TyKo isn't just BEast POY

[MuggsyB]

First off he's easily BEPOY.  I'm wondering if he's 2nd or 3rd team A-A? 

[wadesworld]

Should be, but doesn't have the scoring average to pop out to people who aren't watching the BE every night.

[MuggsyB]

Should be, but doesn't have the scoring average to pop out to people who aren't watching the BE every night.

He's been phenomenal for the entire season.

[DoctorV]

With this finish, I would not be surprised in the least if he ends up on the first team.
I'll predict second team though.
He's amazing

[MuggsyB]

With this finish, I would not be surprised in the least if he ends up on the first team.
I'll predict second team though.
He's amazing

He's also shooting the ball from distance with more confidence and no hesitation. 

[tower912]

His numbers over the last 10 games are spectacular.

[romey]

I am fortunate to have a very good friend with midcourt seats in the 4th row (in the middle of sweater vest territory).  I have never worn a sweater vest to an MU game.  In the other thread I am one of the old folks that spent 4 years as an undergrad during the Raymonds era.

On Saturday at the Depaul game, I said to my other alumni friend who joined us at the game "Kolek is just so damn good.  His court vision and basketball IQ are off the charts."  He should be BEPOY for sure.  I absolutely believe he should be 2nd team AA and no worse than 3rd.

If you watched the two games before tonight he scored the ONLY FG's in the last 7:30 of the Creighton game, and the only FG in the last 6:30 of the Depaul game.  Talk about carrying a team when it matters most.

You won't find that in a box score, so his value is so much more than the stats.

[PGsHeroes32]

I think he ends up on a team. Probably 3rd.

Hes getting a lot of pub lately

[MuggsyB]

I think he ends up on a team. Probably 3rd.

Hes getting a lot of pub lately

Are we relying on him too much?  I hate to ask but I feel like we're inordinately dangerous if Kam and OMax play well offensively. 

[PGsHeroes32]

Are we relying on him too much?  I hate to ask but I feel like we're inordinately dangerous if Kam and OMax play well offensively.

I think its more the opposite.

TK and the way he has developed the second half allows him to be there when other guys arent.

Look at recently. Creighton he did next to nothing scoring wise the first 15 minutes. Today he scored early and scored late. DePaul he flat out closed.

Hes always looking to get guys going. But if Kam is off. TK now has the confidence and the game to attack the paint and get his own shot too.

[ATL MU Warrior]

Are we relying on him too much?  I hate to ask but I feel like we're inordinately dangerous if Kam and OMax play well offensively.

It all runs through him.  If those guys are on, he feeds them.  If they're not, he can now take on the scoring burden. It's all good.

[ATL MU Warrior]

Or what PGs said.

[rocket surgeon]

wasn't there some kind of unofficial wager about TK shooting above/below 35% from the arc?

  i know i picked above.  you could see he worked on it, was much more confident and picked his spots well.  he let it come to him-clock running down, out of options, wide open or a nice window.  he never really looked for it, but if it was there...bango!

[avid1010]

His numbers over the last 10 games are spectacular.

THIS...teams tried to take away his ability to create for others...and he's killing teams.  Getting better in the 2nd half of BEAST play is so damn impressive.  So impressed with where his game is.

[Lennys Tap]

It all runs through him.  If those guys are on, he feeds them.  If they're not, he can now take on the scoring burden. It's all good.

This.

[PGsHeroes32]

wasn't there some kind of unofficial wager about TK shooting above/below 35% from the arc?

  i know i picked above.  you could see he worked on it, was much more confident and picked his spots well.  he let it come to him-clock running down, out of options, wide open or a nice window.  he never really looked for it, but if it was there...bango!

I know there were charities involved at one point

[mugrad_89]

First off he's easily BEPOY.  I'm wondering if he's 2nd or 3rd team A-A?

He should be but he doesn't get the ESPN/Dickie V love that would be needed.

[MuggsyB]

I agree everything goes through TyKo.  I'm just hoping Kam and company shoot the 3 at a decent clip in the tournament.

[jfp61]

Seems like BEPOTY. Probably 2nd or 3rd team all American.

For me, the top three guards are Sasser, Pickett, and McGhee.

After that its probably Kolek.

Though, Nowell and Wade Taylor are close.

[MU24]

Its annoying, but if TyKo played in the BigWhateverItIsNow or ACC he'd be all over the national radar.

[PGsHeroes32]

Seems like BEPOTY. Probably 2nd or 3rd team all American.

For me, the top three guards are Sasser, Pickett, and McGhee.

After that its probably Kolek.

Though, Nowell and Wade Taylor are close.

Nowell had so much hype for awhile but his efficiency has absolutely plummeted. Would be pretty disappointing if he finishes over TK.

[Bo Ryan's Massage Therapist]

Last time we won conference we had the Big East POY in Jae Crowder.  Now we are outright champs and Kolek surely will win.  If he doesn't it is a travesty. 

[CountryRoads]

Last time we won conference we had the Big East POY in Jae Crowder.  Now we are outright champs and Kolek surely will win.  If he doesn't it is a travesty.

Myles Powell being handed the award before the season started over Howard was a travesty. Powell didn't deserve the award. Kolek has the momentum though so I think he'll win it this year.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I don't see any way that Kolek doesn't win BEPOY at this point. There just isn't a good argument to dispute it.


All American teams are tough to get on but I think he's earned a spot at least on the 3rd team. I think 2nd team is possible.

[DoctorV]

I agree everything goes through TyKo.  I'm just hoping Kam and company shoot the 3 at a decent clip in the tournament.

Hopefully. They won't have to in the first game though, just have to play their game and score at the rim and in the paint.
Just keep driving and don't settle.

More of the same in game 2, play to your strengths with the occasional 3 to keep the defense honest. Defend with tenacity, dont get owned on the glass.

Beyond that, the 3s will be needed. Defenses will be much more staunch, they will play much slower, and Marquette will have to get creative