Blue Demon SOTG

[Judge Smails]

It's great that the last several games there hasn't been a clear STOG - what a luxury!  I'd go for Jop - another great game from TK, but Jop is the guy who hit the big shots that allowed us to pull away.

[Tha Hound]

It's kolek

[mileskishnish72]

This one is a toughie.

Was convinced when Jop opened the game up that it would be him, and he didn't slow down after that. But then you look at 24-9-10 and think about how much Trent did all game long. Won't bitch about either, but I'd give the edge to TK.

[Uncle Rico]

It's great that the last several games there hasn't been a clear STOG - what a luxury!  I'd go for Jop - another great game from TK, but Jop is the guy who hit the big shots that allowed us to pull away.

Agree

[tower912]

I disagree tower but respect your opinion

Either is a worthy choice.  I won't kvetch about either.   Both were phenomenal.  I couldn't resist the 'can't argue' bit.

[JakeBarnes]

Starry soda.

But also Jop

[cheebs09]

Kolek for Star. Joplin for Stud.

[BLWarrior91]

I already voted for Jop.  But in addition to Kolek's overall stat line, it was nice to see him knock down several threes.  It made up for his awful FT shooting.

[DoctorV]

Joplin for breaking DePaul's will to stay in the game. Two games in a row they have broken the opponent's will to compete. That is what a very good team does to the opposition.

This^^^

TyKo was incredible after struggling early with some uncharacteristic turns, but half of his points came late after the game was in control.

Joplin's 3 consecutive trey stretch after the under 16 in the 2H took a 3 point game to a 12 point game and it was OVA.

It's David Joplin for the Jop well done

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

Jop

[MU82]

Joplin for breaking DePaul's will to stay in the game. Two games in a row they have broken the opponent's will to compete. That is what a very good team does to the opposition.

Perfectly stated, Goose, and it's why Joplin really isn't all that difficult a choice even as wonderful as Kolek was.

We couldn't shake DePaul. Had a lot of open looks but kept bricking them. And then Joplin goes splash-splash-splash ... and DePaul was demoralized and doomed. Plus, they then turned to even more hero ball than usual trying to match Joplin's output.

That Joplin kept hitting them was amazing. I mean, as great as Kolek's stat line was, it's hard to go 8-for-11 from 3 in an empty gym. Finally, add in the fact that Kam was hurt and we really needed someone to step up and hit shots ... and there's your recipe for SOTG.

Loved Kolek's game (obvi) and Oso also was his typically efficient self on both ends. But Jop's the man today.

[AZWarrior]

JOP was awesome but TKO at one rebound away from a triple-double deserves it more.

[ATL MU Warrior]

Joplin for breaking DePaul's will to stay in the game. Two games in a row they have broken the opponent's will to compete. That is what a very good team does to the opposition.

Beat you by 11 minutes. Does this mean I get the coveted Goose Seal of Approval on Ball Knowledge?

[rocket surgeon]

the jop-penator

[TatumU]

Jop broke their back...but pretty much a coin flip

[mileskishnish72]

It's nice to have this dilemma. We have a real contest for SOTG. We also have a contest for SOTG threads!

Since I gave Kolek the (slight) edge in the other thread, I'll go with Jop here.

[Goose]

ATL MU

If you concede that I was right several years ago on MU needing a system and recruiting players that fit that system. Back in the previous administration of MU ball you attacked me on virtually every post.

FYI— I am kidding.

I will add that TAMU defended your stance and told me we were playing the Duke offense and we had a system.

[HutchwasClutch]

Jop

[pbiflyer]

JOP was awesome but TKO at one rebound away from a triple-double deserves it more.

He had 7 rebounds at halftime, so he got lazy in the second half.
So Jop.

Seriously rewatching the game, DePaul stayed close ish during Hop's barrage, so I vote for Tyler, as he contributed throughout, but won't argue either.

[ATL MU Warrior]

ATL MU

If you concede that I was right several years ago on MU needing a system and recruiting players that fit that system. Back in the previous administration of MU ball you attacked me on virtually every post.

FYI— I am kidding.

I will add that TAMU defended your stance and told me we were playing the Duke offense and we had a system.

Ok.  Deal. Lay it on me.

Whatever the system was back then (if in fact there was one) we are in a MUCH better place now.

[HutchwasClutch]

The game turned on Jop's shooting.

[Goose]

Atl MU

Welcome to the club.

[Carl]

Jop for me

[ATL MU Warrior]

Atl MU

Welcome to the club.

Thank you sir.  If I could figure out how to post a GIF I would.

[Goose]

Atl

To be honest, not a lot of perks being in the club. You have not missed anything.