Hoyas SOTG

[wadesworld]

OMax

Followed by Kolek.

[Markusquette]

This is a really difficult choice. Kolek was controlling the offense, making some amazing passes, playing great D and also making baskets.

O-Max was just a workhorse all night. Nearly perfect from the field, brought a ton of energy. He was really impressive, especially with his aggressive takes and finishes around the basket. Because of the way he asserted himself all night, I am going with O-Max.

[Uncle Rico]

O-Max followed by TKole

[Vander Blue Man Group]

Kolek followed by OMax.

[wadesworld]

Might change my pick to all 6 fans in attendance for the "We Are Marquette" chant.

[PGsHeroes32]

I gotta go Kolek slightly over Omax.

Kolek made the runs happen.

Absolutely thrilled with the development by Omax though.

[tower912]

Either is a worthy choice.  Kolek because of the assists.

[Its DJOver]

TKO

[Miss Katie’s]

TKo

[GooooMarquette]

OMax, with high honorable mention to Kolek.

[Jockey]

Kolek or OMax

But lotta guys played well.

[mug644]

TKo. Not just his stats, but the difference in the team when he is on the floor.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

O-Max and Kolek. Flip a coin.

[WarriorHal]

1. Kolek

2. O-Max

3. Dickey Simpkins for twice calling us the Warriors

[Herman Cain]

1.a. Tyler Kolek
1.b.  Olivier-Maxence Prosper

[GooooMarquette]

3. Dickey Simpkins for twice calling us the Warriors

Credit where credit is due!

[Newsdreams]

Kolek when he wasn't in Hoyas rallied

[Dr. Blackheart]

TKO

[Afroman]

OMax
Tyler was great, too.

[DoctorV]

Olivier-Maxence Prosper.

The Canuck looks like a new man. The game has slowed down for him and he looks so so comfortable out there.

It is a game changer for this team and the future if he keeps anything close to this type of comfort and production up.

A few games ago he looked like a dear in headlights at this level, not so much anymore. Love to see it.

Oh and yes, Tyler is starting to become a force

[pbiflyer]

Might change my pick to all 6 fans in attendance for the "We Are Marquette" chant.

One of those is a friend of at least 3 scoop members.

[NCMUFan]

OMP

[Nukem2]

Kolek with a huge assist from O-Max

[pbiflyer]

I'm just glad the status of the roller coaster on my yacht doesn't depend on this decision. 
BTW, in this case, there is no wrong answer between the two.

[Daniel]

O-Max-Lek.

I have to go OMax ...... he can be the game changer.  Kolek is just a tremendous passer, and created his win shots tonight.  So...... it's a pick'Em lol

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Tylek Koehler

[We R Final Four]

Leading scorer.

[Loose Cannon]

  Kolek,  The Conductor

[Lennys Tap]

Kolek

Honorable mention: O-Max

[JakeBarnes]

O-Max. The game is coming to him and it is super exciting to see.

[mileskishnish72]

Was lucky enough to be at the game.
OMax had a great game but the numbers were swelled by those that fed him.

Watching the game in person it was apparent that the offense was quite different when Kolek sat. I have not seen the box score, but he was the difference and tone-setter in this one.

Number 22.

[BM1090]

Either is a good choice

[brewcity77]

Tyler Kolek. The offense simply didn't go without him until after doubt was removed. O-Max honorable mention, really good game from him too.

[MU82]

This is the most difficult choice so far this season IMHO. Either of tonight's two studs is obviously very, very deserving.

Both set a great tone for the game, both played their roles to near perfection.

I think I'll go with Kolek because he had a great stat line (as did O-Max, obviously) but also because the stretch when he was out of the game reinforced just how valuable he is to our offense.

[brewcity77]

I think I'll go with Kolek because he had a great stat line (as did O-Max, obviously) but also because the stretch when he was out of the game reinforced just how valuable he is to our offense.

Yup. I really thought he best demonstrated his importance from the bench when we had 7 straight empty possessions in a 13-0 run. Especially because it was his value on both ends of the floor that was evident.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

OMax, he set the tone early and was a nightmare on defense.  Kolek a very close second. Kolek was the most valuable but OMax was the bigger stud

[1SE]

One of those is a friend of at least 3 scoop members.

Video of the instigator (not me!) - I don't think Rocky's 1995-Gopherlike website let's me embed or upload mp4 and when I converted to avi I lost the vid (what are we even paying for?) But here's the audio

[1SE]

Great win- had to be Kolek tho, when he came out at the end of.the first half they got.back in it. With him in again in the 2nd half.we stepped on the gas again even if he didn't rack up many (any?) 2nd half dimes

[Scoop Snoop]

I struggled with choosing between Omax and Kolek like many others here but I'm going with Kolek. It was very obvious what he brings to this team on both ends of the court as proven while he sat in the 1st half and Georgetown went on their run. Omax is a very, very close second. Too bad we cannot have co-STOGs.

[Lighthouse 84]

I'm going with OMax over TK, only so I can see if Rocky posts the name as "OMax" instead of "Prosper", otherwise, it's a horse apiece.

[tower912]

I vote for the freshman.  (ducks)

[THRILLHO]

Great win- had to be Kolek tho, when he came out at the end of.the first half they got.back in it. With him in again in the 2nd half.we stepped on the gas again even if he didn't rack up many (any?) 2nd half dimes

Not to disagree with the selection but since a lot of people are mentioning this I'll just note that in the second half when kolek sat we went on a nice run and extended the lead. I wonder what changed.

My vote is for OMAX.

[Warrior2008]

O Max

[Goose]

Moving forward I am going with whoever Kolek makes the SOTG. Kolek is going to be the same guy every game and my guess is that he will be feeding the ball to different guys on different nights. He is the glue of the team and everyone will benefit from it on different nights.

[Xact]

For the second time this year it should be Cowlick by a hair.

[Nukem2]

Kolek.

[Stretchdeltsig]

Omax was the difference. He played great.

[Milkshakes]

I vote for Tyler.

I have not posted any hate for OMax but admit I was not liking his play. I am delighted I was wrong.  I hope he continues to develop. I still get frustrated with the close range bunnies he misses but overall I'm becoming a fan. 

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

O-Max. Which means it will be TK.

[JakeBarnes]

Omax was the domino of the game

[mr.MUskie]

TK

[mug644]

Rocky, I agree with the choice. And, I think that a photo of Tyler making a pass is more apropos to his play than one of his shooting.

[rocky_warrior]

Rocky, I agree with the choice. And, I think that a photo of Tyler making a pass is more apropos to his play than one of his shooting.

The way he shoots, that was probably a lob to Kur!

[MUUWUWM]

The way he shoots, that was probably a lob to Kur!

LMAO.

[MU82]

The way he shoots, that was probably a lob to Kur!

And at least a 50% chance Kur made the dunk!