[Hoot Gibson]

I just don't get the hate on Downey. I'm all UK, but to not like this kid for what he has accomplished on the teams that he has accomplished them with at his stature is just downright jealousy. For those who have said several times on here about how they could take as many shots as Downey and score as many points as he does, I've go only one thing to say!

You are posting on a public forum becasue no one wanted you and you obviously had no talent!

This is a class young man that BEAT everyone's beloved team, he has a huge fan on here by someone that everyone on here get's their shorts in a knott over and they take it out on an a player that should be the face of the posters on a site like this for members who didn't have great tools. This kid represents all those people who were not that good, but this kid has the type of heart and dedication that most college athletes will NEVER have.

Get over it!

Of the SC players who have averaged at least 10 minutes a game, Downey ranks 8th in FG percentage at 40.1%. That tells me that Downey's supporting cast is not that shabby because they have been competitive even with Downey shooting his arm off this season.

What if Downey played like a real point guard, especially a real 5'9" point guard and used his quickness and excellent ball handling ability to set his teammates up for good shots?

IMO, Downey is the most over rated player in the SEC. Good point guards are supposed to help elevate their teammates' games. Downey always looks for his own shot first and passing is an afterthought.

Downey is a very talented player but there is not really much demand for a selfish 5'9" point guard. His poor shot selection is hurting whatever small chance that he has to make it as a role player in the NBA.

I don't hate Downey but I hate watching selfish basketball players play the game.