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Because Kawhi puts up big numbers offensively too but the difference is Harden plays no defense and Kawhi is one of the best defenders in the game. People need to really start appreciating defense when it comes to this award.

I disagree. That's why it's most valuable players, not most valuable team.

Russ has to win hands down. I have it: 1. Russ 2. Kawhi 3. Harden/Lebron Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

I think if we had made the coaching change a couple years ago and Archie had been on him we would stand a better chance but I'll be shocked if its not Duke or UofL

He's dirty but Draymond is definitely the glue to that team imo. He's one of the best do it all players in the league. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Just realized they're related to Gerald Green also.

Devonte and Draymond are no relation. It's Danny Green of the Spurs he's related to.

I've always known there was a lot more to being an agent, but wow there's even more to it than I thought. Sounds like a crazy life, and more power to them for being able to do it.

Just read that, it'll probably stick then.

That's shocking. I'll be surprised if he actually sticks to the commitment. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

That's the key imo. If we are going to have the guys that are focused on getting in the NBA then I would rather have the guys that are almost locks to be first round picks like Kentucky. The one and done system should either be abolished or extended to two years. Preferably abolished.

I dont think you could be more wrong. I dont like LeBron at all but the guy gets unnecessary blame a lot. If he wins its because he got help from refs, but if he loses its always that hes overrated or he chocked. I heard the same thing from Pacer fans every year when Miami kept sending them home, it was always the refs fault because they helped LeBron and Miami win, instead of the truth that Miami just owned the Pacers.

The Ravens have released RB Stephen Houston, per Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun (via Twitter).

http://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/142282/the-big-tens-five-most-indispensable-players Indiana LB Tegray Scales: Scales led the nation in tackles for loss (23.5) and the Big Ten in tackles (126) during his junior season with new defensive coordinator Tom Allen. Allen is now the head coach, and the Hoosiers are shaping up to be a team that will need more help from its defense than it did in the Kevin Wilson era. Scales provides a consistent tackler and an explosive playmaker in the middle of a 4-2-5 scheme at Indiana, which needs to replace his counterpart starter at linebacker. If the Hoosiers are going to make it to a bowl game for a third straight year, Scales is going to have to be one of country’s most productive players again in 2017.

Awesome article. It's rare to see kids that good and that well known still be so humble at his age. His parents did an amazing job raising him.

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I saw somewhere(I think his instagram) that he was in California training recently. I'd be willing to bet he doesn't come back. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

I took him saying "maybe Indiana" as in he wants to see how things go first. With a new coach you never know how things will go, I'd bet if Archie does what we all think he will then we'll be front and center in the race for Garland.

2 crystal ball picks for IU this week

I figured it was being over hyped too, but I've very impressed with the staff he ended up putting together. I'm not sure if I should say impressed or downright shocked. lol

That's the key in my opinion. He seems to be able to connect with them on a personal level but also has the respect that when he speaks everyone listens. Having a coach that's capable of both is very nice.

no CuJo?

This is how I imagine crean looks every time he talks about himself.

THIS^ couldn't agree more. Last season we had the talent where making the tournament shouldn't have even been a question but look what happened. Good or bad coaching can have a huge effect and I think Archie will have us dancing next year.

He's been in the NBA they recalled him to the dleague for the finals.