SOTG

[NCMUFan]

Don't buy it on the steals.  It is like saying the basket just happened to be in the right place for his shots.  JJJ got Marquette rolling and didn't let up.  Fischer played a great game though.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Mostly agree, but there was the one towards the end where JJJ wasn't within six feet of a Vandy player yet their guard tossed it straight to him.  That was the one the announcer said he wouldn't even classify as a steal.  It was a hilariously awful pass by Vandy.  Again, not to take anything away from JJJ, but that was truly gifted to him.

[Dr. Blackheart]

So JJJ is nabbing the "easy steals" this year, ai-na?

[fjm]

I said Luke earlier, slept on it, and here is why:

JJJ was huge! Steals, dunks, great plays! But we all sat here this offseason freaking out about "is Luke going to play long once he has 3 fouls 30 seconds into the game!?" And "who is going to rebound! We are going to lose every game by 15 because of our rebounding."

Well Luke played 32 min, stayed relatively out of foul trouble, made is FT's, scored 18 (I believe), and nabbed 7 rebs.

(I will say though, the team rebounding looked great last night!)

[bilsu]

Well sure.  But we are talking about the SOTG.  Not the season MVP.I would argue (although not vehemently) that JJJ was better than Luke tonight.

No, this was a divergent thread ( you are not staying on topic with a poster who did not stay on topic) within this thread about who's production the poster thought would be more important in the Michigan game.

[jsglow]

I said Luke earlier, slept on it, and here is why:

JJJ was huge! Steals, dunks, great plays! But we all sat here this offseason freaking out about "is Luke going to play long once he has 3 fouls 30 seconds into the game!?" And "who is going to rebound! We are going to lose every game by 15 because of our rebounding."

Well Luke played 32 min, stayed relatively out of foul trouble, made is FT's, scored 18 (I believe), and nabbed 7 rebs.

(I will say though, the team rebounding looked great last night!)

No disagreement from me.  If Luke can play that well throughout the season we'll be damn good. 

[rocky_warrior]

This was a tough one, and I know some will disagree with me.  JJJ was the stud of the second half.  For game consistency the whole game, I went with Luke.

[Lighthouse 84]

This was a tough one, and I know some will disagree with me.  JJJ was the stud of the second half.  For game consistency the whole game, I went with Luke.

I was at the Blackhawks loss so I missed the Warriors win.  When I saw Big Fischy's picture up, I was surprised, given all the early votes for JjJ.  On the other hand, Rocky's never been shy about his decision being contrary to the majority. 

Great win Warriors!

[Loose Cannon]

This was a tough one, and I know some will disagree with me.  JJJ was the stud of the second half.  For game consistency the whole game, I went with Luke.

No Worries, its a win  win.

[Badgerhater]

I did not see the game  but centers stay out of foul trouble more if the other four players are playing good defense

[Norm]

As someone who was at the game, there was no question JJJ was the SOTG. Fans were marveling at his acrobatic baskets and then he was also hitting 3's, dunking and creating havoc on D. Luke was good, but JJJ was the catalyst to that win.

[Dr. Blackheart]

As someone who was at the game, there was no question JJJ was the SOTG. Fans were marveling at his acrobatic baskets and then he was also hitting 3's, dunking and creating havoc on D. Luke was good, but JJJ was the catalyst to that win.

KPom agrees

[wadesworld]

This was a tough one, and I know some will disagree with me.  JJJ was the stud of the second half.  For game consistency the whole game, I went with Luke.

This is a dictatorship not a democracy.

Or is it just an electoral college?

[PGsHeroes32]

This was a tough one, and I know some will disagree with me.  JJJ was the stud of the second half.  For game consistency the whole game, I went with Luke.

Hmmm.

How was Luke's second half any better than JJJs first?

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

If its luke we at least need a pic with his chinstrap beard and new haircut.

[Babybluejeansfan]

The winner.  Love this guy.  SOTG, SOTP (p=program).  Watch him continue to grow.

[Newsdreams]

If its luke we at least need a pic with his chinstrap beard and new haircut.

Need the double mint twins in the photo

[MU82]

This was a tough one, and I know some will disagree with me.  JJJ was the stud of the second half.  For game consistency the whole game, I went with Luke.

I'd have chosen JJJ but I have zero problem with the choice being Luke (and I know you're relieved about that). I'll take another 30 or so just like that from da boata our senior leaders!!

[jsglow]

I'd have chosen JJJ but I have zero problem with the choice being Luke (and I know you're relieved about that). I'll take another 30 or so just like that from da boata our senior leaders!!

Yeah, let's argue something like 25 or 27 times about the stud!  All good.

[brewcity77]

As someone who was at the game, there was no question JJJ was the SOTG. Fans were marveling at his acrobatic baskets and then he was also hitting 3's, dunking and creating havoc on D. Luke was good, but JJJ was the catalyst to that win.

Except that I was also there and picked Luke. Both were excellent, really a matter of opinion who was better.

[UticaBusBarn]

This was a tough one, and I know some will disagree with me.  JJJ was the stud of the second half.  For game consistency the whole game, I went with Luke.

Rocky, over the years, I have rarely disagreed with your STOG selection. However, I believed you missed high and wide on this one. If JJJ is not the stud, then I ask what more does one have to do to be chosen?

[brewcity77]

Rocky, over the years, I have rarely disagreed with your STOG selection. However, I believed you missed high and wide on this one. If JJJ is not the stud, then I ask what more does one have to do to be chosen?

Make free throws?

[Newsdreams]

Make free throws?

FT's don't matter ask JB......

[rocky_warrior]

Rocky, over the years, I have rarely disagreed with your STOG selection. However, I believed you missed high and wide on this one. If JJJ is not the stud, then I ask what more does one have to do to be chosen?

7 rebounds, and 3 blocks.

[UticaBusBarn]

7 rebounds, and 3 blocks.

Rocky, not to belabour the point, but 6 steals, 4 rebounds, KPom, etc. Most importantly, JJJ gave the Warriors serious "juice' in the second half. Your call, obviously, and I have no problem respecting it; but ...