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Duke, UConn fill out All-America teams (Sorry no KU players) - Anhil8tor - 11-10-2005

First team

Shelden Williams, Duke
Info: Center, 6-9, Sr.

What he did last season: 15.5 points, 11.2 rebounds and 3.7 blocked shots per game; .582 FG%

Why he's here: He's the most forceful and consistent low-post presence on the college level and one of a half a dozen or so reasons why the Blue Devils are the consensus choice to win the 2006 national championship.


Craig Smith, Boston College
Info: Power forward, 6-7, Sr.

What he did last season: 18.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.6 steals per game; .504 FG%

Why he's here: He would have been the preseason Player of the Year in the Big East if the Eagles hadn't relocated. He could win it in the ACC if Shelden Williams and J.J. Redick cancel each other out as frontrunners.


Rudy Gay, Connecticut
Info: Wing forward, 6-7, So.

What he did last season: 11.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.9 blocked shots per game; .456 FG% (.452 on 3's)

Why he's here: Definitely in the mold of most of the talented wings that Jim Calhoun has coached. He wasn't nearly the dominating presence in July (as a Nike Camp counselor and at USA Basketball trials) that most NBA talent evaluators expected he would be.


J.J. Redick, Duke
Info: Wing guard, 6-4, Sr.

What he did last season: 21.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game; .408 FG% (.403 on 3's)

Why he's here: The top-five finisher in the last John R. Wooden Award race is clearly the best player at his position in the country and is a much more well-rounded player than some give him credit for being. But it's about time he cranks up that shooting percentage just a tad.


Dee Brown, Illinois
Info: Point guard, 5-11, Sr.

What he did last season: 13.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game; .499 FG% (.434 on 3's)

Why he's here: He was the Big Ten Player of the Year while helping the Illini win 37 games last season. File those under "impeccable All-American credentials." The ball will be in his hands pretty much full time now with Deron Williams playing for Jerry Sloan instead of Bruce Weber these days.


Second team

Paul Davis, Michigan State
Info: Center, 6-10, Sr.

What he did last season: 12.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game; .541 FG%

Why he's here: He seems to get nit-picked more than any other player in the country, but it was hard to fault his performance in the NCAA tournament, especially in collecting 49 points and 38 rebounds against Duke, Kentucky and North Carolina.


Taj Gray, Oklahoma
Info: Power forward, 6-8, Sr.

What he did last season: 14.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.8 blocked shots per game; .557 FG%

Why he's here: His numbers may not lead you to believe so but he's just about as dependable a rebounder as there is on the college level. There isn't quite enough variety to his offensive game to get NBA scouts particularly pumped. But, on this level, he's got more than enough to dominate most guys who try to check him.


Adam Morrison, Gonzaga
Info: Wing forward, 6-8, Jr.

What he did last season: 19.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game; .498 FG% (.311 on 3's)

Why he's here: He's the latest model of "Gonzaga's best player since John Stockton." And he actually might be that, too. And there isn't a forward in college with his scoring ability.


Taquan Dean, Louisville
Info: Wing guard, 6-3, Sr.

What he did last season: 14.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game; 445 FG% (.447 on 3's)

Why he's here: He more than did his share in helping coach Rick Pitino take his third program to a Final Four last spring. You've got to like guys whose jumpers have textbook deliveries, no matter the duress provided by a defender or the circumstance of the game.


Daniel Gibson, Texas
Info: Point guard, 6-2, So.

What he did last season: 14.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game; .415 FG% (.398)

Why he's here: He's the best player in the Big 12 (although a compelling argument could be launched for Taj Gray). He was easily the Nike Camp counselor who drew the most praise from the NBA personnel directors and scouts who watched them work out in July in Indianapolis — and Rudy Gay, Adam Morrison, Shelden Williams and Rajon Rondo were among the other counselors.


Third team

Josh Boone, Connecticut
Info: Center, 6-9, Jr.

What he did last season: 12.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 3.0 blocked shots per game; .609 FG%

Why he's here: He might only be his team's third or fourth offensive option at times, but he usually scores without a lot of fuss or muss when they do pass him the ball into the post. And he'd block as many shots as Shelden Williams does if he didn't have Rudy Gay alongside him swatting a bunch, too.


Leon Powe, California
Info: Power forward, 6-8, So.

What he did last season: Did not play while recovering from knee surgery; as a freshman in 2003-04, he averaged 15.1 points and 9.5 rebounds per game

Why he's here: I probably wouldn't be making this pitch if he had been healthy a year ago. If that had been the case, he would more likely than not be in the NBA right now. He's the most formidable post player in the Pac-10 and the same claim could be made if he played in almost any other conference as well.


Hassan Adams, Arizona
Info: Wing forward, 6-4, Sr.

What he did last season: 12.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game; .491 FG% (.302 on 3's)

Why he's here: The ultimate slasher/take-you-off-the-dribble guy in college this season. And, truth be told, we could also refer to him as the best 6-4 "center" in the game, too, since he's something approaching relentless in the low post.


Ronnie Brewer, Arkansas
Info: Wing guard, 6-7, Jr.

What he did last season: 16.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.5 steals per game; .475 FG% (.396 on 3's)

Why he's here: He could also, in essence, be listed at either of the other perimeter spots. That's why he's the most versatile player in the SEC and many points north, east and west. He's got a funky release on his jump shot, but it goes in enough that people have to guard it.


Chris Hernandez, Stanford
Info: Point guard, 6-2, Sr.

What he did last season: 15.2 points, 2.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game; .430 FG% (.404 on 3's)

Why he's here: It seems as if Lute Olson has been calling him "the best point guard in college basketball" for as long as Hernandez has been in a Stanford uniform. That's got to be worth some kind of prize. Here it is.


Also strongly considered:
Centers: Nick Fazekas (6-10, Jr., Nevada); Terence Dials (6-9, Sr., Ohio State) and James Augustine (6-9, Sr., Illinois)

Power forwards: Paul Millsap (6-7, Jr., Louisiana Tech); Steven Smith (6-8, Sr., La Salle) and Jeff Green (6-8, So., Georgetown)

Wing forwards: Alando Tucker (6-5, Jr., Wisconsin); Maurice Ager (6-4, Sr., Michigan State) and P.J. Tucker (6-5, Jr., Texas)

Wing guards: JamesOn Curry (6-3, So., Oklahoma State); Mardy Collins (6-5, Sr., Temple) and Dan Grunfeld (6-5, Sr., Stanford)

Point guards: Marcus Williams (6-3, Jr., Connecticut); Rajon Rondo (6-1, So., Kentucky) and Ronald Steele (6-2, So., Alabama)

Duke, UConn fill out All-America teams (Sorry no KU players) - WoolyGoat - 11-10-2005

'sup Craig Smith?

Duke, UConn fill out All-America teams (Sorry no KU players) - cLaY - 11-10-2005

watch the fuck out, the nation is in for a surprise...

Duke, UConn fill out All-America teams (Sorry no KU players) - cLaY - 11-10-2005

and PS...ever hear of Trajon Langdon? i haven't in quite a few years.

Duke, UConn fill out All-America teams (Sorry no KU players) - WoolyGoat - 11-10-2005

The Alaskan Assassin?

Duke, UConn fill out All-America teams (Sorry no KU players) - BIRD33 - 11-10-2005

I remember when Danny Manning carried the gayhawks to the title, really the last time they were a factor.I was 10.

Duke, UConn fill out All-America teams (Sorry no KU players) - cLaY - 11-10-2005

BIRD33 Wrote:I remember when Danny Manning carried the gayhawks to the title, really the last time they were a factor.I was 10.

i've heard Philly has the highest crack-cocaine abusers per capita...please tell me you don't fall into that category?

Duke, UConn fill out All-America teams (Sorry no KU players) - BIRD33 - 11-10-2005

cLaY Wrote:i've heard Philly has the highest crack-cocaine abusers per capita...please tell me you don't fall into that category?

Were you on Meth when you thought Seimen was going to be drafted in the top 10?So far he's been a huge factor for the heat with his 2 minutes played.

Duke, UConn fill out All-America teams (Sorry no KU players) - Anhil8tor - 11-10-2005

I watched some of ESPNs best teams not to win the title.. the duke team on it was $$$$.. they should have beat UConn and that fat midget point guard.

Duke, UConn fill out All-America teams (Sorry no KU players) - cLaY - 11-10-2005

BIRD33 Wrote:Were you on Meth when you thought Seimen was going to be drafted in the top 10?So far he's been a huge factor for the heat with his 2 minutes played.

I admitted I was extremely optimistic when it came to KUs team last year. Wayne would have had a lot more promising college career had he played the system that Roy brought him into play (think sean may but better) bill self's system didn't fit his game. Dub's got plenty of upside, he'll play in the league and be more successful than any Duke player ever will.

Duke, UConn fill out All-America teams (Sorry no KU players) - BIRD33 - 11-10-2005

cLaY Wrote:I admitted I was extremely optimistic when it came to KUs team last year. Wayne would have had a lot more promising college career had he played the system that Roy brought him into play (think sean may but better) bill self's system didn't fit his game. Dub's got plenty of upside, he'll play in the league and be more successful than any Duke player ever will.

So its Bill Selfs fault he didnt play well?Thats a joke.I guess it was whoever coached his team in the pre draft camps that held him down so he didnt get drafted higher.I guess Stan Van Gundy is now running the wrong system which is keeping Siemen on the bench.This isnt football, systems only matter so much.If a basketball player has more game than the other guy he will score, siemen cant get it done plain and simple.If you dont know who shane battier plays for Im not sure your NBA knowledge is good enough to make judgments on anybodys career.

Duke, UConn fill out All-America teams (Sorry no KU players) - cLaY - 11-10-2005

BIRD33 Wrote:So its Bill Selfs fault he didnt play well?Thats a joke.I guess it was whoever coached his team in the pre draft camps that held him down so he didnt get drafted higher.I guess Stan Van Gundy is now running the wrong system which is keeping Siemen on the bench.This isnt football, systems only matter so much.If a basketball player has more game than the other guy he will score, siemen cant get it done plain and simple.If you dont know who shane battier plays for Im not sure your NBA knowledge is good enough to make judgments on anybodys career.

Shane palys for Memphis, or should I say takes the court for Memphis.

I'm saying adjusting from one coach's system to anothers in the college game is tough, plus he had injuries all 4 years. He's a good ball player who'll get his chance to play. He's a much better PF than Adonis Haslem.

Duke, UConn fill out All-America teams (Sorry no KU players) - BIRD33 - 11-10-2005

He's hurt alot and can only play if the system fits him, I now see his upside.Haslem had 19 pts and 11 Rebs against the Pacers.Siemen didnt get off the bench.You are making a fool of yourself.

Duke, UConn fill out All-America teams (Sorry no KU players) - cLaY - 11-10-2005

BIRD33 Wrote:He's hurt alot and can only play if the system fits him, I now see his upside.Haslem had 19 pts and 11 Rebs against the Pacers.Siemen didnt get off the bench.You are making a fool of yourself.

he's a rookie who hasn't been givin' his chance to play yet.

Duke, UConn fill out All-America teams (Sorry no KU players) - BIRD33 - 11-10-2005

cLaY Wrote:he's a rookie who hasn't been givin' his chance to play yet.

Chance?If he could play he'd be playing.He's to small and apparently not atheltic enough.

Duke, UConn fill out All-America teams (Sorry no KU players) - cLaY - 11-10-2005

BIRD33 Wrote:Chance?If he could play he'd be playing.He's to small and apparently not atheltic enough.

yeah, averaging a double-double in college, he's not athletic enough...

Duke, UConn fill out All-America teams (Sorry no KU players) - BIRD33 - 11-10-2005

cLaY Wrote:yeah, averaging a double-double in college, he's not athletic enough...

If every guy who averaged a double double in college was in the NBA you would need 150 teams.He's not good, let him go.

Duke, UConn fill out All-America teams (Sorry no KU players) - cLaY - 11-10-2005

BIRD33 Wrote:If every guy who averaged a double double in college was in the NBA you would need 150 teams.He's not good, let him go.

I'll book mark this, print it and send it to you when he's Finals MVP.

Duke, UConn fill out All-America teams (Sorry no KU players) - BIRD33 - 11-10-2005

cLaY Wrote:I'll book mark this, print it and send it to you when he's Finals MVP.

I might be manning the first space shuttle to mars by the time this happens so tie a ribbon around your finger to remember this.

Duke, UConn fill out All-America teams (Sorry no KU players) - Anhil8tor - 11-10-2005

hey how about darko..

dude is shooting 50% from the floor