Can't get enough Curry? Join the club
Posted: Monday, December 08, 2008 9:09 PM
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Stephen Curry
So you’ve got Stephen Curry fever? Don’t worry. It’s spreading.
Here’s what you do.
Click on this link. Either print out or write down the dates listed. Take note of any notable Davidson opponents (Purdue and Duke, for instance) because those games will be on TV (like Tuesday night’s game against West Virginia).
If the Wildcats aren’t on TV, try this online link to the radio broadcast. But be sure to catch the televised games. Once Davidson begins Southern Conference play, Curry won’t be on the tube until the Big Dance begins.
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That’s the problem with the nation’s must-see hoops phenomenon. Curry just isn’t on TV enough.
Maybe this is what it was like back in the day when people wanted to watch Pistol Pete. People had to search for LSU box scores to read about Maravich’s exploits. Soon, that’ll be the case for Curry.
After all, how many times will you see a player score 44 points one night, be held scoreless a week later because an opponent double-teamed him the entire game, then come back with another 44-point performance?
I can’t wait to see what Curry does next. It’s a Curry Contagion.
The last player that really took college hoops by storm like this was Kevin Durant, but that didn’t really start until he dueled Oklahoma State’s Mario Boggan in a double OT thriller in Jan. Everyone’s known about Curry because of last March, and he’s exceeded expectations this season.
He’s can’t-miss material. Simple as that.
(UPDATE: Even when he struggles, like against the Mountaineers, it's good TV. He scored 8 points in the final 1:12, including two 23-foot 3s. And, if you haven't yet, be sure to read this Q&A with Curry. Sounds very humble -- and a five-handicap in golf!)
I’m curious – who was the last “can’t-miss” player in college hoops? Who was the last guy that was so good you couldn’t miss them on TV?
Duke’s Jay Williams was close (for the vicious Dunks and silly shooting range). Same with Kenyon Martin (he was good for a jaw-dropping block every game as a senior). But neither one was in Curry’s class.
What do you think? Who have been your "can't-miss" players?
