Syracuse Hometown Bracket Madness

[Rocco]

How great would it be if these games actually happened at the Dome? This would be a Syracuse Basketball junkie's dream-come-true. All of the teams are comprised based on each player's hometown.

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebaske..._former_syracuse_basketball_players_will.html

Here's the starting 5 for each of the 8 teams in the tourney (Sorry about the formatting issues):

Baltimore

Carmelo AnthonyF6-8Baltimore2002-03Led SU to 2003 NCAA title
C.J. FairF6-8Baltimore2010-14Leading scorer and rebounder on 2013 Final Four team
Donte GreeneF6-9Baltimore2007-08More points than any SU freshman other than Anthony
Herman HarriedF6-7Baltimore1984-89Knee injuries hampered him throughout career
Michael LloydG6-2Baltimore1994-1995Juco transfer averaged 12.5 points and 5.2 assists in 1995

California

Mike HopkinsG6-5San Mateo, Calif.1990-93"The human bruise" was a 37 percent career 3-point shooter at SU
Jason HartPG6-3Los Angeles1997-2000Led SU in career steals, averaging 2.5 thefts per game, did a little of everything for the Orange
LeRon EllisC6-9Los Angeles1990-91Was a gifted shot-blocker
Stephen ThompsonF6-4Los Angeles1987-90Scored 1,956 career points at SU and was a terrific defender
Scott McCorkleF6-5Mission Viejo, Calif.1991-94Can provide scoring punch

International

Tyler EnnisG6-2Brampton, Ontario2013-14Had a stellar freshman season in only year at SU
Marius JanulisG6-4Vilnius, Lithuania1994-1998One of the best 3-point shooters in SU history
Kris JosephF6-8Montreal2008-12Scored 1,476 career points
Leo RautinsF6-8Toronto1980-83Scored 1,031 points in 3-year career
Rony SeikalyC7-0Lisbon, Portugal1984-1988Ranks 13th in points and 2nd in rebounds in SU history

New York City

Adrian AutryG6-4Bronx1991-94Scored 1,538 points and sits sits fifth on career assists list
Pearl WashingtonG6-2Brooklyn1984-86Fourth on SU career assists list, 1,490 pionts in 3 seasons, electrifying presence
Rudy HackettC6-9Mount Vernon1973-75Scored 1,496 career points, led SU in rebounding three straight seasons, tied with Derrick Coleman for career double-doubles (29)
Tony BruinF6-5Queens1980-83Scored more than 1,200 points at SU
Wendell AlexisF6-9Brooklyn1983-86Also topped the 1,200 career point plateau; averaged 15 ppg, 7 rpg senior year

Philadelphia

Dion WaitersG6-3Philadelphia2011-12Fourth pick of the 2012 NBA Draft
Scoop JardinePG6-2Philadelphia2008-12Sixth on SU's all-time assists list
Rick JacksonC6-9Philadelphia2008-11Eighth on the all-time rebounds list and seventh on blocks list
Hakim WarrickF6-9Philadelphia2002-05Was a double-double SU machine
Rakeem ChristmasF6-9Philadelphia2011-Can block shots and rebound

Washington, DC

Dave BingG6-3Washington, D.C.1964-66Averaged nearly 26 ppg in three years at SU
Sherman DouglasPG6-/Washington, D.C.1986-89SU's all-time assists leader
Arinze OnuakuC6-9Lanham, Md.2006-10SU's career field goal percentage leader
Lawrence MotenF6-5Washington, D.C.1992-95SU's all-time leading scorer
Jerami GrantF6-8Bowie, Md.2013-14A dynamic athlete around the basket

Rochester


Greg MonroeG6-2Rochester1983-87Senior starter on 1987 NCAA finals team
Ryan BlackwellF6-8Pittsford1997-2000Scored 1,175 points in three years at SU
Marty ByrnesF6-8Pittsford1974-78Scored 1,159 career points
John WallaceF6-8Greece1992-96No. 3 scorer and No. 3 rebounder in school history
Roosevelt BouieC7-0Kendall1976-80Ranks 2nd in blocks, 7th in rebounds and 17th in points

Syracuse

Lazarus SimsG6-6Syracuse1991-1996Senior co-captain on 1996 NCAA finals team
Brandon TricheG6-4Jamesville2009-2013Four-year starter with 1,575 career points
Andy RautinsG6-5Jamesville2005-10More 3-pointers than any SU player besides Gerry McNamara
Howard TricheF6-5Syracuse1983-1987Senior co-captain on 1987 NCAA finals team
Dan SchayesC6-11Jamesville1977-1981Led SU in scoring and rebounding as a senior

 

[HoustonCuse]

Philly and DC teams would be amazing although I'd give the nod to DC since Philly would be shaky potatoes from 3 point land.

 

[Frozen]

Rony SeikalyC7-0Lisbon, Portugal1984-1988Ranks 13th in points and 2nd in rebounds in SU history

I didn't know Rony Seikaly spent any time in Portugal. I know he was born in Lebanon and then moved to Greece.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Don't forget the Albany team. Craig Forth, Nolan Hart, myself, Albanycuse, UEO.

 

[Madbiker]

Don't sell the International team short.
C - Rony Seikaly
Leo Rautins
Kris Joseph
SG- Marius Janulis
PG- Tyler Ennis
Bench - Keita, Fab Melo

 

[Rocco]

Don't sell the International team short.
C - Rony Seikaly
Leo Rautins
Kris Joseph
SG- Marius Janulis
PG- Tyler Ennis
Bench - Keita, Fab Melo

KO, too.

 

[tee1222]

Don't forget the Albany team. Craig Forth, Nolan Hart, myself, Albanycuse, UEO.

I'm on your bench. Went to SUNY.

 

[tee1222]

Philly and DC teams would be amazing although I'd give the nod to DC since Philly would be shaky potatoes from 3 point land.

Just liking that one for great contextual use of taters.

 

[Budley]

Don't sell the International team short.
C - Rony Seikaly
Leo Rautins
Kris Joseph
SG- Marius Janulis
PG- Tyler Ennis
Bench - Keita, Fab Melo

Not as strong as it looks, Fab will be a no-show.

 

[Col. Bleep]

How About the None of the Above Leftover Team?

F - Billy Owens
Raf Addison
C- Etan Thomas
PG - MCW
SG - Jimmy Lee or GMac

 

[Rocco]

I'm on your bench. Went to SUNY.

Don't forget the Albany team. Craig Forth, Nolan Hart, myself, Albanycuse, UEO.

And I went to Siena, so we're bringing the heat from the Capital Region!

 

[tee1222]

And I went to Siena, so we're bringing the heat from the Capital Region!

Yo! My man. I miss the area.