Correction
Wichita State is considering a move to the American Athletic Conference NOT the Atlantic Coast Conference. I reported the story incorrectly my apology to those who might not have caught my error. I believed Wichita State intended to compete with Duke, North Carolina and others. If the move occurs it will be against SMU, Central Florida and Tulsa.
Carolina Blue
In a heavyweight bout North Carolina squeezed by Gonzaga 71-65. Wednesdays edition will contain game details.
Hoya decision
I’m unsure when I wrote of the Georgetown decision. After John Thompson III was relieved of his duties several stories circulated about choosing a “family” coach someone associated with the program. Patrick Ewing has interview all over the NBA it seems every time a job is available. I suggested the school should look at Ewing since the former Georgetown center is family. It’s been reported one of the names under consideration is non other than Patrick Ewing. Just as I finished news became official Georgetown hired Ewing as its next head coach.
MVP
Since December we’ve been debating the 2017 MVP, we’ve heard the names of Russell Westbrook and Russell Harden. Some in the Westbrook camp while others give the nod to Harden based on the dramatic change in his game. Two names we don’t hear in connection with MVP conversation are Steph Curry and LeBron James. What happened did these two fall off the edge of the earth? Not hardly it’s just appears the triple-double Westbrook and the assists of Harden have overshadowed Curry and LeBron. Let’s check first with the Warriors, sacrifices had to be made to accommodate a shooter such as Durant. Everyone on the Warriors downgraded their game including Curry however he’s still scoring 25+ ppg.
I’ve not had the opportunity to see every Warrior game but it appears whenever they come up against a potential playoff foe we see their best basketball exhibited. As for the Cavs the story is slightly different, they have stumbled through March but still must be considered the top team of out the Eastern Conference. LeBron’s is actually up a scoring point over the prior season, his 26.3 ppg leads Cavs scoring despite Kyrie increasing his numbers significantly. Let’s check out the teams, the Warriors, Cavs and Rockets all have outstanding records the Thunder are the only team with a potential MVP with a slightly above won-loss record. As for why the media has somewhat ignored Curry and LeBron in the MVP talk there is no one reason just a combination.
Here’s hoping
You might remember in early March I wrote a story critical of Josh Jackson at Kansas. Despite his on court talent he appears to suffer maturity issues. Jackson was involved in two separate incidents resulting in the Lawrence Police Department involvement. Jackson is young and hopefully will grow from these troubling experiences. I am reminded of a similar player who remains unnamed, he arrived in the NBA after just a year of college and NBA stardom was predicted. Instead of stardom trouble has followed him from team to team to team.
This guy is like Ray Allen he could come off the bench cold and make basketball after basket so it’s never been a talent issue. This player is still in the NBA however I’ve forgotten which numbered NBA team he playing for currently. Similar to Jackson I don’t believe anyone questioned his talent just his maturity. You might say; “He’s still in the NBA making big-time money” and I can agree with the statement. On the other hand my counter argument could be “If he’d only behaved he’d be making LeBron, Kobe or Durant money. I hope Josh Jackson grows up and doesn’t become another _________.
