By Jim Sumner, GoDuke.com Scratch that. No one told Azana Baines, Jada Claude or Jaida Patrick they needed to patiently wait their turn. The trio are Duke women's basketball's three freshmen; classmate Jennifer Ezeh will miss the season following surgery to repair a knee injury she suffered in high school. According to Duke head coach Joanne P. McCallie, the threesome hit the ground running, determined to compete for playing time.
DURHAM, N.C.-- Freshmen are supposed to be shy, deferential, maybe even a little intimidated.