For Appleby's sake, All-ACC won't go based off his turnover laden game against us. The fact he leads the ACC in average points and assists will in all likelihood land him a spot on the 1st team.Appleby. Turnover machine vs us. Cost them the game.
I know we're all fans, but you'd give Miami 3 out of 5?Appleby Wong Miller Omier Bacot would be my choice for ACC 1st team.
I believe Wong is top 5 in the conference among guards (PG or SG) in Pts, Reb, Assists, Steal, Blocks and FG %, FT% and top 10 in 3Pt %. The only guard that can say that I would bet.
He was in the final 20 for the Naismith mid year, just was named to the final 15 for the Wooden with guys like Edey, Sasser, Tshiewbe (Bacot the only other ACC player) he will finish with over 1800 points and yet he is easily replaceable, overrated, 3rd/4th best on our team.
Come on guys...seriously I know we are passionate but this is even extreme for our fan base. I know he has had 4-5 poor shooting games but maybe Wong is why guys like Pack, Miller, and Omier can operate the way they do. Meanwhile I bet 99% of the best players in the country have had a handful of bad nights. It happens. I think the last 2-3 games he has definitely forced things more than usual but he is a smart kid he knows this is it. Just has to settle back into the offense. We better hope we land a monster in the portal because Pack and Joseph cant do what Wong has done.
All that being said I love Miller as our Glue guy. Omier has done more then hold his own vs much strong comp and there are a lot of good guards in this conference. All 3 should make it. But I could also see only 1 making it. But for now Ill say Wong and Miller make it. Omier being quiet against UVA, UNC and 1 of the 2 games vs Duke will cost him.
Fair enough. He has had moment where you just put your hands up. But other than maybe Miller I think everyone has...If I had to pick one criticism of Miller its that he does disappear at times. But if I am being level headed he isnt a true scorer. He just finds opens, weak side put backs, sets a pick and gets a smaller guy on him.My issue with Wong is his inconsistency. He has obviously done some great things this season, but he was brutal in the 2nd half of our loss to FSU, 1-11 in our loss to GT, 2-8 in our loss to Duke, 5-13 in our loss to Pitt (including multiple TOs down the stretch). He was 1-9 this weekend. He has also been a turnover machine lately (averaging almost 3 per game over the last 9 outings). I like Wong and he IS the key to a long post-season run, but i just dont thing he's an ACC first team guy over Omier.
And when i say he is replaceable, Im not saying hes our worst starter because he isnt. I am saying we have other guys who can do the things that he does, but dont have guys who can replace Omier, Miller and Pack.
Fair enough. He has had moment where you just put your hands up. But other than maybe Miller I think everyone has...If I had to pick one criticism of Miller its that he does disappear at times. But if I am being level headed he isnt a true scorer. He just finds opens, weak side put backs, sets a pick and gets a smaller guy on him.
I hope Casey is attached to him every practicing and just watching how he goes about things.
Wong also ****ed us in the FSU game with his multiple turnovers, poor shot selection (A 3pt attempt off the side of the backboard)My issue with Wong is his inconsistency. He has obviously done some great things this season, but he was brutal in the 2nd half of our loss to FSU, 1-11 in our loss to GT, 2-8 in our loss to Duke, 5-13 in our loss to Pitt (including multiple TOs down the stretch). He was 1-9 this weekend. He has also been a turnover machine lately (averaging almost 3 per game over the last 9 outings). I like Wong and he IS the key to a long post-season run, but i just dont think he's an ACC first team guy over Omier.
And when i say he is the most replaceable, Im not saying hes our worst starter because he isnt. I am saying we have other guys who can do the things that he does, but dont have guys who can replace Omier, Miller and Pack.