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Posted by Green-Bean (Member # 13551) on 03-01-2015, 07:50 PM:

IMO IS THE BEST PLAYER IN THE COUNTRY HANDS DOWN.

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 03-01-2015, 08:06 PM:

I was totally shocked that he came back for another season!

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 03-02-2015, 01:07 AM:

I don't know about best in the country but is a very good player.

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 03-02-2015, 01:09 AM:

The best player in the country might be a stretch and is hard thing to judge as it's in the eyes of the beholder.

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 03-02-2015, 06:14 AM:

He's solid no doubt! I'm not sure I've seen enough different players play to make the call on who the BEST IN THE COUNTRY IS!

Posted by handycat (Member # 2323) on 03-02-2015, 07:43 AM:

You can certainly make an argument that he is the best based on what he does for his team. Watched Wisconsin play yesterday and I think they said he led them in points, rebounds,assists, steals and blocks. Pretty impressive considering his team is ranked #5 in the country.

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 03-02-2015, 09:34 AM:

He definitely has to rank right at the very top and can't wait to watch him play.

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 03-02-2015, 09:47 AM:

Here is his latest stats for the year.

He averages 32.4 minutes per game playing time.

He averages 18.1 points per game.

He averages 8.3 rebounds per game

He averages 2.5 assists per game

He averages .9 steals per game

He averages 1.6 blocks per game

He averages 1.4 turn-overs per game

His field goal percentage is 54.9

His free throw percentage is 74.8

His 3 point shooting percentage is 41.7

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 03-02-2015, 09:53 AM:

It's obvious he is a very talented center that does everything well, no stat stands out but every stat is solid.

Posted by Trey Ball (Member # 332) on 03-02-2015, 10:11 AM:

He is a very good player, but I don't think he is as good as Okafor, Karl Towns, Willie Cauley Stein, or DeAngelo Russell and a few others as well. I think he is a Top 10 player though.

I've seen him struggle against players who are quicker and stronger. If I remember correctly UK pretty much man handled him last year in the Final Four. He might have had 7 points and 5 boards.

Posted by WHO?UK (Member # 2286) on 03-02-2015, 10:14 AM:

I too think he is the best player in the country but as a senior his potential has been reached. Also, KAT and Okafor are not far behind him and they are 3 years younger. I don't see Kaminsky doing much more in the NBA. KAT and Okafor will be two of the next great big men in the NBA.

[ 03-02-2015, 10:18 AM: Message edited by: WHO?UK ]

Posted by CatFanInYankeeville (Member # 2025) on 03-02-2015, 11:09 AM:

I think the argument could be made for Frank the Tank being the MVP of his team, certainly, but best player in the nation? I don't believe so. He struggles against bigs that are his size and quicker. I would take my chances with WCS guarding him, perhaps even Dakari, although the defensive quality drops off sharply. While I think Kaminsky is stronger than Towns, I think we'd all agree that Towns is much quicker and more athletic.

I see Frank as a journeyman player at the next level. He'll be a solid big man but never all-star caliber.

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 03-02-2015, 09:18 PM:

I would like to see Kaminsky and WCS go at it. We may get to see that in the NCAA tournament. It would be a classic game for sure.

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 03-02-2015, 09:27 PM:

I think KAT is the best player in college basketball, hands down.

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 03-02-2015, 10:07 PM:

You are not the only one that feels that way. I think he has the best upside but it will take another year to perfect his talents. There is no doubt however the NBA would take him in this years draft as a lottery pick.