Oden vs. Durant

[Okinawa's#1Buck]

Originally Posted by Best Buckeye

I agree , but Conley won't beat Durant out. The reason I said it's Oden's if we win the NC because that is the only way he will get enough media pub to overtake Durant

When is the vote taken, before or after the big dance?

[HabaneroBuck]

Originally Posted by BuckeyeMike80

He needs to put on some weight to handle the pounding he'll take in the NBA and believe me he won't be blowing past guys in the NBA like he's doing in college.....

He's closer to Jalen Rose than T-Mac or Kobe....

Since you are so good at predicting the future, then I can only imagine that you knew all along that he would average 30 points a game in college against the Big 12 (as a freshman), but that his game wouldn't translate to the NBA, right? Did you think Kevin Martin of Zanesville Ohio would ever average twenty points a game in the NBA while 6-7, 185?

The leading scorer in the NBA is Carmelo Anthony. He averaged 22 points and 10 rebounds a game in his "super" season at Syracuse. And Garnett was even skinnier than Durant his first two years in the NBA. I'm just not convinced that you have any idea what you're talking about, sorry. Jalen Rose was a PG, for instance. Even if Durant reminds you of Rose, his role isn't even similar to Jalen's.

For the record, I think Oden is still a better professional pick. He'll be consistent and his teams will win. I don't know if Durant makes you a winner...but he will put up lots of points and stats, and he will sell lots of jerseys, which is something.

[OregonBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Thump

Compare stats, not even close.

Unfortunately, much of Oden's value is in unmeasureable stats such as altered shots and the such.

Conley would deserve the reward before Oden at this point.

I say Oden has a shot because he's averaging 15 pts, 9 reb, and 3.5 blks yet he still has so much he can improve upon. His stats should only go higher and with high-profile games like @MSU and Wiscy he has a chance to impress the nation. He's still a bit of a longshot though.

[Best Buckeye]

Originally Posted by Okinawa's#1Buck

When is the vote taken, before or after the big dance?

The vote is taken early in March so it is before. So unless Oden has a spectacular rest of the season Durant should win IMO

[Okinawa's#1Buck]

Originally Posted by Best Buckeye

The vote is taken early in March so it is before. So unless Oden has a spectacular rest of the season Durant should win IMO

I was pretty sure of that. Point being, winning a NC won't help him as earlier posted.

[Best Buckeye]

Yup, Oden will have to be spectacular to catch Durant

[booster buckeye]

Originally Posted by Best Buckeye

Yup, Oden will have to be spectacular to catch Durant

I think it is possible for Oden to win as his play impresses people more. Oden is awesome in the post