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I wasn't on the BY back then so I don't know what the discussions were like. But obviously this was bullcrap.
Kemba lost out to Ben freaking Hansbrough and Jimmer freaking Fredette.
Excuse me as I reach deep into my pocket and pull out the RACE CARD.
Those awards going to white kids that were good (in Jimmer's case very good) college players are examples of racial bias. This is more understandable by the media voters and less understandable by the Big East Coaches.
Was the logic, well this white kid historically doesn't stand as great of a chance in the NBA so lets shower him with awards now?
Is the white boy dropping 30 a game a better story than what Kemba did in the big east tournament?
If Kemba and Jimmer were neck and neck, why wasn't Kemba's defense taken into account? Even in college Jimmer was a bad defensive player (which is half of the game).
It isn't like Kemba was considered a sure thing in the NBA. He was small and his court vision, finishing ability, and jumper were all question marks. Jimmer was even drafted in the lottery.
And at least Jimmer had good stats. Ben HandsomeBro averaged 18 a game. Cool. Now go sit your ass on the second team all big east....oh wait, he had more first team votes than Kemba somehow!
Not Sorry for the rant. Peace and love. Black Guards Matter
Kemba lost out to Ben freaking Hansbrough and Jimmer freaking Fredette.
Excuse me as I reach deep into my pocket and pull out the RACE CARD.
Those awards going to white kids that were good (in Jimmer's case very good) college players are examples of racial bias. This is more understandable by the media voters and less understandable by the Big East Coaches.
Was the logic, well this white kid historically doesn't stand as great of a chance in the NBA so lets shower him with awards now?
Is the white boy dropping 30 a game a better story than what Kemba did in the big east tournament?
If Kemba and Jimmer were neck and neck, why wasn't Kemba's defense taken into account? Even in college Jimmer was a bad defensive player (which is half of the game).
It isn't like Kemba was considered a sure thing in the NBA. He was small and his court vision, finishing ability, and jumper were all question marks. Jimmer was even drafted in the lottery.
And at least Jimmer had good stats. Ben HandsomeBro averaged 18 a game. Cool. Now go sit your ass on the second team all big east....oh wait, he had more first team votes than Kemba somehow!
Not Sorry for the rant. Peace and love. Black Guards Matter
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