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Post by oc74aztec on Jan 29, 2015 17:13:22 GMT -8
I have a lot of favorites. I tried to pare it down but it was difficult. Off the top of my head - hopefully I don't forget one. Trey Kell Malik Pope Zylan Cheatham Kevin Zabo Angelo Chol Matt Shrigley Darakai Allen D'Erryl Williams Skylar Spencer Winston Shepard Aqueel Quinn Dwayne Polee II James Johnson JJ O'Brien Thames, Xavier Josh Davis Castleberry, Jeremy Tapley, Chase Franklin, Jamaal FRANKLIN, LaBradford Rahon, James Stephens, Deshawn Shelton, Tim Williams, Alec Green, Garrett Cheriet, Mehdi Carlwell, Brian Gay, DJ White, Billy Leonard, Kawhi Thomas, Malcolm Davis, Kelvin Deutchman, Jason Horton, Bryan Kneller, Ben Shelley, Tyrone Amoroso, Ryan WADE, Lorrenzo THOMAS, Matt SPAIN, Kyle WILLIAMS, Richie Island, Tim Smith, Bryce LAMB, Chris JOHNSON, Jer'Vaughn PASTOREK, Jon HEATH, Brandon HOERNER, Brett ABUKAR, Mohamed HABEL, Jerome MARTIN, Brandon VELASQUEZ, David Davis, Trimaine Sharper, John SLAUGHTER, Marcus CAMARA, Mohamed MCGRATH, Tim WALTON, Chris JOHNSON, Tommy Hanour, Travis Manker, Chris INES, Jared SMITH, Tyler WEINSTEIN, Shawn Wardrop, Ben SANDERS, Aerick Sir, Steve STOKES, Wesley Torres, Andre BLAND, Tony MOORE, Deandre MACKELL, Mike Burns, Evan White, Markee Epps, Myron FAUX, Al HOLCOMB, Randy KOVACIC, Karlo SMITH, Brandon Abramowitz, David Correa, Marcelo Marion, Michael BOYES, Tad ROBAN, Jim Berokoff, Jeffrey Holper, Michael Jackson, Bradley Mann, Joe Okotie, Vincent Rohwer, Eric Small, Walter Wilson, Donte Wow, all of those players and no Michael Cage? You must be younger than I thought. Michael Cage and Kawhi Leonard are definitely my top 2. My favorite for #3 is on Aztec Bill's list.
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Post by Trujillos & Beer on Jan 29, 2015 17:22:27 GMT -8
Chris Walton. Those no look passes into the seats were amazing.
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Post by waxxon on Jan 29, 2015 17:51:08 GMT -8
I have a lot of favorites. I tried to pare it down but it was difficult. Off the top of my head - hopefully I don't forget one. Trey Kell Malik Pope Zylan Cheatham Kevin Zabo Angelo Chol Matt Shrigley Darakai Allen D'Erryl Williams Skylar Spencer Winston Shepard Aqueel Quinn Dwayne Polee II James Johnson JJ O'Brien Thames, Xavier Josh Davis Castleberry, Jeremy Tapley, Chase Franklin, Jamaal FRANKLIN, LaBradford Rahon, James Stephens, Deshawn Shelton, Tim Williams, Alec Green, Garrett Cheriet, Mehdi Carlwell, Brian Gay, DJ White, Billy Leonard, Kawhi Thomas, Malcolm Davis, Kelvin Deutchman, Jason Horton, Bryan Kneller, Ben Shelley, Tyrone Amoroso, Ryan WADE, Lorrenzo THOMAS, Matt SPAIN, Kyle WILLIAMS, Richie Island, Tim Smith, Bryce LAMB, Chris JOHNSON, Jer'Vaughn PASTOREK, Jon HEATH, Brandon HOERNER, Brett ABUKAR, Mohamed HABEL, Jerome MARTIN, Brandon VELASQUEZ, David Davis, Trimaine Sharper, John SLAUGHTER, Marcus CAMARA, Mohamed MCGRATH, Tim WALTON, Chris JOHNSON, Tommy Hanour, Travis Manker, Chris INES, Jared SMITH, Tyler WEINSTEIN, Shawn Wardrop, Ben SANDERS, Aerick Sir, Steve STOKES, Wesley Torres, Andre BLAND, Tony MOORE, Deandre MACKELL, Mike Burns, Evan White, Markee Epps, Myron FAUX, Al HOLCOMB, Randy KOVACIC, Karlo SMITH, Brandon Abramowitz, David Correa, Marcelo Marion, Michael BOYES, Tad ROBAN, Jim Berokoff, Jeffrey Holper, Michael Jackson, Bradley Mann, Joe Okotie, Vincent Rohwer, Eric Small, Walter Wilson, Donte you forgot Will Connelly
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Post by onelittleindian on Jan 29, 2015 18:07:49 GMT -8
1. Aerick Sanders 2. Tim Shelton
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Post by napo on Jan 29, 2015 18:23:13 GMT -8
I have a lot of favorites. I tried to pare it down but it was difficult. Off the top of my head - hopefully I don't forget one. Trey Kell Malik Pope Zylan Cheatham Kevin Zabo Angelo Chol Matt Shrigley Darakai Allen D'Erryl Williams Skylar Spencer Winston Shepard Aqueel Quinn Dwayne Polee II James Johnson JJ O'Brien Thames, Xavier Josh Davis Castleberry, Jeremy Tapley, Chase Franklin, Jamaal FRANKLIN, LaBradford Rahon, James Stephens, Deshawn Shelton, Tim Williams, Alec Green, Garrett Cheriet, Mehdi Carlwell, Brian Gay, DJ White, Billy Leonard, Kawhi Thomas, Malcolm Davis, Kelvin Deutchman, Jason Horton, Bryan Kneller, Ben Shelley, Tyrone Amoroso, Ryan WADE, Lorrenzo THOMAS, Matt SPAIN, Kyle WILLIAMS, Richie Island, Tim Smith, Bryce LAMB, Chris JOHNSON, Jer'Vaughn PASTOREK, Jon HEATH, Brandon HOERNER, Brett ABUKAR, Mohamed HABEL, Jerome MARTIN, Brandon VELASQUEZ, David Davis, Trimaine Sharper, John SLAUGHTER, Marcus CAMARA, Mohamed MCGRATH, Tim WALTON, Chris JOHNSON, Tommy Hanour, Travis Manker, Chris INES, Jared SMITH, Tyler WEINSTEIN, Shawn Wardrop, Ben SANDERS, Aerick Sir, Steve STOKES, Wesley Torres, Andre BLAND, Tony MOORE, Deandre MACKELL, Mike Burns, Evan White, Markee Epps, Myron FAUX, Al HOLCOMB, Randy KOVACIC, Karlo SMITH, Brandon Abramowitz, David Correa, Marcelo Marion, Michael BOYES, Tad ROBAN, Jim Berokoff, Jeffrey Holper, Michael Jackson, Bradley Mann, Joe Okotie, Vincent Rohwer, Eric Small, Walter Wilson, Donte you forgot Will Connelly And Raymond "Circus" King
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Post by aztech on Jan 29, 2015 18:26:41 GMT -8
Since you're asking favorite and not necessarily the best, I go with Jerome Habel. He was a fun character to watch and his demeanor on the court was something else. He'd stop and pose after a great play with that big smile and imperfect teeth. I remember when he imitated Robin Hood shooting an arrow. Man, that must have driven Fisher nuts. LOL When you think about it, Habel was a precursor to the Show.
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Post by smoothcat on Jan 29, 2015 18:36:15 GMT -8
That is really tough to only go with three.
I will go with:
1. Xavier Thames 2. Kawhi Leonard 3. Jamaal Franklin
Honorable mentions: DJ Gay, Josh Davis (even for just one year)
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Post by aztecandrew on Jan 29, 2015 18:36:35 GMT -8
Tim Shelton. A friend of mine gave him an old refrigerator for his dorm room. They had met on Facebook. A few weeks later, Tim found out that I was heading up to Las Vegas for the tournament. He told me not to buy a ticket and he would put me on the guest list as his guest. After each game, Tim would text me to make sure I got in and to see if I was enjoying the tournament. Just a great guy.
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Post by aztecrootcanal on Jan 29, 2015 18:39:23 GMT -8
No bashing other people's choices. We all have our various reasons why we chose who we did My top 3: Al Faux: Mr. Big Shot for us in our first NCAA run of the Fisher era. The former walk-on was a huge big moment stud for us on a team with an NBA draft pick who could also shoot. Richie Williams: The last true PG we've had on the Mesa. He's second behind Tony in assists all-time and by far our all-time steals leader. A very quick four year starter for us. Chase Tapley: I always wanted him to have the ball late in crunch time.
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Post by FinalFourJoe on Jan 29, 2015 20:16:27 GMT -8
Brandon Heath -- on his senior night it was tough not to shed a tear knowing what he went through academically. What's it called, a Prop 48 exception? Graduated and excelled on the court.
Trimaine Davis -- the most positive guy I've ever seen.
J. Franklin -- loved his passion.
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Post by DeeMoney on Jan 29, 2015 20:24:24 GMT -8
1- Billy White 2- X 3- Al Faux
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Post by fisherville on Jan 29, 2015 20:26:48 GMT -8
1. Malcolm Thomas 2. Billy White 3. Chase Tapley 4. Jamaal Franklin 5. Kawhi Leonard
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Post by benaztecfan on Jan 29, 2015 20:34:48 GMT -8
1a. X 1b. Tapley 3. Josh Davis 4. Kawhi 5. Aerick Sanders
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Post by northcountymike on Jan 29, 2015 21:04:19 GMT -8
Chase Tapley: I always wanted him to have the ball late in crunch time. Except for that corner trey potential-game-winner he clanked in the final minute against UTenn. Oh, was that a bash? My bad. Hmm tough call. I'm sure Tapley missed a shot or two vs. Tenn, but wasn't it Kawhi that missed the corner shot as the clock was winding down?
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Post by northcountymike on Jan 29, 2015 21:08:56 GMT -8
Favorite players I've actually seen in person?
1) Heath 2) Gay 3) Thames 4) Leonard 5) Tapley
(Wow, that's a pretty guard-heavy lineup).
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Post by Lloyd on Jan 29, 2015 21:14:57 GMT -8
DJ Gay who went from an anguished "oh no" when he came into games his freshman/sophomore years to a "very good player" and a "Star" in his junior/senior years. He made himself a great outstanding player and we all saw the transformation. So I guess everyone should give our young players a little slack -- we never know what they will become by year 4.
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Post by kaztec on Jan 29, 2015 21:38:33 GMT -8
This is a great thread! Thanks for starting OP. See, we can be positive on Aztecmesa. My top 3? DJ, Richie, and X. Hmmm, guess I like point guards.
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Post by longtimebooster on Jan 29, 2015 22:05:34 GMT -8
Except for that corner trey potential-game-winner he clanked in the final minute against UTenn. Oh, was that a bash? My bad. Hmm tough call. I'm sure Tapley missed a shot or two vs. Tenn, but wasn't it Kawhi that missed the corner shot as the clock was winding down? Kawhi missed a desperation trey at the buzz with a guy draped all over him that would've tied the game. KL was about a 15% 3-pt. shooter at the time, so that shot had little chance anyway. But Chase missed about as good a look as you're ever going to get down the stretch of such an important game. He was WIDE OPEN in the corner. Not a defender for 15 feet. He launched a shot that for all the world looked like it was going to go in, but ultimately rattled out. The Aztecs were down by 1 at the time. I'm convinced that had Chase made that shot, SDSU would've won. To compound matters, he turned around and fouled his man a few seconds later. The Tenn player sank both FTs, putting the Aztecs down by 3. They never recovered. Having said all that, Chase was playing with a broken shooting hand and had a sort of splint/brace on it. I have no doubt he'd have nailed that shot were it not for his injury. C'est la vive. scores.espn.go.com/ncb/playbyplay?gameId=300772633
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Post by breaztec on Jan 29, 2015 22:06:14 GMT -8
Brandon health Dj gay Kawhi
Old school 1985-87 Anthony Watson Michael cage and hopefully his son in two years
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Post by oldie on Jan 29, 2015 22:21:45 GMT -8
al faux billy white dj gay kawhi cage never saw him play, but how about T Gwynn and a multitude of others
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