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Syracuse Celebrates Pearl Washington
12/17/2016 2:22:00 PM | Men's Basketball
On Saturday, the Syracuse men's basketball program honored one of its most legendary players and people, the late Dwayne 'Pearl' Washington.
The day featured special uniforms and appearances from his former teammates, but was highlighted by a halftime ceremony with his family where the Orange unveiled a '31' logo on the court where he hit famously hit his half-court shot.
The logo affixed to the court was the key piece of a large day-long celebration of Pearl's life and legacy. Here's the entire halftime celebration that culminated the day:New addition to the court to remember Pearl. #RememberingPearl pic.twitter.com/JeAdcdl8bi
— Syracuse Basketball (@Cuse_MBB) December 17, 2016
'Cuse also honored Pearl with special uniforms from his era, featuring the script Syracuse logo.Â
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The night before the game, 'Cuse held a banquet in which former players and members of Washington's family shared memories of Pearl.
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