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Since the ISU beat down at home we've seen a different Doyle. He's playing with a lot of fire and was a one man wrecking crew trying to claw back against WSU. His last 3 games.

UNI- 13 pts 8 rebounds 8 assists 2 steals
Bradley-35pts 11 rebounds 2 steals
WSU- 23 pts 7 rebounds 8 assists 2 steals

I'd be shocked if that kind of all around production continues, but it's a ton of fun to watch.

tribecalledquest wrote:

Redhawk wrote:

tribecalledquest wrote:Milton Doyle is the best player in the league overall for my money.

Doyle is playing great but if you are talking "best player" I would take Jeremy Morgan over him.

Doyle is a better athlete and better playmaker, IMO.

I won't argue that. I just think Morgan' s better all around with his rebounding ability and lock down defense.
Doyle is finally healthy now and showing what a great player he is. Hope that continues because
he has a had a few tough years at Loyola.

Does Morgan even make first team it the Panthers finish last?

Wufan wrote:Does Morgan even make first team it the Panthers finish last?

Well if Timmer made the preseason first team when the Bulldogs were picked last...

For sure.

As a Bradley fan it hurts to see Doyle do well. He was on campus and close to committing the first go around until Kansas called very late. Then when it came time to transfer BU didn't have a scholarship.

tribecalledquest wrote:For sure.

As a Bradley fan it hurts to see Doyle do well. He was on campus and close to committing the first go around until Kansas called very late. Then when it came time to transfer BU didn't have a scholarship.

That's fascinating. I actually had no idea he was almost a BU commit. In some alternate timeline him and Joshua Cunningham would have be a lethal 1-2 punch and a huge boon on the Chicago recruiting scene.

Partial post I made in game thread:

If Redbirds prevail, and the reason is Paris Lee, I think he takes a huge lead in POY voting. It would insure a season split at worst and he is the single most important player on either of these two teams. If Shockers win whoever has a big game between McDuffie or Willis could have a slight edge in POY voting. Sorry for my money Doyle may be the most talented and put up the biggest numbers, but I can't support him if they land up a distant 3rd or 4th in the conference race. He is very good and has been playing great, but to me team matters and I wouldn't vote for someone other that a player on the first or second place teams. I know many will disagree but that is my perspective. Also this clearly eliminates Morgan from any POY consideration. If Loyolla can win their remaining games against the Redbirds and Shockers, I would reconsider, but winning matters not just playing great.

Best players I've seen (mostly based on Loyola games either at home or on TV) are McIntosh, McDuffie, and Doyle. Honorable mentions for Lee, Hawkins, Willis. Morgan had a rough game in Chicago. Looking forward to seeing Miller and Johnson today.

MiKyle McIntosh is our most valuable player for Illinois State (look at what happens to ISUr when he exits the game).

I think he is the leader with Doyle and Lee nipping at his heels for POY right now.

BirdsEyeView wrote:MiKyle McIntosh is our most valuable player for Illinois State (look at what happens to ISUr when he exits the game).

I think he is the leader with Doyle and Lee nipping at his heels for POY right now.

Very similar to the year we had Early and VanVleet. Both extremely valuable but in different ways.