Admitting mistakes with the player rankings

You're bound to have mistakes when you start ranking players 25, 30 or 40 deep at different positions.

It even happens to me.

So in an attempt to be a stand-up guy, I'm here to acknowledge three mistakes in the player rankings, all of which were oversights and nothing more. To be clear, I'm not interested in arguing about whether somebody ranked 21st should really be 16th, because things get pretty subjective when you get past the top three or four at any position. Plus, those debates are so last week. But I did leave off three guys who absolutely should've been included, and I'd like to set the record straight right now.

Mistake No. 1: Jordan Crawford (Xavier)

Crawford averaged 9.7 points two years ago as a freshman at Indiana, and there's reason to believe he'll improve on those numbers this season at Xavier. In fact, he could challenge Dayton's Chris Wright for Atlantic 10 Player of the Year honors.

So why did Crawford not make the shooting guards and wings list?

Because I'm stupid, that's why.

Mistake No. 2: Arnett Moultrie (UTEP)

Moultrie averaged 8.8 points and 8.2 rebounds last season and was the best freshman in Conference USA not named Tyreke Evans. He's a 6-foot-11 forward who used that body of work to earn an invitation to play for Team USA this past summer in the FIBA under-19 World Championships.

So why did Moultrie not make the big forwards and centers list?

Because I'm stupid, that's why.

Mistake No. 3: Arinze Onuaku (Syracuse)

Leaving Onuaku out was the most frustrating of all because I love this dude. He's a big-bodied post player who shot 29.8 percent from the free throw line last season, which is hilarious. But he also averaged 10.3 points and 7.3 rebounds, and those are nice numbers for a guy who isn't the focal point of anything.

So why did Onuaku not make the big forwards and centers list?

Because I'm stupid, that's why.

dbljfromuofa Reputation: 94 Level: All-Star Since: Jul 24, 2007	Posted on: October 28, 2009 1:31 pm Score: 125 Admitting mistakes with the player rankings It takes a big man to admit his mistakes. That's probably why I come to you first thing every morning, actually second. I need to check the Arizona Daily Star to see what's cooking with the Cats first. And although Nic Wise is on your list, I think he'll have a much better season than many expect. Of course, he hurt his ankle yesterday causing me some angst as he is the floor general and leader of this very young team. [ Reply to Comment ]
MISTUNSP Reputation: 10 Level: Amateur Since: Oct 26, 2009	Posted on: October 26, 2009 11:03 pm Score: 48 Admitting mistakes with the player rankings Gary, I respect you updating some omissions but with lists like this there have to be some common issues that have been brought up to you. Even if you still don't agree with the arguements being made can you let us know what some of the more common threads are concerning your player rankings and why you now agree or disagree with them? [ Reply to Comment ]
XavierMan Reputation: 0 Level: Amateur Since: Oct 26, 2009	Posted on: October 26, 2009 10:02 pm Score: 25 Admitting mistakes with the player rankings Gary you couldn't help omitting Xavier's Crawford. As you know Xavier is consistently overlooked by the National Media. Since you are part of that community, it's only fitting that a Xavier player be overlooked. Boo Gary boo!!! [ Reply to Comment ]
Red57GO Reputation: 61 Level: Pro Since: Feb 28, 2009	Posted on: October 26, 2009 8:00 pm Score: 82 Admitting mistakes with the player rankings I think Alex Tyus is one of the most underrated players in all of college basketball. He put up numbers as good as most of the players on the list playing out of position at center. Just watching him anyone that knows bastetball can tell that he is an elite player with skills. Don't be surprized if he is a first round pick. It is easy to go with the favorites. [ Reply to Comment ]
jagalltheway Reputation: 97 Level: Superstar Since: Oct 24, 2007	Posted on: October 26, 2009 6:22 pm Score: 57 Admitting mistakes with the player rankings Again, why not Alex Tyus? Because the rankings were stupid, that's why. [ Reply to Comment ]

It takes a big man to admit his mistakes. That's probably why I come to you first thing every morning, actually second. I need to check the Arizona Daily Star to see what's cooking with the Cats first. And although Nic Wise is on your list, I think he'll have a much better season than many expect. Of course, he hurt his ankle yesterday causing me some angst as he is the floor general and leader of this very young team.

Admitting mistakes with the player rankings

Gary,
I respect you updating some omissions but with lists like this there have to be some common issues that have been brought up to you. Even if you still don't agree with the arguements being made can you let us know what some of the more common threads are concerning your player rankings and why you now agree or disagree with them?

Admitting mistakes with the player rankings

I think Alex Tyus is one of the most underrated players in all of college basketball. He put up numbers as good as most of the players on the list playing out of position at center. Just watching him anyone that knows bastetball can tell that he is an elite player with skills. Don't be surprized if he is a first round pick. It is easy to go with the favorites.

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