Goillinikobd
- Southeastern US
Excuuuuse me, but they just disrespected the Man. Payback is a !!!!!.
Keaton Wagler named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week & Freshman of the Week
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Just found this article. Came out 1/21, so before the Purdue game. Already had Wagler as a top-5 contender for BIG POY, with Yaxel as the front runner, and Braden Smith, Stirtz, and TKR as the other contenders.
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I think Sandfort is also going to be a contender as well as Fears. I think the knock on Martinelli, Thornton, and Steinbach, and maybe even Stirtz by the time it's done, is going to be their teams aren't good enough. If you look at this award over the years, they're giving it to a star players from one of the top 4-5 teams in the conference, not guys on teams in the middle of the league or worse. The only real exception to that over the last 20 years is Luka Garza's first one in 2019-2020.
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I think Sandfort is also going to be a contender as well as Fears. I think the knock on Martinelli, Thornton, and Steinbach, and maybe even Stirtz by the time it's done, is going to be their teams aren't good enough. If you look at this award over the years, they're giving it to a star players from one of the top 4-5 teams in the conference, not guys on teams in the middle of the league or worse. The only real exception to that over the last 20 years is Luka Garza's first one in 2019-2020.
Fears had 17 assists which is impressive. However it was against MD who hasn’t played well of late.
15.5 pts and 11 assists against MD/Oregon compared to 29.5 pts 6 assists and 3.5 rebounds against Purdue and MD. I take 30 points every day and twice on Sunday
15.5 pts and 11 assists against MD/Oregon compared to 29.5 pts 6 assists and 3.5 rebounds against Purdue and MD. I take 30 points every day and twice on Sunday
How are these awards done? From what I knew there’s a collection of voters and in case the number of votes “split” that’s where co comes in.
7/11 weeks there’s been a “co” so that’s obviously not how it works.
7/11 weeks there’s been a “co” so that’s obviously not how it works.
hooraybeer
- Peoria, IL
amazing that you can have one of the best performances in conference history and not win player of the week
It's Braden Smith's award to lose. Even in a loss, he was absolutely phenomenal against us.
When we played MD we had 17 assists as a team.
With 5 weeks left in the regular season, he can tie Kofi for the all-time record with 3 more. 4+ and the record is all his...
Yup, just on the one game alone Keaton should have gotten every vote possible for player of the week. Kinda like having an asterisk next to his accomplishment. Does something never done before but has to share award, smh.
TheFlyingIllini1317
- Chicago, IL
I usually don't get riled up about these weekly awards but Co is an absolute joke. 17 assists is impressive but it was vs Maryland and the game vs Oregon is just solid for Fears. If Boz had 14 and 5 vs Oregon I'd think solid game Boz, you did your job. Crazy!
MD had 48 points against MSU. 46 points on the road against one of the top tier big ten teams is just more impressive. How many of Fears assists came in garbage time?
Having at least 15 assists has happened 6 times in Big Ten play. Last time in 2010 by McCamey (16)
45 points hasn’t been scored in a big ten game since 1994 and on the road
Smith started the season with about a lap head start on POY based purely on reputation. Those who voted him preseason POY are unlikely to change their vote unless he falls off a cliff. If he wins, maybe in their minds it validates their preseason vote. 
Keaton was chosen as the AP National Player of the Week for men's basketball: https://apnews.com/article/ap-top-2...ayer-of-week-9e30db605b5c6b7489b22758a0e8a31d
Dear BigTen, notice that $hit doesn't have Co- in front of it.....
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
Keaton's game on a shirt...
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NIL Store | EXCLUSIVE RELEASE: Keaton Wagler Scoring Record Navy Tee
A classic tee featuring your favorite player's name and number for the best way to support your team at home or in the stands. Officially licensed NIL product, shop with confidence knowing your athlete earns money directly when you buy. Details: Officially licensed NIL apparel Classic cut, size...
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But, not good enough for the B1G. Interesting...
IlliniKat91
- Chicago, IL
Absolutely bought the crewneck sweatshirt version of this as soon as I saw it was out. I can't wait for it to get here. Our AD went to Purdue, so I plan on wearing this around/past his office as often as I can.Keaton's game on a shirt...
NIL Store | EXCLUSIVE RELEASE: Keaton Wagler Scoring Record Navy Tee
A classic tee featuring your favorite player's name and number for the best way to support your team at home or in the stands. Officially licensed NIL product, shop with confidence knowing your athlete earns money directly when you buy. Details: Officially licensed NIL apparel Classic cut, size...
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
Best player in the country last week. Still not good enough to win the B1G player of the week outright.
That may result from Izzo lobbying for recognition of his guard. No way is there any fair comparison between the two performances. Winning at Purdue solely due to an all-world game by Keaton, a freshman?
This will surely turn into bulletin board material. However, I hope it doesn't spur the other Illini to take a half a step back and "let KW do it," as we saw the Bulls do with MJ....
This will surely turn into bulletin board material. However, I hope it doesn't spur the other Illini to take a half a step back and "let KW do it," as we saw the Bulls do with MJ....
Da#*, there’s only 5 weeks left?
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
Who was the Co?
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