Luke is ACC POY

[Laettner]

kennard completely outplayed Jackson. Case closed.

 

[wcu1113]

Hands down.

 

[germantondevil]

Luke has done it from start to finish.

 

[UNC-75]

Luke is impossible to stop and I have never seen him off for more than a few minutes at most. I have to agree with him receiving the ACC player of the year. I will get hammered down the road but he deserves this.

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

But UNC won the league...and that will probably get Jackson the nod.

OFC

 

[pisgah101]

Yep

 

[VaBlueDevil33]

My Carolina grad buddy said Kennard should win it....that had to hurt him to say lol

 

[dukiejay]

I think Luke will be POY. Jackson is also a great choice, though.

 

[df64]

Jackson has really had a great year-the kind of year NC needed him to have. That said, Luke averaged more pts/game, shot higher % overall and from 3. Also think Luke's chances were tougher due to no real pt guard vs. Jackson having Berry and NC having a better post presence than Duke. Add Luke's rebounding from the 2 spot and I don't see how you could give it to Jackson.

 

[LetsGoDuke301]

If it was really Luke or Justin coming into this game, it should go to Luke.

 

[BlueDevilWildcat]

I'd vote Luke, the only battle he hasn't won is against his hairline.

 

[carolinablue34]

Kennard was the guy over looked with all the talent duke had coming into this year. But man he's had one hell of a season. He's more than worthy of winning the award.

Most Heel fans I know respect him a great deal. Great worth ethic, offensive machine, seems like a nice kid. Only thing I have against him is that he chose to play for the wrong side

That said, if they gave it to Justin I think he would be deserving as well. And I hope they do haha

 

[imajericho_rivals]

Kennard has it. Jackson couldn't have his last two games he did to win it.

 

[QC Dukie]

According to tarhole Bilas, its hands down Jackson.

 

[DukeDenver]

According to tarhole Bilas, its hands down Jackson.

I have stopped referring to him by name. The guy craves attention, and it's time to cut him off.

 

[topps coach]

Kennard was the guy over looked with all the talent duke had coming into this year. But man he's had one hell of a season. He's more than worthy of winning the award.

Most Heel fans I know respect him a great deal. Great worth ethic, offensive machine, seems like a nice kid. Only thing I have against him is that he chose to play for the wrong side

That said, if they gave it to Justin I think he would be deserving as well. And I hope they do haha

Think Luke has had a better year but have always felt that to the victor belongs the spoils so I would give it to Jackson.They won the championship now have to go take a shower

 

[eastspartan]

They gave it to VT's Erick Green in 2013 just because he led the ACC in scoring and his team was awful. Luke should get it

 

[HeLooks2MuchLikeDave]

They gave it to VT's Erick Green in 2013 just because he led the ACC in scoring and his team was awful. Luke should get it

Good point. Both are worthy, but Luke was just better.

 

[Hark_The_Sound_2010]

Kennard had a great year, but I think winning the conference gives Jackson the edge. Either would be a solid choice though. Both could be first team all Americans.

 

[tarwhiz]

Luke has done it from start to finish.

Luke Kennard has been the best AND most valuable ACC player this season.

 

[KellenPatrick]

According to tarhole Bilas, its hands down Jackson.

I'm so sick of that guy. Can't stand listening to him do games. He is a self absorbed, arrogant douche.

 

[KellenPatrick]

Think Luke has had a better year but have always felt that to the victor belongs the spoils so I would give it to Jackson.They won the championship now have to go take a shower

So what, Luke has been the best PLAYER. That is what the award is all about. Not an MVP.

 

[topps coach]

So what, Luke has been the best PLAYER. That is what the award is all about. Not an MVP.

Said he was best player but awards normally go to the teams with the best record

 

[stroke the post]

Luke is awesome. That said, if we are going to make a run, he needs to play better D.

 

[OldasdirtDevil]

Luke is da man, and deserves the award. I still think Jackson will get it because of the Heel's success. I hope I'm wrong.

OFC

 

[skysdad]

It's gonna be jackson. OFC

 

[wcu1113]

Luke got jobbed. He's the better player and showed it throughout the season. Another reason I hope we play the Heels again.

 

[unctarheel1984]

I'm shocked. I thought Kennard had a slight edge going into the last week and Jackson played poorly against Virginia and scored some, but shot horribly from three vs. Duke. I thought that would seal the award for Kennard. I'm happy for Jackson, but my ballot would have gone to Kennard. I hope he goes pro, but I expect Kennard to be back at Duke next year, but Jackson gone (as he should).

 

[WI#1Dukie22]

What a bunch of ****!!!!!!!

Why would something go right this season.

 

[Smythe13]

What a bunch of ****!!!!!!!

Why would something go right this season.

LOL....Exactly!!

 

[DukeRulesBasketball]

I'm so sick of that guy. Can't stand listening to him do games. He is a self absorbed, arrogant douche.

He should leave ESPN and be an assistant coach at UNC! At least that way we just have to look at him and not listen to him! Ha!

 

[BOOGIEMAN1914]

The unbalanced schedule needso to be at least recognized in voting...all participants don't play the same schedules, so basing a lot on total team performance is iffy....the top 5 teams this season was Unc/Duke/ND/Vill/Fsu....Jackson played duke2x and all the others just once and at home.....Kennard faced uncx2 fsux2 and ville and ND on the road...things like that should be considered somewhat....and even worse the bottom 5 teams...unc played 7x and Duke 5x....kudos to both kids

 

[imajericho_rivals]

We played Virginia twice. I'd say they are pretty good also despite their stumbles.

 

[QC Dukie]

We played Virginia twice. I'd say they are pretty good also despite their stumbles.

Yeaaaaa........ok

 

[Laettner]

Luke finished 4th in voting? Colson had a better year? I hope this fires Luke up and he drops 40+ four days in a row!

 

[VaBlueDevil33]

Yea 22nd I could see behind Jackson but 4th wow....just wow

 

[Neue Regel]

Honestly can anyone recall a previous first place finisher In the entire history of the ACC without a single road win against any of the other top 8 teams on the road?
The Heels only had to even play 3 road games against the other top 8 teams in the conference. They got all their games against the bottom six teams. Duke of course played every one of those other 8 teams on the road.

 

[jcdevilfan]

Well guys, it is what it is. I would like to think that we as Duke fans, could be a little more gracious and congratulate Justin Jackson on this award. He seems to be a very nice young man, and also very humble.
We can be glad to have a player like Luke, and congratulate him on making 1st Team ACC. So, for my part, congratulations to Justin and Luke, you are both a source of pride to your schools.
Go Duke!
OFC

 

[KellenPatrick]

Kennard finishing 4th is an absolute laugher. Good Lord.

 

[DukeJim99]

Justin Jackson had a great season and I agree with jcdevilfan, seems like a decent guy. So congrats.

Not to take anything away from JJ, but the voting was weird. Kennard was the only unanimous pick for First-Team ACC, but was fourth in ACC POY voting. How does that happen?