April 21, 200917 yr I saw the threads on the 90's and 2000-2009 KY teams, so I thought I would make a thread of all the players from the year 2000 to this very day. This could be difficult, but this would be my guys. PG - Chris Paul - Great PG for Wake Forest, loved watching the guy play. Put up over 15 points and 6 assists a game at his last year at WF. Not amazing numbers, but you could tell he was going to be something special. His numbers are all around the top 5 in the major categories at Wake. SG - J.J. Reddick - Loved to hate the guy, but could he fill it up. He also wasn't only a shooter, he could score very well. He finished his career with the NCAA record for 3 pointers made, and at the time the ACC's all time leading scorer. He averaged close to 27 points a game in his last year, and had a pretty good looking overall stat sheet. SF - Adam Morrison - One of my all time favorite players was truly a treat to watch. His final year at Gonzaga was an amazing one. He averaged 28 points and 5 rebounds a game. He scored 19 or less in just 6 games. He had 25+ in 23 games, and 40 points or more 5 times. His time at Gonzaga was one I will never forget. I don't see another Morrison coming along anytime soon, and if so I hope he is a Zag. PF - Tyler Hansbrough - Without a doubt my favorite player not only on the list, but of all time. Nobody played with more heart and desire than Hansbrough. He played in over 130 games in his baby blue career, and I really can't remember seeing one where he didn't give 200% and then some. Last years National Player of the year, and All American has set many of records while at Carolina. The stats don't lie, the awards don't either. This was a no brainer for me. Averaged 20 and 8 for his career, 22 and 10 a year ago was his best. C - Emeka Okafor - Really, really enjoyed seeing this guy play. I knew UConn was stacked in 04 with him and Gordon, and they showed it. Okafor had an outstanding year, averaging close to 18 points a game. He also had a huge NCAA tournament helping the Huskies win it all. Might not have been the best center in this era, but to me he would have been the most valuable. The bench... Carmelo Anthony - If the guy stays just one more year he is the best player on this list. Truly an amazing kid to watch and you knew he was going to be something special and he has lived up to those expectations. In that one year he put up over 22 points and 10 rebounds a game. He also led the Cuse to their unexpected national title run with their huge win over Kansas. It's hard not putting him in at SF, but Morrison's career was better. Anthony's freshman year was one of the greatest of all time. Dwayne Wade - Amazing talent and I loved seeing him play. Surely not the player he is now, but his time as a Golden Eagle was a success. He put up over 21 points, 4 assists, and 6 boards a game in his final year before going pro. If he would have stuck around, he would be a starter without a doubt. Ty Lawson - Easily a top point guard since the year 2000. His speed has been something that has amazed many, his shooting ability increased over the past year, and he got the rock around to his very talented Tar Heel teams. Kevin Durant - The only reason he isn't in the top 5, he played in only 35 college games. Durant did put up insane numbers in that lone season, having only 19 points or less in 30 of the 35, 25 and 30+ on numerous occasions. Very, very talented player who was amazing to watch. Kenyon Martin - Very talented player and happened to be close to home up in Cincy. Liked watching him play, even though most didn't and still don't. Had a very solid year before heading off to the NBA. Putting up 19 points and almost 10 boards a game. I liked his style a lot, and still do. Acie Law - You can never have enough point guards, especially when it comes to a guy like Law. His final year at A&M was a pretty good one. He put up over 18 points and 5 assists a game. He had a lot of games where he went off. He was a fun guy to watch, very good shooter and could handle it well. Greg Oden - Had a very good freshman year, wasn't anything amazing or close to it, but he was so valuable to Ohio State and their run to the title game. He put up 16 points and 10 boards a game, and over 3 blocks. His numbers are far from great, but he contributed in so many ways. Gilbert Arenas - Not amazing numbers, but he was a solid Pac-10 player who you enjoyed watching. He put up over 16 points in his final year at Arizona. Other guys I liked, the honorable mentions.. Ben Gordon Rashad McCants Alando Tucker Reece Gaines Salim Stoudamire Leon Powe
April 21, 200917 yr Jay Williams was he playing for Duke in the early 2000's? Or was that 1999? If he was playing in this decade, then he would be my choice at pg. Pg- Jay Williams Sg- Dwayne Wade Sf- Kevin Durant Pf- Kenyon Martin C- Emeka Okafor
April 21, 200917 yr Author Jay Williams was he playing for Duke in the early 2000's? Or was that 1999? If he was playing in this decade, then he would be my choice at pg. Pg- Jay Williams Sg- Dwayne Wade Sf- Kevin Durant Pf- Kenyon Martin C- Emeka Okafor Yep, I believe he was the player of the year in 2001? Please someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I do think that was the year.
April 21, 200917 yr Jay Williams Dwyane Wade Kevin Durant Tyler Hansbrough Emeka Okafor Bench David West Jameer Nelson JJ Redick Blake Griffin Drew Gooden Chris Paul Salim Stoudemire Ben Gordon Shane Battier and one of my all-time favorite college boys: Steve Logan from UC.
April 22, 200917 yr Yep, I believe he was the player of the year in 2001? Please someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I do think that was the year. Then he would definitely be my pick for pg for this decade. :thumb:
April 22, 200917 yr I think Ty Lawson was just as good if not better than Jay Williams. JMO. 1. Ty Lawson 2. Carmelo Anthony 3. Kevin Durant 4. Kenyon Martin/David West (homer call) 5. Emeka Okafor/Greg Oden
April 22, 200917 yr I think Ty Lawson was just as good if not better than Jay Williams. JMO. 1. Ty Lawson 2. Carmelo Anthony 3. Kevin Durant 4. Kenyon Martin/David West (homer call) 5. Emeka Okafor/Greg Oden I think this is just a product of what have you done for me now. We remember Ty Lawson more than Jay Williams at this time, so that is why he is getting picked. If Jay Williams was still in college, then Duke might have been the team winning it all this season. The guy was just flat out awesome in college. Could drive the lane, pass, and just shoot the lights out from the outside.
April 22, 200917 yr 1.)Gerry McNamara 2.)Dewayne Wade 3.)Tayshaun Prince 4.)Kenyon Martin 5.)Emeka Okafur Bench Mateen Cleaves (Mich St.) JJ Reddick (Duke) Jay Williams (Duke) Rashad Mccants (UNC) Carmelo Anthony (Cuse) Luke Walton (Zona) Kevin Durant (Texas) Kevin Love (UCLA) Tyler Hansborough (UNC) Adam Morrison (ZAGS) DeJaun Wagner (Memphis) Chris Paul (Wake)
April 22, 200917 yr 1.)Gerry McNamara 2.)Dewayne Wade 3.)Tayshaun Prince 4.)Kenyon Martin 5.)Emeka Okafur Bench Mateen Cleaves (Mich St.) JJ Reddick (Duke) Jay Williams (Duke) Rashad Mccants (UNC) Carmelo Anthony (Cuse) Luke Walton (Zona) Kevin Durant (Texas) Kevin Love (UCLA) Tyler Hansborough (UNC) Adam Morrison (ZAGS) DeJaun Wagner (Memphis) Chris Paul (Wake) Have to agree with this list pretty whole heartedly.
April 22, 200917 yr Gotta put Stephon Curry on this team. Argument could be made for C-Lo too. Please tell me which one of these guys would Curry or Lofton start over? Pg. Jay Williams Sg Dwayne Wade Sf- Kevin Durant Pf- Kenyon Martin C-Emeka Okafur Curry and Lofton were great players. However I don't think you can seriously say one of them should start over any of these guys.
April 22, 200917 yr Please tell me which one of these guys would Curry or Lofton start over? Pg. Jay Williams Sg Dwayne Wade Sf- Kevin Durant Pf- Kenyon Martin C-Emeka Okafur Curry and Lofton were great players. However I don't think you can seriously say one of them should start over any of these guys. Steph Curry has just as good of an argument as Dwayne Wade to be on this list.
April 23, 200917 yr Author Steph Curry has just as good of an argument as Dwayne Wade to be on this list. :scared: :scared: :scared:
April 23, 200917 yr :scared: :scared: :scared: Wade was a great player, but his one performance against UK and his time in the NBA are overshadowing and elevating his status during his college career. Similar to Michael Jordan. There are a lot of people that list Jordan as one of the greatest college hoops players ever. While great in college, he is not on the Mount Rushmore of college basketball. The past 3 seasons Curry has been one heck of a college player...
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