BRIGGS wrote:I think Towns probably earned himself a spot over oak last night. So many lengthy fishes with touch at the rim. Everyone saw that he looked unstobbable even his misses were point blank. The truth is pick 1 and 2 have moved back and forth all year. Okafor has been the most consistent and even dominating at times. But what we saw last night I've only seen from towns one time where he just repeatedly set up in the post and just dominated with extension power and touch. Usually its his d that is superior if he had 3-4 games like this if he didn't recklessly play at times he would've held number 1all year.

That's what I observed earlier, his extension. He may be harder to stop than OK4 because of it. He could be fairly unblockable whereas OK4 seems to overcome height with dexterity which is easier in college.

BRIGGS wrote:I think Towns probably earned himself a spot over oak last night. So many lengthy fishes with touch at the rim. Everyone saw that he looked unstobbable even his misses were point blank. The truth is pick 1 and 2 have moved back and forth all year. Okafor has been the most consistent and even dominating at times. But what we saw last night I've only seen from towns one time where he just repeatedly set up in the post and just dominated with extension power and touch. Usually its his d that is superior if he had 3-4 games like this if he didn't recklessly play at times he would've held number 1all year.

im back to agreeing with you again BRIGGS. for most of the yr, towns has played the team role of defender and rebounder. last nite he showed he could be a go to player

Nalod wrote:I wonder how the pros, who don't get influenced by a single view him? He plays in college next to another 7 footer on a huge team. Granted he is impressive but what he did last nite won't work in the NBA until he grows. Thus, can't just say he is ready. Oka4 has far better footwork and is fundamentally excellent. When Oka4 is "lazy" or is not mentally in it he can't hide it like Towns can because Duke is not as deep. Towns don't play tired, he gets plenty of rest. Also, defense can collapse on Oka4 where towns is not as covered.

OKa4 has more skill and is a better player. At 19 both of them are not physically mature. They are playing at the highest level for their age and perhaps one has a better motor and focus. Like I said, Oka4 is called on to do more, so his mistakes are more apparent.

Im not knocking the kid and have not clear preference of either. Perhaps the decision is really in the ping pong balls so even Phil need not worry too much.

BRIGGS wrote:I think Towns probably earned himself a spot over oak last night. So many lengthy fishes with touch at the rim. Everyone saw that he looked unstobbable even his misses were point blank. The truth is pick 1 and 2 have moved back and forth all year. Okafor has been the most consistent and even dominating at times. But what we saw last night I've only seen from towns one time where he just repeatedly set up in the post and just dominated with extension power and touch. Usually its his d that is superior if he had 3-4 games like this if he didn't recklessly play at times he would've held number 1all year.

fishmike wrote:breakout game for Towns... thing of beauty. very interesting game coming up vs Frank and Wisconsin... They are playing so well right now its nuts

Yup UK are going to have to play a heck of a lot better than they did against ND if they are gonna beat Kaminsky & Decker

I want Towns and don't need to see anymore. At this point I HOPE Okafor outplays him from here on in. Let Okafor go off and win the Tourney. Who cares.. I want a shot at Towns if we don't get the #1 pick. I can only hope and pray that if we get pick 2 or 3, that Towns is there.

Towns/Kanter
Towns/Ajinca (more realistic)

Either combination -- gimme two frontcourt pieces like that to go along with Carmelo Anthony and we fill in around that -- some defensive players, another couple of scorers/shooters, another rebounder or two, and some kind of a PG upgrade.

BigDaddyG wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:Duke has yet to play a team as good as notre dame. They play Gonzaga now

Duke and Gonzaga both play in the ACC.

Right. Wisconsin is a tougher matchup for Kentucky than Gonzaga is for Duke. Kentucky has had the tougher road to the final 4 thus far