jackwagon wrote:I like How Carter and Gant put up big offensive numbers over Lynch's rim protection and limited offensive game.
I glanced at some stats over the last 1/2 of the year (I used the last 1/2 because Lynch and Carter were still getting accustomed to the D1 game the first 1/2). Based on those stats, I'd bump Lynch above Gant and Carter.
Lynch averaged 9.6 pts, 5.5 rebs, and 3.2 blocks in 23.2 min. He's the best at protecting the rim and his scoring was much improved later in the year getting into double figures 10 of the last 17 games. Rebounding #'s should improve but he fouled way too often.
Carter would be my next pick averaging 7.6 pts, 4.2 rebs, and 1 block in only 17.8 min. I put him above Gant because I think with extra PT this year, he will outperform Gant. And, if he gets enough PT and does show a Carl Hall like bump like some WSU fans are hoping, he could pass Reggie and challenge for Tuttle and Mock.
Gant averaged 9.1 pts, 3.6 rebs, and .8 blocks in 24.6 min. I just don't think he brings enough to the rebounding and rim protection to pass Carter here.
For sure though, Tuttle and Mock are the clear 1 and 2.