and will be prefect for you guys!
hey linker, I was going to try and find you and send you a what's up but work and college has been busy, but anyway I hope he is better then Miles but Linker really right now our post is so weak right now I will take anybody like this kid just somebody who can jump, rebound, and block a shot. I think Mason can do all that. I'm just tired of LT who was a 3/4 coming out of highschool having to play the 5. And yah I love Kelly's game, he needs to add about 30 pounds but he looks great a solid 4.
also though you guys have some gems in this class Henson is a stud between Davis, Zellar, Thompson, and Henson that is a post to be reckoned with Henson and Zellar for finesse and Thompson and Davis to make up for the bulk you guys could virtually compete with anybody down low next year in a variety of ways. I'm not going to say anything about the Wears I don't know much about them and I think next year they will be bench warmers. Have they looked who they're behind in the rotation??
Rivals basketball rankings are shit. If you want the best basketball rankings go with scout. I dont know why you dont think PLumlee isnt 6'10. The kid is 6'10 +. He is goin to be special at DUKE. When K says he reminds him of Laettner, t5hen that means ALOT!
Oh I meant to say that Plumlee is 6'10 not 6'11. But the difference doesn't matter as long as he is strong enough to hang down low... We need rebounds!!!
Kelly and Dawkins are going to help ... but MASON is the guy who is most likely to help return DUKE to the Final Four, and soon.
This is a nose-to-rim, dynamic, basketball jones type of player, who is going to make an impact in the ACC -- it's just a matter of time. The electricity he will bring to the lineup is going to lite a fire underneath his teammates.
raiderdan05 2 years ago 2
duke always seems to recruit these types of players.. josh mcRoberts...shavlik randolph.. both him and kelly have good skill sets for their size but i don't know if either is a legit big man which is duke's biggest weakness. Still they should be a good fit in duke's system
redhedd33 2 years ago
damn Mason is going to be HUGE for Duke next year! we have all the pieces for a final 4. Plumlee looks amazing in this video.
DukeFanMan 2 years ago
Both of the nastiest plays on this video are agianst Cj Leslie. At the very begining Mason breaks his ankles for the 3, then at the end, one of the nastiest plays ive seen in a high school game Leslie is guarding Mason and he throws it off the boards for a self alley. I cant wait to see Mason play in Cameron.
jojozbludevilz 2 years ago 10
How is that fair, its like having Shaquille O'Neal in your team.
thecoolmex 2 years ago 3
:59-1:03 is disgusting. Can't wait to have him in durham
DBLUEDEVILS44 2 years ago 9
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DUKE IS STILL NOT BETTER THAN NORTH CAROLINA fuck duke ... UNC 4eva
milliondollaboss 2 years ago
I wanna apologize to all of the people who view this page to see Mason Plumlee. He's gonna be a great asset to Duke. With that being said, some people take this commenting stuff too far. Me and RyanEarnhardt had a spirited debate about athletes. Nothing personal, just sports. Trey4Victory on the other hand made it personal. Coo'... I was just apologizing for puttin' up unnecessary comments that have nothing to do with Mason.
Dawwwn09 2 years ago
yea, same here.
RyanEarnhardt 2 years ago
wow nice arguments black boy. probably throw you out of discussion with the word SENIOR. hope you find it in the dictionary soon. really didn't expect that i'll throw you out of discussion after only one reply. continue living in your lebron-melo-kobe world and leave real basketball to others. now go get yourself a nice big college basketball ring.
PS
Capital letters are those written with BIG LETTERS.
trey4victory 2 years ago
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Dawwwn09 2 years ago
love the people who trie to hide their stupidity with loughing. and you started talking to me when you make run for melo as best college senior, remember? you are probably one of idiots who voted for president obama only cos he's black. go get yourself michael jacksonized a bit.
trey4victory 2 years ago
and i dont wanna call you "everything in the book" because im not a racist, for one, and secondly because it would fulfill your on going search for reasons to believe all white people are racist
RyanEarnhardt 2 years ago
dont always assume somebody is up against you just because youre black. neither me or you were alive when things were like they were, so dont place me in the group of "your people" because that is exactly the ignorant talk that has caused so much trouble in America's past.
RyanEarnhardt 2 years ago
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RyanEarnhardt 2 years ago
Call me a racist white boy. What else can your people say that they already haven't said? Don't hold back... Call me everything in the book.
Dawwwn09 2 years ago
duke got the best pick ups.and the two best are white :)
oooobernoob 2 years ago
Enough with this white boy shit already. I'm a duke fan, but we all saw what Villanova did to the "White boys" in the sweet sixteen... Plumlee is a very good big man and I'm glad he's goin' to Duke. Ryan Kelly still has a lot of work he has to do. Duke couldn't do anything against those "Black" guards from Villanova. Why? Because Kyle Singler, Jon Scheyer, Greg Paulus and Brian Zoubek couldn't guard anybody! What do they all have in common? They're all WHITE!!!
Dawwwn09 2 years ago
j.j. redick, tyler hansbrough top 2 scorers in ACC history.........anybody care to guess what they have in common?
RyanEarnhardt 2 years ago
One is garbage in the NBA and the other is gonna be... Can't dispute that can you? Micheal Jordan, Grant Hill, Ralph Sampson, Vince Carter and Tim Duncan. I could go on.... Successful black NBA players from the ACC! Plenty more of them too. It's funny how white boys can't excel at the next level but black athletes can. Both Hansbrough and Redick stayed all four years. The ones I just named, didn't need to. Come better than that!
Dawwwn09 2 years ago
oh yea and their nba careers have shit to do with how they play against villanova...or in any college game for that matter. if you wanna argue NBA, argue about the NBA, if you wanna talk about who's good in college, do that....but you are just like the millions of other idiots who believe the college game and the NBA game are one in the same. Oh and if youre gonna bring up the NBA, maybe you could tell me what color the MVP has been 3 of the last 4 years?
RyanEarnhardt 2 years ago
So we're name calling now?? White folks are so predictable. Pissy, Pissy.... Who has been the Finals MVP 10 out of the last 10 years?lol! Yeah I thought so... Not only are black athletes superior athletically, but they also win. What did D-Wade do to Dirk? And if I can recall, Steve "Everybody's Favorite White Boy" Nash has never even graced the floor of the finals... Has he? I thought so.
Dawwwn09 2 years ago
its not about black and white, its about athletic and unathletic.....basketball players and not basketball players....you can name all the black guys from the ACC that are good in the NBA and theres no way to dispute that....but more black players, means more good black players...but it also means more black players who came out and didnt do shit in the NBA, a list that would be longer than the ones who were successful.
RyanEarnhardt 2 years ago
Now you know that's straight BS... If it's that easy to come up with some, I suggest you do so to back your rhetoric that isn't adding up.
Dawwwn09 2 years ago
Sean Singletary
Jared Dudley
Al Thornton
J.R. Reynolds
D.J. Strawberry
Brandon Costner
Jamon Gordon
Those are just the ones i can think of off of the 2007 All ACC team
Im not saying that black athletes arent better athletes, but for you to suggest that EVERY black basketball player is better than ANY white basketball player...is just dumb and you know it. and why is ok for you to call me "white boy" and not ok for me to call you "black boy"....because you said it was
RyanEarnhardt 2 years ago
Brandon Costner isn't even in the NBA yet. He just declared this year. Al Thornton is the second leading scorer for the Clippers as a rookie. Jamon Gordon is playing over seas. He wasn't even drafted. Neither was J.R. Reynolds now that I think about it. Singletary, Strawberry and Dudley are valid. This my point: Black players are naturally more athletic and just all around better than most white players. You may not like the way I'm saying it, but it's true... Facts are facts.
Dawwwn09 2 years ago
See, that makes more sense, and is all you had so to say. I def. agree that black players are more athletic and all around better than MOST white players. as long as we establish that SOME white players are actually noteworthy and worth having on the team haha, we're good.
RyanEarnhardt 2 years ago
I'm diggin' that man. Beef squashed. You know your stuff. Gotta give it to you. Be coo' man.
Dawwwn09 2 years ago
and people like you probably just love to call white people racist, but you have just made blantantly clear that you are one yourself.
RyanEarnhardt 2 years ago
speaking about college ball only, the best 5 SENIORS in past 6-7 years are:
Kirk Hinrich
J.J. Redick
Jason Kapono
Nick Collison
Tyler Hansbrough
they stayed because they loved playing college ball, because they were loyal to the program, teammates, coaches and fans. you should give them credit for putting all that before money. believe it or not some kids love true basketball before commercial nba.
trey4victory 2 years ago
Who are you? You just pulled some players outta your a** and expect me to believe that BS? You must be crazy! I know this game too well to look at that list and take it seriously. Nick Collison and Kirk Hinrich? Ummm... Ever heard of Carmello Anthony? MOP of the Tournament and All American as a Freshman? Jason Kapono? What the hell? J.J. Redick? Sure... What the hell did he win? Not a ring! Tyler Hansbrough is the only legit player you listed. And I give him 3 years tops in the league.
Dawwwn09 2 years ago
okay, now you read my post again veeeeeery slowly and try to find the word with CAPITAL letters. then you'll see that carmelo anthony argument is stupid like your understanding of college game and what it's all about. and you don't get rings in college basketball einstein, that shows how much you know shit. go back to nba highlights.
trey4victory 2 years ago
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Dawwwn09 2 years ago
if I'm not mistaken Hill and Duncan played all 4 years
zakmi11 2 years ago
yes! love you mason! your doing a great job this year! im so lucky to know this guy! hes A W E S O M E~!
lemonpoppyseed22 2 years ago
Watch out Tarholes..Dukes gonna be a major force in 2010!!!!
TonyWR71 2 years ago
this guy is the real deal. people are making the mcroberts comparisons but how bout the laettner comparisons. laettner hardly ever played with his back to the basket but he still was the best player of the early 90's. as long as mason can stretch the D with a lil 14 ft jumpshot then duke should be a final four team next year. look how deep there bench is alone; thomas, smith, kelly, big plumlee, czyz, zoubek, and eric bledsoe
bubbagump1332 2 years ago
Bledsoe hasn't committed yet
knicksown427 2 years ago
i have inside info that its 95 percent hes going. (Im neighbors with him)
bubbagump1332 2 years ago 2
really? Wow than that's great news I hear he was a great player in AAU for the Birmingham Ice
knicksown427 2 years ago
I dont really talk to him that much actually more with this parents but yeah he made his living at the AAU level.
bubbagump1332 2 years ago
bledso hasnt gotten an offer yet because he hasnt been able to make the grades. he really wants to go to duke but he cant make the grades to get in so dont expect him to be at duke. same goes for john wall. i wish we could get them though
hbblake28 2 years ago
eric bledsoe is going to be a dukie? i knew was good but not that good...he must fit into there system really well
icomethroughinadrop 2 years ago
dukes just in need of a point guard. they only have scheyer and smith but tboth of them are combo guards.
bubbagump1332 2 years ago
they might get john wall...and we got seth curry
1923forlife 2 years ago
bubbagump1332 2 years ago
henderson might go pro though
1923forlife 2 years ago 2
if i aint mistaken u can have 13 scholarships and if thats not right maybe seth currys red shirt year may have something to do with it too but idk for sure
icomethroughinadrop 2 years ago
Josh Mcroberts also looked good at McDs slam dunk. Hopefully he can shoot it from beyond 15' becuz i dont see him posting up back to the basket. we dont need another mcroberts. who cares if he can dribble.
guruhoops99 2 years ago
Yup John Wall is a beast he reminds me of Derrick Rose a lot
knicksown427 2 years ago
Mason Plumlee will be a star at Duke: he is very athletic, runs the floor very well for 6'11, is arguably the best low-post passer in the class, and has a mid-range game. I think he has more upside than anyone in the Class, and that includes Derrick Favors
knicksown427 2 years ago
Christian Latiner has returned
affliction187 2 years ago 3
wow..the favors guy looks like amare...this guy is sick...like dirk but seems more mobile
anheugene 2 years ago 3
Move over Brian Zoubek
knicksown427 3 years ago
Duke should be really tough next year, as long as everyone decides to come back. Hopefully we won't hear that Henderson is deciding to leave early. This years team is one of the deepest they had in quite some time, but, still thier lack of a strong inside game will be their downfall in the tournament. Hopefully next year that problem will be solved
Clint8179 3 years ago 5
it will b for shure with plumlee and kelly
jamariomenesmith 3 years ago 2
Mason should be the first good big man at Duke since Shelden Williams. You can tell he has already gotten taller in the last year and he's put on some serious muscle for a high school big man.
Keep training hard every day.
awinner23 3 years ago
Masons brother Miles is going to be really good too IMO. Miles just wasnt ready this year but I really believe he will have an impact next year with his brother.
jojozbludevilz 2 years ago
Their younger brother Marshal is sick as well
knicksown427 2 years ago
he looks much better on this vid than others
isaacoliva 3 years ago 3
I can honestly say, he's gonna be the next great big man outta Duke... This is their first real big man since Boozer.
Dawwwn09 3 years ago 2
Ever heard of Shelden Williams? You should have the guy was an all american and NDPOY twice.
jojozbludevilz 2 years ago 3
Who are you? Sheldon Williams was straight, but he wasn't the athlete or talent that Boozer was. Boozer was a beast down low. As for Williams being an All-American, that can't be disputed, but what did the TEAM win with him as the center? Boozer won a ring man... Plumlee is gonna be twice as good as Williams and Duke is actually gonna be a contender with this guy as the center. Plumlee: 6'11 and athletic. Williams: 6'9 and unathletic. Not to mention that Williams is garbage in the NBA.
Dawwwn09 2 years ago
I would love to agree with you. I'm just not so sure that Plumlee is 6'10 and that he is that great of a player. I hope he is tough enough to stay down low and get the rebounds. Williams could do that! I don't want him going outside for shots. We need a true big man! He is ranked 42nd in his class by Rivals so he is not exactly a top 15 player. What worries me is UNC is getting yet another top big man in John Henson who is ranked #6 in his class. Davis, Zeller, Thomspon and Henson...
KarmicJuggernaut 2 years ago
on Scout he is ranked alot higher and I think they are alot better at basketball rankins anyway
zakmi11 2 years ago
Whats up zakmi! I wouldn't get too excited about Plumlee, I've seen him play and he's just like his older brother, nothing very impressive. Ryan Kelly on the other hand is very impressive and will be prefect for you guys!
linker17839 2 years ago
hey linker, I was going to try and find you and send you a what's up but work and college has been busy, but anyway I hope he is better then Miles but Linker really right now our post is so weak right now I will take anybody like this kid just somebody who can jump, rebound, and block a shot. I think Mason can do all that. I'm just tired of LT who was a 3/4 coming out of highschool having to play the 5. And yah I love Kelly's game, he needs to add about 30 pounds but he looks great a solid 4.
zakmi11 2 years ago
also though you guys have some gems in this class Henson is a stud between Davis, Zellar, Thompson, and Henson that is a post to be reckoned with Henson and Zellar for finesse and Thompson and Davis to make up for the bulk you guys could virtually compete with anybody down low next year in a variety of ways. I'm not going to say anything about the Wears I don't know much about them and I think next year they will be bench warmers. Have they looked who they're behind in the rotation??
zakmi11 2 years ago
Rivals basketball rankings are shit. If you want the best basketball rankings go with scout. I dont know why you dont think PLumlee isnt 6'10. The kid is 6'10 +. He is goin to be special at DUKE. When K says he reminds him of Laettner, t5hen that means ALOT!
jojozbludevilz 2 years ago 3
Scout = hoops
Rivals = football
zakmi11 2 years ago
Oh I meant to say that Plumlee is 6'10 not 6'11. But the difference doesn't matter as long as he is strong enough to hang down low... We need rebounds!!!
KarmicJuggernaut 2 years ago
Congratulations to Mason and CS, though I do hate it that Kelly didnt get a SC.
That off the backboard dunk was f'n nasty!
jojozbludevilz 3 years ago 3
congrats mason
annahartley 3 years ago 2