Ranking the Best Performances Of the Big 12/SEC Challenge

Ranking the Best Performances Of the SEC-Big 12 Challenge

Dec 5, 2014; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Dakari Johnson (44) and forward Willie Cauley-Stein (15) celebrate against the Texas Longhorns in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Texas 63-51. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 28, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Damian Jones (30) drives the lane past Rutgers Scarlet Knights center Shaquille Doorson (40) and Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward D.J. Foreman (22) and Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Myles Mack (4) during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Damian Jones – Vanderbilt Commodores/C

Stat Line: 27 minutes, 21 points, (6-of-12), nine rebounds and one steal.

Damian Jones is one of the best centers in college basketball. He’s a raw talent that is still developing and getting better by the game. In the SEC/Big 12 Challenge, Baylor had to face against Vanderbilt at home. The Commodores lost the game 66-63 but Jones was a huge factor for why they were in the game. Late in the game he made two free throws to cut the lead to two with 15 seconds on the clock.

Jones finished the game with 21 points and nine rebounds. Regardless of the loss to Baylor, Jones and Vanderbilt are going to have a great season. Better yet, what Jones did was let everyone know that he’s one of the best centers in the SEC, and in college basketball. As long as Vanderbilt feeds Jones in the post more than they shoot three-pointers then they will get back on track and start winning soon.

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