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Comey · 05-07-2020, 08:13 PM

JBL | The Quadaily 25, 2028 Season (Day 105): Award Tour

We're heading down the stretch for the regular season. So, today, we thought we would look at the frontrunners for awards.

National Player of the Year

5. SG Joey Bullock, Gonzaga. Joey Bulls is posting 19.1 points and 7.5 assists on the same. The points rank him in the top ten, but the assists are good for second in the nation. He has carried Gonzaga to a stupendous season, and while you can debate his placement here, compared to others, it's hard to argue against his impact.

4. PG Justin Noel, NC State. Noel is posting 16.8 points and 6.5 assists per game, and has put NC State on his back, as they have become a national contender. Noel, who may be the top point guard selected in the draft, has shot a remarabkle 53.3% from the field, and 46.9% from 3. At the rim, he's 74.7%, something unheard of for a 6'2 guard.

3. PF/C Demonte Lindsey, Indiana. Lindsey is averaging 16.0/5.5/2.1 for top-ranked Indiana. He is also tied for second in the nation in blocks, at 1.61 per game. He might not be the most efficient (48.6% from the field), but he has been the leader of Indiana all season long. He deserves his spot here.

2. SF Jack Dawkins, Connecticut. It's hard to argue against Jack being here, given UConn's performance with him out of the lineup against Seton Hall. The Huskies lost that game pitifully, and the absence of Jack is why. He is second in the nation in scoring, right behind Dampier at 22.3. He also leads the nation in steals, something quite amazing for someone whose major knock going to the pros is his defensive ability. Jack has ascended to the big time well, and has probably solidified his professional resume. As far as UConn's season goes, they would be lost without him.

1. PF Brandon Dampier, Missouri. The nation's scoring and rebounding leader has led Missouri to unprecedented heights. Dampier is shooting 60.2% from the field, and 81% at the line (on nine attempts). He has been the defining factor in Missouri's rise from average team to juggernaut. The Tigers already have more wins this year (22) than in any of the previous nine seasons. Dampier is the major reason why.

Defensive Player of the Year

5. PF Brandon Dampier, Missouri. Dampier is the nation's leading rebounder (10.4/g), and ranks second in the nation in defensive boards (8.3). He is also averaging 1.36 steals, and 1.48 blocks, per contest. His DRtg is 94.0, which is considerably impressive when you factor in the energy that has to be spent on the offensive end.

4. SG/SF Travon Easley, Duke. Easley's 91.9 DRtg ranks him third in the nation. He is averaging 1.96 steals, which ranks him 11th in the nation. He has been helped by a scout Duke defense, but perhaps more apt, Duke's defense has been helped most by Easley's presence.

3. C Spencer Irving, Georgetown. Irving is second in the nation (tied with Demonte Lindsey) with 1.61 blocks per game. He is also averaging 1.22 steals per game, which ranks among the leaders for centers. His 95.2 DRtg is among the best in the country, and is a major reason why Georgetown has been a top-flight defensse (and why they have faltered with him out of the lineup).

2. SF Jack Dawkins, Connecticut. Not many would have thought this would ever be written, but Jack's impact on UConn's defense has been as amazing as it has been suprrising. Jack leads the nation in steals, at 2.64 per game. He is getting nearly a block per game (0.88). He is posting 5.3 rebounds per game, and his DRtg is 92.1, which would make him fourth in the country. His rank here is deserved.

1. SG Kevon Capel, Indiana. Capel's individual DRtg is tops in the nation by FAR. He sits at 84.6, with is nearly seven full points ahead of teammate Derrick Bynum's 91.5. Capel has 1.87 steals per game and 0.87 blocks. He is averaging nearly six rebounds per game. He has been the anchor of Indiana's nation-best defensive team (by rating).

Coach of the Year

5. Olin Manzie, Maryland. Nobody considered Maryland a legit threat this year. We admit, they were not a consideration in our preseason poll. They didn't even get into our poll until Day 57, and didn't make The 25 until Day 65, when they got to 24th. THey haven't left since, and haven't been outside the TOp 20 since Day 69. Right now, they're 14th, and even higher in the AP poll. That Manzie, who piloted Georgia to just a 16-16 record a year ago, has been able to achieve this kind of success in College Park, that may be the second-most surprising storyline this season.

4. Leon Wallace, New Mexico. Who saw the Lobos coming? New Mexico has gone undefeated in a difficult Mountain West Conference, beating San Diego State and UNLV. They have found themselves as a top-15 team in our ranking, which has an argument as the most impressive feat so far this year. They have won with elite defense (2nd in DRtg), and have forced teams to bend to their will. It has been flat-out impressive to witnsess.

3. Jamaal Richmond, Illinois. Richmond was an assistant at Memphis last year, so he knows about winning programs. Still, not many thought he could do what he's done in Champaign so far this season. Illinois has been near the top of the Big Ten standings all year, and they dealt Indiana their only conference defeat. The FIghtin Illini were not ranked going into this season, so for them to be a top-ten team...Richmond deserves a lot of credit.

2. Dalin Batiste, Missouri. Batiste, an assistant at New Mexico last year, has led Missouri to new heights. While they might have been ascendent as it is (a school-best 20 wins last year), Batiste has utilized Brandon Dampier and his teammates to the tune of a 22-3 record, and a #1 seed in our Bracketology III: The One WHere Brackets Gets Fat and Happy. Missouri did start on our radars (they were a Next team), but nobody thought they could get to these heights.

1. Tyron Yates, St. John's. After a 28-7 record at Clemson a year ago, the 35-year-old Yates took his talents to NYC. His challenge? Rebuild the Johnnies, who won five games a year ago. Yates has piloted this transitioning team to a 16-9 record. Eight of those losses have come against Q1 wins (4-8 record). Simply put, nobody expected anything from St. John's this year. Getting to the CJBL Tournament was considered a pipedream before the same. Now, it seems to be a certainty. That's because of Yates.

1. Indiana (21-2, 1)
2. Kentucky (24-1, 3)
3. Duke (22-4, 4)
4. North Carolina (21-4, 5)
5. Missouri (22-3, 6)
6. Kansas (20-4, 2)
7. Connecticut (23-4, 7)
8. Illinois (21-4, 8)
9. Virginia (20-4, 9)
10. Southern Cal (21-4, 10)
11. Washington (21-4, 12)
12. Colorado (20-5, 11)
13. NC State (19-5, 14)
14. Maryland (19-6, 15)
15. Villanova (19-6, 16)
16. New Mexico (19-5, 18)
17. Florida (17-6, 13)
18. Utah (18-6, 20)
19. Memphis (21-5, 19)
20. Ohio State (19-5, 17)
21. Gonzaga (20-3, 21)
22. Stanford (19-8, 22)
23. Iowa State (17-6, NR)
24. San Diego State (23-3, NR)
25. UNLV (20-5, 23)
Next: Boston College, Pitt, Georgetown, Purdue, Dayton
Dropped Out: Boston College (24), Purdue (25)

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Comey College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT via PA via CA via PA	The Quadaily 25, 2028 Season (Day 105): Award Tour JBL \| The Quadaily 25, 2028 Season (Day 105): Award Tour We're heading down the stretch for the regular season. So, today, we thought we would look at the frontrunners for awards. National Player of the Year 5. SG Joey Bullock, Gonzaga. Joey Bulls is posting 19.1 points and 7.5 assists on the same. The points rank him in the top ten, but the assists are good for second in the nation. He has carried Gonzaga to a stupendous season, and while you can debate his placement here, compared to others, it's hard to argue against his impact. 4. PG Justin Noel, NC State. Noel is posting 16.8 points and 6.5 assists per game, and has put NC State on his back, as they have become a national contender. Noel, who may be the top point guard selected in the draft, has shot a remarabkle 53.3% from the field, and 46.9% from 3. At the rim, he's 74.7%, something unheard of for a 6'2 guard. 3. PF/C Demonte Lindsey, Indiana. Lindsey is averaging 16.0/5.5/2.1 for top-ranked Indiana. He is also tied for second in the nation in blocks, at 1.61 per game. He might not be the most efficient (48.6% from the field), but he has been the leader of Indiana all season long. He deserves his spot here. 2. SF Jack Dawkins, Connecticut. It's hard to argue against Jack being here, given UConn's performance with him out of the lineup against Seton Hall. The Huskies lost that game pitifully, and the absence of Jack is why. He is second in the nation in scoring, right behind Dampier at 22.3. He also leads the nation in steals, something quite amazing for someone whose major knock going to the pros is his defensive ability. Jack has ascended to the big time well, and has probably solidified his professional resume. As far as UConn's season goes, they would be lost without him. 1. PF Brandon Dampier, Missouri. The nation's scoring and rebounding leader has led Missouri to unprecedented heights. Dampier is shooting 60.2% from the field, and 81% at the line (on nine attempts). He has been the defining factor in Missouri's rise from average team to juggernaut. The Tigers already have more wins this year (22) than in any of the previous nine seasons. Dampier is the major reason why. Defensive Player of the Year 5. PF Brandon Dampier, Missouri. Dampier is the nation's leading rebounder (10.4/g), and ranks second in the nation in defensive boards (8.3). He is also averaging 1.36 steals, and 1.48 blocks, per contest. His DRtg is 94.0, which is considerably impressive when you factor in the energy that has to be spent on the offensive end. 4. SG/SF Travon Easley, Duke. Easley's 91.9 DRtg ranks him third in the nation. He is averaging 1.96 steals, which ranks him 11th in the nation. He has been helped by a scout Duke defense, but perhaps more apt, Duke's defense has been helped most by Easley's presence. 3. C Spencer Irving, Georgetown. Irving is second in the nation (tied with Demonte Lindsey) with 1.61 blocks per game. He is also averaging 1.22 steals per game, which ranks among the leaders for centers. His 95.2 DRtg is among the best in the country, and is a major reason why Georgetown has been a top-flight defensse (and why they have faltered with him out of the lineup). 2. SF Jack Dawkins, Connecticut. Not many would have thought this would ever be written, but Jack's impact on UConn's defense has been as amazing as it has been suprrising. Jack leads the nation in steals, at 2.64 per game. He is getting nearly a block per game (0.88). He is posting 5.3 rebounds per game, and his DRtg is 92.1, which would make him fourth in the country. His rank here is deserved. 1. SG Kevon Capel, Indiana. Capel's individual DRtg is tops in the nation by FAR. He sits at 84.6, with is nearly seven full points ahead of teammate Derrick Bynum's 91.5. Capel has 1.87 steals per game and 0.87 blocks. He is averaging nearly six rebounds per game. He has been the anchor of Indiana's nation-best defensive team (by rating). Coach of the Year 5. Olin Manzie, Maryland. Nobody considered Maryland a legit threat this year. We admit, they were not a consideration in our preseason poll. They didn't even get into our poll until Day 57, and didn't make The 25 until Day 65, when they got to 24th. THey haven't left since, and haven't been outside the TOp 20 since Day 69. Right now, they're 14th, and even higher in the AP poll. That Manzie, who piloted Georgia to just a 16-16 record a year ago, has been able to achieve this kind of success in College Park, that may be the second-most surprising storyline this season. 4. Leon Wallace, New Mexico. Who saw the Lobos coming? New Mexico has gone undefeated in a difficult Mountain West Conference, beating San Diego State and UNLV. They have found themselves as a top-15 team in our ranking, which has an argument as the most impressive feat so far this year. They have won with elite defense (2nd in DRtg), and have forced teams to bend to their will. It has been flat-out impressive to witnsess. 3. Jamaal Richmond, Illinois. Richmond was an assistant at Memphis last year, so he knows about winning programs. Still, not many thought he could do what he's done in Champaign so far this season. Illinois has been near the top of the Big Ten standings all year, and they dealt Indiana their only conference defeat. The FIghtin Illini were not ranked going into this season, so for them to be a top-ten team...Richmond deserves a lot of credit. 2. Dalin Batiste, Missouri. Batiste, an assistant at New Mexico last year, has led Missouri to new heights. While they might have been ascendent as it is (a school-best 20 wins last year), Batiste has utilized Brandon Dampier and his teammates to the tune of a 22-3 record, and a #1 seed in our Bracketology III: The One WHere Brackets Gets Fat and Happy. Missouri did start on our radars (they were a Next team), but nobody thought they could get to these heights. 1. Tyron Yates, St. John's. After a 28-7 record at Clemson a year ago, the 35-year-old Yates took his talents to NYC. His challenge? Rebuild the Johnnies, who won five games a year ago. Yates has piloted this transitioning team to a 16-9 record. Eight of those losses have come against Q1 wins (4-8 record). Simply put, nobody expected anything from St. John's this year. Getting to the CJBL Tournament was considered a pipedream before the same. Now, it seems to be a certainty. That's because of Yates. 1. Indiana (21-2, 1) 2. Kentucky (24-1, 3) 3. Duke (22-4, 4) 4. North Carolina (21-4, 5) 5. Missouri (22-3, 6) 6. Kansas (20-4, 2) 7. Connecticut (23-4, 7) 8. Illinois (21-4, 8) 9. Virginia (20-4, 9) 10. Southern Cal (21-4, 10) 11. Washington (21-4, 12) 12. Colorado (20-5, 11) 13. NC State (19-5, 14) 14. Maryland (19-6, 15) 15. Villanova (19-6, 16) 16. New Mexico (19-5, 18) 17. Florida (17-6, 13) 18. Utah (18-6, 20) 19. Memphis (21-5, 19) 20. Ohio State (19-5, 17) 21. Gonzaga (20-3, 21) 22. Stanford (19-8, 22) 23. Iowa State (17-6, NR) 24. San Diego State (23-3, NR) 25. UNLV (20-5, 23) Next: Boston College, Pitt, Georgetown, Purdue, Dayton Dropped Out: Boston College (24), Purdue (25) __________________