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(12-17-2019 11:15 PM)TheDancinMonarch Wrote:  

(12-17-2019 10:53 PM)ODU BBALL Wrote:  

(12-17-2019 09:51 PM)TheDancinMonarch Wrote:  

(12-17-2019 12:18 PM)AdoptedMonarch Wrote:  

(12-17-2019 12:01 PM)ODU BBALL Wrote:  Listed below are the scoring and rebounding stats of 3 former ODU greats that don't have their jersey retired. All three players played the forward position. For impartiality I have left the player's name off the listing. All three players are from the Division 1 era. Which of the three players is the clear runaway winner of getting their jersey retired over the other two, and why?

Player A
Fresh. - 15.2 points, 8.7 rebounds
Soph. - 14.4 points, 7.3 rebounds
Junior - 15.9 points, 7.9 rebounds
Senior - 14.7 points, 8.4 rebounds

Player B
Fresh. - 9.0 points, 5.3 rebounds
Soph. - 16.9 points, 5.9 rebounds
Junior - 16.0 points, 5.6 rebounds
Senior - 22.1 points, 8.4 rebounds

Player C
Fresh. -15.5 points, 7.1 rebounds
Soph. - 15.0 points, 7.0 rebounds
Junior - 20.2 points, 6.7 rebounds
Senior - 21.1 points, 6.6 rebounds

Player C. Points combined with steady improvement > rebounds and sudden blossoming.

Player A. Solid numbers and a consistent winner.

To be fair player C was hampered by poor coaching.

PS. I know their identities.

If what you are saying about player C is accurate, then wouldn't that make his accomplishments even more impressive?

The sad reality is that we remember and revere the winners.