Carmelo Anthony went to Syracuse University.
At Syracuse, Carmelo Anthony quickly adapted to the college game. As the Orangemen's top player, he led the club to its first national championship, in the spring of 2003, with an 81-78 upset win over the favored University of Kansas. In the game, Anthony led all scorers with 20 points, while also collecting 10 rebounds.
Capping a magical season for the freshman player, Anthony was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. Later that spring, the star player said he was ready to go pro and declared himself eligible for the upcoming 2003 NBA draft.
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In latest buzz, even with Phil Jackson's departure from the New York Knicks, the rumor mill continues to swirl around Carmelo Anthony.
Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star, is open to waiving his no-trade clause to join the Houston Rockets or Cleveland Cavaliers should those teams create a pathway to a deal with the Knicks, league sources told ESPN on Sunday night.
The Knicks want significant assets back for Anthony in a trade and are trying to avoid long-term salary commitments to older players, league sources said. So, does a deal get done? Read more at ESPN.
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