Originally Posted by
fathippo
1) There was a valid argument that the regular season champion should be considered the conference champion when it was a round robin format. I don't see how there can even be a regular season "champion" when teams are playing unbalanced schedules.
2) All schools approach hanging jerseys differently: some honor players (e.g. Syracuse), some honor and retire jerseys (e.g. unc), and some do neither (e.g. Indiana). Honoring his jersey would be a way to bypass the degree criteria and get his name in the rafters. Just a thought.
I believe the regular season champion is a very impressive achievement that should be celebrated. I believe the ACCT champion is the conference champion and is recognized that way. I would prefer that one given the choice.
I am glad that Zion has contributed to one banner in the rafters and hope he contributes to two more, a regional championship and an NCAAT.
“Those two kids, they’re champions,” Krzyzewski said of his senior leaders. “They’re trying to teach the other kids how to become that, and it’s a long road to become that.”