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Originally Posted by jdw3018
I'm not sure I should wade back into this thread, but I will to say two things: one, I think Hansbrough obviously has an incredible work ethic and drive. Absolutely agree. Is it the best the game has ever seen? Doubt it, but that doesn't mean he doesn't work really hard. Are there other guys out there up at 7 am in the gym on game day? Yes. Are there other, lesser-talented guys that work really hard and hustle like Tyler? I think probably so.
That said, he's done great things this year and deserves his awards. My only comment is that the extreme level of coverage of his "desire" and "heart" and "hustle" have created a bit of a backlash among basketball fans who don't think his POY Awards were a slam dunk.
As for the quote I highlighted above, Frank Martin has commented many, many times in the media this year that Michael Beasley has a terrific work ethic and comes to practice every day to compete. So, your statement is completely untrue.
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Two things. First, Hansborogh's career high game came on a Saturday night. He was in the gym at 7am the next morning, by himself, like I said already. That's dedication. Are there others who work as hard as Tyler?? Probably a few, but I'd say that most that work as hard as he does aren't A) as talented B) in college. You don't find many that are as good as he is, that work as hard as he does.
As for Beasley, I'm sure he does exactly like Coach Martin says....he shows up and works really hard IN PRACTICE. There are several thousand kids that do this. I can go to my local Division III college and see a bunch of kids working their asses off in practice. I don't think that's what Pitino, Williams, or anyone else is referring to.