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Mar 22, 2011 11:55 PM
Duke fan here.....and I say Jimmer
Mar 22, 2011 11:55pm
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Mar 22, 2011 11:56 PM
reclegend22;719922 wrote:In addition, I believe Smith surpassed Kendall Marshall in the assists department on the last game of the season to become the first player in ACC history to lead the conference in both assists and points per game. That is remarkable and will probably help Smith in the mind of the coaches.
http://www.theacc.com/sports/m-baskbl/stats/2010-2011/confldrs.html#conf.wki

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?
Mar 22, 2011 11:56pm
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Mar 22, 2011 11:58 PM
Jimmer Fredette
Nolan Smith
JaJuan Johnson
Jared Sullinger
Kemba Walker
Mar 22, 2011 11:58pm
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Mar 23, 2011 12:27 AM
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.
Mar 23, 2011 12:27am
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Mar 23, 2011 8:00 AM
Impressive that Sullinger us a finalist with him not even winning the Big 10 POY.

This is Jimmers all the way though.
Mar 23, 2011 8:00am
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Mar 23, 2011 8:02 AM
Cleveland Buck;721438 wrote:Jimmer Fredette
Nolan Smith
JaJuan Johnson
Jared Sullinger
Kemba Walker

Jajuan Johnson is not an option.
Mar 23, 2011 8:02am
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Mar 23, 2011 6:42 PM
reclegend22;721452 wrote: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.

Taken from the ACC's website, for ACC games only:
Mar 23, 2011 6:42pm
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Mar 23, 2011 6:53 PM
And for ALL games...
Mar 23, 2011 6:53pm
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Mar 23, 2011 7:32 PM
Thanks, wildcats. Not that it really matters, but I just can't stand to give Duke credit for anything. :)
Mar 23, 2011 7:32pm
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Mar 23, 2011 7:37 PM
Same number of ACC games and Kendall has 29 more assists, that is nuts.

One LESS total game and he has 28 more.
Mar 23, 2011 7:37pm
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Mar 23, 2011 9:06 PM
Yeah...Smith sucks ass.

Again, I hate UConn...can't stand them...would root for UNC over UConn.....but how can anyone not have Kemba in the top 3??? What else does he need to do? Great season, INCREDIBLE Big East Tournaments and 2 big tourney games. He is also one of the craftiest players on the court as well.

I would give it to Jimmer if I had to choose...not quite Chris Jackson.....but I've made that comparison many times.
Mar 23, 2011 9:06pm
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Mar 23, 2011 10:25 PM
Ironman92;722308 wrote:Yeah...Smith sucks ass.
I've been saying for quite a while now that Smith is the NPOY. I have a ton of respect for his game. Honestly, I would vote for him and Kemba above Jimmer, but I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Fredette wins it. His offensive numbers are outstanding, but I think that both Smith and Walker are much better all-around players.
Mar 23, 2011 10:25pm
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Mar 25, 2011 12:12 AM
I've been saying for quite a while now that Smith is the NPOY.
Not now!!

Nolan Smith-3/14-2/4=8 points(Loss)
Jimmer- 11/29-7/7=32 points(Loss)

KEMBA WALKER-12/25-8/10= 36 POINTS(WIN)
Mar 25, 2011 12:12am
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Mar 25, 2011 12:14 AM
Prescott;723695 wrote:Not now!!

Nolan Smith-3/14-2/4=8 points(Loss)
Jimmer- 11/29-7/7=32 points(Loss)

KEMBA WALKER-12/25-8/10= 36 POINTS(WIN)

Your basing who should win off one game?
Mar 25, 2011 12:14am
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ironman02

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Mar 25, 2011 12:17 AM
Prescott;723695 wrote:Not now!!

Nolan Smith-3/14-2/4=8 points(Loss)
Jimmer- 11/29-7/7=32 points(Loss)

KEMBA WALKER-12/25-8/10= 36 POINTS(WIN)
In this case, I couldn't be happier to be wrong. Smith did have an outstanding season though. Can't take that away from him, despite what happened tonight.
Mar 25, 2011 12:17am
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Mar 25, 2011 12:23 AM
Your basing who should win off one game?
No, but when a player tanks it completely and his competitors for the award don't, I think it really hurts him with the voters.
Mar 25, 2011 12:23am
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Mar 26, 2011 11:05 PM
Kemba Walker-20 points and 7 assists in win over Arizona.

Jimmer........
Nolan Smith.........
Mar 26, 2011 11:05pm
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Mar 26, 2011 11:16 PM
BUT, Ohio State still hasn't won a championship since before we landed on the moon!

"And I got my hands up, they're playin' my song, I know everything's gonna be OK, because there's a party in the U.S.A."
Mar 26, 2011 11:16pm
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Mar 26, 2011 11:18 PM
BUT, Ohio State still hasn't won a championship since before we landed on the moon!

"And I got my hands up, they're playin' my song, I know everything's gonna be OK, because there's a party in the U.S.A."

[video=youtube;QxUr2ggLlhI][/video]
Mar 26, 2011 11:18pm
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Mar 27, 2011 12:16 AM
reclegend22;725996 wrote:BUT, Ohio State still hasn't won a championship since before we landed on the moon!

"And I got my hands up, they're playin' my song, I know everything's gonna be OK, because there's a party in the U.S.A."

[video=youtube;QxUr2ggLlhI][/video]

So you are just more of a little girl since dook lost? Lol
Mar 27, 2011 12:16am
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Mar 27, 2011 12:18 AM
He would still be hiding if Buford didn't choke yesterday. Thanks William.
Mar 27, 2011 12:18am
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Mar 27, 2011 10:24 AM
BUT, Ohio State still hasn't won a championship since before we landed on the moon!
Another irrelevant post from a disappointed dukie.

The excruciating pain you must be feeling. The Wildcats were good until they played Kemba. He led his team to a victory, while Nolan Smith shriveled under the pressure.
Mar 27, 2011 10:24am
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Mar 27, 2011 10:42 AM
give it to walker
Mar 27, 2011 10:42am