Dwayne 'Pearl' Washington Highlights - Syracuse University Basketball
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2011
- In 1983, Dwayne 'Pearl' Washington (Brooklyn, NY) was the number one ranked high school basketball recruit in the country, the Most Valuable Player in the McDonald's High School All-American game, and a New York City playground hoops legend. In his senior year at Brooklyn Boys & Girls High School, he averaged 35 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists per game.
Pearl's decision to attend Syracuse University brought the school's basketball program (along with their Carrier Dome home court and the fledgling Big East Conference) unprecedented national media coverage and legitimacy. Washington played three seasons in Syracuse, garnering first-team All-Big East honors each year and second-team All-American nods in 1985 (AP) and 1986 (UPI).
Best known for electrifying crowds with his mastery of the crossover dribble and 'shake and bake' scoring moves, Washington was also the quintessential point guard, excelling in both the half-court and transition offense. He averaged nearly 7 assists over his career, and established an SU single-game record with 18 assists in a 82-81 road win at Alumni Hall against Chris Mullin and St. John's in 1984.
Washington's ball-handling skills made him a one-man full-court press breaker, and his penchant for late-game heroics (SU was 6-1 in games decided by 1 point during Pearl's tenure) cemented his legacy as one of college basketball's all-time greats. His last-second half court game-winning heave in the Dome against Boston College in 1984 stands as one of the great buzzer-beaters in NCAA hoops history.
In 1996, Pearl's uniform (#31) was retired by SU. Washington eventually returned to Syracuse University to complete his studies, and graduated in 1999. Pearl was named to the Syracuse University All Century Team in 2000; in 2004, he earned a spot on the Big East Conference's 25th Anniversary First Team.
Many thanks to www.orangehoops.org for biographical and statistical information.
Music: 'Ain't No Half-Steppin' by Big Daddy Kane (Brooklyn,NY) (1988) - กีฬา
The "Pearl"!! Man, let me tell you growing up during the 80's we were all drawn to the magnetism of the G'Town. Especially if you were from the hood' They looked like you played and fought like you. With a big black coach to back it up and condone it! Straight Intimidation! Hoya Paranoia. But, Man, It was one man who didn't give and good god damn about G'Town,Ewing, Hoya Paranoia none of that! Peal use to come in and give us the business! Each and every time! Pearl was the real Damn Deal!
R.I.P Pearl Washington Brownsville's finest may his soul rest in peace...
WAAY ahead of his time!!!! big daddy kane a great choice for PEARL, love the grin after he broke ankles! :))))))
The Pearl ally-oop pass from half court to Kenny Smith dunk in Nassau Coliseum.....NYC vs Long Island All- Star game in the 80's....CRAZY! I begged my dad to take me to that game. My prayers are with you Pearl.
RIP to the man that made Syracuse University a national school.....!
I compiled footage over the course of a few months from a variety of sources, both online and through other means. Then, I took the best clips and edited them together. Hope you enjoyed it!
Pearl was one of the college basketball icons from my childhood. I used to imitate his fadeaway from the left elbow. What a great ballhandler, and a guy who looked like he genuinely enjoyed playing the game. RIP
THIS MAN WAS A LEGEND. AND A GREAT 👍 PLAYER. I LOVED HIS GAME. HIS GAME MOTIVATED MY GAME. AND MANY OTHERS.
this might be the hardest mixtape on TH-cam ever. Big Daddy Kane and The Pearl. That's off the chain!
he was the truth, real deal hood fundementals that was basketball. a lot of these new cat's don't know how how to play hard and smart, and just let the rest flow. if you ever had game yourself, then you know some of your coldest moves ever came unexpectedly just in the flow. God bless you pearl, now they got a handle in heaven.
80s LEGEND: RIP Pearl! Never forgotten
Gotta say, I tuned into ESPN Big Monday cuz of the Pearl. Man, that dude could ball and there was no half-steppin with Pearl. It's like you were always on the edge of your seat cuz you didn't know what he'd show out with next. Pearl owned the paint for a guard cuz he was always fakin, crossin you over anywhere from 25 ft to in the lane. Pearl was soooo good so young. Probably my favorite college guard ever...maybe not the best ever but the most fun to watch ever. Pearl bright a lot of joy to bball fans everywhere! RIP Dwayne, your game will last forever.
Those last 2 highlights were superb. I remember the half-court game-winner, but the bank shot off the glass after 2 between-the-legs and one behind-the-back dribble is amazing also!
Pearl you made ESPN. We use to get out of school and race home to turn on Syracuse games. I'm from Los Angeles so the gmaes came on at 4:30pm. Thanks you were and are still the best! Met you in Las Vegas you were gracious enough to take a pic with me-thanks!
RIP Pearl you went to young.
He is where i got my "in&out" from in the mid 80's ...
"remember the originator" 2:11 - Pearl with the IN&OUT, he was ahead of his time.
It went Pistol Pete to Pearl to Tim Hardaway to Iverson to Jwill to Crawford/Kyrie/Curry/Cp3. Amazing how the crossover evolved.
Pearl had some mean handles... Possessed one of the greatest crossovers ever and was very influential regarding all of that, especially with the league building into an era of "looser" dribbling - mostly unwritten - rules. RIP
+BasketballJones48021 Tim hardaway said he was the reason he added it to his arsenal, beautiful ball handler
Rest in Pearl, bad dude on the court.
Never forget the game against Georgetown. Went something like "There's Monroe, Pearls got it. Pearl putting on a show. HE GOT IT!!!"
RIP, Pearl. You took me to SU college hoops heaven twice: 1. I was lucky enough to be at the BC game for your buzzer beater. 2. Your 1984 Big East Final at MSG against GTown was the best individual performance I ever saw in person. Your relentless and fearless drives into the teeth of an awesome GTown defense were a thing of beauty and you willed SU to take GTown to OT. Your stat line of 27 pts, 6 assists and 3 steals doesn't quite capture how magical you were that night. Thanks for the memories. - '84 SU Grad
Awesome video. I think the best part is seeing the old footage without the constant scrolling scores on the bottom of the screen.
Hang in there Pearl!
Loved watching college basketball back then you got to know and follow the players. R.I.P. Pearl
I miss that fun. Fast breaking up tempo. Thanks for sharing your gift much love!
rest in peace bro. May you live on through your spirit. and may your family find comfort in these difficult time. R.I.Paradise!!!!!!
Rip. Never forgotten.
Rest In Perfection, my brother.
He was always pushing it. Still is. On a higher court. RIP Pearl Washington. He was fun to watch. As was the Big East back in the day. College Hoop is pretty lame compared to the 80's.
Thanks for the memories Pearl.
What a pull up.
0:26 - 0:29 Two of my fav PGs Pearl vs Kenny Patterson.
Watched him at the Garden many times. Great heart, a real warrior, tough as nails. RIP.
I remember when he used to coach me when I was young..You will be missed RIP
Thanks!
Song is "Ain't No Half-Steppin'" by Big Daddy Kane
Dwayne Pearl Washington: You're a bad man! R.I.P. bro
Finally some great Pearl footage!!! If you have access to any of his classic games against St. John's or Georgetown, please post! This guy is why I fell in love with the game in 1984.
Finally some great footage of the Pearl! Any footage of the classic games against Georgetown or St. John's?
Legend like no other in college a H.S. all America, McDonald's you name it. 'The Pearl' was a bad dude out of Brooklyn....
I remember Dean the Dream, but this dude was off the chain with the wizardry that was electric.....R.I.P.
Always Pearl Washington...From The The Ville BKLYN!! Stand Up! ((Syracuse Legend))
And just remember, those moves v. Georgetown were against the best defensive team in the history of college basketball! That's how rockin' the Pearl was!
The Carrier Dome "The house That Pearl built". The Cuse would not be the same program if Pearl never came. Pearl thank you for what you have done for Orange basketball,you truly are an ambassador for Orange basketball.
I can't believe that not one of the classic SU vs. Georgetown games exist on TH-cam.
lol.. yo.. ive been lookin for them for YEEEAARRRSS!!!
Me too!!!
ive actually found one.. but im looking for the game where Charles Smith hits a scoop shot at the buzzer in Jan 88.. broke my heart.. i seen that game only once.. and never again.
slikdarelic Can you post it?
Now that is ridiculous not even on NCAA on demand. Subscribe to that channel they got some good games on there ...
I'm from DC. Hoya for Life! Disliked Syracuse. Loved Pearl!!! God Bless.
#RIP Pearl, thanks for all the great years and all the great moves. PS...loved your shorts :)
R.I.P 🙏
Earl the Pearl numero uno Crooklyn Pearl 2 !I learned hoops with the bros of Bed Stuy!Played area bball Tompkins Projects vs Marcy projects ect...60's lol
RIP to the Legend!
Ah yeah i with this RIP Pearl
Oh yeah!!! Pearl Washington was no joke. We go waaay back....BOYS & GIRLS HIGH. THE MIX WITH BID DADDY MAKES IT BETTER. THANKS FOR ALL THE MEMORIES PEARL.
55 against Tilden in the playoffs. Shook the whole team. Just the nastiest handles
John Stockton said he was the toughest player to defend.
Beautifully put together.. thank you.
These were the days. Then college football had to mess everything up. Gonna miss watching Syracuse in the Big East when the time comes.
still crossing them over in heaven. r i p pearl
yeah you still nice thanks man for it all every one had love for you
R.I.P., Pearl. The Dome was your Oyster.
Rest in Peace Pearl....Brooklyn will miss ya.
The last player from out of Brooklyn's Boys & Girls High School to make it to the pros. This brought backs some memories!
today was my uncle Pearl wake
+Daunte White My condolences to you and your family. Your uncle was a great man who touched many lives on and off the court.
Daunte White bless you and your family Daunte. Your uncle was a gift to basketball. I loved watching him play.
went to same HS at norman Thomas before he transferred to boys high.... the greatest on the court......
So sorry for you. And your family loss back then. He was one ☝️ of the best players I ever seen. A true legend loved his game.
Daunte White he’s the reason I started playing basketball in 1984. Thank you uncle Pearl.
The legend Pearl. Nobody could cut through a full court press better. Behind his back through a double team, are you kidding me? Thanks for 4 thrilling years of SU basketball.
Great footage!!! Pearl was the man at Syracuse.
RIP Pearl!
Used to give my Hoyas hell. R.I.P.
They used to beat the sh*t out of each other in the Big East. That's why some of the great players were damaged goods in the NBA.Ewing was a HoFer but, his knees and body took a lot of damage. Pearl, I remember being built like a brick shithouse and be able to take the best of the best coast to coast.
use of the left hand was epic.....the emergency rooms were busy that winter because of all the broken ankles
@pearlwashington31 You're the reason I fell in love with basketball in 1984.
REST IN PARADISE.. 'Changed The Big East Forever".. He Made Folks Watch The Big East..!!!
Rip legend
Was "must see" run home, do your homework/chores etc. by 7:30pm to see Pearl do his thing on ESPN in the Big East Conference. Literally, I can remember planning my "to do" list around PW and Chris Mullin and Walter Berry at St John's to a lesser extent but after CM went pro it was all Pearl ant Walter
RIP "Pearl"... Hoya love for a fellow BGHS alum.
R.I.P. Pearl #31 live 4ever. father of the crossover
RIP PEARL!
My dad's favorite player from Syracuse University
I put them n that order becuz becuz thats tha way i saw it watching an playing ball
U da man... godfather of the crossover. Howard Houses represent
for those that watched the big east / georgetown back in the 80's no, that Gene Smith COULD " D " UP
You were the best Pearl. Rest.
legend
Steven A sent me
R.I.P PEARL. CANT BELIEVE THAT U R GONE
great video!! name of the song?
kept the ball in his left hand.... dope!!!!
rest in peace Pearl Washington the baddest crossover ever seen in my life
Pac Man! No film of when he shook Michael Jackson (GTown) to the floor?Classic!
REST IN POWER THE GREAT PEARL WASHINGTON
Brownville always had ill ballers!
yeah as real players no you where nice said ya name alot yeah but the fact is you are the real one glad ya beat ewing alot we seen that shake n bake on them mann from sean mason thanks man
Only 2 Players are The REAL Reason Why The Big East is where they At Today. One Is Patrick Ewing, And The Other Dwayne "Pearl" Washington.
S.I.P To The Pearl. Real Hoops Legend.
r.i.p pearl brownsville sethlow house is where i remember u breaking ankles , solute
Pearl Washington and Kenny Anderson had similar careers in college and pros. R.I.P Mr. Washington M
rest well boss
my grandparents were at the half court shot game and said the roof damn near blew off the dome went the shot went in
Dude was nice!
rip.... Brooklyns own
Rest in Peace !!
miss those UNI's
RIP Pearl Washington
S!ck wit The Cross Over ... He's a Pioneer of the CRossover
I was at few of those games. So many oranges tossed at the floor the games were extra-long to clean up the juice.
r.i.p the greatest pearl
Rest In peace Pearl, FOREVER ORANGENATION!!!
I love him Brooooklyn forgetuboutit $!