Which Hoosier on our roster has the best shot

[GeorgeStrait IU]

to finish first team all B1G?

Mgbako has come out hot, Rice has a outsiders chance. Ballo if he averages 13-10-2.5?

 

[Cavanagh]

Mack, rice and Malik. In that order

 

[RickyRoe]

Ballo is the best true center in the Big Ten by a wide margin, if they go by positions and not just the top 5 players. His only competition really is Ivisic for Illinois and Bittle for Oregon, but it's too early to tell. Dawson Garcia is probably the best player capable of playing center, and maybe Owen Freeman if he keeps this up, but Ballo is really the only proven true center right now.

But Mack probably has the best chance to make the All-B10 team because I think he can keep up this 20+ ppg pace.

 

[asindc]

In order:

Mac
Myles
Malik
Oumar

 

[IUNorth]

In order...

Ballo
Mgbako
Reneau
Rice

I think its unlikely Rice gets it over Smith. So PG v PG, pretty unlikely. He could get it as a 2nd guard, but the Illinois foreign kid will be tough to beat out, Thornton from OSU, Harper at Rutgers, amongst others.

Reneau and Mack will have competitive numbers, but again, they're going to be competing with guys like Sandfort, Bailey, Garcia, etc...

Ballo, if he averages close to a double double, will likely be viewed as the best true "center', and that could get him in over some of other bigs that will be considered.

 

[GThomas]

If all goes according to plan...
*1st Team - Mgbako
*Somewhere between 2nd Team and Honorable Mention - Reneau, Rice, Ballo
*Def. POY - Ballo
*6th Man of the Year - Galloway
*Freshman 1st Team - Tucker

Conceivably, IU has FOUR players with 1st Team All-B1G potential. No excuses, Woody.
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Bonus Prediction...
*AAC 1st team - Kaleb Banks

 

[BA47591]

This is a tough one. You don't really know what you have until you face higher levels of competition. The one player that is getting numbers and playing hard on both sides of the ball is Rice. He looks like the most sustainable. As far as far as elevating their game, Ballo looks like he's holding back a bit right now, being used improperly a bit. He could. Mgbako will probably have stretches where he is very good and will be engaged, but may disappear and be disinterested for stretches, especially on the defensive end.

Rice

 

[IUNorth]

This is a tough one. You don't really know what you have until you face higher levels of competition. The one player that is getting numbers and playing hard on both sides of the ball is Rice. He looks like the most sustainable. As far as far as elevating their game, Ballo looks like he's holding back a bit right now, being used improperly a bit. He could. Mgbako will probably have stretches where he is very good and will be engaged, but may disappear and be disinterested for stretches, especially on the defensive end.

Rice

If Ballo isn't playing hard, or is holding back, and he improves his numbers going forward as a result...he'll contend for National POY. As it stands, he's averaging 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks a game.

If he continues with those types of numbers, I would say he's definitely most likely to get All Conference First Team. Rice will have to beat out Smith, Thornton, Harper, Illinois' new foreign guard, etc... Mack and Malik will have Sandfort, Bailey, Garcia, amongst others. Not nearly as many centers for Ballo to have to stand out against. They obviously don't always pick true centers for first team, but there would be a good chance they would if Ballo keeps averaging what he is. I think IU would probably also have to be a competitive team as well though too.

 

[BA47591]

I'm not sure it's a positional thing with all-conference. It could be multiple pgs. I may be mistaken.

 

[T.M.P.]

I'm not sure it's a positional thing with all-conference. It could be multiple pgs. I may be mistaken.

It's not ...

and with 18 teams first team will be 10 or 12 players.

 

[Blimpy]

If Ballo isn't playing hard, or is holding back, and he improves his numbers going forward as a result...he'll contend for National POY. As it stands, he's averaging 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks a game.

If he continues with those types of numbers, I would say he's definitely most likely to get All Conference First Team. Rice will have to beat out Smith, Thornton, Harper, Illinois' new foreign guard, etc... Mack and Malik will have Sandfort, Bailey, Garcia, amongst others. Not nearly as many centers for Ballo to have to stand out against. They obviously don't always pick true centers for first team, but there would be a good chance they would if Ballo keeps averaging what he is. I think IU would probably also have to be a competitive team as well though too.

Looking at Evan Miya Player Box BPR ratings, Ballo(5 year player) is rated at 49th in the Big Ten. So I would say a big fat NO to NPOY. I would say at this point, Queen(freshman) will get more headlines than Ballo, Queens skill set is twice as good as Ballos. It's funny right now, Penn State has 5 players in the top 25 in the Box PBR, most of any BT teams, they have played an easy schedule, but they are performing. Ace Baldwin could be player of the year!

 

[T.M.P.]

Looking at Evan Miya Player Box BPR ratings, Ballo(5 year player) is rated at 49th in the Big Ten. So I would say a big fat NO to NPOY. I would say at this point, Queen(freshman) will get more headlines than Ballo. It's funny right now, Penn State has 5 players in the top 25 in the Box PBR, most of any BT teams, they played an easy schedule, but they are performing. Ace Baldwin could be player of the year!

lol ... BPR.

 

[Blimpy]

lol ... BPR.

It's BOX BPR, its based on a players overall stats, that's funny?

 

[T.M.P.]

It's BOX BPR, its based on a players overall stats, that's funny?

lol ...

BOX BPR

 

[asindc]

I'm not sure it's a positional thing with all-conference. It could be multiple pgs. I may be mistaken.

That’s what I thought and that’s the way I responded.

 

[ndhuntington]

I would say Rice between scoring and assists Mgbako can score but worried about his consistency and effort.

 

[Hoosierific]

I know who has the worst, Goode!
I thought Kopp was bad, but this dude is worse

 

[T.M.P.]

I know who has the worst, Goode!
I thought Kopp was bad, but this dude is worse

It's been four games.

 

[LifelongIU77]

It's been four games.

Basketball for a lot of IU fans consists of 32-36, one game seasons. Go look at reactions to every game, clear proof.

 

[TR32]

Rice has the most upside if he can continue to develop as a leader. 1st team all conference probably won't happen unless these guys finish high.

And in order to finish high they have to win close games. Winning close games is likely to come down to leadership and go to scoring and mental toughness Hmmmm. Tough question to answer.

If you had to pick right now, Mgbako is probably top 7 in the conference, but I don't know that he will hold up as 1st team caliber in big games.

 

[Hoosierific]

It's been four games.

Ok, I will clarify, for the first four games he is turrible! That better?

 

[T.M.P.]

Ok, I will clarify, for the first four games he is turrible! That better?

Yes, because it's accurately presented and takes into account that this is only the beginning of a long season.

You get a cookie and an atta boy.

 

[aajohn2000]

to finish first team all B1G?

Mgbako has come out hot, Rice has a outsiders chance. Ballo if he averages 13-10-2.5?

I'd say MM and MR.

 

[Bucket Getter]

I misread the title and read the first several posts before realizing it didn’t say “who has the best shot.” I’m immediately reading about Ballo and thinking WTH? Why is no one mentioning the freshman?

So there it is. My opinion is Tuck is the purest shooter we’ve got. Wouldn’t hurt my feelings if Mgbako changes my mind while in the Bahamas. Good problem to have. Let’s kick the H outta Chucky and crew!