Let's talk about the real front-runner. Somebody thats not a one year under and that has played against some pretty tough competition over the past years.

 

IMO his body of work over the last three years speaks for itself. Great kid and even a better person. Wait til the lights come on at Rupp.

 

No offense to Mr. Sewell I think he's a beast and the Lil Train That Could- Mr Justice or the scoring machine Aaron Watts they're all excellent players and have a bright future ahead. But if you consider what Ricardo has done over the last 2 plus years he should be Mr. Basketball in 2010

I made my argument in the Sewell/Justice thread so I am glad you opened up one for Ricardo.

 

He is dropping 3 balls in this REgional game vs Dixie from way out and I mean way out.

No offense to Mr. Sewell I think he's a beast and the Lil Train That Could- Mr Justice

 

Isn't it the Little Engine that Could in when you were referencing Justice above in your post?

Isn't it the Little Engine the Could in when you were referencing Justice above in your post?

 

:idunno: I wasn't much of reader when I was growing up I was to busy playing basketball and such. Lil Engine, Lil Train, Lil Fella he's a super little basketball player but not good enough to beat Ricardo Johnson from Covington Holmes HS for Mr. Basketball IMO.

I've been saying this for a while now. If he was the main weapon on his team, he'd easily average over 20 ppg.

 

With that said though, Pittman has made a strong case himself with his numbers this year.

:idunno: I wasn't much of reader when I was growing up I was to busy playing basketball and such. Lil Engine, Lil Train, Lil Fella he's a super little basketball player but not good enough to beat Ricardo Johnson from Covington Holmes HS for Mr. Basketball IMO.

 

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

 

Good stuff Catbird.

I've been saying this for a while now. If he was the main weapon on his team, he'd easily average over 20 ppg.

 

With that said though, Pittman has made a strong case himself with his numbers this year.

 

I have no idea about Pittman's grades but do they factor in the equation when it comes to Mr. Basketball?

I DO NOT DISAGREE with you.

I have no idea about Pittman's grades but do they factor in the equation when it comes to Mr. Basketball?

I DO NOT DISAGREE with you.

 

I'm pretty sure it has to do with your OVERALL body of work as a STUDENT-ATHLETE.

I'm pretty sure it has to do with your OVERALL body of work as a STUDENT-ATHLETE.

 

It is up to the individual coach on how they want to vote. They can figure in the student part but I am guessing most don't.

If I was picking a team I would start with Johnson over the rest of those guys.

What are his numbers?

IMO, Ricardo will not win Mr. Basketball, and it's not because he doesn't deserve it. He doesn't have the gawdy stats that everyone looks at. He's a player that you have to watch in person to appreciate. Those that have seen him play knows that he can drop 20+ on anybody he wants. However, with his surrounding cast, he doesn't have to. Plus, he's going to shut down the other teams top player.

Let's talk about the real front-runner. Somebody thats not a one year under and that has played against some pretty tough competition over the past years.

 

IMO his body of work over the last three years speaks for itself. Great kid and even a better person. Wait til the lights come on at Rupp.

 

No offense to Mr. Sewell I think he's a beast and the Lil Train That Could- Mr Justice or the scoring machine Aaron Watts they're all excellent players and have a bright future ahead. But if you consider what Ricardo has done over the last 2 plus years he should be Mr. Basketball in 2010

 

The problem I have with that is the award should be solely about this season. I do think he still has a decent shot at the award. But I don't think previous accomplishments should matter.

 

If you did do the whole career it would actually hurt Johnson because he played in Ohio as a freshman. Justice led his team to a Sweet 16 as a freshman.

 

Hes a great player and by all accounts a fine young man. If he wins the award I believe it will and should be on what he does this year.

IMO, Ricardo will not win Mr. Basketball, and it's not because he doesn't deserve it. He doesn't have the gawdy stats that everyone looks at. He's a player that you have to watch in person to appreciate. Those that have seen him play knows that he can drop 20+ on anybody he wants. However, with his surrounding cast, he doesn't have to. Plus, he's going to shut down the other teams top player.

 

:thumb: Good post

He would get my vote.