SwirlinLingerie
Well-Known Member
I remember Ryan Bowen as an extremely hard working player with somewhat limited skills who "overachieved."
But I wonder, given all the statistical analysis used today (especially in the NBA), if Bowen would be more highly thought of and deemed one of the greatest Hawkeye players of all time?
When you look at his statistics, from career rebounds, steals, points, blocked shots, and efficiency (shot 57% for his career while playing an all out style and heavy minutes!), it seems like he was a far greater player than many of us thought at the time.
Also, take into account his elite defense. I remember he guarded just about everyone on Kentucky's roster in that tourney game and guarded them well - and I believe that included guys like Antoine Walker and Tony Delk.
Not that we didn't appreciate him, but I don't think we understood how dynamic he was. I bet his +/- rating was pretty awesome.
Although he didn't score a ton of points, he had more of a superstar college career (especially his last two years) than we realized at the time.
Glad he's back.
But I wonder, given all the statistical analysis used today (especially in the NBA), if Bowen would be more highly thought of and deemed one of the greatest Hawkeye players of all time?
When you look at his statistics, from career rebounds, steals, points, blocked shots, and efficiency (shot 57% for his career while playing an all out style and heavy minutes!), it seems like he was a far greater player than many of us thought at the time.
Also, take into account his elite defense. I remember he guarded just about everyone on Kentucky's roster in that tourney game and guarded them well - and I believe that included guys like Antoine Walker and Tony Delk.
Not that we didn't appreciate him, but I don't think we understood how dynamic he was. I bet his +/- rating was pretty awesome.
Although he didn't score a ton of points, he had more of a superstar college career (especially his last two years) than we realized at the time.
Glad he's back.