Theo, 623 blocked shots.
That Markus guy was pretty good too.
If SOTG means a guy that out performed expectations ... how about some love for Mr. Cain?
Wait, we have a thread on this with Markus playing lights out in the second half? God mode is on tonight. Its Markus.
Uh, Markus scored 19 straight MU points in three and a half minutes
He has 40 with three minutes to go
He played like seven minutes of first half.
Theo played awesome, but Markus was just unreal and team feed off him.
Quote from: nyg on December 21, 2018, 09:43:54 PM
Uh, Markus scored 19 straight MU points in three and a half minutes
He has 40 with three minutes to go
He played like seven minutes of first half.
Theo played awesome, but Markus was just unreal and team feed off him.
Revisionist history.
I can live with Howard too
I know Howard went off but Theo's energy and shot blocking and attitude kept this team in the game when it was dicey. He is my SOTG
He scored last 24 MU points. That's just unheard of.
Markus.
Great night for Theo, though.
Theo and Hausers kept us in the game in the first half.
Plus Theo with excellent consistent defense and rebounding throughout the game.
But Markus had 40 in a half.
Markus.
Great night for everyone. 40 in a half is stuff of legend.
Theo.
Really? Markus.
holy mother of God!! ummm...hmmm...ahhhh... marky markus!!
Cmon. Markus. Not even a question.
I'm truly sorry Theo, Markus's second half was historical
Until midway through the 2nd, I would have told you Theo
Too bad for Theo.... he played like a star, but Markus is, well, real good.
Just post it now. Markus.
Theo
we were still winning in the first half even with Markus on the bench with the foul trouble (thanks Theo and Hausers). it's my opinion, we blew them out cuz of Markus, but we probably still win without him.
My God - Marcus!
That said, Mister Theo John. Both Hausers so consistent and Cain really contributed quality time. Such a great game, but it's Marcus.
It's gotta be Markus, but I give an honorable mention to Jamal Cain. Really played well, and that fade away at the end can do nothing but help his confidence.
Markus, easily. Come on. Theo was a monster, but that half is absolutely amazing.
Howard.
Though lots of support tonight.
Charty - most poised game
Cain - dropped the jitters (mostly) and great d
Hausers - doing what Hausers do
Theo - being the beast he can be
Morrow - playing smart and taking his opportunity
Sacår - great d
theo get's the black n blue SOTG 7 blocks and mucho rebounds
Quote from: mu.n8ball on December 21, 2018, 09:56:56 PM
Theo
we were still winning in the first half even with Markus on the bench with the foul trouble (thanks Theo and Hausers). it's my opinion, we blew them out cuz of Markus, but we probably still win without him.
Cmon...
People need to stop finding reasons to nitpick Markus. I have no idea why people can't see what kind of player we've got here.
And I would have Sam in second anyway.
1st half: Sam and Theo
2nd half: It was the Markus and Theo show
Markus of course but what an effort by Theo and this entire team. By far the best game in the Wojo era.
Hausers are once again strong.
Morrow was also a beast.
Joe, Jamal contributed.
Beyond expectations AND Wojo and staff have pulled this group together
Quote from: Sultan of South Wayne on December 21, 2018, 09:59:14 PM
Cmon...
People need to stop finding reasons to nitpick Markus. I have no idea why people can't see what kind of player we've got here.
And I would have Sam in second anyway.
It was just my uninformed opinion. Markus had a really great half though, so I'd personally give him Stud of the Second Half.
#LeagueMe
Quote from: mu.n8ball on December 21, 2018, 10:07:49 PM
It was just my uninformed opinion. Markus had a really great half though, so I'd personally give him Stud of the Second Half.
A few years ago, Miguel Cabrera won the triple crown. The advanced stats guys still swear that Trout had a better season. A triple crown tops advanced metrics. a 40 point half erases a poor first half.
Hmmm, who could it be?
The following question does not imply I think the players are or will be equivalent in talent at any point now or in the future! Do not post this on Scoop Takes without this caveat!
Have you seen a player make the type and quantity of shots in one half that Markus made besides Steph Curry? Or Klay Thompson?
Cain
I would like to give many people shoutouts because a lot of players played really well, but really only one name is worthy of being mentioned. That was the best half I've ever seen a college basketball player play. It's obviously Markus.
Quote from: mu.n8ball on December 21, 2018, 09:56:56 PM
Theo
we were still winning in the first half even with Markus on the bench with the foul trouble (thanks Theo and Hausers). it's my opinion, we blew them out cuz of Markus, but we probably still win without him.
Yep. We
probably do win even if Markus doesn't go off. We're a good team and can beat opponents in lots of different ways now.
However ...
With Markus scoring 40 effen points in one half of basketball, we
definitely win, and we do so going away against a well-coached, veteran-filled, top-15 team that hadn't lost a game and had won in some tough environments.
Frankly, the final score of the game was closer than Markus' margin over any other Warrior Eagle in the SOTG competition.
And I REALLY love the performances of Theo and Sam (and several others, too).
The guy had 45 points, including 40 in the second half when the game was decided. Sheesh.
The crowd deserves some serious mention. They were loud and into it. It was packed floor to ceiling. Lower bowl probably 97% full, upper probably 85-90% full. They stripped all the banners to open the entire student section. Best Christmas break crowd in my years as a STH.
But on the court, obviously Markus Howard.
Outside of Baileys play, everyone performed quite well.
But MH's second half is legendary already.
Markus by a mile.
"0", it'll be up in the rafters someday.
Didn't need this thread.
1st 30? The entire team - Howard.
The last 10? Howard, all the way. Somehow.
Markus
Honorable Mention -Theo John
Markus for sure.
I vote The ANSWER for the black and blue SOTG. Dude went up fearless mutltiple times to the rim, never daunted. Got blocked almost every time. Just kept going.
Markus and Theo were unreal. I feel like they both fed off each other in the second half....
But Markus scores 40 in the second half. That's legendary.
Joey's three straight three pointers was the turning point of the game.
But yeah, Markus.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on December 22, 2018, 12:33:31 AM
Joey's three straight three pointers was the turning point of the game.
But yeah, Markus.
I've never seen a player like this.
This is a very solid basketball team.
Quote from: TallTitan34 on December 22, 2018, 12:33:31 AM
Joey's three straight three pointers was the turning point of the game.
But yeah, Markus.
Joey sniffs out buckets. Markus is the rainmaker. Joey is the grinder. Sam is something in between
1) Markus
2) Theo, certainly the defensive stud of the game
3) Joe, we could have lost control of this game if not for his solid play when Markus was out
4) SPASH Brothers, pick either one
5) Cain, way to step up when your number is called young man
Huge shoutout to Wojo for coaching. Thought he managed the foul trouble very well
Quote from: 1SE on December 21, 2018, 11:16:30 PM
Didn't need this thread.
Yup, lock this thing up.
40 points makes the decision a no brainer. 40 in a half makes the thread unnecessary. Markus by a million.
Markus because...duh.
Theo, love it. The middle 20 minutes of the game he absolutely dominated.
The Hausers-- they just do everything. Sam had some incredible 3's and Joey was a monster. Love his play as a Freshman.
Beautiful to see Jamal have some really positive minutes tonight,
Markus for sure, but.....
I think everyone really stepped up tonight. The Hausers were huge!!
I had cruticized Theos rebounding n he was very good. Cains length n rebounding were what the doctor ordered. Joseph was excellent i loved his deep pull up! Great play all around.
Bailey n sacar struggled mightily and that position continues to be a weakness, i wish greg was coming back
Markus continues to amaze. He is playing at an all BE and All American level. It's fun to watch him play.
1st Star - Markus
2nd Star - Theo
3rd Star - Sam
Lots of honorable mentions
Thoroughly impressed by the entire team.
Markus.
Someone just watching Spoerscenter this morning will think Markus is the only one who did anything. I thought it was one of the first games in a long time that everyone played at a B grade level or higher
Markus sealed the deal, but it was the entire team that got it to that point.
Congratulations to Markus, he was incredible. Definitely SOTG.
So happy to see the reserves on the bench feeling the excitement and knowing how their practice efforts contribute to this Win.
Props to essentially every player on the team. But Markus just put up one of the greatest performances this century.
Markus, great team effort and I was happy to see Jamal play well.
1. Mr. Obvious. I made a comment to the Lighthouse guys at half, Markus is going to have to give us some production. Glad he toook my advice.
2. Mr. Don't Come in Here With That Weak Sh!t. Damn, Theo made sure the Bulls knew it was his lane.
3. Spash Brothers. Big shots by both, from Joey's three 3s in a row to Sammy coming in cold in the second half and knocking them down.
4. JC. And I mean Jamal, though Joe played very well also. But nice to see Wojo show confidence in Jamal and JC step up big. The kid's good and we're going to need him with Greg not back this year.
Go Warriors!
Marcus had a pretty good night. I'd say Marcus. Lol.
M-A-R-C-U-S !!!
topper must be weighing his options. :o
Quote from: jsglow on December 22, 2018, 04:20:14 PM
topper must be weighing his options. :o
Heads, Markus; Tails, Howard.
Maybe rename it S0TG. That's a zero, not an O.
Markus.
But Wojo a close second.
Markus's amazing game reminded me of another pretty good BEAST little guy from a few years back.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNaDF0dl38c
But I think AI is another category beyond...
You need alternating pictures topper. I'd line up 3 in different color unis. :)
Quote from: WarriorFan on December 23, 2018, 10:40:29 AM
Markus's amazing game reminded me of another pretty good BEAST little guy from a few years back.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNaDF0dl38c
But I think AI is another category beyond...
AI may be the quickest player I have ever seen on a basketball court.