Favorite MBB player?

sodakjoe · 12-10-2007, 10:17 PM

I have to go with Clark, but it has nothing to do with what he's done on the court.

When Wayne Morgan left, it would have been very easy for Rahshon to leave Iowa State for a different school. He could have gone to one with a style more suited to his athleticism, one closer to home, or one where he knew some more faces. He could have transferred with one of his teammates, even.

When the decision time came, he stayed. Pure and simple. Rahshon put his school on top, he put the team ahead of himself. He stayed when others fled. It seems that Rahshon puts more value in the name on the front of the jersey than the one on the back. When Rahshon was asked to be the primary defender, he stepped up because his team needed it. When he was forced to take a reduced offensive role because of it, he never once complained in an interview about not getting the ball. The guy is a team player.

Rahshon Clark will probably be the highlight of my time here at Iowa State, ahead of Stinson, Blalock, Homan, Wesley, and Brackins. While his highlight reel jams have got me pumped for Cyclone Basketball on many occasion, his dedication to his team is what puts him on top for me. To me, Rahshon is truly a Cyclone.

Dormeezy · 12-10-2007, 10:19 PM

no option for marcus brister?

superfan · 12-10-2007, 10:20 PM

I'm going to go with Garrett. *****, he's from Vincent! Nice to have someone representing Wisconsin down in the cornfields.

CyGal · 12-10-2007, 10:39 PM

I have to go with Jiri. The change in his game from the beginning of last year to the end of last year was phenominal. I like his energy and his emotion that he shows when he's really into the game. I'm a little sad that he has gone backwards a little this year, but I think he's beginning to pick up again as he gets more familiar with his 'new' team.

Angie · 12-10-2007, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by CyGal

I have to go with Jiri. The change in his game from the beginning of last year to the end of last year was phenominal. I like his energy and his emotion that he shows when he's really into the game. I'm a little sad that he has gone backwards a little this year, but I think he's beginning to pick up again as he gets more familiar with his 'new' team.

I was feeling a little bad for Jiri.

I think some of what sodakjoe about loyalty should be extended to him, too (although he obviously didn't buy in as quickly as Rahshon did last year!).

CyGal · 12-10-2007, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by Angie

I think some of what sodakjoe about loyalty should be extended to him, too

I was thinking the same thing.

mjones34 · 12-10-2007, 10:52 PM

Brackins...LOVE the potential and love his heart.

iowastatechris · 12-10-2007, 10:52 PM

voted for jiri totally changed his game and bought in to the new system. jiri's transformation has not been easy, but it has made a world of difference for him and this team in general. credit should go to both clark and jiri both have done exactly what has been asked of them. thanks to both for sticking around when the time was tough and providing the anchor for this cyclone team.

Cyano · 12-11-2007, 12:28 AM

Last year I would have said Wesley, but Clark has stepped it up this year. Watching Clark in the summer league I thought we were in trouble because the same Rahshon we saw last year of missing dunks and having trouble shooting was still here. But Clark is back making great shots, great defense, and adding that nice little spark when we need it most. I still wish he could get more points/game, but I'll take a player like Rahshon anyday! Our best all around player!

With that being said, when Wesley gets fully recovered I'm sure he will be back to my favorite offensive player.

clonefarmer · 12-11-2007, 07:32 AM

Gotta go with Rahshon for sticking around and always giving great effort. Won't be the same next year without his tip dunks. His defense was great Saturday but don't forget the big 3 he made toward the end of the game.