Poll: Hanna Hidalgo OR Juju Watkins

[visitingcock]

Yes, I realize the others are still in the race for FOTY, and you might actually choose a different player, but this poll will limit you to these two - about whom there is so much discussion

I’m a Hidalgo efficiency fan

 

[Jumper33]

It’s a close call, but I’m voting for Hidalgo because what she does on defense is incredible. At 5’6” she’s currently leading the NCAA in defensive win shares because she gets SO many steals and pretty many defensive rebounds on top of that.

If Watkins’ offense was miles ahead of Hidalgo’s I would give it to Watkins, but it’s not. Hidalgo is prolific, efficient, and her assists per game are trending upwards.

Juju and her 51 point game are still amazing though. I really think they should share the award.

 

[JellyBean]

I like both players, but I voted for Hannah.

 

[Geew1992]

Hidalgo. She is an all around player

 

[GamecockFam]

What do you mean by "your team"? Are you asking which player I would want on the South Carolina squad as a South Carolina fan? No matter what, I would still choose Hidalgo at this point in their careers despite Juju's eyebrow raising performance the other night. Hidalgo and Fulwiley would make the best defensive guard duo in the nation over the next 3-4 years and she would be a better fit for Dawn's system.

 

[ochoopsfan]

 

[topogigio]

Ju-Ju, cuz she is Taurasi 2.0, and Hildago won’t grow any taller!

 

[TheFarmFan]

We recruited both, offered both, were finalists for both, and lost out on both. New poll please!

 

[BigTenGuy]

I would keep voting open through the end of the regular season, or is there a reason to close on Feb. 24? JuJu has time to improve her efficiency numbers and make it real interesting. Hidalgo as of today.

 

[triaddukefan]

For Duke, I voted for Watkins. Our defense is already among the leaders in the country, but we need a consistent go to scorer.

For NC A&T, UNC-G, High Point, Western Carolina, and Presbyterian.. I would choose Hildago.

 

[CL82]

Maryann?

 

[HuskyFan1125]

I like Watkins because of her size. She makes some nice passes too but her teammates miss. I also like that with Watkins she is low key. Doesn’t show a ton of emotion. Just quietly goes about her business.

 

[triaddukefan]

I was looking at Watkins stats. She averages 2.7 steals and 1.6 blocks a game, so she isn't a liability on defense

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

I chose Hidalgo; she's a complete player on offense and defense.

 

[geewago]

It's a tie

 

[Twelve]

Ju-Ju, cuz she is Taurasi 2.0, and Hildago won’t grow any taller!

I thought Paige was Taurasi 2.0 ?

 

[Twelve]

I chose JuJu since she is on pace with Caitlin Clark inevitable scoring record.



JuJu 27+ points per game. Caitlin 26+ points per game freshman season.

 

[darrell]

I think I may have just broken the tie. 21-20, Hidalgo.

 

[From France]

Mikayla Willaims should also have a mention, she's not the way to go player as her team is full of "stars"

 

[Chax]

First half of the season that has transpired, I would've chosen JuJu. First half combined with the second half (again of what has transpired so far), its easily Hidalgo for me. Thankfully the season isn't over yet so we can all continue to watch and and enjoy the play of these two future superstars. My mind will be made up once the season is over.

That being said, I'll just assume this poll is based on everything up to this current point in time so I'll go with Hidalgo.

 

[Bone Dog]

I'm very impressed by Hannah. But I think Juju is a better asset for most teams... by a small margin. Right now, stats aside, Hannah plays for a better team and this opens things up for her. USC looks better to the AP voters, but this is largely because Juju is carrying them.

 

[triaddukefan]

I'm very impressed by Hannah. But I think Juju is a better asset for most teams... by a small margin. Right now, stats aside, Hannah plays for a better team and this opens things up for her. USC looks better to the AP voters, but this is largely because Juju is carrying them.

Why do you say that ND is a better team than USC? Just because of Jan 27th? Southern Cal has a better resume at the moment.

 

[bbsamjj]

ND does have more balanced scoring than USC. Hidalgo accounts for 30% of their scoring; they have two others players in double figures.

Meanwhile, Watkins accounts for 37% of USC's scoring, and they only have one other player in double digits.

 

[Bone Dog]

Why do you say that ND is a better team than USC? Just because of Jan 27th? Southern Cal has a better resume at the moment.

Seriously, @triaddukefan? Is this a real question? It's not like I poked fun at Duke. See @bbsamjj's post directly above for the basic facts you should already have known.

 

[Reypl21]

Mikayla Willaims should also have a mention, she's not the way to go player as her team is full of "stars"

She does get mentioned among elite freshman. She's not having the AA caliber season Hidalgo and Watkins are having however.