Editor’s Note: Morning Blend Maurice is not capable of posting his own writings, for various reasons that need not be discussed here. However, Vlookup Vince promises you that there will not be a follow up piece on the best NCAA Women’s 1 on 1 matchups – that is a guarantee.
Cuz I cant stop, won’t stop, can’t stop, wont stop with college hoops 1 on 1 dreams, let’s ponder which pair of (non E5/Twill) teammates would prove the most exhilarating match-up. For a ratings assessment, I’ll say how many Mexican Pesos I would actually pay to watch the games. And remember, let’s ponder the most exciting match-ups. This eliminates the yawn-fest of DaJuan DaOnly Blair backing down Sam Young for 45 minutes. In reverse order cuz that’s how they do it in Motown:
7) Tyreke Evans vs. Antonio Anderson — Memphis – 197 pesos
Both 6’6. Both silky. Both smooth. Both silkysmooth.
Result: Evans 21-16
6) Damion James vs. A.J. Abrams – Texas – 214 pesos
“Yo Dame, we counting 3’s as 2’s right?”
“Naw Little Man, all 1’s.”
“Rocks, paper, scissors for it?”
Winner of the RPS-decides-scoring-rules wins the actual 1-on-1. Either way, it would be a fun one.
Result: I actually flipped a coin and it was heads. James 21-14
5) Griffin Brothers – Oklahoma – 351 pesos
Taylor won’t stand a chance, but I’d be baiting my breath for him to unleash all his Cooper Manning style jealousy with a viscously hard foul that incites a 26-minute fraternal wrestling match.
Result: Taylor disqualified for illegal headlock.
4) Johnny Flynn vs. Eric Devendorf vs. Paul Harris – Syracuse – 394 pesos
Who doesn’t love a good game of 21? That’s what I’d pay the 3 starting Cuse guards to do. Three very different styles (Flynn the jet, Devey the shooter, Harris the tailback) would be a gorgeous thing to watch. And although Devendorf is experienced in beating people, Harris and Flynn aren’t two freshman sluts at an off-campus party, now are they? And if you think Andy Rautins should be allowed to play, stop pondering, wipe, and don’t ever visit my site again.
Result: Harris 21, Flynn 17, Devendorf 0 (Harris tipped in his last shot).
3) The winner of a single-elimination tourney with AJ Price/Kemba Walker/Craig Austrie/Jerome Dyson vs. Hasheem Thabeet – UConn – 571 pesos
Because it’s my column, Jerome Dyson has his meniscus back. He can thank me later. That gives the Huskies their super sweet quartet of scoring, defending guards back to face off in a mini 1 on 1 tournament. The winner gets to play Thabeet. I have no idea if the winning guard wins 21-0, or loses 0-21. Sure be fun to watch, tho.
Result: Price over Walker 26-24
Dyson over Austrie 21-17
Price over Dyson 21-18
Price over Thabeet 21-10
2) Darren Collison vs. Jrue Holdiay – UCLA – 599 pesos
When Lawson’s ankle hurts, these are the two best point guards in the country (you can have Steph Curry and his 1.5/1 turnover ratio). Despite some people listing Champ Baily as one of Collison’s defensive comparables, I (and Scottie Reynolds) are not convinced. The game ends in less than 3 minutes.
Result: Holiday 21-17
1) Gerald Henderson vs. Kyle Singler – Duke – 812 pesos
This may very well show my true (skin) colors, but whatever, I’m dying to see it. (I’m also picturing the Koach throwing handfuls of Grade A Carolina scat at the boys for some divine coachmanship.) Although their parts are quite different, their sums are come out equal. They go at it different ways, but both are good scorers and serviceable defenders. Singler’s superior shooting is negated by Hendo’s lateral quickness. Both are invaluable to the BD’s. O, and they’re both the toughest warriors the NCAA has seen since Kellen Winslow.
Result: Singler 32-30
Let’s hope no Athletic Directors with a penchant for quick-cash actually reads this. I can’t spare the $221.
