Your 2011 kPOY: Jared Sullinger
by Ken Pomeroy on Thursday, April 7, 2011
(See this for the philosophy behind the kenpom.com player of the year, college basketball’s first statistically-based player of the year award.)
It is my honor to announce that Ohio State freshman Jared Sullinger is the winner of the inaugural kPOY. This season, Sullinger posted a 120.4 offensive rating while using 27% of the Buckeyes’ possessions while he was on the floor. The Buckeyes’ center also ranked in the top 50 nationally in both offensive and defensive rebounding percentage, and fouls drawn per minute. This, combined with Ohio State’s season-long excellence, allowed Sullinger to hold off an admirable post-season charge from UConn’s Kemba Walker. Congratulations, Jared.
Final 2011 kPOY standings
1. Jared Sullinger, Ohio St. (.521)
2. Kemba Walker, Connecticut (.519)
3. Jimmer Fredette, Brigham Young (.487)
4. Nolan Smith, Duke (.472)
5. JaJuan Johnson, Purdue (.450)
6. Kawhi Leonard, San Diego St. (.421)
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