Trevon is Man II

[Emp]

Give it up for the Man.

[bleedXblue]

Yes he is. Steel......balls.

[SkyWalker]

Onions!

[DexterBailey84]

He's the type of player that can take a team a long way when it matters most....if he gets hot, sky's the limit.

[xukeith]

Europe next year.
Second Round NCAA this year!

[JAPER]

Agreed with Dexter Bailey. who was once six foot four and a soph-O-more...out of Cincinnati, Ohio.

ONIONS time...

[GIMMFD]

I don't know guys, I still don't think he's good enough to play in the Big East.

[Porkopolis]

He has been money down the homestretch. That shot tonight made me happier than any all year.

[xu82]

Oui.

[Xavier]

Europe next year.
Second Round NCAA this year!

Weren't you one of the guys saying we won't make the tournament? Lol

[markchal]

We haven't had a lot of clutch play this year but wow was Tre good. Looked like Tu hitting that shot at the end.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I don't know guys, I still don't think he's good enough to play in the Big East.

:biggrin:

[D-West & PO-Z]

He is so good! Love him

[DexterBailey84]

Europe next year.
Second Round NCAA this year!

Man I'm praying JP talks him out of it.....just imagine this team next year with those two Sr's.

[American X]

Trevon Bluiett is a Xavier Legend.

[XUFan09]

I don't know guys, I still don't think he's good enough to play in the Big East.
Lol clearly he's just not athletic enough.

Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

[KFX]

[QUOTE=xukeith;583434]Europe next year.
Second Round NCAA



What a mean spirited and misdirected comment. Tre Bluiett missed two FTs late and then won the game for Xavier University. He is damn near a Xavier legend. Why mention Europe? Why would you denigrate a Xavier player?

[XMuskieFTW]

Tre is 19 points shy of 1500 in his X career. Hopefully gets that and more tomorrow. I know him staying is very unlikely, but if he did stay and stayed healthy, he would pass D west for 2nd all time in scoring for X.

[Snipe]

What a mean spirited and misdirected comment. Tre Bluiett missed two FTs late and then won the game for Xavier University. He is damn near a Xavier legend. Why mention Europe? Why would you denigrate a Xavier player?

Don't know why Europe is in there at all. Europe is chalk full of Arabs now anyway.


Tre is 19 points shy of 1500 in his X career. Hopefully gets that and more tomorrow. I know him staying is very unlikely, but if he did stay and stayed healthy, he would pass D west for 2nd all time in scoring for X.

I think he will stay, pass David West, be an All American on a Top 10 Team, Win the Big East Title, go to the Final Four, and then be drafted first round in the NBA draft. Or he could go hang out with some Arabs. And trust me, personal hygiene is not high on their list, but inbreeding is.

[MarvAlbert]

I was living and dying with every shot, every play, and yelling about everything...but when he made that shot, I sat silent (I blame last year's bogus charge call and buzzer beating 3), and waited for my heart to be broken...haven't been this excited about a conference tourney game since I went to the A10 tourney in AC and my brother was hot enough at blackjack to keep us there all 3 days (lost in the finals,but the semis clinched our birth)...Thank you, Tre, for picking up the slack and putting the team and the fans on your back and still rising up enough to make that shot.

[ReturnOfTheMack]

Don't know why Europe is in there at all. Europe is chalk full of Arabs now anyway.



I think he will stay, pass David West, be an All American on a Top 10 Team, Win the Big East Title, go to the Final Four, and then be drafted first round in the NBA draft. Or he could go hang out with some Arabs. And trust me, personal hygiene is not high on their list, but inbreeding is.

Love your overall sentiment, however, he gone. Let's enjoy him while he's here.

[MarvAlbert]

Honestly, he feels like a 2nd rd GSW pick to me...I don't even know if they have a 2nd rd pick this year, but I think he'd be like their SF version of Draymond...don't watch too much NBA, but that seems like it'll happen to me, if he's not snatched up earlier.

[Xavier]

Europe next year.
Second Round NCAA



What a mean spirited and misdirected comment. Tre Bluiett missed two FTs late and then won the game for Xavier University. He is damn near a Xavier legend. Why mention Europe? Why would you denigrate a Xavier player?

Relax, XUKeith has been a known troll for awhile. I still think UC guy but a rival team regardless, fun to see his posts continue to crumble.

[XfansinKy]

Glad big Tyrique is back

[XfansinKy]

:ninja::ninja:

[XfansinKy]

:biggrin:

See you soon hopefully. I'm glad Trevon has used his YMCA style game to have some nice scoring games even if he does have to shoot under 50% to do it. Defensively... Ehh. Still I was really happy to see him Ice it and Tyrique end it it. See you soon. You are my first internet bully. Remember I only respond. You are the one who enjoys starting it as if you are invisible.

[xufan2434]

Honestly, he feels like a 2nd rd GSW pick to me...I don't even know if they have a 2nd rd pick this year, but I think he'd be like their SF version of Draymond...don't watch too much NBA, but that seems like it'll happen to me, if he's not snatched up earlier.

I don't mind the comparison. I was actually gonna go with another MSU guy myself. I'd love to see Tre stay his senior year and lead em and fully develop as much as possible and get March praise like Denzel Valentine. You can't teach or measure clutch. And the more and more Tre shows what he does in crunch time, the league can't ignore what he can't do on paper

[gladdenguy]

Defense has been so much better this week. Active hands. Not rebounding as well as we have, but that is due mostly to the zone. JP's rebound was enormous. Malcolm stepped up and had some huge boards. Defense will win games. It might be the best they have played in a long while this year.

Offense has struggled. The 3's look pretty bad, especially in the first half. If we can start hitting some shots, maybe we can win a game or 2 in the dance.

But this thread is about Tre. Thank you Tre.
Thank you for giving me my favorite game since Nova at home.
Thank you for giving me a night where I couldn't sleep.
Thank you for giving me a night where I couldn't t stop looking at Twitter and message boards.
Thank you for not going to Michigan St. and UCLA.
Most importantly, thanks for being the next Xavier player with steel F$&ken balls.

I love Xavier basketball. I love Tre Blueitt

[XMuskieFTW]

See you soon hopefully. I'm glad Trevon has used his YMCA style game to have some nice scoring games even if he does have to shoot under 50% to do it. Defensively... Ehh. Still I was really happy to see him Ice it and Tyrique end it it. See you soon. You are my first internet bully. Remember I only respond. You are the one who enjoys starting it as if you are invisible.

Lol what guard who is primarily a shooter shoots above 50%?

[X-ceptional]

Presented without comment:
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/xavier-guard-trevon-bluiett-shoots-over-butler-forward-kelan-martin-picture-id651018840

[94GRAD]

Presented without comment:
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/xavier-guard-trevon-bluiett-shoots-over-butler-forward-kelan-martin-picture-id651018840

Hope he makes it!

[muskiefan82]

Hope he makes it!

He did, sir. He did.

[SemajParlor]

Anyone else starting to get that feeling that we're watching something special develop with Tre? The post season can be a funny thing....

[xufan2434]

Anyone else starting to get that feeling that we're watching something special develop with Tre? The post season can be a funny thing....

He's not listed as a senior, but it's gotta be that mentality going on in his head. This is his last chance in an X uniform. Last night was the most emotion and swag I think I've seen him play with. The program has always been lead by the elders in March. It's Tre's turn

[American X]

Lionel Chambers approves of that shot.

Legend, Building.

[Masterofreality]

Hope he makes it!

Beautiful. Just F-ing Beautiful.

[American X]

These upcoming games could be huge blocks in building the Trevon Bluiett Legend.


(cue Lose Yourself and Eye of the Tiger)

[XfansinKy]

I don't know guys, I still don't think he's good enough to play in the Big East.

When he's hot he's pretty unstoppable. As a volume scorer who shoots barely over 40% from the field, when he's not making shots he doesn't have the athleticism to do other things that offset having a bad shooting night in a conference as athletic as The Big East. When he's hot though, yea he's pretty unstoppable and I hope he has back to back games where he is red hot. I'm not being mean towards him at all because he's obviously trying to do everything he can to be physically better. He also comes from a military family as I do. He can go make 65-100k somewhere someday too. Tax free depending on where.

[Xavier]

He will be making more than that someday. Europe players are getting paid more and more. (I think D. Brown had a contract over a million a year at one point).

[Xpectations]

When he's hot he's pretty unstoppable. As a volume scorer who shoots barely over 40% from the field, when he's not making shots he doesn't have the athleticism to do other things that offset having a bad shooting night in a conference as athletic as The Big East. When he's hot though, yea he's pretty unstoppable and I hope he has back to back games where he is red hot. I'm not being mean towards him at all because he's obviously trying to do everything he can to be physically better. He also comes from a military family as I do. He can go make 65-100k somewhere someday too. Tax free depending on where.

FG% is so 1980s, especially for a player who takes the majority of his FG attempts from behind the arc. It's like believing RBIs are still a good tool for evaluating baseball players.

Here are some better stats to consider:

Tre's 2FG% is very good for an offensive wing, at 51%
Tre's 3FG% is 37%
Tre's EFG% is a very good 53%
Tre's TS% (which includes FT shooting) is even better at 57.4%
Tre's ORtg over the past 13 games when he wasn't hurt is 122, which is in Josh Hart territory

[Xavier]

Am I reading that right? You just said FG% is so 1980's then offered other stats to consider- first two being FG%?

[Xpectations]

Am I reading that right? You just said FG% is so 1980's then offered other stats to consider- first two being FG%?

You are absolutely reading that right. And I'm honestly surprised you're asking the question.

He (or she) used straight-up FG% without any context. Evaluating or comparing players based on FG% is mostly meaningless if a player is shooting a high proportion of threes.

The point is--when you provide full context--Tre is shooting well in all three areas (2FG%, 3FG% and FT%). That's what matters when a player gets the opportunity to score.

[XMuskieFTW]

When he's hot he's pretty unstoppable. As a volume scorer who shoots barely over 40% from the field, when he's not making shots he doesn't have the athleticism to do other things that offset having a bad shooting night in a conference as athletic as The Big East. When he's hot though, yea he's pretty unstoppable and I hope he has back to back games where he is red hot. I'm not being mean towards him at all because he's obviously trying to do everything he can to be physically better. He also comes from a military family as I do. He can go make 65-100k somewhere someday too. Tax free depending on where.

Trevon only shot just above 40% from the field and 2-7 from 3 against Butler. He did manage to get to the line 12 times though. He may not be the most athletic, but to say he can't offset a bad shooting night is just straight up false. He shoots 5.4 free throws a game and has affected games many times by getting in the lane and scoring.

[xu82]

You are absolutely reading that right. And I'm honestly surprised you're asking the question.

He (or she) used straight-up FG% without any context. Evaluating or comparing players based on FG% is mostly meaningless if a player is shooting a high proportion of threes.

The point is--when you provide full context--Tre is shooting well in all three areas (2FG%, 3FG% and FT%). That's what matters when a player gets the opportunity to score.

To look at it any other way makes no sense.

[XfansinKy]

He will be making more than that someday. Europe players are getting paid more and more. (I think D. Brown had a contract over a million a year at one point).
Probably a bad low ball guess on my part. Euro ball is rapidly gaining popularity over there. I don't want to change the direction of this thread, but it makes me wonder how it will affect college basketball now that an above average college player can go overseas and make a really good living(possibly) The part a lot of people don't wanna talk about is some players do get there, don't start out well, don't have money, transportation, communication skills, or medical insurance when they get there, get paid late or short, and have to get home as quick as possible.

[X-ceptional]

I don't trust the percentages once March rolls around, anyway. I'll trust this guy when the season's on the line though. Just win!

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/xavier-musketeers-guard-trevon-bluiett-inbounds-the-ball-in-the-half-picture-id648041986

[XUFan09]

I don't trust the percentages once March rolls around, anyway. I'll trust this guy when the season's on the line though. Just win!

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/xavier-musketeers-guard-trevon-bluiett-inbounds-the-ball-in-the-half-picture-id648041986
Yup, I trust the two-time all-Big East player!

Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

[ammtd34]

The part a lot of people don't wanna talk about is some players do get there, don't start out well, don't have money, transportation, communication skills, or medical insurance when they get there, get paid late or short, and have to get home as quick as possible.

These are problems with low level clubs, not first division clubs in countries with good leagues. As of 18 months ago, Justin Doellman and Derrick Brown were the two highest paid Americans in Europe. According to this site (http://euroleagueadventures.com/top-50-salaries-in-the-euroleague/), the top 12 Americans were making over 14,000,000 euros a year combined. Since Doellman and Brown were the top two, it can be assumed that they were making well over 1,000,000 a year.

Edit: This link (https://www.talkbasket.net/salaries) had Doellman at 1.8 and Brown at 1.7.

[muskiefan82]

That's good too. The dollar is actually valued at slightly more than the Euro currently.

[Xpectations]

This site has Romain Sato making 1.4 million euros in 2013.

The more interesting number though is that they show an alternate calculation based on how an agent would determine the equivalent NBA dollars, and it goes beyond just exchange rates, factoring in various fees, taxes, etc.

They state that Sato would have needed to make $3.6 million in NBA compensation in 2013 to be equivalent to his Euro pay.

Now whether their calculations are valid or not, someone with sufficient time and resources can check.

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=303938

[Emp]

Unblievable. Tale of two halves. I want this guy n my team!

[The Coz]

Second Half Blueitt is the king! This is partly do to my reprimand of the complacent Lamont Thurston at halftime,

[The Coz]

Did you hear about second half Blueitt? it's the best

[The Coz]

Hear about Mack? He pretty good.

[The Coz]

That time of year. give me some Atl or give me death.

[waggy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvGRLN3_koQ

[American X]

It is amazing how he racks up those points like clockwork. Send him a tweet that he is allowed to score in the first half also. He would score even more points!

[markchal]

He's really struggled in tourney games, and this is probably his last tourney for us, so nice to see him finally shake that off in the second half. This is Tre's moment, Tre's team, I hope he keeps it rolling.

[Masterofreality]

It is amazing how he racks up those points like clockwork. Send him a tweet that he is allowed to score in the first half also. He would score even more points!

Like at 5/3rd? #40

[American X]

Like at 5/3rd? #40

Legends are made in such ways.

[MADXSTER]

Hero's are remembered, but Legends never die

[X-ceptional]

Dude's playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers.

http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/trevon-bluiett-of-the-xavier-musketeers-reacts-against-the-florida-picture-id654947542?s=594x594

[Emp]

Ohh, if he pulls a David West........

[SemajParlor]

Anyone else starting to get that feeling that we're watching something special develop with Tre? The post season can be a funny thing....

Oh, look at that!

[muskieindent]

Lionel Chambers approves of that shot.

Legend, Building.

He's definetly channeling Lionel 2004 The Run.Let's hope one step further.

[GoMuskies]

He's definetly channeling Lionel 2004 The Run.Let's hope one step further.

Umm.....three steps further.

[X-ceptional]

Smooth operator...

https://scontent-lga3-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/17333665_1896943247218844_1794533728219824128_n.jp g

[D-West & PO-Z]

http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/18957220/chad-ford-nba-draft-2017-stock-watch-ncaa-tournament-edition

Stock UP:

Trevon Bluiett, F, Jr., Xavier

Bluiett declared for the 2016 NBA draft but withdrew after failing to land an invite to the combine. Since then, he had really fallen off NBA radars. When point guard and first-round prospect Edmond Sumner went down for the season, scouts stopped watching Xavier. They're watching again.

He had 29 points against Florida State, shot 8-for-15 from 3 over both rounds and really carried Xavier to the Sweet 16. He's a tweener who lacks elite athleticism and that's the biggest concern for scouts. But the improved shooting and his ability to get to the rim has him starting to make the case that he can be a wing in the pros.

[SemajParlor]

I originally posted this video during the preseason addressing the naysayers regarding Tre's pro career. Although he's not quite as big, (6'6 200 vs 6'7 225) Tre can carve out a role at the next level when he plays like he has the last few weeks. Here's a guy who he reminds me a lot of.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdwP_ifQo0I

[THRILLHOUSE]

Trevon wrote a column for The Player's Tribune today: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/trevon-bluiett-xavier-march-madness/

[muskiefan82]

Attack and Finish. I like.

[waggy]

Real nice job by Trevor there.

[X-ceptional]

Article: Xavier’s Clutch Scorer Has the Musketeers Ready for a Cinderella Run
Link: https://theringer.com/2017-ncaa-tournament-xavier-trevon-bluiett-11bb0e266da8#.s5sfx7r2w


Combined, Bluiett’s offensive weapons were good for 18 points per game during the regular season and made him one of the top-100 offensive threats in the country. Decent numbers, but not enough to carry a team. Now, in the tournament, he’s tossed those 18 aside like last season’s Hyperdunks and has gone on to average 25 per game. He dropped 21 on Maryland in the first round and 29 on FSU in the second. Of those 50 total points, 43 have come after halftime.

Nice article on Trevon from The Ringer. Game day is Tre Day, and Second Half Tre > Everything.

[SemajParlor]

1 more win and he's an undeniable all timer.

[GoMuskies]

1 more win and he's an undeniable all timer.

Two more wins, and he might be THE all timer!

[GIMMFD]

Two more wins, and he might be THE all timer!

Two more wins and the damn Musketeer better get a renovation outside of Cintas with a Blueitt jersey on.

[IM4X]

Tre Bien!

Needs to be a headline on some national paper somewhere!

[D-West & PO-Z]

Bilas said on Mike and Mike this morning he thought Tre was a first round pick.

[SemajParlor]

Anyone else starting to get that feeling that we're watching something special develop with Tre? The post season can be a funny thing....

:)

[xu82]

Bilas said on Mike and Mike this morning he thought Tre was a first round pick.

So, maybe he's not an ass 100% of the time....

[D-West & PO-Z]

So, maybe he's not an ass 100% of the time....

He is still mostly terrible. :)

[SemajParlor]

I actually think Bilas is very good.

[Xuperman]

What blows my mind, is that he had the assist to Sean for the would be game winner and THEN immediately altered the 3 point shot of Trier for the would have been game winner!

[X-ceptional]

Tre-2k is MAN.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Congrats Tre!

[stammina0721]

It's no secret ive been a Trevon critic as of late, but congratulations to him. You have done something very few have done before you and for that it is possible your number gets lifted to the rafters. It's your night so enjoy it because you deserve it.

[GIMMFD]

Tre Bae Bae with 2,000 career points, that's just incredible in every aspect. He's put his work in the gym, in his game, and has become an X legend. Enjoy your night Tre, you deserve every accolade you receive. The guy is impossible not to love, all hail the Silent Assassin.

[Emp]

Played within himself. Double double. That's the balance we need, and the underclass men stepped up. Playing with the depth is how to get to the FF.

[chico]

Now that he got his 2,000, he should probably rest a few games to make sure he's 100% for the tournament.

[slysyl]

Coach MACK has got this team running and playing defense. Everyone is playing well and looking good; they are jelling at the right time. Glad MACK is coaching and not some of you know it alls on this board.

[bleedXblue]

Coach MACK has got this team running and playing defense. Everyone is playing well and looking good; they are jelling at the right time. Glad MACK is coaching and not some of you know it alls on this board.

we love you too

[GIMMFD]

Coach MACK has got this team running and playing defense. Everyone is playing well and looking good; they are jelling at the right time. Glad MACK is coaching and not some of you know it alls on this board.

Put down the bourbon, friend.

[XUGRAD80]

Now that he got his 2,000, he should probably rest a few games to make sure he's 100% for the tournament.

Seriously?

Ain’t never gonna happen. As a senior, going down his last 8-9 weeks of his college career, there is no way he is sitting out any games. They MIGHT cut his minutes a little bit, but that’s more because of the better play by Naji and Scruggs. They are still trying to win a Big East title and trying to secure a high seed for the post season tournaments. I’m sure that Tre has no desire to skip any games.

Edit....last night Tre played 25 minutes, Naji played 30, and Scruggs played 18

[XUFan09]

Seriously?

Ain’t never gonna happen. As a senior, going down his last 8-9 weeks of his college career, there is no way he is sitting out any games. They MIGHT cut his minutes a little bit, but that’s more because of the better play by Naji and Scruggs. They are still trying to win a Big East title and trying to secure a high seed for the post season tournaments. I’m sure that Tre has no desire to skip any games.

Edit....last night Tre played 25 minutes, Naji played 30, and Scruggs played 18He's making fun of that ridiculous thread earlier calling for Trevon to sit a few weeks.

Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

[American X]

Trevor Bullet, that kid's good.

[XUGRAD80]

Ok..I get it now. About choked on my coffee though. :wacko:

[xu koop scoop]

Tre all around play last night included a double double (13 pts, 10 boards - also 5 assists)

[GIMMFD]

Trevor Bullet, that kid's good.

I still don't think he's athletic enough to play in the Big East personally.

[SemajParlor]

Probably a good time to mention Tre is 15/29 from 3 since the Villanova game. It's not a surprise when this team plays well.

[Emp]

I'm going to look it up, but my impression is that Trevon is really struggling with his 3 shot away from the friendly confines of Cintas. Last night is but one glaring example. Mack keeps running sets and Tre keeps launching, it's what a shooter does. But it's painful to watch.

In other news, I'm disappointed Tre has not been nominated for best actor in a dramatic role. He totally sold a phantom push at a critical point last night, and made the free throws. His wild gesticulating brings to mind the admonition of Hamlet to the players.

Finally, JP was getting pushed and hacked and forearmed all night. The forearm shiv to interrupt his post cuts was the St John MO all night. To his credit, he stayed cool, if bruised. He never stops thinking on the court, and I love that.

[Xtemporaneous]

He totally sold a phantom push at a critical point last night, and made the free throws. His wild gesticulating brings to mind the admonition of Hamlet to the players.

"All the world's a stage, and the people are merely players."

[Emp]

Bump.

[X-ceptional]

I mean...

[Emp]

Geese can he shoot when it's on the line.

[GIMMFD]

Rich. Boy. Swagger. Retire. 5.

[JAPER]

Still man.

[markchal]

I think his shoulder might be ok

[xu koop scoop]

Onions at crunch time vs Butler tonight. Fried Onions, extra crunchy. Hands out to Kanter & O'Mara too.

[bleedXblue]

Holy Trevon Blueitt.....We are clearly not worthy of your greatness!!

[Xavier]

If any player deserved his number retired like West (during final season ceremony) it’s Tre. I know that won’t happen, but no question he will be in the rafters

[GetUp5]

#Retire5

[markchal]

If any player deserved his number retired like West (during final season ceremony) it’s Tre. I know that won’t happen, but no question he will be in the rafters

would LOVE to see this happen.

[paulxu]

If any player deserved his number retired like West (during final season ceremony) it’s Tre. I know that won’t happen, but no question he will be in the rafters

If that happens, he'll be TFB, instead of just TB.

[Masterofreality]

#Retire5

That. Will. Happen.

[xudash]

If that happens, he'll be TFB, instead of just TB.

Since we're now going batshit (BSt) crazy with acronyms, I would like to take this opportunity to thank 94GRAD for explaining DGAF to me.

So, I assume TFB truly GAF about how his legacy unfolds from here and overall.

That 3-point shot in OT last night was simply a thing of beauty (TOB).

[paulxu]

We have to be careful with this initial thing.
Don't want to turn this into a Fayer type board.

[X-band '01]

That is correct. I also needed a game program from last night trying to decipher the Butler game thread as well.

[Masterofreality]

A little debate on Twitter today as to who had more game winning shots- Trevon or Tu. I'm not sure what qualifies as "game winning" but I know that "Balls of Steel" Tu won a lot of damn ball games by putting the entire team on his 6:1 (allegedly) back, capped off with his incredible shot to get Xavier over Notre Dame in the NCAA. I'm not sure if Tre has ever "put the entire team on his back", but for sniping capability and hitting a big shot, he's right there.

Gotta say that Tu is still #1 in my book.....at least until Tre leads us to a Final 4.

[GIMMFD]

A little debate on Twitter today as to who had more game winning shots- Trevon or Tu. I'm not sure what qualifies as "game winning" but I know that "Balls of Steel" Tu won a lot of damn ball games by putting the entire team on his 6:1 (allegedly) back, capped off with his incredible shot to get Xavier over Notre Dame in the NCAA. I'm not sure if Tre has ever "put the entire team on his back", but for sniping capability and hitting a big shot, he's right there.

Gotta say that Tu is still #1 in my book.....at least until Tre leads us to a Final 4.

Fair assessment, but Tre has some Tu Holloway in his game, he doesn't shy away from the spotlight, when he needs to hit a shot, he will hit a shot, he's done it time and time again. Maybe he hasn't had a performance ala Tu vs. Purdue a few years back, but he definitely has the killer mentality as well.

[sirthought]

Both guys are clutch, but Trevon somehow does it so much more quietly. As an opponent, you knew Tu was going to be breaking you down and making you pay. With Trevon it somehow comes quick and quiet.

[IM4X]

A little debate on Twitter today as to who had more game winning shots- Trevon or Tu. I'm not sure what qualifies as "game winning" but I know that "Balls of Steel" Tu won a lot of damn ball games by putting the entire team on his 6:1 (allegedly) back, capped off with his incredible shot to get Xavier over Notre Dame in the NCAA. I'm not sure if Tre has ever "put the entire team on his back", but for sniping capability and hitting a big shot, he's right there.

Gotta say that Tu is still #1 in my book.....at least until Tre leads us to a Final 4.

Completely agree with this... though Tre is suddenly starting to make a believer out of me that this is the start of a beautiful finish to his college career. One that ends with him boldly taking this X team where no other X team has gone before.

[American X]

Since we're now going batshit (BSt) crazy with acronyms, I would like to take this opportunity to thank 94GRAD for explaining DGAF to me.

So, I assume TFB truly GAF about how his legacy unfolds from here and overall.

That 3-point shot in OT last night was simply a thing of beauty (TOB).

This is a family board. Watch your language or GTFO.


Also, using initials for players is firmly against board policy.

[Emp]

I'll be sad when this thread gets retired.

The guy was apparently born to shoot 3s in Cintas.

[xudash]

This is a family board. Watch your language or GTFO.


Also, using initials for players is firmly against board policy.

I stand corrected.

We don't want to be like VD. Especially now, while they're losing to the likes of George Mason!

[Emp]

I'm converting this to the Trevon Tribute Page.

Senior Night is upon us. Let us all praise a great young man whom I will remember for his shooting, his shooting, and his shooting.

Also his poise and his fearlessness. Also for pulling the DWest and coming back for his senior year.

And lastly, that great smile. He's a winner. He's OUR winner.

Thanks, Trevon