Edozie played 7 minutes, but yes. It is also the game where a guy took almost 3x the shots he normally did due to Georges injury and shot 79%.Is that the game that ISU traded Georges Niang for Daniel Edozie in the starting lineup? Just checking...
We don't know what would've happened. Of course you'd rather play with Georges. But anyone acting like it's highly likely ISU wins a game in which they trailed the whole game is being unrealistic and simplistic. Sometimes when a guy gets hurt, another player is thrust into an expanded role and something completely unexpected, if not fluky happens. No one can deny Hogue going 15-19 and going for 34 isn't one of those things.
We also don't know the impact to other players. With Georges does Ejim play better, does Kane shoot better? Who knows. But I can say with certainty Hogue doesn't get 19 shots, and doesn't go for 34.