Could Melvin have his number retired?

[19clone91]

I understand that he may not rank up with some of the others before him but its kind of fun to think about. Assuming he finishes with a great finish this season, would be worthy of retiring? Hes the first freshman who has played all four years and who has had production like this in a looooong while.

Curious about what you all think about it?

 

[CyFan61]

I think he will. Definition of the ideal student-athlete.

I said this last year to mixed feedback but I think this season makes it clear. No one else should wear #3.

 

[GMackey32]

If he joins the 1,000-1,000 club, it's a good possibility.

 

[Rabbuk]

I want him to.

 

[megamanxzero35]

Yes. No question in my mind.

 

[Luth4Cy]

I thought the prerequisites to have a number retired were 1.) All-American 2.) Graduate If this is incorrect please let me know.

 

[BuffettClone]

If he joins the 1,000-1,000 club, it's a good possibility.

How close is he to 1000-1000?

 

[GoSTATE71]

I think he should. 4 year starter, lead big 12 in double doubles, rebounding, 4.0 student, tons of academic accolades, lots of experiences playing for national teams, etc.

I seriously hope his jersey is retired.

 

[VikesFan22]

I thought he was in the 1,000-1,000 Club already. It'd be great to see his jersey retired.

 

[isuno1fan]

No question about it IMO

 

[Go2Guy]

the epitome of a student-athlete

 

[Rabbuk]

How close is he to 1000-1000?

He has the points and about 800 rebs i think.

 

[Mtowncyclone13]

We can retire it the same day we hang the National Championship 2015 banner.

 

[megamanxzero35]

He has 788 rebounds before this game.

 

[VikesFan22]

Yeah, nevermind. I thought the announcers said he was in that club with Hoiberg and someone else. They also said ISU hasn't gotten 100 points in a game since 2000 so I believe nothing they said.

 

[GMackey32]

How close is he to 1000-1000?

Through tonight: 1,106 points, 798 rebounds. Has 32 rebounds on the year, and has averaged 255 over the first 3 years. If he hits his average/year, he'll finish with 1,021 rebounds.

Hogue might hamper his ability to get to 1,000 rebounds though.

 

[Farnsworth]

Through tonight: 1,106 points, 798 rebounds. Has 32 rebounds on the year, and has averaged 255 over the first 3 years. If he hits his average/year, he'll finish with 1,021 rebounds.

Hogue might hamper his ability to get to 1,000 rebounds though.

that's a great problem to have

 

[cyatheart]

Yes, absolutely.

 

[RayShimley]

I thought the prerequisites to have a number retired were 1.) All-American 2.) Graduate If this is incorrect please let me know.

Does Academic All-American count?!?

 

[bringmagicback]

I love mel, however I just dont know that he fits in this group

[h=3]Retired numbers[/h] [TABLE="class: wikitable"]
[TR]
[TH]Year[/TH]
[TH]Name[/TH]
[TH]#[/TH]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]1957[/TD]
[TD]Gary Thompson[/TD]
[TD]#20[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]1968[/TD]
[TD]Zaid Abdul-Aziz[/TD]
[TD]#35[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]1988[/TD]
[TD]Jeff Grayer[/TD]
[TD]#44[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]1991[/TD]
[TD]Jeff Hornacek[/TD]
[TD]#14[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]1992[/TD]
[TD]Waldo Wegner[/TD]
[TD]#14[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]1997[/TD]
[TD]Fred Hoiberg[/TD]
[TD]#32[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]2008[/TD]
[TD]Barry Stevens[/TD]
[TD]#35[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

He's never even been first team all conf.