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Post by iambballanalyst on Sept 23, 2012 9:03:15 GMT -8
Finally did my preseason assessments for who I expect to lead their respective teams in the Mountain West. If you have more specific questions as to #s or analysis for specific players, feel free to ask. This league is guard heavy!
1st Team ALL MWC
G Kendall Williams (New Mexico) G Jamaal Franklin (San Diego State) G Bryce Jones (UNLV) F Mike Moser (UNLV) F Deshawn Stephens (San Diego State)
2nd Team ALL MWC
G Deonte Burton (Nevada) G Anthony Marshall (UNLV) G Chase Tapley (San Diego State) F Tony Snell (New Mexico) F Pierce Hornung (Colorado State)
Honorable Mention:
Xavier Thames (SDSU), Wes Eikmeier (CSU) , Anthony Drmic (BSU), Kevin Olekaibe (FSU), Michael Lyons (AF), Leonard Washington (WYO)
Individual Awards:
Best Newcomer: Bryce Jones (UNLV) Best Freshman: Marvelle Harris (Fresno State) MWC MVP: Jamaal Franklin (San Diego State) MWC Defensive Player: Jamaal Franklin (San Diego State) MWC Coach of the year: Steve Fisher (San Diego State)
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Post by Zuma on Sept 23, 2012 9:06:30 GMT -8
just a question, and not directed at this post. When Jamaal moves on, and is playing 82 games a year, will you identify who you are?
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Post by iambballanalyst on Sept 23, 2012 9:24:32 GMT -8
just a question, and not directed at this post. When Jamaal moves on, and is playing 82 games a year, will you identify who you are? I'll identify myself when it makes sense for everyone on the board to do the same. Deal?
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Post by MontezumasRevenge on Sept 23, 2012 9:30:59 GMT -8
Is there any chance Jamaal returns for his senior year, or has he already made up his mind this is his last year?
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Post by aztecryan on Sept 23, 2012 9:34:29 GMT -8
Jamaal will not win both POY and Defensive POY. I have a better question...after Jamaal leaves, will you leave as well?
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Post by therealeman on Sept 23, 2012 9:35:11 GMT -8
Is there any chance Jamaal returns for his senior year, or has he already made up his mind this is his last year? If he can mold himself into a lottery pick next year, he needs to go. There's no reason for him to come back. Basketball doesn't work like football; there is no "unfinished business" to take care of when there is only a handful of picks in the NBA
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Post by MontezumasRevenge on Sept 23, 2012 9:38:41 GMT -8
Is there any chance Jamaal returns for his senior year, or has he already made up his mind this is his last year? If he can mold himself into a lottery pick next year, he needs to go. There's no reason for him to come back. Basketball doesn't work like football; there is no "unfinished business" to take care of when there is only a handful of picks in the NBA Thanks for the response...my question was really directed at BBA since my guess is that he knows him personally and can reveal where his mind is at on that subject.
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Post by iambballanalyst on Sept 23, 2012 9:38:50 GMT -8
Is there any chance Jamaal returns for his senior year, or has he already made up his mind this is his last year? Nothing in life is guaranteed. If he returns for his Senior year, he'd be the first Aztec to win POY 3 times in a row, and the 1st player in D1 College Basketball to win POY in two different conferences. There is a great chance that Jamaal returns for his Senior year. But do we really expect that to happen??
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2012 9:45:49 GMT -8
You have probably have answered this one. If so, do it again anyway. Who do you think will start when league play begins?
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Post by iambballanalyst on Sept 23, 2012 9:49:18 GMT -8
You have probably have answered this one. If so, do it again anyway. Who do you think will start when league play begins? X, Chase, Jamaal, JJ Obrien, Deshawn will start all year James, Polee, and Johnson will round out the Top 8.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2012 10:27:21 GMT -8
What do you think Winston is going to have to do to crack your top 8 ? ?
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Post by monty619 on Sept 23, 2012 10:28:25 GMT -8
1st Team ALL MWC
G Kendall Williams (New Mexico) G Jamaal Franklin (San Diego State) G Anthony Marshall (UNLV) F Mike Moser (UNLV) F Khem Birch (UNLV)
2nd Team ALL MWC
G Deonte Burton (Nevada) G Tony Snell (UNM) G Chase Tapley (SDSU) F JJ O'Brien (SDSU) F Pierce Hornung (Colorado State)
Honorable Mention:
Xavier Thames (SDSU), Wes Eikmeier (CSU) , Anthony Drmic (BSU), Kevin Olekaibe (FSU), Michael Lyons (AF), Leonard Washington (WYO), Winston Shepard (SDSU)
Individual Awards:
Best Newcomer: Khem Birch (UNLV) Best Freshman: Winston Shepard (SDSU) MWC MVP: Khem Birch (SDSU) MWC Defensive Player: Mike Moser (UNLV) MWC Coach of the year: Steve Alford (UNM)
I made a few changes on my version of your list....Bryce Jones is down the list of UNLV players I'm most concerned about. Winston Shepard is definitely going to be an impact freshman. Birch is going to be a beast in UNLVs front court. I think in terms of awards, it's going to be hard to go back-to-back...If UNM does anything this year, Alford will get a lot of credit...I think Jamaal will be important to SDSU, but will not carry the same load that he did last year. He's going to have to distribute the ball for SDSU to really take another step forward.
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Post by iambballanalyst on Sept 23, 2012 10:38:11 GMT -8
What do you think Winston is going to have to do to crack your top 8 ? ? Be better than Polee and James Rahon.
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Post by jcljorgenson on Sept 23, 2012 10:39:25 GMT -8
I don't think Deshawn will even start for SDSU, so that is a pretty bold statement you are making with him as a first teamer.
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Post by Rider Of Rahon on Sept 23, 2012 10:40:10 GMT -8
You lose so much credibility with your personal hatred of Winston.
Also interested in why you believe Bryce Jones has suddenly developed a work ethic.
Finall, who will be the 5 best players SDSU goes up against this season?
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Post by iambballanalyst on Sept 23, 2012 10:47:23 GMT -8
You lose so much credibility with your personal hatred of Winston. Also interested in why you believe Bryce Jones has suddenly developed a work ethic. Finall, who will be the 5 best players SDSU goes up against this season? I don't hate Winston, I just see him as being too raw to pass Rahon, Polee, and O'brien on the depth chart. Fisher won't play a guy just because he's talented, he has to know how to play the game, and he has to fit within Fisher's scheme. I believe those other guys will be a better fit this year. The 5 best players SDSU will face this year....? That's a great question, I'm not sure.
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Post by iambballanalyst on Sept 23, 2012 11:11:47 GMT -8
You lose so much credibility with your personal hatred of Winston. Also interested in why you believe Bryce Jones has suddenly developed a work ethic. Finall, who will be the 5 best players SDSU goes up against this season? I have my reliable UNLV sources, Bryce Jones is going to be a monster! He's the best player on their team.
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Post by killiansc on Sept 23, 2012 11:37:45 GMT -8
Jamaal will not win both POY and Defensive POY. I have a better question...after Jamaal leaves, will you leave as well? Why do Aztec fans want BBA to leave? Did I miss something? Stevens first team. No way BBA. He will have tough time getting 13 minutues a game.
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Post by iambballanalyst on Sept 23, 2012 12:09:12 GMT -8
Jamaal will not win both POY and Defensive POY. I have a better question...after Jamaal leaves, will you leave as well? Why do Aztec fans want BBA to leave? Did I miss something? Stevens first team. No way BBA. He will have tough time getting 13 minutues a game. Deshawn is going to shock the hell out of Aztec fans. Sometimes for a player to make improvements, he has to have the right opportunity. No James Johnson for the 1st month, and raw freshmen bigs will leave Fisher heavily reliant on Deshawn. Deshawn will be a pleasant surprise.
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Post by kozy on Sept 23, 2012 13:28:54 GMT -8
Actually I thought Stephens was the most improved player on the Aztecs last year. Look at his time and points at the start of the season and then at the end. He should jump again this year and carry a heavier work load. Not bad for a kid with only 3 years experience.
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