Curtis Jones is an All-American

[ForeverIowan]

It is about time we start pushing this narrative. Heavily! Name 3 superior guards in college basketball right now. Go through the rosters and just try to make an argument for three better. Really really hard.

Secondly, extremely early I know in conference play, but who are the leading candidates for Big 12 POY? The conference is likely to be a two horse race between Iowa State and Houston. Houston does not have a Jamal Shead caliber player this year. Is Curtis Jones the early leader for Big 12 POY?

 

[cyclones12321]

I would not take 1 guard over CJ

 

[AllInForISU]

It is about time we start pushing this narrative. Heavily! Name 3 superior guards in college basketball right now.

Secondly, extremely early I know in conference play, but who are the leading candidates for Big 12 POY? The conference is likely to be a two horse race between Iowa State and Houston. Houston does not have a Jamal Shead caliber player this year. Is Curtis Jones the early leader for Big 12 POY?

There’s a lot of games left. As of right now I’d agree, but he’s got a long way to go

 

[cyclones12321]

And I’m sick of hearing one of the best 6th men in the country! The guy is as clear #1 as there’s ever been for that award

 

[Prone2Clone]

Word.

 

[JohnnyFive]

It is about time we start pushing this narrative. Heavily! Name 3 superior guards in college basketball right now. Go through the rosters and just try to make an argument for three better. Really really hard.

Secondly, extremely early I know in conference play, but who are the leading candidates for Big 12 POY? The conference is likely to be a two horse race between Iowa State and Houston. Houston does not have a Jamal Shead caliber player this year. Is Curtis Jones the early leader for Big 12 POY?

He deserves it. My memory isnt great, has a 6th man ever won Big 12 POY?

 

[SolarGarlic]

It is about time we start pushing this narrative. Heavily! Name 3 superior guards in college basketball right now. Go through the rosters and just try to make an argument for three better. Really really hard.

Secondly, extremely early I know in conference play, but who are the leading candidates for Big 12 POY? The conference is likely to be a two horse race between Iowa State and Houston. Houston does not have a Jamal Shead caliber player this year. Is Curtis Jones the early leader for Big 12 POY?

Plays fantastic defense and can play PG too. He's a great player

 

[Williowa]

He's great. Idk if we need to push it, it's going to be obvious by the end to anyone watching

 

[beentherebefore]

Cyclones are very fortunate to have him. TJ smartly plays him as he does.

And, great player leading a very good (too early yet to say great) team. Curtis Jones mirrors his coach, and the team mirrors Curtis Jones. Plus, it's not a bad thing to play in the same backcourt as Tamin Lipsey.

 

[Drew0311]

It’s crazy if you look at his juco stats and his first year at Buffalo. No way anyone could have predicted what he has become

 

[ClubCy]

It’s crazy if you look at his juco stats and his first year at Buffalo. No way anyone could have predicted what he has become

Shoot remember him in the OOC games last year? He was nearly unplayable and now he will go down as one of my favorite clones ever.

 

[Thomasrickj]

It’s crazy that our best player, on the number 3 team in the nation, doesn’t even start. As much as I love Gilbert, Jones makes less mistakes, less turnovers, and is our best defender. Jones is an absolute stud and he’s such a treat to watch because you know he’s ready to take over the game at any second.

 

[rosshm16]

Not sure there's a better bench in the country than Curtis Big Swinging D*ck Jones and Brandt Chatfield.

 

[FerShizzle]

he is the most legit 1st team all conference player on the roster.

 

[FerShizzle]

the bench/6th man narrative gets old. it is short sighted. he plays the same minutes as tamin and keshon.

 

[ForeverIowan]

the bench/6th man narrative gets old. it is short sighted. he plays the same minutes as tamin and keshon.

I think the 6th man narrative really holds him back from being discussed as an All-American and Big 12 POY from the national media. National media perspective: 6th man of the year? Absolutely! But I mean he is a 6th man and comes off the bench how good can he be?

I personally would love to see TJ and some Big 12 talking heads like Fran Fraschilla really start to push his name and this narrative.

 

[FerShizzle]

I think the 6th man narrative really holds him back from being discussed as an All-American and Big 12 POY from the national media. National media perspective: 6th man of the year? Absolutely! But I mean he is a 6th man and comes off the bench how good can he be?

I personally would love to see TJ and some Big 12 talking heads like Fran Fraschilla really start to push his name and this narrative.

i wish the announcers wouldnt make a big deal out of the bench part of it or accurately describe the situation.

'he comes in for a second wave of staggered scoring, but is the best scoring option on the team.' calling him a 6th man is lazy and antiquated.

 

[ForeverIowan]

He deserves it. My memory isnt great, has a 6th man ever won Big 12 POY?

Id be surprised if a "6th man" has ever won conference POY in any major conference.

 

[enisthemenace]

He keeps doing what he’s doing, and he will be first team all big 12. No question. POY? As long as Kansas doesn’t finish below 3rd, Dickinass will win POY for no good reason.

 

[Irish1]

Is it still advantageous to keep him as a 6th man? No one lecture me I understand the theory, but I also heard TJ say preseason that Milan would be a "shot hunter" this season and I'm not seeing that...... at all. I'm especially not seeing it in close games where we need him the most. Maybe Jones should start and Milan should have some incentive to earn it