Kam.
Bench as a whole deserves a shoutout and Gold played well defensively and made a couple 2 pointers.
Ben. Dude needed a good game.
I'd give it to the bench. I thought RP, DO, ZL, and Tre all played very solid tonight.
A week off.
I'll go Ben for fun
What the heck, I'll go with Ben too
Since MU covered, brick with Ramsey a close 2nd
Nice balance tonight so it's a tough call for SOTG.
I'll go with Tre as he was solid and seems to be gaining confidence (along with ZL).
Ben had a nice game as well.
Kam. He controlled it to build the lead out.
Ben looked a lot more mobile and healthier. Big week off if that's the norm going forward.
Jim Chones
Ben for sure.
Walk ons if you bet the under 137.5 for not giving up the basket at the end to finish at 136 total.
Kam but honorable mention to Chase for a career high 5 assists in only 25 minutes.
Quote from: lostpassword on February 18, 2025, 10:55:46 PMKam but honorable mention to Chase for a career high 5 assists in only 25 minutes.
Chase had a great all-round game tonight.
Ben had 10 points 6 rebounds and wall up defense. Plus feel Ben needs or deserves some love. Very close but am going with Ben over Kam. Honorable mention Kam. 2nd Honorable mention Chase.
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on February 18, 2025, 11:13:31 PMBen had 10 points 6 rebounds and wall up defense. Plus feel Ben needs or deserves some love. Very close but am going with Ben over Kam. Honorable mention Kam. 2nd Honorable mention Chase.
I don't know about him deserving love ... Gold simply deserves SoG.
Played well on both ends of the court; moved well offensively; scored inside and out; had 6 boards including a couple of tap-outs that led to buckets; affected numerous Seton Hall shots without fouling.
After that, I'd go Ross just ahead of Kam, but I have no problem with the way you rank them. (And I'll bet you're relieved to hear that!)
Quote from: Newsdreams on February 18, 2025, 10:57:34 PMHe left the team, no!
Al would have choked in the tournament had he stayed, anyway
Ben.
Tough call in this laugher, no prob with Benny.
Quote from: mileskishnish72 on February 19, 2025, 06:40:13 AMTough call in this laugher, no prob with Benny.
A whole lot of players had solid games.
Tough one. I'm going to have to go with Benny boy.
Kam, but strong performances by Chase and Ben as well.
Kam and the bench played well including Norman, Owens, Parham, even Hamilton yet the nudge goes to Ben for his D, rebounding, drives and especially on getting his touch back on 3s.
He is giving his all and was the first to congratulate the struggling Norman after a tough put back. I believe Tre made all his FTs after that gesture by Ben.
Oso. His mere presence was the spark the team needed.
Big Ben ! ! ! 8-)
I like the Ben pick too.
kam
BG
Kam Jones
Ben.....6 rebounds and 10 points in 21 minutes.
Making a couple of 2 pointers and mixing up his offensive game a little was great to see......need more of that going forward.
One of my buddies turned around at the game when they announced Ben Gold in the introductions and gave the ol' student section "Sucks!" in light of his recent performances.
For that reason, he is the stud of the game for defying the odds.
Quote from: Bahama on February 19, 2025, 11:06:54 AMOne of my buddies turned around at the game when they announced Ben Gold in the introductions and gave the ol' student section "Sucks!" in light of his recent performances.
For that reason, he is the stud of the game for defying the odds.
Ben was playing well up until Uconn where he got injured. He finally got a week to rest. No surprise he started playing better again. he's a good player.
Gooooooollldd!!
Big Bird, the Golden Kiwi
Quote from: Bahama on February 19, 2025, 11:06:54 AMOne of my buddies turned around at the game when they announced Ben Gold in the introductions and gave the ol' student section "Sucks!" in light of his recent performances.
For that reason, he is the stud of the game for defying the odds.
Willie has friends?
Quote from: Bahama on February 19, 2025, 11:06:54 AMOne of my buddies turned around at the game when they announced Ben Gold in the introductions and gave the ol' student section "Sucks!" in light of his recent performances.
For that reason, he is the stud of the game for defying the odds.
You should get some better buddies........
Quote from: MuMark on February 19, 2025, 11:29:15 AMYou should get some better buddies........
It was a joke, not to be taken seriously. We were rooting for Ben the whole game.
I could see an argument for Ben, Kam, Or Chase. Loved Tre, Zaide, and DOs contributions as well
Quote from: Uncle Rico on February 19, 2025, 06:07:29 AMAl would have choked in the tournament had he stayed, anyway
GRRRRRRRRRR!
Probably not but hey, your guess is as good as mine.
It would be nice if Tuesday's SOTG award was posted at least before the start of tomorrow's game...
No SOTG when....(checks notes)...it might possibly be Ben.
Quote from: tower912 on February 20, 2025, 03:08:08 PMNo SOTG when....(checks notes)...it might possibly be Ben.
The Mods have notes?
Kenpom has Chase, and he was very good. I'd still go Kam.
True toss up here. Mods indecisive as always.
Hoop Explorer (the table posted by Paint Touches) has Kam narrowly over Gold.
I'd give the edge to Ben, as I think he had a big defensive impact, but he, Kam and Chase each was very good.
Ben Gold. If not now, when?
Quote from: BM1090 on February 20, 2025, 03:39:18 PMKenpom has Chase, and he was very good. I'd still go Kam.
It's Kam. I'll get it posted here in a moment. I too was surprised to see Chase was the most important by Kenpom & Barttorvik, but there was a such a visible difference with Kam on the floor vs off.
Ben had a solid game, but not stud-worthy.
He doesn't look happy about your analysis.
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Quote from: Spaniel with a Short Tail on February 20, 2025, 08:48:40 PMHe doesn't look happy about your analysis.
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Then he needs to play stud worthy! I don't give participation awards.
The question is, how can they be called Pirates and we cannot be Warriors? Pirates were vicious killers, robbers, plunderers, rapists and a menace to society. Warriors just fight their battles.
There ought to be a major investigation into this lol. 😆
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 20, 2025, 09:32:46 PMThen he needs to play stud worthy! I don't give participation awards.
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Quote from: Daniel on February 21, 2025, 09:02:11 AMThe question is, how can they be called Pirate and we cannot be Warriors? Pirates were vicious killers, robbers, plunderers, rapists and a menace to society. Warriors just fight their battles.
There ought to be a major investigation into this lol. 😆
What? Did you not see the Pirates of the Carribean documentary series?
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 20, 2025, 09:32:46 PMThen he needs to play stud worthy! I don't give participation awards.
What no picture of Kam with the new hair?
I feel like such a fool. All this time I thought the SOTG was a vote. I guess I never cared enough to look back on the threads to realize the eventual selection has nothing to do with the posts. This realization annoyed me for a good 15 seconds before remembering I don't really care.
Bridesmaid Ben demands a recount!!
Quote from: MUEng92 on February 21, 2025, 01:55:33 PMI feel like such a fool. All this time I thought the SOTG was a vote. I guess I never cared enough to look back on the threads to realize the eventual selection has nothing to do with the posts. This realization annoyed me for a good 15 seconds before remembering I don't really care.
No Democracy here, they just appropriate our dues.
Quote from: BrewCity83 on February 21, 2025, 02:04:37 PMBridesmaid Ben demands a recount!!
Agree Did a Recount of the Votes on Scoop
Ben 18 Votes
Kam 7 Votes
But what result did the Dominion ballot counting machines get?
I always go along with the majority. Unless they're wrong (shrug).
Hope Marquette Wins
1. Feel Scoop is powerful and people read it
2. Feel Rocky Warrior is a team player
3. Feel all was back on track until Kam was picked as Pirates SOTG
Quote from: MarquetteMike1977 on February 24, 2025, 12:00:53 PM1. Feel Scoop is powerful and people read it
2. Feel Rocky Warrior is a team player
3. Feel all was back on track until Kam was picked as Pirates SOTG
I guess off games aren't limited to players.
Good to finally see Ben do something studly, glad I could help inspire him.
Quote from: rocky_warrior on February 25, 2025, 07:54:52 PMGood to finally see Ben do something studly, glad I could help inspire him.
Nothing like tough love