I don’t really see much argument for Garza over Ayo for NPOY, yet even today many seem to be saying Garza leads. Missing a few games hurt Ayo’s momentum, but he did come back to lead the team to a 1 seed clinching win on the road at #7. Ayo’s season, Illinois resurgence, his story, his historic stat line, the triple doubles is just too perfect...plus Garza got it last year. Only reason I can think of to justify giving it to Garza is to spread the wealth a little. But then again Kofi is getting completely hosed in most of these lists.