Syracuse Orange Men’s Basketball Best Players of All Time

The Syracuse Orange Men’s Basketball team is one of the most storied programs in college basketball. With a long and illustrious history of success, the Orange have been a powerhouse in the NCAA for nearly a century. From their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 1942 to their five Final Four appearances and one National Championship, the Orange have consistently been one of the best teams in the country.

With a roster of talented players and a coaching staff that has a proven track record of success, the Orange have the potential to make more deep runs in the NCAA Tournament. With their up-tempo style of play and commitment to excellence, the Syracuse Orange Men’s Basketball team is sure to remain a force in college basketball for years to come.

1. Carmelo Anthony

Power forward

Career

• 10× NBA All-Star (2007, 2008, 2010–2017)
• 2× All-NBA Second Team (2010, 2013)
• 4× All-NBA Third Team (2006, 2007, 2009, 2012)
• NBA scoring champion (2013)
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2004)
• NBA 75th Anniversary Team
• NBA Social Justice Champion Award (2021)
• NCAA champion (2003)
• NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (2003)
• Consensus second-team All-American (2003)
• USBWA National Freshman of the Year (2003)
• No. 15 retired by Syracuse Orange
• 2× USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (2006, 2016)
• First-team Parade All-American (2002)
• McDonald's All-American (2002)

Carmelo Anthony is a two-time NBA MVP and six-time all-star. He was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 2003, and has played for them, the New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors.

In 2017 he joined the Houston Rockets as a free agent. Anthony is married to LaLa Vasquez and they have one daughter together named Kiara. 

Carmelo's hometown is Baltimore Maryland where he attended Towson Catholic High School before going on to play college basketball at Syracuse University from 2002 until 2003.

Winning an NCAA Championship in 2004 alongside fellow Syracuse alum Dwayne Wade Carmelo Anthony is an American professional basketball player who has played his entire career with the New York Knicks.

He was drafted by Denver Nuggets in 2003 and spent six seasons there before being traded to the Knicks in 2011. In 2017, he signed with Oklahoma City Thunder where he won a championship that year. 

Anthony then moved on to Houston Rockets for two seasons before returning to Oklahoma City for another title run in 2018-19 season. Melo is considered one of the best players in league history and will likely retire as a Hall of Famer when his playing days are over.

2. Rony Seikaly

Center

Career

• NBA Most Improved Player (1990)
• Consensus second-team NCAA All-American (1988)
• 3× Second-team All-Big East (1986–1988)
• No. 4 retired by Syracuse Orange

Rony Seikaly was a dominant center in the NBA for many years. He had an excellent career with the Miami Heat and the Golden State Warriors, before retiring in 2000.

Seikaly is one of only two players to ever win three MVPs (the other being Kareem Abdul-Jabbar). He was nicknamed "The Pharaoh" because of his impressive physical stature and play on the court.

Seikaly has been involved in charity work throughout his life, most notably through his support of cancer research initiatives. 

Seikaly currently resides in Los Angeles, California, where he works as a television commentator for Lebanese networks and hosts a show about basketball culture in Lebanon Seikaly was a dominant player in the NBA for many years.

He was drafted by the Orlando Magic and helped lead them to two championship titles. Seikaly also played for the New Jersey Nets and Barcelona, winning several awards along the way. Seikaly is currently retired from playing basketball but still has a presence in international competitions.

3. Sherman Douglas

Point guard

Career

• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1990)
• Consensus second-team All-American (1989)
• Second-team All-American – UPI (1988)
• Third-team All-American – AP (1988)
• 3× First-team All-Big East (1987–1989)
• No. 20 retired by Syracuse Orange

Sherman Douglas was born in Washington D.C., on September 15, 1966. He attended high school at Spingarn where he starred as a point guard and led the team to glory in the 1983-84 season.

After graduating from high school, Sherman went on to play college basketball for Syracuse University before being drafted by the Miami Heat in 1989. 

Sherman played with the Heat until 2001 when he retired due to an injury sustained during his time playing for Milwaukee Bucks; after retirement, Sherman became a commentator for NBA games and wrote books about his life and basketball career.

Sherman Douglas was born in Los Angeles, California on October 8th of 1966. Sherman first stepped onto an NBA court as a member of the New Jersey Nets during the 1997-1998 season. 

He would go on to play for three different teams over the course of his career – most notably with the LA Clippers and New Jersey Nets – amassing 5,944 assists along the way. 

Aside from his stellar play on the court, Sherman is also well known for his humanitarian work both in America and abroad through organizations such as "The Dream Corps".

Sherman retired following the 2009-2010 season having played in 943 games and accumulated 19,611 points (10th all-time).

4. Derrick Coleman

Power forward

Career

• 1990–1995: New Jersey Nets
• 1995–1998: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1999–2001: Charlotte Hornets
• 2001–2004: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2004–2005: Detroit Pistons

Derrick Coleman was a power forward and center for the New Jersey Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets and Houston Rockets during his playing career.

He was drafted first overall in the 1990 NBA draft by the New Jersey Nets. Coleman appeared in over 1000 games during his 14-year NBA career averaging 12 points and 10 rebounds per game.

Derrick Coleman retired from professional basketball after the 2005 season at age 37 due to knee injuries sustained while playing with the Rockets that year. Derrick Coleman was a dominant player in the 1990s, winning multiple awards and accolades.

He was an All-American at Syracuse and one of the best forwards of his era. Derrick Coleman played for five different teams over his career and is now retired from basketball.

5. Hakim Warrick

Career

• High school: Friends' Central School, (Wynnewood, Pennsylvania)
• College: Syracuse (2001–2005)
• NBA draft 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
• Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies
• Playing career: 2005–2019
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 21, 1
• 2005–2009: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2009–2010: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2010: Chicago Bulls
• 2010–2012: Phoenix Suns
• 2012: New Orleans Hornets
• 2012–2013: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2013–2014: Liaoning Flying Leopards
• 2015: Torku Konyaspor
• 2015–2016: Melbourne United
• 2016: Olympiacos
• 2017: Leones de Ponce
• 2018: Al Mouttahed Tripoli
• 2018: Ironi Nahariya
• 2018–2019: Iowa Wolves
• NBL Best Sixth Man (2016), NCAA champion (2003), Consensus first-team All-American (2005), Second-team All-American – SN (2004), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2004), Big East Player of the Year (2005), 2× First-team All-Big East (2004, 2005), Big East tournament MVP (2005)
• Points: 4,947 (9.4 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,117 (4.0 rpg)
• Assists: 400 (0.8 apg)

Hakim Warrick was a power forward for the Memphis Grizzlies from 2005-2009. He then played with the Milwaukee Bucks from 2009-2010. Hakim Warrick is currently playing for the Phoenix Suns.

Hakim Warrick is a 6'10" power forward and center who played college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals. After he graduated from college, Warrick joined the NBA's Phoenix Suns in 2010 and quickly became one of their most important players.

He was traded to the New Orleans Hornets in 2012 and then to the Charlotte Bobcats in 2013 before signing with Liaoning Flying Leopards of China last year. 

Warrick has won several awards during his career, including Second-team All-American – SN (2004), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (2004), and Big East Player of the Year (2005).

Hakim will next play for Al Mouttahed Tripoli of Lebanon this season before returning to America to sign with Ironi Nahariya later on this year.

6. Michael Carter-Williams

Point guard

Career

• High school: St. Andrew's, (Barrington, Rhode Island)
• College: Syracuse (2011–2013)
• NBA draft 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013–2015: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2015–2016: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2016–2017: Chicago Bulls
• 2017–2018: Charlotte Hornets
• 2018–2019: Houston Rockets
• 2019–2022: Orlando Magic
• NBA Rookie of the Year (2014), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2014), AP Honorable mention All-American (2013), Second-team All-Big East (2013), Big East Most Improved Player (2013), McDonald's All-American (2011)

Michael Carter-Williams is a 31-year old American point guard who was drafted 11th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2013 NBA draft. After playing college basketball at Syracuse, Michael Carter-Williams joined the Sixers for the 2013–14 season and has since been one of their most consistent players.

In 2017, MichaelCarter Williams signed with Panathinaikos of Greece but left midway through the season after appearing in just five games. Since 2018, MCW has played with BC Khimki of Russia where he averaged 18 points and six assists per game this season before tearing his ACL in January 2019 against CSKA Moscow which ruled him out for the remainder of the year..

Michael Carter-Williams was a highly touted prospect coming out of high school and entered the NBA as the sixth pick in 2013. MCW struggled to live up to expectations early on, averaging 13 points and five assists per game over his first two seasons with Philadelphia. 

In 2015, he was traded to Milwaukee where he flourished under new head coach Jason Kidd, averaging 18 points, six rebounds and four assists per game en route to an All-Star appearance.

He signed with Chicago in 2016 but again failed to meet lofty expectations; however, he enjoyed another productive season under new coach Fred Hoiberg before being dealt sent Houston at the trade deadline last year. 

MCW has since been named captain of Charlotte Hornets where he is playing some of his best basketball yet; in fact, they currently lead their division by nine games. Although still only 28 years old there's no telling how much more good Michael Carter-Williams can do in the NBA.

7. Lawrence Moten

Career

• High school: New Hampton, (New Hampton, New Hampshire)
• College: Syracuse (1991–1995)
• NBA draft 1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall
• Selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies
• Playing career: 1995–2006
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 7, 21, 3
• 1995–1997: Vancouver Grizzlies
• 1997: Papagou
• 1997–1998: La Crosse Bobcats
• 1998: Washington Wizards
• 1998–1999: Idaho Stampede
• 2001: Maryland Mustangs
• 2001–2002: Saskatchewan Hawks
• 2002: Mobile Revelers
• 2004–2006: Maryland Nighthawks
• Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (1995), 3× First-team All-Big East (1993–1995), Third-team All-Big East (1992), 2x ABA All Star-Game (2005, 2006), No. 21 retired by Syracuse Orange
• Points: 747 (6.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 181 (1.5 rpg)
• Assists: 182 (1.5 apg)

Lawrence Moten was a shooting guard who played in the NBA from 1995 to 2006. He attended high school at New Hampton in New Hampshire and then Syracuse University, where he won back-to-back NCAA championships with the team in 1995 and 1996.

Moten was selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies in the second round of the 1995 NBA draft, and spent his entire playing career with that organization. 

In 2001, he signed as a free agent with the Miami Heat but never appeared in a game for them; two years later, he moved on to play one season each with Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks before retiring after 2006–07 season.

Lawrence Moten was a highly successful player in college and the NBA. He played for various teams over his career, including the Washington Wizards, Idaho Stampede, Maryland Nighthawks and Saskatoon Hawks. 

Moten is most famous for his time with Syracuse University where he won numerous awards and accolades, such as third-team All-American from AP and NABC in 1995 and first-team All-Big East honours three times (1993–1995).

Lawrence Moten retired from professional basketball after playing with the Mobile Revelers in 2006.

8. Jerami Grant

Career

• High school: DeMatha Catholic, (Hyattsville, Maryland)
• College: Syracuse (2012–2014)
• NBA draft 2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014–2016: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2016–2019: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2019–2020: Denver Nuggets
• 2020–2022: Detroit Pistons
• 2022–present: Portland Trail Blazers
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, Olympic Games, : 2020 Tokyo: Team, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2012 Brazil:
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• Olympic Games
• : 2020 Tokyo: Team
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2012 Brazil:

Jerami Grant was a highly rated player out of high school and Syracuse, but he only played for one season in the NBA with Philadelphia. He has spent most of his time in the NBA playing for Portland since 2016, where he is a key part of their rotation as a power forward.

Grant is averaging 10 points and 5 rebounds per game this season. Jerami Grant is a versatile forward who has played for several teams in the NBA. Grant was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2014 and spent two seasons with them before joining the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016.

He then moved to Denver, where he won an MVP award as part of their team that made it to the playoffs in 2018. In 2020, he joined the Portland Trail Blazers and has been a key player on their title-challenging squad ever since. 

Grant is known for his strong defence and energetic play on offence, which has led to him being called one of the best players in the league.

9. John Wallace

Career

• High school: Greece Athena, (Rochester, New York)
• College: Syracuse (1992–1996)
• NBA draft 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 1996–2005
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 44, 22
• 1996–1997: New York Knicks
• 1997–1999: Toronto Raptors
• 1999–2000: New York Knicks
• 2000–2001: Detroit Pistons
• 2001–2002: Phoenix Suns
• 2002–2003: Panionios
• 2003–2004: Miami Heat
• 2005: Snaidero Udine
• Consensus second-team All-American (1996), 2× First-team All-Big East (1995, 1996), No. 44 retired by Syracuse Orange, Second-team Parade All-American (1992)
• Points: 2,091 (7.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,061 (2.8 rpg)
• Assists: 281 (0.7 apg)

Wallace was a small forward who played in the NBA for thirteen seasons. Wallace was drafted by the New York Knicks in 1996 and spent his first six years with them before moving to Toronto in 1997.

In 1999, Wallace joined the Philadelphia 76ers, where he remained until 2005. During his tenure with the 76ers and Knicks, Wallace won two championships (2000 and 2004) as well as being named an All-Star twice each.

After leaving the NBA, Wallace played overseas for a number of years before retiring in 2013 at age 38 after playing for Fort Worth Flyers of the D-League Wallace had a successful career in the NBA, playing for six different teams over 10 seasons.

Wallace was an excellent rebounder and passer, ranking among the top 25 players in both categories throughout his career. 

He was also known for being a hard worker on the court, always putting in extra effort to help his team win games. Wallace retired from professional basketball after the 2004-05 season, having played a total of 1,087 games during his ten-year career.

10. Dave Bing

Point guard

Career

• High school: Spingarn (Washington, D.C.)
• College: Syracuse (1963–1966)
• NBA draft 1966 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 1966–1978
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 21, 44
• 1966–1975: Detroit Pistons
• 1975–1977: Washington Bullets
• 1977–1978: Boston Celtics
• 7× NBA All-Star (1968–1969, 1971, 1973–1976), NBA All-Star Game MVP (1976), 2× All-NBA First Team (1968, 1971), All-NBA Second Team (1974), NBA Rookie of the Year (1967), NBA All-Rookie Team (1967), NBA scoring champion (1968), NBA anniversary team (50th, 75th), No. 21 retired by Detroit Pistons, Consensus first-team All-American (1966), Third-team All-American – NABC (1965), No. 22 retired by Syracuse Orange
• Points: 18,327 (20.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,420 (3.8 rpg)
• Assists: 5,397 (6.0 apg)
• Basketball Hall of Fame as player
• College Basketball Hall of Fame, Inducted in 2006

Dave Bing was the 74th Mayor of Detroit. He served from 2009-2013, and during that time he helped revive the city's economy while also making efforts to improve its public safety.

Bing is a well-known basketball player who won an NBA championship with the Pistons in 1988. After his playing career ended, he founded several successful businesses including AutoNation and Quicken Loans, both of which are still active today.

In 2002, Dave Bing was elected as a Michigan State Representative and served for eight years before being elected Mayor of Detroit in 2009 by a wide margin over his Republican opponent Kenneth Cockrel Jr.

On December 31, 2013, after two terms as mayor, Dave Bing resigned to pursue other opportunities.

Bing was a two-time All-NBA First Team selection and an NBA All-Star Game MVP. Bing led the Pistons to their only title in 1974, averaging 21 points and five assists per game during the season. 

He retired after the 1978 season with career averages of 21 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5 assists per game over his 13-year career.

11. Billy Owens

Syracuse Orange men's basketball

Career

• High school: Carlisle (Carlisle, Pennsylvania)
• College: Syracuse (1988–1991)
• NBA draft 1991 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
• Selected by the Sacramento Kings
• Playing career: 1991–2001
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 30, 32, 5
• 1991–1994: Golden State Warriors
• 1994–1996: Miami Heat
• 1996–1998: Sacramento Kings
• 1999: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1999–2000: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2000: Golden State Warriors
• 2000–2001: Detroit Pistons
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (1992), Consensus first-team All-American (1991), Third-team All-American – NABC, UPI (1990), Big East Player of the Year (1991), 2× First-team All-Big East (1990, 1991), No. 30 retired by Syracuse Orange, McDonald's All-American Game MVP (1988), First-team Parade All-American (1988), Third-team Parade All-American (1987)
• Points: 7,026 (11.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,016 (6.7 rpg)
• Assists: 1,704 (2.8 apg)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 1989 Mexico City: Team competition, World Championship, : 1990 Buenos Aires: Team competition, Goodwill Games, : 1990 Seattle: Team competition
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 1989 Mexico City: Team competition
• World Championship
• : 1990 Buenos Aires: Team competition
• Goodwill Games
• : 1990 Seattle: Team competition

Billy Owens was a versatile small forward and shooting guard who played in the NBA for 13 seasons. Owens spent time with the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, and Sacramento Kings during his career.

He is best known for his time with the Miami Heat, where he helped lead them to two championships (1998 and 2003). Owens also won an Olympic gold medal as a member of Team USA in 2000. In 2001, he retired from basketball following a season with the Sacramento Kings.

Since retiring from basketball, Billy has worked as an analyst on various sport networks across America. In 2014, he published his autobiography entitled "Ageless: A Memoir of Life After Basketball." 

 Billy currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two children Billy Owens was a prolific scorer and rebounder in his time with the NBA.

He averaged over 11 points per game and 6 rebounds per contest during his career, which is amazing considering he played for teams that struggled to win games on a consistent basis.

 Despite being an All-American performer at Syracuse, Owens wasn't drafted by any of the major basketball leagues due to concerns about his height. The Kings took a chance on him in 1996 and it paid off as he became one of their most important players over the next few years.

After leaving Sacramento in 1998, Owens had some success playing for Seattle and Philadelphia before joining Golden State in 2000 where he won two championships - including one MVP award. 

Owens retired from professional play following the 2003–04 season having played 17 seasons total across all five major North American leagues (NBA, ABA, WCW/NWL).

12. Dwayne Washington

Career

• High school: Boys and Girls (Brooklyn, New York)
• College: Syracuse (1983–1986)
• NBA draft 1986 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the New Jersey Nets
• Playing career: 1986–1991
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 1, 31
• 1986–1988: New Jersey Nets
• 1988–1989: Miami Heat
• 1989–1990: Rapid City Thrillers
• 1990–1991: San Jose Jammers
• Consensus second-team All-American (1985), Second-team All-American – UPI (1986), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC (1986), 3× First-team All-Big East (1984–1986), No. 31 retired by Syracuse Orange, First-team Parade All-American (1983), Second-team Parade All-American (1982)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA U19 World Championship, : 1983 Palma de Mallorca: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA U19 World Championship
• : 1983 Palma de Mallorca: National team

Dwayne Washington was a point guard in the NBA for over a decade. He played for the New Jersey Nets, Miami Heat, and Sacramento Kings before retiring in 1991.

Dwayne Washington is best known for his time with the Miami Heat, where he won an NBA championship in 1988. After retirement from basketball, Dwayne Washington worked as a broadcaster for TNT and ABC Sports until his death in 2016 at age 52.

Dwayne Washington was a consensus second-team All American in 1985. After being drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics with the 16th pick of the 1986 NBA draft, he played for three seasons with them before joining the Boston Celtics in 1989. 

He spent two more years playing in Boston before moving to Orlando Magic and then Miami Heat where he retired after playing one season each for both teams in 2006.

Washington has won five championships (three with Seattle SuperSonics, one with Orlando Magic and one with Miami Heat) as well as four MVP Awards and ten scoring titles during his illustrious career. 

In 2013, Dwayne was named head coach of Georgetown University's men's basketball team but resigned less than a year later citing personal reasons.

13. Gerry McNamara

Career

• 2002–2006: Syracuse
• Position(s): Guard
• 2009–2011: Syracuse (grad mgr.)
• 2011–present: Syracuse (asst.)

Gerry McNamara is an assistant coach for Syracuse. He played guard at Syracuse from 2002-2006 and graduated in 2009 with a degree in management. 

McNamara began his coaching career as the graduate manager at Syracuse before being promoted to assistant coach in 2011.

McNamara has been involved with various aspects of basketball, including player development and scouting, since he started coaching. His experience as a player gives him valuable insight into how players develop and perform on the court, which he can pass along to his team's members.

Gerry McNamara is highly regarded within the coaching community and is considered one of the top young coaches in America Gerry McNamara began his playing career at Syracuse University. He was a three-time NCAA champion and helped lead the Orange to back-to-back national titles in 2003 and 2004.

McNamara also won the Chip Hilton Player of the Year award in 2006. After leaving SU, he played one season with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel before retiring from professional basketball in 2007. 

In 2013, McNamara was hired as an assistant coach at Syracuse University where he currently remains employed.

14. Jesse Edwards

Career

• High school: IMG Academy, (Bradenton, Florida)
• College: Syracuse (2019–present)

Jesse Edwards is a center for the Syracuse Orange in the ACC. Edwards was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in 2000. Edwards moved to the United States when he was 5 years old and started playing basketball in middle school.

He played for Huntington Prep in West Virginia before transferring to Syracuse in 2016. Edwards averaged 4.8 points and 4.3 rebounds per game as a freshman at Syracuse in 2016-17. In 18 games this season, Edwards has averaged 10.5 points and 7.2 rebounds.

Edwards is a key part of Syracuse's rebuilding process and is expected to be a key part of the team for years to come. Edwards was selected to the All-ACC Second Team this season.

 Edwards is a top prospect for the 2020 NBA draft. Jesse Edwards is a Dutch-American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Syracuse Orange.

Jesse Edwards first attended high school at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Edwards then went on to play college basketball for Syracuse. Edwards has enjoyed considerable success in his career so far, winning numerous awards and accolades along the way.

 In 2019, Edwards signed a contract with the Syracuse Orange that will keep him with the team until the 2020-21 season.

Edwards is a versatile player who is capable of playing both the shooting guard and small forward positions. Jesse Edwards is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game.

 Edwards is a popular player among his teammates and fans, who appreciate his competitive spirit and tireless effort on the court. Jesse Edwards is a talented player who is capable of making an impact on the court at any given moment.

15. Buddy Boeheim

Career

• High school: , Jamesville-DeWitt, (DeWitt, New York), Brewster Academy, (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire)
• College: Syracuse (2018–2022)
• NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2022–present
• 2022–present: Detroit Pistons
• 2022–present: →Motor City Cruise
• First-team All-ACC (2022)

Buddy Boeheim is a 23-year-old shooting guard who is currently playing for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. Buddy Boeheim is a two-time NCAA champion and three-time Big East regular season champion.

Boeheim has led Syracuse to the NCAA Tournament every year he has been coach, reaching the Final Four in 2013. Boeheim was named ACC Coach of the Year in 2012 and has been a finalist for the National Coach of the Year award multiple times.

Boeheim was born in Fayetteville, New York and attended Jamesville-DeWitt High School. Boeheim has a degree in mechanical engineering from Syracuse and is working on a doctorate in mechanical engineering. 

Boeheim has coached the Syracuse Orange to a record of 536-273 in 16 seasons and has led them to the NCAA Tournament every year he has been coach.

Boeheim is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a two-time Naismith College Player of the Year. Buddy Boeheim is a highly respected coach and player in the NBA and is regarded as one of the best coaches in NCAA history.

16. Jim Boeheim

Syracuse Orange men's basketball

Career

• 1963–1966: Syracuse
• Position(s): Guard
• 1969–1976: Syracuse (assistant)
• 1976–present: Syracuse

Boeheim is the longest-tenured head coach in the history of college basketball. Boeheim has won 1,011 games in his career, with 436 of those victories coming in the ACC.

Boeheim has led Syracuse to 48 tournament appearances, with 28 of those appearances resulting in berths in the NCAA Division I Tournament. Boeheim was named head coach of the Syracuse program in 1976.

Boeheim is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Boeheim was born in 1944 in Lyons, New York. Boeheim played college basketball for Syracuse from 1963 to 1966. Boeheim began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Syracuse from 1969 to 1976.

Boeheim was named head coach of the Syracuse program in 1976. Jim Boeheim is one of the most successful college basketball coaches of all time, with a record of 892-236 over 38 years. 

He has won numerous championships, including 5 NCAA Division I tournaments, 10 Big East regular season titles, and 5 Big East tournament titles.

He has also won numerous accolades, including the Naismith College Coach of the Year and the AP Coach of the Year. He is also well known for his coaching style and his ability to develop players. He will be retiring at the end of the 2017-2018 season.

17. Louis Orr

Syracuse Orange men's basketball

Career

• High school: Withrow (Cincinnati, Ohio)
• College: Syracuse (1976–1980)
• NBA draft 1980 / Round: 2 / Pick: 29th overall
• Selected by the Indiana Pacers
• Playing career: 1980–1988
• Position: Power forward / Small forward
• Number: 55
• Coaching career: 1991–2022
• As player:, First-team All-Big East (1980), No. 55 retired by Syracuse Orange, , As head coach:, , MAC Coach of the Year (2009), Big East Coach of the Year (2003), MAC regular season champion (2009), MAAC regular season champion (2001)

Louis Orr was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. After high school, Orr played college basketball at Syracuse University. Orr was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the 1980 NBA Draft and played for the team for eight seasons.

Orr retired from playing in 1988 and began a coaching career with the Pacers. He served as head coach of the team from 1991 to 1992 and again from 2002 to 2002. Orr died in 2022 at the age of 64 after a long battle with cancer.

Louis Orr coached at Georgetown for the 2017-2022 season. Prior to coaching at Georgetown, Orr served as an assistant coach for Seton Hall, Syracuse and Bowling Green. Orr is a three-time MAC Coach of the Year and a two-time Big East Coach of the Year recipient.

Orr has led Georgetown to four NCAA Tournament appearances and two Elite Eight appearances. He played collegiately at Syracuse, where he was a two-time All-American and Naismith College Player of the Year. Orr is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

18. Wesley Johnson

Los Angeles Clippers

Career

• High school: Corsicana (Corsicana, Texas)
• College: , Iowa State (2006–2008), Syracuse (2009–2010)
• NBA draft 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Playing career: 2010–2020
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 4, 2, 11, 33, 24
• 2010–2012: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2012–2013: Phoenix Suns
• 2013–2015: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2015–2018: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2018–2019: New Orleans Pelicans
• 2019: Washington Wizards
• 2019–2020: Panathinaikos
• Greek League champion (2020), NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2011), Consensus first-team All-American (2010), Big East Player of the Year (2010), First-team All-Big East (2010)
• Points: 4,235 (7.0 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,924 (3.2 rpg)
• Assists: 645 (1.1 apg)

Wesley Johnson was drafted 4th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2010 NBA draft. He spent two seasons at Iowa State before transferring to Syracuse.

He played in the NBA for the Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, and the Los Angeles Clippers. He is now a player development assistant with the Clippers. Wesley Johnson is a 6'7" tall forward who can play both guard positions.

He has average athleticism and is not a very good shooter. Wesley Johnson is known for his hustle and defensive intensity. He is a reliable player who is known for his toughness. Wesley Johnson is a hardworking player who is always trying to improve his skills.

Wesley Johnson is a small forward who has played in the NBA for the past six seasons. Johnson has appeared in over 400 games and has averaged 10.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. 

Johnson was a consensus first-team All-American in 2010 and was also named the Big East Player of the Year.

Johnson is a two-time Greek League champion and has also won an NBA All-Rookie Second Team award. Johnson is currently a member of the Washington Wizards.

19. Etan Thomas

Washington Wizards

Career

• High school: Booker T. Washington, (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
• College: Syracuse (1996–2000)
• NBA draft 2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 2000–2011
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 36
• 2001–2009: Washington Wizards
• 2009–2010: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2010–2011: Atlanta Hawks
• Third-team All-American – NABC (2000), First-team All-Big East (2000), 2× Big East Defensive Player of the Year (1999, 2000), Big East Most Improved Player (1998)
• Points: 2,341 (5.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,927 (4.7 rpg)
• Blocks: 427 (1.0 bpg)

Etan Thomas was born in 1978 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Thomas attended Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa. Thomas played college basketball for Syracuse.

Thomas was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2000 NBA Draft. Thomas played professional basketball for the Mavericks from 2000 to 2011. Thomas was a three-time All-Star and was named the 2006-07 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

Thomas retired from professional basketball in 2011. Thomas is now a basketball commentator for Turner Sports. Thomas has two children. Etan Thomas is a versatile forward who has played for four different NBA teams over the course of his 10-year career.

Thomas was a Third-team All-American and First-team All-Big East player while playing at the University of Rhode Island. Thomas has averaged 5.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game in his career. Thomas was drafted by the Washington Wizards in the first round of the 2001 NBA Draft.

Thomas spent four seasons with the Wizards before being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2009. Thomas spent two seasons with the Thunder before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks in 2010. Thomas played in 79 games for the Hawks before being traded again, this time to the Boston Celtics in 2013.

Thomas spent one season with the Celtics before being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in 2014. Thomas averaged 5.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game in his lone season with the Trail Blazers. 

Etan Thomas has played 10 seasons in the NBA and has averaged 5.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. He has spent time with the Washington Wizards, Oklahoma City Thunder, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, and Portland Trail Blazers.

Thomas is a versatile forward who has been effective both offensively and defensively. He was a Third-team All-American and First-team All-Big East player while playing at the University of Rhode Island. Thomas was drafted by the Washington Wizards in the first round of the 2001 NBA Draft. 

Thomas spent four seasons with the Wizards before being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2009. Thomas spent two seasons with the Thunder before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks in 2010.

Thomas played in 79 games for the Hawks before being traded again, this time to the Boston Celtics in 2013. Thomas spent one season with the Celtics before being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in 2014. 

Thomas averaged 5.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game in his lone season with the Trail Blazers. Thomas is a versatile forward who has played in the NBA for 10 seasons and will likely continue to play in the league for another few years.

20. Danny Schayes

Syracuse Orange men's basketball

Career

• High school: Jamesville-DeWitt, (DeWitt, New York)
• College: Syracuse (1977–1981)
• NBA draft 1981 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall
• Selected by the Utah Jazz
• Playing career: 1981–1999
• Position: Center
• Number: 24, 34, 10, 26
• 1981–1983: Utah Jazz
• 1983–1990: Denver Nuggets
• 1990–1994: Milwaukee Bucks
• 1994: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1994–1995: Phoenix Suns
• 1995–1996: Miami Heat
• 1996–1999: Orlando Magic
• First-team All-Big East (1981)
• Points: 8,780 (7.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,671 (5.0 rpg)
• Blocks/Assists: 840 (0.7 bpg)/1299 (1.1 apg)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, Basketball, Maccabiah Games, : 1977 Maccabiah: Basketball, : 1981 Maccabiah: Basketball
• Representing  United States
• Basketball
• Maccabiah Games
• : 1977 Maccabiah: Basketball
• : 1981 Maccabiah: Basketball

Danny Schayes was born in Syracuse, New York on May 10, 1959. Schayes played collegiately at Syracuse and was drafted by the Utah Jazz in the 1981 NBA Draft.

Schayes spent his entire professional career with the Jazz, playing 24 seasons and scoring over 17,000 points. Schayes was a three-time All-Star and won two NBA Championships with the Jazz.

Schayes retired from the NBA in 1999 and has since been a commentator for Jazz games. Danny Schayes is now 63 years old and lives in Utah with his wife and two children. Schayes was a skilled offensive player who could score from anywhere on the court.

He was a key player on the Nuggets teams that made the playoffs in each of the four seasons he was with the team. 

Schayes was also a capable defender, and was a part of the Lakers' championship team in 2010. He retired from the NBA in 2011 after playing for the Magic for six seasons.

Schayes is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame and the NBA's All-Defensive Team. He currently works as an ambassador for the NBA and is involved in various social media platforms. 

Schayes has done a lot for the NBA and continues to do so by working with various charities. He is married and has two children. Schayes is a legend in the NBA and is considered one of the best players to ever play the game.

21. Tyler Ennis

Phoenix Suns

Career

• High school: , Father Henry Carr Catholic, (Toronto), St. Benedict's Prep, (Newark, New Jersey)
• College: Syracuse (2013–2014)
• NBA draft 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014–2015: Phoenix Suns
• 2014–2015: →Bakersfield Jam
• 2015–2016: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2016–2017: Houston Rockets
• 2017–2018: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2018–2019: Fenerbahçe
• 2019–2020: Raptors 905
• 2020–2022: Türk Telekom
• 2022–present: Tofaş
• Turkish Cup champion (2019), Second-team All-ACC (2014), ACC All-Freshmen team (2014), ACC All-Defensive team (2014), First-team Parade All-American (2013)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  Canada, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2012 Brazil: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  Canada
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2012 Brazil: National team

Tyler Ennis entered the professional basketball world as a highly touted point guard out of Syracuse. After two seasons in the NBA, Ennis was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2016.

Ennis spent the 2017–2018 season in Turkey with Fenerbahçe, where he averaged 18.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game. Ennis is a Canadian citizen and has represented his country at the junior level.

He is also a two-time All-Star. Tyler Ennis is currently a free agent and is likely to return to the NBA. Tyler Ennis was selected 18th overall in the 2014 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns. Ennis played for the Phoenix Suns from 2014-2015 to 2018-2019, before moving to the Fenerbahçe team in Turkey in 2019.

Ennis has won the Turkish Cup championship with Fenerbahçe in 2019. Ennis was a second-team All-ACC selection in 2014 and an All-Defensive team selection in 2014. Tyler Ennis is a Parade All-American who played college basketball for the Boston College Eagles.

22. Donté Greene

Sacramento Kings

Career

• High school: Towson Catholic, (Towson, Maryland)
• College: Syracuse (2007–2008)
• NBA draft 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28th overall
• Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies
• Playing career: 2008–2018
• 2008–2012: Sacramento Kings
• 2009: →Reno Bighorns
• 2013: Atléticos de San Germán
• 2013–2014: Dongguan Leopards
• 2014–2015: Al Nasr Dubai
• 2015–2016: Al Sharjah
• 2016: Ohud Medina
• 2016: Leones de Santo Domingo
• 2017: Capitanes de Arecibo
• 2017: TNT KaTropa
• 2017: Leones de Santo Domingo
• 2017–2018: Champville SC
• Second-team All-Big East (2008), Big East All-Freshman Team (2008), First-team Parade All-American (2007), McDonald's All-American (2007)
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA U19 World Championship, : 2007 Serbia: Team competition, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2006 San Antonio: Team competition
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA U19 World Championship
• : 2007 Serbia: Team competition
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2006 San Antonio: Team competition

Donté Greene was selected with the 28th overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft. Greene played for the Sacramento Kings from 2008 to 2012. Greene then played for the Reno Bighorns and the Atléticos de San Germán before joining the Charlotte Hornets in 2018.

Greene was a McDonald's All-American who helped lead the Leopards to a Big East championship in 2007. 

Greene was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the 2007 NBA Draft. Greene played for the Detroit Pistons, the Atlanta Hawks, and the Brooklyn Nets before signing with the Indiana Pacers in 2015.

Greene was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in 2017 and was waived in December of that year. Greene signed with the Leones de Santo Domingo of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNB) in 2018. 

Greene has played in the NBA and in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNB) in his career. Greene was born in the United States and raised in the Virgin Islands.

Greene has a daughter named Amala and a son named Jaden. Greene is a native Virgin Islander and he is currently playing for the Leones de Santo Domingo in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNB).

23. Demetris Nichols

Syracuse Orange men's basketball

Career

• High school: St. Andrew's School, (Barrington, Rhode Island)
• College: Syracuse (2003–2007)
• NBA draft 2007 / Round: 2 / Pick: 53rd overall
• Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
• Playing career: 2007–2019
• Position: Small forward / Power forward
• 2007: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2007–2008: Chicago Bulls
• 2007–2008: →Iowa Energy
• 2009: New York Knicks
• 2009: Iowa Energy
• 2009–2010: BCM Gravelines
• 2010–2011: JA Vichy
• 2011: Cholet Basket
• 2012: Metros de Santiago
• 2012–2013: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2013: Capitanes de Arecibo
• 2013–2014: Krasnye Krylia
• 2014–2016: CSKA Moscow
• 2016–2017: Panathinaikos
• 2017–2018: Cedevita Zagreb
• 2018–2019: Sidigas Avellino
• EuroLeague champion (2016), VTB United League champion (2015), Greek League champion (2017), Croatian League champion (2018), Greek Cup winner (2017), Croatian Cup winner (2018), ABA League Supercup winner (2017), NBA Development League All-Star (2013), All-NBA D-League First Team (2013), First-team All-Big East (2007), AP Honorable mention All-American (2007), Third-team Parade All-American (2003)

Nichols was a highly touted small forward prospect out of high school, but didn't pan out at Syracuse. He was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in the second round of the 2007 NBA draft.

Nichols spent three seasons with the Knicks before being traded to Chicago in 2009. He spent two seasons with the Bulls before being traded to the Iowa Energy in 2011. Nichols joined the Atlanta Hawks in 2013, but was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2015.

He spent one season with Memphis before being waived in 2016. Nichols signed with the Miami Heat in 2017, but was waived in February of the same year. 

He signed with the Utah Jazz in March of 2018, but was waived in May of the same year. Nichols has since retired from professional basketball.

Demetris Nichols is a professional basketball player who has played for several teams in the European and international leagues. In 2016, Nichols won the EuroLeague championship with CSKA Moscow. 

Nichols played college basketball at Iowa Energy where he was a two-time Big Ten All-Star. Nichols has also played for BCM Gravelines, JA Vichy, Sioux Falls Skyforce, Panathinaikos, Cedevita Zagreb, and Sidigas Avellino in the European and international leagues.

Nichols is a strong defender and has averaged over 10 points and 4 rebounds per game in his career. Nichols is a natural leader on the court and is often given the responsibility of setting the tone for his team. Nichols is scheduled to play for Sidigas Avellino in the 2019–2020 season.

24. CJ Fair

Syracuse Orange men's basketball

Career

• High school: , Baltimore City College, (Baltimore, Maryland), Brewster Academy, (Wolfeboro, New Hampshire)
• College: Syracuse (2010–2014)
• NBA draft: 2014 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014–2016: Fort Wayne Mad Ants
• 2016–2017: Limoges CSP
• 2017–2018: Fort Wayne Mad Ants
• 2018–2019: Windy City Bulls
• 2019–present: Al-Nasr Dubai
• NBA D-League All-Rookie Second Team (2015), Consensus second-team All-American (2014), First-team All-ACC (2014), Second-team All-Big East (2013)

CJ Fair is one of the most versatile players in the 2014 NCAA tournament. He is a power forward that can play both inside and outside. Fair has had a great season in the UAE National Basketball League.

He has averaged 17.8 points and 10.7 rebounds per game. Fair was a highly recruited player out of high school. He played two years at Baltimore City College before transferring to Brewster Academy. Fair has been a crucial player for Syracuse in their run to the 2014 NCAA tournament.

He has averaged 16.8 points and 10.7 rebounds per game. Fair is a versatile player that can play both inside and outside. He will be a key player for Syracuse in their attempt to win the 2014 NCAA tournament. 

Fair is one of the most exciting players in the 2014 NCAA tournament. He is a player that can score in a variety of ways and is a great defender. Fair is the type of player that can help a team win games in a variety of ways. 

He is a scorer, rebounder, and passer. Fair is one of the most versatile players in the 2014 NCAA tournament. He can play both inside and outside and is a great defender. 

Fair is a highly versatile player that can play both inside and outside. He will be a key player for Syracuse in their attempt to win the 2014 NCAA tournament.

25. Michael Gbinije

Santa Cruz Warriors

Career

• High school: Benedictine (Richmond, Virginia)
• College: , Duke (2011–2012), Syracuse (2013–2016)
• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 49th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–2017: Detroit Pistons
• 2016–2017: →Grand Rapids Drive
• 2017–2019: Santa Cruz Warriors
• 2019–2020: Mitteldeutscher BC
• 2020: Nevėžis Kėdainiai
• 2021–2022: Oklahoma City Blue
• 2022: Oklahoma City Blue
• 2022–present: Cape Town Tigers
• Second-team All-ACC (2016)
• Medals, , Representing  Nigeria, FIBA Africa Championship, : 2015 Tunisia:
• Representing  Nigeria
• FIBA Africa Championship
• : 2015 Tunisia:

Gbinije was born in Hartford, Connecticut and played college ball at Duke. Gbinije was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the 49th overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.

Gbinije has played for the Cape Town Tigers in the South African Basketball League. Gbinije is currently a shooting guard with the Pistons. Michael Gbinije is a versatile forward who has played for several teams in the NBA.

Gbinije has had a successful career in the NBA, earning Second-team All-ACC honors in 2016. He is known for his scoring ability, averaging 13.1 points per game in his career. Gbinije is a versatile player who can play both forward positions.

Gbinije is a good defender, averaging 2.2 steals per game in his career. He is a member of the Cape Town Tigers, who are currently in the NBA Africa Champions Cup. Gbinije is a good role model for younger players, showing them that it is possible to achieve success in the NBA.

26. Roosevelt Bouie

Career

• High school: Kendall (Kendall, New York)
• College: Syracuse (1976–1980)
• NBA draft 1980 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 1980–1993
• Position: Center
• 1980–1982: Scavolini Pesaro
• 1982–1989: Cantine Riunite Reggio Emilia
• 1989–1991: Cantù
• 1991–1992: Coren Ourense
• 1992–1993: Medinform Marsala
• 3× Lega Serie A All-Star (1983, 1984, 1987), Second-team All-American – USBWA (1980), Third-team All-American – NABC, UPI (1980), First-team All-Big East (1980), No. 50 retired by Syracuse Orange

Roosevelt Bouie was born in Kendall, New York in 1958. He attended high school at Kendall and played college basketball at Syracuse. Bouie was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1980 NBA draft and played for them for six seasons.

He was part of the Mavs' 1983 championship team and was named the MVP of the NBA Finals. Bouie later played for the Chicago Bulls and the Charlotte Hornets. He retired from playing in 1993. Roosevelt Bouie is a retired American center and was inducted into the Syracuse Hall of Fame in 2001.

He currently works as a basketball analyst for Fox Sports. Roosevelt Bouie was married to Lynn Bouie from 1985 until their divorce in 2006. 

Roosevelt Bouie was born in Detroit, Michigan in September 1967. Bouie attended the University of Michigan where he played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines.

Bouie was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 10th pick in the 1987 NBA Draft. Bouie played for the Philadelphia 76ers, the Denver Nuggets, the Orlando Magic, and the New York Knicks during his NBA career. 

Bouie won an NBA championship with the Knicks in 1994. Bouie retired from the NBA in 1998. Bouie has since served as a commentator for NBA games. Roosevelt Bouie was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015. Roosevelt Bouie is married and has two children.

27. Jonny Flynn

Minnesota Timberwolves

Career

• High school: Niagara Falls, (Niagara Falls, New York)
• College: Syracuse (2007–2009)
• NBA draft 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
• Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Playing career: 2009–2014
• Position: Point guard
• 2009–2011: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2010: →Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2011–2012: Houston Rockets
• 2012: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2012–2013: Melbourne Tigers
• 2014: Orlandina Basket
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2010), NBL All-Star (2012), All-NBL Second Team (2013), Big East Rookie of the Year (2008), Big East tournament MVP (2009), Second-team Parade All-American (2007), McDonald's All-American (2007), Mr. New York Basketball (2007)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, FIBA U19 World Championship, : 2007 Serbia: Team competition, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2006 San Antonio: Team competition
• Representing  United States
• FIBA U19 World Championship
• : 2007 Serbia: Team competition
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2006 San Antonio: Team competition

Flynn was a highly touted prospect coming out of high school and was selected 6th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2009 NBA draft. Flynn spent three seasons with the Timberwolves before being traded to the Seattle SuperSonics in January of 2014.

Flynn spent the remainder of his career with the SuperSonics before retiring in 2015. Flynn is a two-time All-Star and was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 2011. Flynn finished his career with averages of 14.5 points, 3.9 assists, and 2.6 rebounds per game.

Flynn is currently an NBA analyst for Fox Sports. Flynn is married and has two children. Flynn is a native of Niagara Falls, New York. Flynn is currently working on his first book. Flynn was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school and was one of the top players in the country.

Flynn was drafted in the first round by the Portland Blazers, but he never really lived up to the expectations. Flynn was traded to the Houston Rockets and played there for two seasons. 

Flynn was then traded to the Melbourne Tigers, where he played for two seasons. Flynn has since retired from the NBA and is currently playing in Europe.

28. Billy Gabor

Career

• High school: Binghamton Central, (Binghamton, New York)
• College: Syracuse (1942–1943, 1945–1948)
• NBA draft 1948 / Round: — / Pick: —
• Selected by the Rochester Royals
• Playing career: 1948–1955
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 35, 7
• 1948–1955: Syracuse Nationals
• NBA champion (1955), NBA All-Star (1953), 2× Second-team All-American – Helms (1946, 1947), Third-team All-American – TSN (1946), No. 17 retired by Syracuse Orange
• Points: 2,997 (9.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 448 (1.8 rpg)
• Assists: 626 (2.0 apg)

Billy Gabor was born in 1922 in Binghamton, New York. After high school, Gabor attended Syracuse University, where he played basketball and baseball. In 1948, Gabor was drafted by the Rochester Royals in the 1948 NBA draft.

He played for the Royals for five seasons. Gabor then played for the Cincinnati Royals and the Baltimore Bullets before retiring in 1955. Gabor later worked as a basketball coach and scout. He died in 2019 at the age of 97. Billy Gabor was a point guard for Syracuse Nationals from 1948-1955.

He was a two-time Second-team All-American and a Third-team All-American. He was selected to the NBA All-Star Team in 1953 and 1955. He was the NBA champion with the Syracuse Nationals in 1955. He was also an All-Star in 1953. 

He was inducted into the Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame in 1978. He was retired by the Syracuse Orange in 1985.

29. Rafael Addison

Career

• High school: Henry Snyder, (Jersey City, New Jersey)
• College: Syracuse (1982–1986)
• NBA draft 1986 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 1986–1997
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 12, 21, 7
• 1986–1987: Phoenix Suns
• 1987–1991: Pallacanestro Livorno
• 1991–1993: New Jersey Nets
• 1994: Benetton Treviso
• 1994–1995: Detroit Pistons
• 1995–1997: Charlotte Hornets
• 1997: PAOK Thessaloniki
• First-team All-Big East (1985), 2× Second-team All-Big East (1984, 1986)

Rafael Addison was born on July 22, 1964 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Addison attended high school at Henry Snyder in Jersey City. He then went on to play college basketball at Syracuse, where he was a two-time All-American.

In the 1986 NBA draft, Addison was selected by the Phoenix Suns with the 39th overall pick. Addison played in the NBA for thirteen seasons, most notably with the Suns. He retired in 1997. In 2011, Addison was inducted into the Syracuse University Hall of Fame.

He currently works as an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns. Rafael Addison is married and has two children. 

Rafael Addison played professional basketball for over 20 years and amassed impressive stats along the way. Addison was a three-time Second-team All-Big East selection and was a key player for several teams.

He is most notably remembered for his time with the Phoenix Suns and the New Jersey Nets. Rafael Addison retired from the NBA in 1997 and now works as a commentator for the Greek League. 

Rafael Addison is a two-time Olympian and played in the 1988 and 1992 Olympics. Rafael Addison is a well-respected basketball analyst and has worked with several NBA teams.

Rafael Addison is a native of the United States and still lives in his home country. Rafael Addison is married and has two children. Rafael Addison is a talented basketball player and a respected commentator.

30. Dennis DuVal

Career

• High school: Westbury (Westbury, New York)
• College: Syracuse (1971–1974)
• NBA draft 1974 / Round: 2 / Pick: 30th overall
• Selected by the Washington Bullets
• Position: Guard
• Number: 23, 21
• 1974–1975: Washington Bullets
• 1976: Atlanta Hawks
• Third-team All-American – AP (1974), No. 22 retired by Syracuse Orange

Dennis DuVal was born in Westbury, New York in 1952. DuVal played high school basketball at Westbury before going on to play college basketball at Syracuse.

DuVal was drafted by the Washington Bullets in the 1974 NBA draft. DuVal played in the NBA for the Washington Bullets, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and New Jersey Nets.

DuVal retired from professional basketball in 1993. DuVal is now a basketball coach and scout. Dennis DuVal is married with two children. Dennis DuVal is known for his strong defensive skills.

Dennis DuVal is a two-time All-Star and three-time All-NBA player. Dennis DuVal was a standout guard at Syracuse and was selected in the second round of the 1975 NBA draft. 

DuVal played for the Washington Bullets, Atlanta Hawks, and Philadelphia 76ers in his career and was a part of the Bullets team that made it to the Eastern Conference Finals in 1978.

DuVal was inducted into the Syracuse Orange Hall of Fame in 1997 and the Atlanta Hawks Hall of Fame in 1999. DuVal passed away at the age of 61 in July of 2013.

31. Andy Rautins

Bandırma B.İ.K.

Career

• High school: Jamesville-DeWitt, (DeWitt, New York)
• College: Syracuse (2005–2010)
• NBA draft 2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 2010–present
• 2010–2011: New York Knicks
• 2011–2012: Lucentum Alicante
• 2012–2013: Tulsa 66ers
• 2013–2014: Skyliners Frankfurt
• 2014–2015: Varese
• 2015–2017: Gaziantep
• 2017–2018: Banvit
• 2018–2019: Bahçeşehir Koleji
• 2020: Panathinaikos
• 2022: AEK Athens
• NBA D-League Showcase Three-Point Shootout champion (2013)
• Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing  Canada, FIBA U21 World Cup, : 2005 Mar del Plata: Under-21
• Men's Basketball
• Representing  Canada
• FIBA U21 World Cup
• : 2005 Mar del Plata: Under-21

Andy Rautins was a standout shooting guard at Syracuse, where he helped lead the Orange to the Final Four in 2010. Rautins was drafted by the New York Knicks in 2010 and has since played for the team in the NBA.

He is a two-time All-Star and was an important part of the Knicks' 2016 playoff run. Rautins is a skilled shooter and playmaker, and is often used as a off-the-ball scorer. 

He is also a strong defender. Rautins is in the final year of his contract with the Knicks and will be an unrestricted free agent in the offseason.

He is expected to receive significant interest from teams around the league. Rautins is married and has two children. He is a Canadian citizen and has stated his desire to play for Canada in the future. Rautins is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside. 

Rautins has been a part of some successful teams in his career, most notably the Tulsa 66ers and the Skyliners Frankfurt.

Rautins is known for his shooting ability, which has earned him honours such as the Three-Point Shootout champion. Rautins is set to join a new team in 2020, and he is expected to make an impact on the court.

32. Leo Rautins

Career

• High school: St. Michael's (Toronto, Ontario)
• College: , Minnesota (1978–1979), Syracuse (1980–1983)
• NBA draft 1983 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1983–1993
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 11, 7
• 1983–1984: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1984: Atlanta Hawks
• 1985–1986: Virtus Banco di Roma
• 1986–1987: Citrosil Verona
• 1988–1989: La Crosse Catbirds
• 1989–1990: Pau-Orthez
• 1990–1991: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 1991: Mayoral Málaga
• 1992: Coren Ourense
• 1992–1993: Lyon
• Third-team All-Big East (1983)
• Medals, , Representing  Canada, FIBA Americas Championship, : 1980 San Juan: National team
• Representing  Canada
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 1980 San Juan: National team

Leo Rautins was a high school basketball star in Toronto, and was drafted in the first round of the NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He played for the 76ers for three seasons before being traded to the Chicago Bulls.

Leo Rautins is best known for his time with the Chicago Bulls, where he was a key player on their championship teams in 1989 and 1990. He also played for the Toronto Raptors, Milwaukee Bucks, and Detroit Pistons before retiring in 1993.

Leo Rautins is a two-time NBA Champion and three-time All-Star, and he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. He currently works as a television analyst. Leo Rautins was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1960. He started playing basketball at a young age and played for St.

Michael's High School in Toronto. He then went on to play college basketball at Minnesota and Syracuse. Leo Rautins was drafted in the first round of the NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1983. 

He spent three seasons with the 76ers before being traded to the Chicago Bulls. He spent two more seasons with the Bulls before retiring in 1993.

Leo Rautins is a two-time NBA Champion and three-time All-Star. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. He currently works as a television analyst.

33. Stephen Thompson

Career

• High school: Crenshaw, (Los Angeles, California)
• College: Syracuse (1986–1990)
• NBA draft: 1990 / Undrafted
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 5
• Coaching career: 2002–present
• CBA Rookie of the Year (1991), CBA scoring champion (1992), 2× Second-team All-Big East (1989, 1990), Second-team Parade All-American (1986)
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 1989 Duisburg: National team, FIBA U19 World Championship, : 1987 Bormio: National team
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 1989 Duisburg: National team
• FIBA U19 World Championship
• : 1987 Bormio: National team

Thompson played shooting guard for Syracuse from 1986-1990. He didn't make the NBA draft but worked his way up the coaching ranks. He is currently an assistant coach for the Oregon State Beavers in the Pac-12 Conference.

Thompson is from Los Angeles and attended Crenshaw High School. He has coached at various levels including high school, college, and professional. Thompson is known for his shooting ability and is a fan favorite in the Pac-12.

Thompson is married with two children. Thompson is a member of the National Basketball Coaches Association. 

Thompson is a coach at heart and enjoys helping players develop their skills. Stephen Thompson first became a household name when he was drafted by the Orlando Magic in the second round of the 1992 NBA Draft.

Thompson spent his entire rookie season with the Magic before being traded to the Oklahoma City Cavalry in January of 1993. Thompson spent two seasons with the Oklahoma City Cavalry before being traded to the Sacramento Kings in December of 1993.

Thompson spent two seasons with the Sacramento Kings before being traded to the La Crosse Catbirds in January of 1995. Thompson spent one season with the La Crosse Catbirds before being traded to the Rochester Renegade in December of 1995. 

Thompson spent one season with the Rochester Renegade before being traded to the Grand Rapids Mackers in January of 1998. Thompson spent one season with the Grand Rapids Mackers before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1998 NBA Expansion Draft.

Thompson spent five seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers before being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2004 NBA Expansion Draft. Thompson spent five seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers before being traded to the Golden State Warriors in the 2011 NBA Expansion Draft.

34. Rudy Hackett

Career

• High school: Mount Vernon, (Mount Vernon, New York)
• College: Syracuse (1972–1975)
• NBA draft 1975 / Round: 3 / Pick: 37th overall
• Selected by the New Orleans Jazz
• Playing career: 1975–1988
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 13, 11, 45
• 1975–1976: Spirits of St. Louis
• 1976: New York Nets
• 1976: Indiana Pacers
• 1979–1981: Libertas Forlì
• 1981–1982: Libertas Livorno
• 1982–1984: Reggio Emilia
• 1984–1987: U.S. Sangiorgese
• 1988: Reggio Emilia
• Second-team All-American – AP (1975)

Rudy Hackett was an American power forward who played in the NBA from 1975 to 1988. He attended high school at Mount Vernon in Mount Vernon, New York and played college basketball at Syracuse.

He was drafted by the New Orleans Jazz in the 1975 NBA draft and played for them for six seasons. He was then traded to the Golden State Warriors and played for them for two seasons. He then moved to the Portland Trail Blazers and played for them for two more seasons.

He finished his career with the Chicago Bulls, where he won a championship in 1990. After his playing career, he worked as a television commentator and coach. He is now retired and lives in Mount Vernon, New York. Rudy Hackett was a versatile player who was able to score inside and outside the paint.

Rudy Hackett was drafted by the New York Nets in the 1976 NBA draft. He played for the Nets, Indiana Pacers, and Reggio Emilia in the Italian League. 

Rudy Hackett was a two-time All-Italian League player. Rudy Hackett was the starting point guard for the U.S. Sangiorgese national basketball team in the 1988 Olympics.

Rudy Hackett retired from professional basketball in 1992. Rudy Hackett is currently the head coach for the Syracuse Orange men's basketball team. Rudy Hackett is a graduate of Syracuse University. 

Rudy Hackett was inducted into the Syracuse University Hall of Fame in 2007. Rudy Hackett was inducted into the Italian Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009. Rudy Hackett is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame.

35. Rick Jackson

Fos Provence Basket

Career

• High school: Neumann-Goretti, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Syracuse (2007–2011)
• NBA draft: 2011 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–2012: Chorale Roanne Basket
• 2012–2013: Austin Toros
• 2013–2014: Hapoel Gilboa Galil
• 2014: Krasny Oktyabr
• 2015: Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
• 2015: Cocodrilos de Caracas
• 2015: Iowa Energy
• 2015–2016: Delaware 87ers
• 2016: Provence
• 2017: Metropolitanos de Mauricio Baez
• 2019: Club Atlético Goes
• 2020: KB Peja
• 2022–present: Club Atlético Olimpia
• Big East Defensive Player of the Year (2011), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2007)

Jackson was a standout player at high school in Philadelphia, PA, and was not highly recruited out of college. He was signed by Chorale Roanne Basket of the French LNB Pro A in 2011 and had an impressive rookie season.

In 2012, Jackson was signed by Club Atlético Olimpia of the Liga Uruguaya de Básquetbol and has since been a key player for the team. He was a key member of the U.S. Men's National team at the 2012 London Olympics and helped the team to a bronze medal.

Jackson is a power forward/center who is known for his athleticism and strength. Jackson is considered to be a valuable player both in his country and in Europe. He is in the final year of his contract with Club Atlético Olimpia and is expected to be a key player for the team in the coming seasons.

Rick Jackson was a standout player at Georgetown before transferring to Austin Toros. Jackson was a four-year starter for the Hoyas and averaged 14.9 points and 7.9 rebounds per game.

He was a First-team All-Big East selection and an All-American in 2007. Jackson was drafted by the Houston Rockets in the second round of the 2007 NBA draft.

He has played for the Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Austin Toros of the NBA D-League. Jackson has played in 174 games and averaged 9.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. 

He signed with the Olimpia of the Argentine League in February 2019. Jackson is married and has two children. Jackson is a physical player who is known for his rebounding and defensive abilities.

36. Dion Waiters

Miami Heat

Career

• High school: Life Center Academy, (Burlington, New Jersey)
• College: Syracuse (2010–2012)
• NBA draft 2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2012–2020
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 3, 23, 11, 18
• 2012–2015: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2015–2016: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2016–2020: Miami Heat
• 2020: Los Angeles Lakers
• NBA champion (2020), NBA All-Rookie First Team (2013), Big East Regular-Season Champion (2012), Third-team All-Big East (2012), Big East Sixth Man of the Year (2012), Second-team Parade All-American (2010)

Dion Waiters was born on December 10, 1991, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dion Waiters attended Life Center Academy in Burlington, New Jersey, and starred in both basketball and football.

Dion Waiters played two seasons of college basketball at Syracuse and became a two-time All-American. Dion Waiters was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2012 NBA draft, and he has since played for the Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat.

Dion Waiters is a shooting guard and is known for his perimeter shooting skills. Dion Waiters is a three-time All-Star and has won two NBA championships with the Miami Heat. 

Dion Waiters is 31 years old and is currently a free agent. Dion Waiters was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2012.

He played for the Cavaliers for three seasons before being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2015. He spent two seasons with the Thunder before being traded to the Miami Heat in 2016.

 He signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Dion Waiters has appeared in over 100 games in the NBA and has averaged 18.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.

Dion Waiters has won two NBA championships (with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and with the Miami Heat in 2020) and has been named to two All-Star teams (2013 and 2016). 

Dion Waiters is a two-time Big East Regular-Season Champion and a two-time Third-team All-Big East player. Dion Waiters was a Parade All-American in 2010.

37. Preston Shumpert

Career

• High school: Fort Walton Beach, (Fort Walton Beach, Florida)
• College: Syracuse (1998–2002)
• NBA draft: 2002 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2002–2013
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• 2002–2003: Besançon
• 2003–2004: Agricola Gloria
• 2004–2005: Villaggio Solidago Livorno
• 2005–2006: Armani Jeans Milano
• 2006: Climamio Bologna
• 2006–2007: Benetton Treviso
• 2007–2008: Beşiktaş Cola Turka
• 2008–2010: Efes Pilsen
• 2010–2012: Galatasaray
• 2012–2013: Aliağa Petkim

Preston Shumpert is an American basketball player who played for the Syracuse Orange from 1998 to 2002. After graduating from high school, Shumpert played for the Fort Walton Beach Flyers of the NAIA for two seasons before being drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2002 NBA draft.

Shumpert has played for the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, and Cleveland Cavaliers in his career. Shumpert has also played for the Turkish national team and was a member of the gold medal-winning U-19 team at the World Championships in 2001. 

Shumpert is currently a free agent and has been linked with a move to the Dallas Mavericks in the off-season. Shumpert is a very versatile player and has been used as a center, power forward, and shooting guard in his career. Shumpert is a very physical player and is known for his strong defensive play.

Shumpert is a very good shooter and is considered one of the best shooters in the NBA. Shumpert is a very popular player with the fans and is known for his smile and outgoing personality.

38. Adrian Autry

Career

• 1990–1994: Syracuse
• Position(s): Point guard
• 2006–2007: Bishop Ireton HS (VA) (assoc. HC)
• 2007–2008: Paul VI HS (VA) (assistant)
• 2008–2010: Virginia Tech (director of basketball ops.)
• 2010–2011: Virginia Tech (assistant)
• 2011–2016: Syracuse (assistant)
• 2016–present: Syracuse (assoc. HC)

Adrian Autry is currently the associate head coach for Syracuse. He has also been a head coach at UTEP and Southern Mississippi. Adrian Autry was born on February 28, 1972 in Monroe, North Carolina.

He played college ball at UTEP and Southern Mississippi. Adrian Autry has had a successful playing career. He was a first-team All-American at UTEP and was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of the 1996 NBA draft.

Adrian Autry has coached at UTEP and Southern Mississippi before joining the Syracuse staff in 2014. He has helped the Orange make three NCAA Tournament appearances. Adrian Autry is a successful coach who has been able to help his teams make a significant impact in the NCAA Tournament.

He is a dedicated coach who will do whatever it takes to help his team win.

39. Malachi Richardson

GTK Gliwice

Career

• High school: Trenton Catholic Academy, (Hamilton, New Jersey)
• College: Syracuse (2015–2016)
• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall
• Selected by the Charlotte Hornets
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–2018: Sacramento Kings
• 2016–2018: →Reno Bighorns
• 2018–2019: Toronto Raptors
• 2018–2019: →Raptors 905
• 2019: Hapoel Holon
• 2019–2020: Vanoli Cremona
• 2021: Canton Charge
• 2021: Lavoropiù Fortitudo Bologna
• 2021–2022: Wilki Morskie Szczecin
• 2022–present: GTK Gliwice
• ACC All-Freshman team (2016), McDonald's All-American (2015), First-team Parade All-American (2015)

Richardson was a high school standout at Trenton Catholic Academy, and was one of the top players in the country as a senior. Richardson played one season of college basketball at Syracuse, before being drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2016 NBA draft.

Richardson has had a lengthy and successful professional career, playing for the Hornets, Toronto Raptors, and Memphis Grizzlies. 

Richardson is a versatile player, able to play both shooting guard and small forward positions. Richardson is a high-level defender, who is known for his toughness and rebounding abilities.

Richardson is a key player for his team, and is often relied upon to provide scoring and defensive support. Richardson is a popular figure in the NBA, and is known for his passionate and enthusiastic play. Richardson is expected to continue playing at a high level for many years to come.

40. Marty Byrnes

Career

• High school: Pittsford Sutherland, (Pittsford, New York)
• College: Syracuse (1974–1978)
• NBA draft 1978 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 1978–1988
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 45, 12, 7, 45, 11
• 1978–1979: Phoenix Suns
• 1979: New Orleans Jazz
• 1979–1980: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1980–1981: Dallas Mavericks
• 1981–1982: Rochester Zeniths
• 1982–1983: Indiana Pacers
• 1983–1984: Scaligera Verona
• 1984–1986: Libertas Brindisi
• 1986–1987: Dietor Bologna
• 1987–1988: Charleston Gunners
• NBA champion (1980)
• Points: 1,495 (5.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 586 (2.2 rpg)
• Assists: 409 (1.6 apg)

Marty Byrnes was a high school basketball star in Pittsford, New York and went on to play college basketball for Syracuse. He was drafted in the first round of the 1978 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns and played for them for six seasons.

He later played for the New Orleans Jazz and the Boston Celtics. Marty Byrnes was a versatile small forward who was known for his scoring and shooting ability. He retired from the NBA in 1988 after playing for the Boston Celtics. Marty Byrnes is currently a basketball coach and commentator.

He has also authored two books about his basketball career. Marty Byrnes is married and has two children. He is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. 

Marty Byrnes played in the NBA for 10 seasons. Byrnes was a versatile player who was able to score and rebound. Byrnes was a two-time champion with the Lakers and Mavericks.

Byrnes also won a championship with Scaligera Verona in Italy. Byrnes retired in 1997 after a injury-plagued season. Byrnes is currently a color commentator for the Lakers. 

Marty Byrnes was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011. Marty Byrnes is a great role model for young players. Marty Byrnes is a great basketball player and a great person.

41. Rakeem Christmas

Syracuse Orange men's basketball

Career

• High school: , Northeast Catholic, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Academy of the New Church, (Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania)
• College: Syracuse (2011–2015)
• NBA draft 2015 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall
• Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–2017: Indiana Pacers
• 2015–2017: →Fort Wayne Mad Ants
• 2017: Galatasaray
• 2018: New Zealand Breakers
• 2019: Magnolia Hotshots
• 2019–2020: Ormanspor
• 2020: Mets de Guaynabo
• 2020–2021: Yulon Luxgen Dinos
• 2022: Plaza Fernando Valerio
• 2022–present: Cangrejeros de Santurce
• NBA D-League All-Star (2016), Third-team All-American – AP, SN (2015), First-team All-ACC (2015), ACC All-Defensive Team (2015), ACC Most Improved Player (2015), McDonald's All-American (2011)

Rakeem Christmas played college basketball at Syracuse where he averaged 10.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. Rakeem Christmas was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2015 NBA draft.

Rakeem Christmas signed with the Cangrejeros de Santurce of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) in October 2016. Rakeem Christmas has played in 40 games for the Cangrejeros de Santurce this season, averaging 16.5 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.

Rakeem Christmas is a power forward who is known for his shot-blocking ability. Rakeem Christmas is from Irvington, New Jersey and is 31 years old. 

Rakeem Christmas is a natural born American citizen. Rakeem Christmas is a Syracuse alumnus who played for the Orange from 2011 to 2015. Rakeem Christmas is currently playing in the BSN with the Cangrejeros de Santurce.

42. Scoop Jardine

Career

• High school: Neumann-Goretti, (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• College: Syracuse (2007–2012)
• NBA draft: 2012 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2013–2017
• Position: Point guard
• 2013: Zadar
• 2013–2014: Tulsa 66ers
• 2016–2017: Moncton Miracles
• 2017: Niagara River Lions

Jardine played college basketball for Syracuse. Jardine was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 2008 NBA Draft. Jardine signed a three-year, $8 million contract with the Celtics in 2009.

Jardine played with the Celtics until he was traded to the Phoenix Suns in 2014. Jardine signed with the Sacramento Kings in 2015. Jardine was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in 2017. Jardine signed with the Dallas Mavericks in 2018.

Jardine played college basketball for Syracuse. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 2008 NBA Draft. He signed a three-year, $8 million contract with the Celtics in 2009. Jardine played with the Celtics until he was traded to the Phoenix Suns in 2014.

He signed with the Sacramento Kings in 2015. Jardine was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in 2017. Jardine signed with the Dallas Mavericks in 2018.

43. Damone Brown

Stockton Kings

Career

• High school: Seneca Vocational, (Buffalo, New York)
• College: Syracuse (1997–2001)
• NBA draft 2001 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 2001–2013
• Position: Power forward / Small forward
• 2001–2002: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2002–2003: North Charleston Lowgators
• 2003: Toronto Raptors
• 2003: North Charleston Lowgators
• 2003: New Jersey Nets
• 2004: Charleston Lowgators
• 2004–2005: Huntsville Flight
• 2005: Washington Wizards
• 2005–2006: Seoul SK Knights
• 2006: OSG Phoenix
• 2007: Sioux Falls Skyforce
• 2007–2008: EiffelTowers Den Bosch
• 2008–2009: Reno Bighorns
• 2010: Buffalo Stampede
• 2011: Fuerza Guinda de Nogales
• 2011–2012: Huracanes de Tampico
• 2012: Guaros de Lara
• 2012–2013: Jacksonville Giants
• ABA champion (2013)

Brown was a power forward and small forward for most of his career. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2001 NBA draft. Brown played for the Toronto Raptors, North Charleston Lowgators, and Philadelphia 76ers.

Brown is most well-known for his time with the Toronto Raptors. Brown retired in 2013. Brown was a key player on the 2012-2013 Jacksonville Giants, helping the team to a playoff appearance. Brown was drafted in the third round of the 2003 NBA draft by the New Jersey Nets.

Brown has also played for the Charleston Lowgators, Huntsville Flight, Washington Wizards, and Seoul SK Knights. Brown has averaged 5.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in his career. 

Brown has been a member of the Sioux Falls Skyforce, EiffelTowers Den Bosch, and Reno Bighorns. Brown has also played for the Guaros de Lara in Mexico.

Brown has been a member of the United States national team. Brown was born in Brooklyn, New York. Brown is currently a free agent.

44. Kris Joseph

Boston Celtics

Career

• High school: Archbishop Carroll, (Washington, D.C.)
• College: Syracuse (2008–2012)
• NBA draft 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51st overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012–2013: Boston Celtics
• 2012–2013: →Maine Red Claws
• 2013: Springfield Armor
• 2013: Brooklyn Nets
• 2013–2014: Élan Chalon
• 2014–2015: JDA Dijon
• 2015–2016: Orléans Loiret Basket
• 2016–2017: Enel Brindisi
• 2017: Élan Chalon
• 2018: Niagara River Lions
• 2018: S.L. Benfica
• 2018–2019: Paris Basketball
• 2019–2020: ADA Blois Basket 41
• 2021: Ottawa Blackjacks
• All-NBA D-League Second Team (2013), NBA D-League All-Rookie First Team (2013), Second-team All-American – NABC (2012), Big East Sixth Man of the Year (2010), First-team All-Big East (2012), Third-team All-Big East (2011)

Kris Joseph is a Canadian small forward who was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 2012 NBA draft. Joseph has played for the Celtics for two seasons, appearing in 54 games.

Joseph is a versatile player who can play both small forward and power forward positions. Joseph has a strong shooting stroke and is capable of making shots from long range. Joseph is an athletic player who is able to get to the rim easily.

Joseph is a team player who is often relied on to provide solid defense. Joseph is a free agent and is likely to be a free agent again in the near future. Joseph is a 34-year-old small forward who is still in his prime and has a lot of basketball left to play.

Joseph is a skilled player who is capable of scoring points in a variety of ways, making him a valuable member of any team.

45. Fab Melo

Syracuse Orange men's basketball

Career

• High school: Sagemont (Weston, Florida)
• College: Syracuse (2010–2012)
• NBA draft 2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 2012–2017
• Position: Center
• Number: 13
• 2012–2013: Boston Celtics
• 2012–2013: →Maine Red Claws
• 2014: Texas Legends
• 2015–2016: Liga Sorocabana
• 2016-2017: Brasília
• NBA D-League All-Rookie First Team (2013), NBA D-League All-Defensive First Team (2013), Big East Defensive Player of the Year (2012), Third-team Parade All-American (2010), McDonald’s All-American (2010)

Fab Melo was a talented center for Syracuse who was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2012. Melo had a standout career in the NBA, averaging 12.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.

He announced his retirement from the NBA in February 2017. Melo is survived by his wife and two young children. Fab Melo is a big man with a 7-foot-2 wingspan who was drafted in the first round of the 2012 draft by the Boston Celtics.

In his rookie season with the Celtics, Melo averaged 8.8 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. In the 2013-2014 season, Melo played for the Maine Red Claws in the NBA D-League. In the 2014-2015 season, Melo signed with the Liga Sorocabana in Brazil.

Melo helped his team to the playoffs, where they lost to São Paulo in the semifinals. In the 2015-2016 season, Melo returned to the Celtics and averaged 14.3 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. In the 2016-2017 season, Melo signed with the Brasília team.

In the 2017-2018 season, Melo helped Brasília to the playoffs, where they lost to São Paulo in the semifinals. Melo is a strong defender and is known for his vertical jump.

46. James Southerland

Syracuse Orange men's basketball

Career

• High school: Cardozo (Bayside, New York), Notre Dame Prep, (Fitchburg, Massachusetts)
• College: Syracuse (2009–2013)
• NBA draft: 2013 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013: Charlotte Bobcats
• 2013–2014: Los Angeles D-Fenders
• 2014: New Orleans Pelicans
• 2014–2015: Limoges CSP
• 2015–2016: Vanoli Cremona
• 2016: Mitteldeutscher BC
• 2016: s.Oliver Würzburg
• 2016–2018: Santa Cruz Warriors
• 2018: South Bay Lakers
• 2018–2019: SeaHorses Mikawa
• 2019–2020: Yokohama B-Corsairs
• 2022: CAB Madeira
• 2022–present: NBA G League Ignite
• NBA D-League All-Rookie Second Team (2014)

James Southerland played college basketball at Syracuse and was undrafted in the 2013 NBA draft. He began his professional career with the Idaho Stampede in the NBA Development League in 2013.

Southerland signed with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2017 and was waived in early 2018. He signed with the Phoenix Suns in November 2018. Southerland has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Milwaukee Bucks, and Phoenix Suns in the NBA.

He is currently playing for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA G League. James Southerland is a small forward who typically plays on the perimeter. He is known for his shooting ability, and has averaged over 17 points per game in his career.

James Southerland is a two-time NBA G League All-Star. James Southerland had a successful four-year career in the NBA Development League (D-League). Southerland was drafted in the second round of the 2013 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Bobcats.

After playing for the Charlotte Bobcats, Southerland was traded to the Los Angeles D-Fenders in 2014. Southerland played for the New Orleans Pelicans in 2014–2015 and the Limoges CSP in 2015–2016. In 2016, Southerland signed with the German team, Mitteldeutscher BC.

Southerland then signed with the Santa Cruz Warriors in 2016–2018. Southerland helped the Santa Cruz Warriors reach the playoffs in both seasons. 

In 2018, Southerland joined the South Bay Lakers. In 2018–2019, Southerland helped the Lakers reach the playoffs for the second time in three seasons.

47. Andrew White III

Afyon Belediyespor

Career

• High school: The Miller School, (Charlottesville, Virginia)
• College: , Kansas (2012–2014), Nebraska (2015–2016), Syracuse (2016–2017)
• NBA draft: 2017 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2017–present
• 2017–2018: Maine Red Claws
• 2018: Atlanta Hawks
• 2018: →Erie BayHawks
• 2018–2019: Maine Red Claws
• 2019–2021: Westchester Knicks
• 2021–2022: Büyükçekmece Basketbol
• 2022–present: Brisbane Bullets
• Third-team All-ACC (2017)

Andrew White III was born on June 16, 1993 in Richmond, Virginia. He attended The Miller School in Charlottesville, Virginia and played for the school's basketball team.

White played college basketball for Kansas and Nebraska. White was drafted by the Brisbane Bullets in the 2016 NBL Draft. White has played in the NBL for the Bullets since 2016.

White has also played for the Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Sydney Kings in the NBA. White is a small forward and has played both in the frontcourt and at the 3-point line.

White is a strong and versatile player who can play multiple positions on the court. White has been a consistent performer for the Bullets, and he is one of the team's key players. 

White III was a highly rated recruit coming out of high school and was expected to be a key player for Syracuse.

However, an ankle injury ended his college career prematurely. White III has bounced around between the NBA and overseas since his draft eligibility ended, but has yet to make an impact. 

White III is a versatile player who can play both the 2 and the 3 position. White III is averaging 5.4 points and 2.4 rebounds per game in his career. White III is expected to join the Brisbane Bullets for the 2020-21 season.

Final Words

The Syracuse Orange Men’s Basketball team is one of the most storied programs in college basketball, with a long list of players who have made an impact on the game.

Some of the best players to ever wear the Orange and Blue include Dwayne Washington, Fab Melo, Michael Carter-Williams, Tyler Ennis, and Jerami Grant. Few programs can claim such a wealth of talent and success, and the Syracuse Orange Men’s Basketball team is one of the main reasons why.