In ESPN’s bi-weekly Straw Poll, which consists of those who have actual votes in the four POY awards, Anthony Davis pulled ahead of Thomas Robinson this go round. By three points.
Mike Rothstein said;
[I][COLOR=#333333][FONT=verdana]In my four seasons doing this poll, this is by far the closest ballot I’ve ever had — and the closest it has ever been this late in the season. Of the 59 ballots received by actual award voters, Davis received 32 first-place votes. Robinson received 26. Overall, Davis leads Robinson by three points, 146-143, based on our voting system that allows three points for a first-place vote, two for a second-place vote and one for a third-place vote. [/FONT][/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333][FONT=verdana]It is for that reason why it would be unsurprising — and at this point likely — if Davis and Robinson either shared some honors or there was a split between the four major awards. [/FONT][/COLOR]
[/I][COLOR=#333333][FONT=verdana][I]Here’s one reason: Each of the major awards has a different ballot due date. The USBWA ballot is due Sunday. The Naismith ballot is due March 9. The Associated Press ballot is due on Selection Sunday.
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