Freeman Big Freshman Player of the Week Again!

[Mohawkeye]

I think he’s certainly worthy but I’m shocked in such a down year for the Big there isn’t more competition.

He really is the perfect mix of offense and defense.

 

[Willin]

Owen is special!!!

 

[BonzoFury]

I think he’s certainly worthy but I’m shocked in such a down year for the Big there isn’t more competition.

He really is the perfect mix of offense and defense.

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Holy shit look at all those empty seats. Has men's bball really fallen that far?

 

[Underscore2]

Holy shit look at all those empty seats. Has men's bball really fallen that far?

Not sure what you expect at a Women’s Basketball School..

But yeah, compared to the attendance at the Volleyball School just to our west, it is disappointing.

 

[HawkHoops80]

I think he’s certainly worthy but I’m shocked in such a down year for the Big there isn’t more competition.

He really is the perfect mix of offense and defense.

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Yeah it's a weird year for the FOTY race. The only 2 guys who have won weekly honors are John Blackwell for Wisconsin and Owen--and up until very recently neither guy was starting for their team.

Here are other freshmen stats:
Cam Christie, MN- 11.8, 3, 2; 43% from 3
John Blackwell, WI- 9.6, 3.5; 54% from 3
Mackenzie Mgbako, IN- 9.1, 3.8, 1.3
Gavin Griffiths, RU- 8.6, 2.1
DeShawn Harris-Smith, MD- 8.4, 4.8, 2.8

Compare those to Owen's numbers:
9.8, 4.7; 2 blocks, 1 steal

Here's the other kicker--out of all of the guys listed, Owen is playing the fewest minutes of this group.