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[QUOTE="Cheriehoop, post: 889588, member: 127"]
It was the large volume of 3 point shots that Donte took which distorted his overall FG%.  Both his 2 point and 3 point percentages reflect excellent shooting accuracy especially for a 6'9' player and were very comparable to Melo's numbers. Their teams and "supporting casts" at SU though were very different. Donte's reluctance to "mix it up", improve his inside game hurt his overall development making it easier to defend him, unlike Melo who became an aggressive force inside and out and forced his will on opponents. Their shooting accuracy alone was very comparable though while both had issues judging what a "good shot" was in some game situations. Melo's intensity, confidence and competitiveness fueled his great NBA career.

Ironically both Melo and Donte played 35 games for SU. Melo's memorable-Dontes unfortunately, forgettable - all because of team accomplishments/failure.

name---- 2pt fg%----3pt fg%  ---total FG %---total FGA --- 2 pt fga---3pt fga
Donte---   49.2%----   34.5% ---- .418---------- 521 ---------- 261-------260
Melo-----  49.1%----   33.7%----- .453 ----------616-----------450------161

Regarding the original best freshman question, I think Pearl changed the perception of SU as a national basketball power as a freshman but Melo solidified both SU & JB's place in basketball history.
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