The NEXT: Way To Spend Your Sunday

Jonny Flynn spells his name in an unconventional way, and his game is pretty uncommon too.

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Like a hot knife through Kansas butter, this one is.

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A couple of weeks ago, we were up at a bar with some 'Cuse alums. Started a discussion: best Orangeman ever? A few people tossed out Derrick Coleman, someone snuck in Sherman Douglas but most, because of the ring, said Carmelo Anthony. (Later that night, a bunch of dudes did karaoke to "Single Ladies," so overall it was an interesting evening.) At the end of the discussion, someone said, "Hey, what about Jonny Flynn?" All-time? Probably a preposterous argument, but this kid can seriously play ball. Check out this dunk, for example. Crucial game for Boeheim and company this Sunday: they've lost two of the last three (lost big in both, actually) and face No. 12 Louisville at noon. Better knuckle up. Watch for Flynn: is he really top-tier Orange of all-time? This game, backs against the wall and everything, will be a determinant.

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