About Carmelo Anthony
After only one year playing at Syracuse University , Carmelo was considered by many to be one of the most memorable college basketball players in NCAA history. As a freshman, he led the Orangemen to their first ever NCAA Men's Basketball championship in 2003. He led the team in scoring, rebounding, minutes played, field goals made and attempted and free throws made and attempted. Melo also earned the NCAA Tournament's Final Four MVP honors. Having already accomplished everything he set out to do in his collegiate career, Melo decided to declare for the 2003 NBA Draft where he was chosen 3rd by the Denver Nuggets. Melo's success has been well documented on the court with an appearance in this year's All-Star game and leading the Denver Nuggets to the playoffs every year since he's joined the league. His success on the court, along with his charismatic personality and contagious smile, has made him one of the most recognizable athletes on and off the hardwood. Melo has applied these qualities towards several charitable endeavors including participating in a recent charity basketball game organized by Yao Ming and Steve Nash held in Beijing. Carmelo also recently helped break ground on the new practice facility at his alma mater, Syracuse University. His $3 million contribution is one of the largest charitable contributions made by a professional athlete to a school or university.