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Message: [QUOTE="CaptainJ, post: 1240485, member: 1553"] My list is not in any particular order. Because the highlighted portion of your quote reminds me somewhat of myself, I will start there. Remember, this is a list of favorites, not necessarily "the best" in any other way. [B]Eric Devendorf[/B]: Sure he had some problems on and off the court, but as others have stated, he brought something to the court that few others in recent history have. He had the ability to get in opponents' heads, and used more than his playing ability to accentuate his performance. That 3 at the buzzer of the 6 OT game and him [B]jumping on the scorers' table triumphantly[/B] is one of my favorite SU memories [I]of all time[/I], even though the refs took away the bucket. Also, regardless if he was pushed out of the program or not, he's seemed to have matured incredibly and now seems to be closing in on DC when it comes to affection for a program he once had mixed feelings about. He also was wearing boots similar to a pair I bought long ago in the picture with CuseTroop. [B]Baye Moussa Keita[/B]: By most accounts, a wonderful human being. Despite the limitations in his play, he seemed to be a hard worker who got more out of the ability he had than most other players did. He played an important role in reaching a final 4, and had the first ever individual SU hoops award named after him for the package he brought as a player and a person. Regardless of the reasons, I found myself pumping my fist emphatically and cheering louder for him than any player in recent history. I also enjoyed seeing the way he cheered for his teammates when he was on the bench. And who can forget his "[B]little wings[/B]" mockery against BC? [B]Brandon Triche[/B]: My memory isn't always my strong point, but I believe he had the most starts and wins of any SU player. That isn't [I]completely [/I]coincidence. He certainly wasn't the most talented or flashy player, but I admired his methodical, workman-like character. I also have to mention his being built like an ox. Again, another player who had an important role in bringing us to a final 4, which likely would have extended further if not for an errant call on his late drive. BT had to deal with some lingering questions of "legacy" on here due to his uncle, and almost as importantly, may have had to do so in real life as well. [B]Fab Melo[/B]: "Whaaaaa...??", you may wonder. First, I admire anyone who tries to learn a second language, especially if they aren't characterized as being overly "bright". He also had one of the cooler names in SU history, and someone out here in Denver recently called me it due to my fan status. Let's not forget him throwing down a [B]360 dunk[/B] in a game. How many other Orange can you name off the top of your head who have done so? Seriously, part of being a fan is about being [I]entertained[/I], so occasional things like that are a real treat for me. Finally, Fab Melo's antics somehow managed to tick off Hitler. That has to be worth something, right? You can tell a knowledgeable SU fan put some work into this. Even if you've seen it before, it seems to echo many of the complaints and topics we read about repeatedly on here: [MEDIA=youtube]xOdg8YCRi0E[/MEDIA] [/QUOTE]

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