GW Hoops / James Bishop IV

**Posted by The Dude** **Online!** 1/26/2023 8:19 pm

Incredible stuff, considering how many games were lost to the pandemic and how much of this season remains.

**Posted by Long Suffering Fan** 1/27/2023 5:43 pm

A very nice read.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/01/27/james-bishop-george-washington-atlantic-10/

**Posted by WisconsinColonial2021** 1/27/2023 7:00 pm

Great piece - can always count on Feinstein to focus on the non-P5 schools.

I also like it when he rags on the number of TV timeouts and their length. Watched a game last week in which the final 1:48 took >25 minutes. At least 5 timeouts, 3 of which were full, plus 2 lengthy stoppages for the refs to decide on out-of-bounds plays. Excruciating and damn near unwatchable.

Need to limit length of full timeouts (now take 3 minutes) and give revs 2 minutes to decide or the call on the floor stands. I know it’s all about the $ but come on.

”Non-Colonials” - a winner?

**Posted by GW73** 1/27/2023 10:28 pm

Yes. Wonderful column by Feinstein. He really captures how good Bishop has become.

**Posted by The Dude** **Online!** 1/29/2023 3:51 pm

21.6 points 5.4 assists for James

2nd in the A10 in assists, #1 in scoring

**Posted by The Dude** **Online!** 2/08/2023 11:49 pm

How many 30+ point 10+ assists games have we had in GW history???

Brilliant game, Brendan Adams too

**Posted by The Dude** **Online!** 2/10/2023 12:04 am

21.3 points 5.4 assists per game for JBIV

He's #1 in points produced and 4th in the Nation

#3 in assists and #3 in assist % #1 in points per game

**Posted by The Dude** **Online!** 2/16/2023 11:28 pm

21.0 points 5.0 assists

JBIV maintaining his torrid assists and points pace.

GW will need a strong finish as a team for James get back in POY race. Lets hope for a strong finish to the season for GW and James

**Posted by The Dude** **Online!** 2/19/2023 4:29 pm

25 points 6 assists and 3 super clutch Free Throws for the win

How $ is JBIV in late game situations???

**Posted by The Dude** **Online!** 2/23/2023 2:27 am

26 points 6 assists 5 rebounds 2 blocks 2 steals for James Bishop in another GW road win, a monster in OT.

Is there any doubt who should be the 2023 A10 POY???

If not James, who??

“He’s actually become a virtuoso of decision-making,” GW Coach Chris Caputo said of Bishop. The last three games, he’s been perfect. I’ve looked at the film; I’m not exaggerating. He’ll miss shots, but his decision-making is perfect.”

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**Posted by Ralphie** 2/23/2023 3:12 am

I sure can't think of anyone who has come further as a team player and a positive force over the past 3 years. Watching him 3 years ago may have been the most painful experience I've ever had watching GW Basketball since the 1960's (Yes, I was at every home game for Clint Holtz's 1-29 squad). While I still sometimes wish he'd play a bit harder on Defense, it's now a considerable pleasure, by and large, to watch him lead the team. A-10 POY, OK !

**Posted by The Dude** **Online!** 2/23/2023 2:34 pm

Other than JBIV is there even a clear POY top choice??

Oduro?

**Posted by GW0509** 2/23/2023 3:49 pm

If past history is an indicator, POY will come from a top 4 team. The last time the POY came from outside of the top 4 was Khalif Wyatt of Temple in 2012-13. They were 5th.

Likely candidates are:
Holmes, Camara, Collins, Baldwin

If Mason can somehow sneak into a double bye (it's mathematically possible but extremely unlikely) then I guess Oduro is a candidate, but otherwise I don't see the voters breaking with tradition.

If I had a vote, I'd go with Collins for breaking the A-10 all-time assist record. Sort of a career award. If I had to bet on it, I'd say Camara.

**Posted by DC Native** 2/23/2023 4:02 pm

Bishop is on pace to finish the year 12th on GW’s all time scoring list. He will be behind only Corky Devlin for players that played for the Colonials for 3 years or less.

**Posted by Free Quebec** 2/23/2023 4:20 pm

The Dude wrote:
Other than JBIV is there even a clear POY top choice??

Oduro?

Saw someone on Twitter saying DaRon Holmes was a she in. It’s going to be hard for JBIV to win it on a .500 team, especially since some voters will consider defense. If there were an award for offensive player of the year, he’d win it easily.

**Posted by The Dude** **Online!** 2/23/2023 4:52 pm

Agree he'd be a lock for offensive player of the year.

JBIV Holmes Collins would get my 1-2-3 vote for POY

Any other candidates???

**Posted by The Dude** **Online!** 2/25/2023 8:17 pm

29 points 9 assists for James Bishop IV and another win for GW.

With 3 straight wins and incredible play from JBIV, back in the POY race right???

**Posted by GW0509** 2/27/2023 12:29 pm

@GW_MBB
JBIV is just the second GW player EVER with 600+ points and 150+ assists in the same season, joining Shawnta Rogers in 1998-99. #RaiseHigh

**Posted by The Dude** **Online!** 2/27/2023 4:06 pm

GW0509 wrote:
@GW_MBB
JBIV is just the second GW player EVER with 600+ points and 150+ assists in the same season, joining Shawnta Rogers in 1998-99. #RaiseHigh

That's an incredible stat. Historic season

**Posted by The Dude** **Online!** 3/01/2023 10:53 pm

26 points 4 assists 4 steals 3 boards, and only 1 TO

is there any doubt who should be The POY??? JBIV, 4 straight incredible performances powering GW to 4 straight wins and the top 5 of the league.