Tony Taylor was also pretty good, though he played on bad teams and only half of his career was this decade.

I agree largely with FQ.  Everything GW0509 said about Creek is true but I think he falls short of the first 5.  If Mo were not on that team, maybe Kethan develops more quickly and that team is almost or about as good.  Take Zeke off of that team and i don't believe it's going anywhere.  Armwood was simply put too valuable.

Tyler and Pato are my top two players.  I give the edge to Tyler because his offensive skills were way above anyone else under consideration.  Plus, he was a willing rebounder and the glue that kept the 2015-16 team together.  I can understand Pato for his incredible defense and improved offense over time, plus the fact that he spent four years at GW.  Yuta makes the first team but I grade him slightly below Tyler and Pato.  This leaves Tony, Joe and Kevin for the final spot.  I'd love to pick Joe, particularly for his numerous clutch moments, incredible toughness, and as FQ said, successfully running an NCAA and 2 NIT teams.   My qualm with Joe was that he just wasn't assertive enough in the offense, often passing up very good shots, and was beat a bit too frequently on defense.  He was selfless to a fault on offense, and was not gifted with above-average quickness on defense.  KevLar had unique skills for a big man but he was a bit too inconsistent to put on the first team.  He would often follow-up poor outings with great ones but there were a few too many poor ones where he just didn't appear to be overly motivated.  So, I'll go with Tony who gave his all during some turbulent times and through a coaching transition, playing at a consistently high level throughout his GW career.

Tony, Pato, Yuta, Zeke and Tyler.

Last edited by Gwmayhem (12/13/2019 11:22 am)

You know what's kinda sad - no one from that group has made the A10 1st Team.

Looks like making the NBA is easier than that recognition. Of the group, I would say Cavanaugh got snubbed (believe he made 2nd team). 

Can't say im too familiar with the players before 13' but my lineup would be 

PG - Joe Mac
SG - Garino
​SF - Yuta
PF - Cavanaugh
​C - Larson

Bench - Creek, Tony Taylor, Collin Smith, Jordan Roland

CS and JR are lighting it up at different schools this season but I'm including them anyway
 

I'd be interested in seeing this list four years from now.  If you bought into the idea that they were part of this decade's team (which technically, they are), I wouldn't be surprised to see Jameer get some votes. Feel free to disagree, but I think he's a better athlete than anyone that's played for us in the last 30 years.

BM, good catch. I can't believe I forgot about JR!  My bad.  But, can you think of anyone else?

Last edited by 22ndandF (12/13/2019 2:09 pm)

Similar to FQ, I weigh 4 year sustained performance higher than 1 or 2 year transfers.  However, O also consider Armwood a key building block and inside presence:
Tony Taylor
Pato
Yuta
Isiah
Cavanaugh

Bench Joe Mac, Kevin Larsen,

JJ Brade, David Pellom and Lasan Kromah also all come to mind.

BM wrote:

Dirkk Surles, Pops, Regis Koundja, Omar Williams off the top of my head.

Those are certainly some great GW athletes!  I think in 2023 we will be looking back and agreeing that Jameer's athletic ability was equal to or better than any of them.