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The Best Names in College Basketball (Pt. 1)

At this point in the year, it's too earlier to pick and choose the best players and the best teams in the nation.  But you know what we can decide on?  The best player names.  And with players like Just-in'love Smith and Tiny Gallon, how can we not?!

The first category please...

MOST REDUNDANT

5. Idris Ibn Idris - G, UC Riverside

4. Freddy Obame Obame - C, MD-Eastern Shore (and #0)

3. Rob Robinson - F, Robert Morris (naturally)

2. Bak Bak - F, California

Winner: Ivory White - F, Alabama St. (what did you expect?)


MOST LIKELY TO BECOME A FUTURISTIC CRIME-FIGHTING ROBOT

Winner: Robo Kreps - G, Illinois-Chicago


MOST UNNESCESARRY DOUBLE LETTER

5. Dazzmond Thornton - F, James Madison

4. Ty Proffitt - G, Morehead St.

3. Drake U'u - G, Cal Poly

2. Blaise Ffrench - G, St. Peter's

Winner: Maxx Nakwaasah - G, Centenary

 

MOST LIKELY TO BE MANUT BOL IN DISGUISE

Winner: Madut Bol - F, Southern


UGLIEST SOUNDING LAST NAME WITH A NORMAL FIRST NAME

5. Mike Vantrimpont - C, Long Beach St.

4. Trey McCorkle - F, IPFW

3. Lonnie Funderburke - F, Tennessee St.

2. Brett Marfurt - G, Colgate

Winner: Josh Snodgrass - G, American


MOST LIKELY TO BE ANSWERED WITH "NOT UNTIL AFTER THE DIVORCE"

Winner: Will Egolf - F/C, Bradley

 

Come back soon for Part 2!