I would argue that he was the best overall player...and, maybe that was because he did it for four years. Again, they did not run the offense through him either...they did for Biggie, Carsen, and, more so JJ and even Ivey.If you want to argue EM as 'most impactful freshman' I'm on board. The only argument I can see for EM as 'best player' would be based on the fact that he consistently performed at a very high level for four years while Johnson wasn't as impactful as a freshman and the other three only stayed two or three years.
Hands down he was the most impactful freshman...that alone sets him apart.
To your point...Ivey, had he stayed four years, may have become the best...same for Biggie...JJ, if he had ever developed to where he could put the ball on the floor...man, he would have been crazy special as well.
Like say, I just feel like E'Twaun is overlooked...not flashy...was part of a trio of great players...never was the spotlight guy....just steady as a rock and incredibly good on the whole.