Every once in a while, even after writing about sports for 35 years, I see something I’ve never seen before. And I’ve never seen a player like Stephen Curry carry a team like Davidson into an Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament. Curry, a sophomore guard, is incredible. You might have seen the game in which Davidson handled _ and I mean, handled _ Wisconsin. So you don’t need me to tell you how good Curry is.
What’s impressive is the way he carries himself on the floor, with pure class. And while I’m lauding Curry, I should do the same for Davidson point guard Jason Richards, who is almost as valuable. It’s as if the perfect storm has come together for Davidson with Richards and Curry in the same backcourt. They know what the other is doing before they do it. Impressive. Really impressive. Don’t think Kansas (which is getting ready to play Villanova as I write this) caught a break by Davidson beating the Badgers. If KU ends up playing Davidson, it won’t be easy. It will be interesting to see who guards Curry. I’m guessing it will be Chalmers, but he’ll need a lot of help. And Kansas’ athleticism on the front line will be an asset in the scramble to keep Curry from going crazy offensively. Wisconsin’s big guys couldn’t do much to help.
One of the great hot dogs in officiating, Ted Valentine, is set to work the Kansas-Villanova game. He’s not a bad official, but his antics are something to see.
I enjoyed talking to Stephen Curry yesterday for a story that appeared in The Eagle today. He’s humble and happy with his lot in life. Why wouldn’t he be? The guy is the biggest star in college basketball as the NCAA Tournament enters its Elite Eight round. I know this _ I’m going to vote for him very high on my Wooden Award ballot, which is due Monday.
Take care. The KU game is about to begin. I should probably pay attention.