Syracuse played a lot of half court, deliberate offense, usually working an inside/out game with one dominant perimeter shooter and one strong inside player. Defense used the 2-3 zone trap defense extensively and very effectively. Syracuse recruited players with large arm spans and height to take advantage of the defensive scheme. Syracuse rarely ever went more than seven player deep.

Extremely difficult choice, but we'll go with Hakim Warrick. A vital part of the 2003 championship, a Big East Championship, and the Big East Player of the Year, and a four year player. Carmelo Anthony was probably the best overall player, but he played only one season. Gerry McNamara merited significant consideration as his class was the only class to make the NCAA four times, plus he won a National Championship, and two Big East Titles.

Carmelo Anthony, 2002-03. An outstanding individual season, he led the Orangemen as a freshman to the NCAA National Championship with 22.2 ppg and 10.0 rpg.

2002-03. The team went 30-5, 13-3 in the Big East, and won the NCAA National Championship with a lineup that featured mostly sophomores and freshmen.

Gerry McNamara. GMac was as clutch as they come and as hot as any shooter could ever get; Preston Shumpert was very good and probably had more range.

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