J.J. Redick

Anyone who says that J.J. Redick is not one of the top 10 players in college basketball doesn't know squat. The way he is playing right now, I would put him in the top 5. I have said before that Daniel Ewing is the most important player on Duke, and I still think he is, though he has been down recently. I am not sure why. Coach K benched him at the start of the Wake game, to wake him up (pun not intended--yet I still point it out). He didn't have that great of a game. 13 points, 2 assists, 1 steal. Not too far off his average, but not good enough to lead the team. Meanwhile, Redick had 38 points (a career high), 1 assist, 1 steal. And he played 40 minutes. In the GA Tech game this night, Redick had 21 points, Ewing had 12. Ewing also received a technical foul for a really stupid decision--he taunted the other team after a dunk. I don't know what he is thinking. He is a senior and one of the leaders of the team. Redick has really taken over this team and done what needs to be done. His averages are impressive--23 ppg, over 40% FGs, including 3s. His defense is still not as good as Ewings, but he is making up for it with his hustle and his moxie. I haven't been able to find out yet, but I believe he played all 40 minutes tonight. He is playing the best basketball in at least the ACC right now. I hope he can continue. I also hope Ewing steps up and starts playing like a senior.
BTW: Tonight was a big win. Both GA Tech and Duke needed it. Thankfully, Duke took it. But barely.