ironman02 wrote:This appears to be updated to include all games. Did Smith somehow beat Marshall in ACC games only because I thought for sure that Kendall's average was higher?
I'm not entirely sure, which is why I added the caveat of "I believe." I don't feel like looking, but I am almost positive that ESPN displayed a stat on the screen at the end of the ACC title game that said Smith led the ACC in assists. I could be wrong, but that is where I got my information from.
As for the Jimmer/Smith debate, I think that whoever wins each of the major awards deservingly earned them and I will have no issue with the decision either way. However, and I am biased obviously, I believe Nolan Smith's defensive ability cannot be overlooked. He is one of the best pressure defenders at the guard position in the country. Just look at the ACC championship game. Nolan Smith is a difference maker on both ends of the floor. A cactus could play better on-ball defense than Jimmer Fredette. But that certainly doesn't take away from his amazing offensive talents. As I said, he's Chris Jackson. The only difference is that Jimmer stands for the pledge of allegiance.