Which buzzer beater was better?

I'm not going to lie, I was getting ready to criticize Evan Turner.

I was getting ready to write about how he allowed Michigan to comeback from a 13 point deficit with just 10 minutes left. I was getting ready to write about how he had just three free throws as Michigan made their comeback. I was getting ready to write about the runner he missed with 47 seconds left with the game tied. I was getting ready to write up how Manny Harris sliced through Ohio State twice for go ahead jumpers in the final minute.

The thought crossed my mind that while Evan Turner was easily the national player of the year, he may not be the guy you want running your team in a tight game down the stretch. It was almost fair to say he choked down the stretch against Michigan.

And boy, did he change that line of thinking.



Yeah.

That's something else, huh?

Turner's 40 footer gave Ohio State a 69-68 win over the Wolverines in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten tournament. It may not have even been the best buzzer beater of championship week.

The Big East conference player of the year essentially came down to two players: Scottie Reynolds and Wes Johnson. Johnson won it, much to the chagrin of the legions of Villanova supporters.

My choice for Big East player of the year was different. My choice was Da'Sean Butler.

My argument?

Butler's numbers are impressive -- 17.1 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 3.4 apg. He's as important to his team as either Reynolds or Johnson. But what pushed him over the top was his ability in clutch.

I don't know if there is anyone in the country that I would want taking a big shot over Da'Sean Butler. He had game-winners against Cleveland State, Marquette, Louisville, and Villanova heading into last night's Big East quarterfinal against Cincinnati.

And then he did this:



In addition to hitting a ridiculous shot like that, Lance Stephenson told reporters at the press conference Butler called bank when he released the shot.

If that doesn't make you love the kid, I don't know what will.