Stephen's A-List of the Top 5️⃣ ALL-TIME MOST EXCITING college basketball players 🏀 | First Take 

JJ is correct. Good list but the producers SUCKS at adding highlights lmao

Jimmer Fredette literally made college basketball eclipse the Superbowl AND the NBA, single handedly. He's number 1 and it's not even close.

That run by Steph at Davidson was some of the most exciting sht I've ever seen.

Don't forget Kemba walker and his run during the tournament

Zion was the first name that came to mind. The man was doin mid game 360s as a Duke fan i watched every single game that season and it was because of him.

Carmelo Anthony that one year at Syracuse was the most exciting ever for one year!!

Stephen A doing his best mad dog impression.

That play was THE REASON why I became a Georgia Tech fan! Salute to Kenny Anderson! 💪🏾👑🔥

wait! What about Pistol ? His ball handling and passes are insane, and he averaged 40 points for 3 years in college!

Len Bias should be on that list

Chris Jackson was a beast... some of the best handles ever.

Jimmy Fredette was a bucket!

Great to see Kenny Anderson getting his love from college. Picked behind only Larry Johnson in the 1991 draft, he didn’t quite turn out into a star in the pros. But in college playing for Georgia Tech, he was an absolute stud. I think Jordan could’ve been more exciting in college had he never played for Dean Smith. I read Dean Smith was the only person MJ ever feared playing basketball. But then again, Jordan would’ve never been a collegiate champion, disciplined, and fundamentally sound without Dean. I think Dean Smith to Michael Jordan was like Cus D’Amato was to Mike Tyson. These two Mikes were fearless during the 80s and 90s except to their Mr. Miyagis.

Pistol Pete Maravich averaged 44 ppg with Globetrotter tricks! Definitely the most exciting.

What about kemba walker

I immediately thought of Chris Webber and that Fab 5. Surprised that they weren't at least mentioned.

Great list!!! ❤🏀

Highlight reel looking like Molly threw it together in I-movie 30 seconds before they were live 😂

Great list

Good take!

I was waiting for someone to say Jimmer. Glad JJ mentioned him.

Larry Johnson?

Hank Gathers is that dude watch the LSU highlights as he dunked on Shaq and Stanley Robert's

The charismatic take lol Love it !!

kemba walker run was insane that step back was money

Molly is worried he took too many blue pills.

I'd say Jimmer Ferrdette cuz i remember that era of craziness lol

Kenny Anderson was so cold

How about Jimmer Fredette??

Nick Van exel highlights was crazy

I LOVE Stephen A’s energy on these segments 🤣🤣

love it

my personal list as someone who watched primarily late 2000s to mid 2010s 1.acie law, clutch killer with old mans game and sweet lefty jumper. 2. zion, best college player ive ever seen. 3. steph, best tourney run ive ever seen. 4. jeff teague, small explosive guard who i tried to emulate growing up even as far as wearing tshirt under jersey. 5. blake hoffarber, was a gopher fan. pure lefty sniper and way ahead of his time. hit two of most insane shots. won an espy in high school

Bernard King at Tennessee? Maybe not super exciting but can score from anywhere he wanted like he did in the NBA. 59% from the floor in college.

I’m from Syracuse and I didn’t expect this answer from Stephen A

Love this list Stephen A

Kenny Anderson was part of Lethal Weapon 3 at Georgia Tech!!!

DWAYNE "PEARL" WASHINGTON WAS ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING IN COLLEGE!!!!!!!🏀🏀🏀💯💯💯 JJ REDICK IS A BASKETBALL DUDE THAT ACT LIKE BASKETBALL JUST STARTED 20 YEARS AGO!!!!!

How is Jordan there over Zion, Christian Laetner, Pistol, and Steph curry

The JUMPING 😂😂😂😂

Albert King was overlooked... the only player to be MVP of the ACC tournament even tho he didn't win the chip.

Where’s Len Bias ?????

David Thompson is my most exciting player. Magic Johnson second .

I've been watching basketball all my life all sports you got to give it to Stephen A Smith this is a fabulous list a A- I go with JJ Redick😂

The board tap got me

Larry Johnson of the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels from the early 90’s? Maybe not top 5, but an honorable mention … some of the most exciting basketball I’ve watched both collegiate or professional level 🏀

There were a few months where SAS was mailing it in but he is back in form ☠️

D Rose had an exciting run to the championship game as well. A PG out there dunking on everyone!!!

Did SAS say what I think he said at 9:43? That’s crazy lol

Len Bias, Grant Hill, Christian Lattner,Vince Carter, Larry Johnson, Chris Webber.

Molly been working hard on her looks and i salute her for that... mama looking lovely

No jason/jay Williams from Duke? Not a Duke fan but he was the show!!!!

Not having Vince Carter is Blasphemous

Coach Pearl coached at my high school Canarsie High School, salute 🫡

Yeah awesome list Mr A 😂. Impossible to choose. Shout-out to Jimmer, Chris Weber and Larry Johnson

I'm sorry but kemba Walker's run was crazy. Dude was on a mission he was unstoppable.

This is a A list GUARANTEED

Bobby Hurely played good D on that highlight too.

That cross to behind the back looked so stagnant and Steven A going crazy over it lol

Best List this dude ever had The Pearl is my favorite player ever and that list is A1

LEN BIAS!!!

Trae young was exciting when he was in Oklahoma

i wonder if jj (duke) was feeling those bobby hurley clips 😂😂😂

When I think of Jimmer, I always remember Colin Cowherd saying, 'Coming to an NBA bench near you', Jimmer Fredette!

i started watching i 1986, so... before my time: 1. David Thompson (NCSU), Magic Johnson (MSU), Wilt Chamberlin (KU), Patrick Ewing (G'TOWN), Larry Bird (ISU) hon. Jordan, Jabar, Walton, Pistol Pete after my time: 1. Vince Carter (UNC), Chris Webber (Mich.), Steph Curry (Davidson), Michael Beasley (KSU), Zion Williamson (Duke) hon. too many to name but Stacey Augmon at unlv was a personal fave, Len Bias at Maryland sr year was electric, Mahmood Abul Raouf at LSU was something else...

Fab Five, Larry Johnson, StarBury

I'm only 25 lol but pistol Pete being mentioned is top tier lol that guy could do anything with the ball college or pros

JJ Reddick, Tyler Hansborough, Steph Curry, Anthony Davis, Evan Turner/ John Wall

That move they show of Kenny Anderson, Kyrie does that almost every night. And Stephen A there going crazy

How is Zion not on there. They literally had a dedication Zion cam during March Madness.

I’m wit unc on the trae young, idk which number most likely 5, but dat man had my eyes glued to da screen to see what Oklahoma would do

Carmelo Anthony year at Syracuse was crazy.

energy off the chain 🤣

Remember it said Most Exciting...SAS is on to something..I agree...

Stephen always makes my day

My top 5….. I’m 37 yrs old for the context….. 1.) Michael Jordan 2.) Zion Williamson 3.) Kevin Pittsnogle 4.) Khalid El-Amin 5)Steph Curry …. Honerable Mention Tyler Hansborough 🔥🔥🔥

JJ reddick said the first 2 names that I was typing in the comments

JJ has an hour of basketball talk with Lebron James and the next day has to listen to SAS talking about basketball is str8 up comedy 🤣🤣🤣

Cardiac kemba was like nothing else.

Buddy Hield had a crazy run at OU

Jason Williams should be on this list

I like the list ... i just wanna hear what people got to say about mugsey bogues as a college player...

Kemba Walker's infamous and filthy stepback will always be one of my favorite moments

Glenn big dog Robinson was a beast in college and was the best unstoppable 🔥💯💯

SAS knows OG college basketball.

Steph has a glued to the tube during that 07-08 run.. Bron called Nike to get him tickets

LEN BIAS!!!! He needs to be on this list 100%!!!!

No ad ?

People forget how exciting Christian Laettner and Lew Alcindor were.

Steven A looking like Barney in that purple suit! lol.😂

What about Phi Slamma Jamma with Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler?

Clyde Drexler, Rex Chapman and Larry Johnson could be mentioned.

The Fab 5

I urge people to go watch LSU vs Florida, 1988 - One of the most electrifying basketball performance of all time by an individual

Len Bias, Jimmer Fredette, Vince Carter?

What about Len Bias? Cant forget about him!

Len Bias & Davis Thompson - Enough said!

Where is Jimmer Ferdette!! Bro went Bonkers at BYU!!

Pearl Pearl Pearl. Yes I agree.

Ewing, Zion,, pistol, Jordan and Magic