Johnny Hammersticks Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 You both make solid points. Let's hope he decides on Cuse. http://www.nunesmagician.com/2015/6/25/8841459/su-hoops-recruiting-2016-syracuse-dream-school-alterique-gilbert This article does well to illustrate my concerns related to Tyus Battle and current recruiting. Alterique Gilbert, another highly touted 2016 guard (many even think better than Tyus), has reported that recently Syracuse has slowed down in recruiting him. The kid has said for som time that Syracuse is his "dream school." Many think he is a slam dunk recruit for JB, Hop and crew. They are taking a big gamble here with Tyus, and it damned well better pay off. One slightly encouraging tid bit....as of this writing Tyus has not announced his final official visit. This suggests to me that it is Duke v Cuse to the finish.
The Poojer Posted June 25, 2015 Author Posted June 25, 2015 (edited) I am happy about making Hopkins official coach designate...again http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2015/06/source_syracuse_officials_will_name_mike_hopkins_as_head_coach_designate.html#incart_m-rpt-1 Edited June 25, 2015 by The Poojer
Johnny Hammersticks Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 I am happy about making Hopkins official coach designate...again http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2015/06/source_syracuse_officials_will_name_mike_hopkins_as_head_coach_designate.html#incart_m-rpt-1 This is very good news. Thanks Pooj.
LB3 Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 McCullough 29th to the Nets. Christmas 36th to the Wolves, then traded to the Cavs! LeBron will love Rak!
The Poojer Posted June 26, 2015 Author Posted June 26, 2015 Not sure why Philly passed on rak. He went in between 2 of their picks and one of those picks was a lesser version of him. Weird. McCullough 29th to the Nets. Christmas 36th to the Wolves, then traded to the Cavs! LeBron will love Rak!
LB3 Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 Not sure why Philly passed on rak. He went in between 2 of their picks and one of those picks was a lesser version of him. Weird. Speaking of Philly, they picked up ANOTHER center. Golden State just won a championship going all small. Philly looks like they're going to try it going all big.
Johnny Hammersticks Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 Speaking of Philly, they picked up ANOTHER center. Golden State just won a championship going all small. Philly looks like they're going to try it going all big. I thought for sure they were going to draft Okafor and move him. With Embiid, Noel, and now Okafor...that's one crowded front court. I think either Noel or Embiid (more likely Noel) will be moved. I think they should have gone with Mudiay, but I get the BPA element.
LB3 Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 I thought for sure they were going to draft Okafor and move him. With Embiid, Noel, and now Okafor...that's one crowded front court. I think either Noel or Embiid (more likely Noel) will be moved. I think they should have gone with Mudiay, but I get the BPA element. Good point about BPA. They were probably pretty pissed when Russell went at 2.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 McCullough 29th to the Nets. Christmas 36th to the Wolves, then traded to the Cavs! LeBron will love Rak! I wonder if Rak is going to get anyt PT in Cleveland. He seems like he would provide more offense than Tristan Thompson, and probably be just as good on the boards and defense.
The Poojer Posted June 26, 2015 Author Posted June 26, 2015 (edited) it all depends on the real story of Embiid. If he is truly still suffering his injury, Okafor and Noel are gonna be devastating, would have been thrilled with Okafor, Mudiay or Russell at that pick. What confuses me is why they continued to go big...the big guy from spain, the 6-9 guy next...they have a nice stable of guards and small forwards, but they are getting very crowded in the post...hopefully they still won't be good enough to price me out of going to games. :-) didn't realize the Sixers shipped the spanish kid to the knicks for a couple seconds. I like that move. Speaking of the Knicks, i think they had a very solid draft. I know a lot are comparing the 1st pick to Darko, but word is he is a future star for a long time, then to get jerian grant? solid first round for them. I thought for sure they were going to draft Okafor and move him. With Embiid, Noel, and now Okafor...that's one crowded front court. I think either Noel or Embiid (more likely Noel) will be moved.I think they should have gone with Mudiay, but I get the BPA element. Edited June 26, 2015 by The Poojer
Johnny Hammersticks Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 it all depends on the real story of Embiid. If he is truly still suffering his injury, Okafor and Noel are gonna be devastating, would have been thrilled with Okafor, Mudiay or Russell at that pick. What confuses me is why they continued to go big...the big guy from spain, the 6-9 guy next...they have a nice stable of guards and small forwards, but they are getting very crowded in the post...hopefully they still won't be good enough to price me out of going to games. :-) didn't realize the Sixers shipped the spanish kid to the knicks for a couple seconds. I like that move. Speaking of the Knicks, i think they had a very solid draft. I know a lot are comparing the 1st pick to Darko, but word is he is a future star for a long time, then to get jerian grant? solid first round for them. And then there is this... http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/06/joel-embiid-told-jahlil-okafor-the-night-before-the-draft-that-he-was-going-to-be-on-the-76ers
Johnny Hammersticks Posted June 28, 2015 Posted June 28, 2015 this would be a nice addition to the '16 class http://www.nunesmagician.com/2015/6/7/8741879/syracuse-basketball-former-providence-center-chukwu-will-visit https://twitter.com/cusesigel/status/615146567058767872 7' 2" center Paschal Chukwu accepts offer and will transfer to Syracuse. Will have 3 years eligibility after sitting 15-16 season. Good news. Will be a nightmare in the middle of that zone.
The Poojer Posted June 28, 2015 Author Posted June 28, 2015 Awesome news! Jimmy B is setting up the transition very nicely https://twitter.com/cusesigel/status/6151465670587678727' 2" center Paschal Chukwu accepts offer and will transfer to Syracuse. Will have 3 years eligibility after sitting 15-16 season. Good news. Will be a nightmare in the middle of that zone.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted June 28, 2015 Posted June 28, 2015 https://twitter.com/cusesigel/status/615146567058767872 7' 2" center Paschal Chukwu accepts offer and will transfer to Syracuse. Will have 3 years eligibility after sitting 15-16 season. Good news. Will be a nightmare in the middle of that zone. So, these are the names of our 2016 centers: Chinonso Obokoh, Moustapha Diagne, and Paschal Chukwu.
The Poojer Posted June 29, 2015 Author Posted June 29, 2015 Murica So, these are the names of our 2016 centers: Chinonso Obokoh, Moustapha Diagne, and Paschal Chukwu.
Johnny Hammersticks Posted July 5, 2015 Posted July 5, 2015 Perhaps DC2 will be ready to go for 2015-16.... http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2015/07/syracuse_big_man_dajuan_coleman_on_his_physical_progress_after_knee_surgery.html We need him so, so bad this year. Go Orange!
The Poojer Posted July 6, 2015 Author Posted July 6, 2015 Perhaps DC2 will be ready to go for 2015-16....http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2015/07/syracuse_big_man_dajuan_coleman_on_his_physical_progress_after_knee_surgery.htmlWe need him so, so bad this year. Go Orange!
The Poojer Posted July 13, 2015 Author Posted July 13, 2015 http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2015/07/syracuse_basketball_lands_tyus_battle_key_recruit_in_class_of_2016.html#incart_river
LB3 Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 Battle commits to Cuse! http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/13249042/tyus-battle-selects-syracuse-orange-decommitting-michigan-wolverines http://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/index.ssf/2015/07/syracuse_basketball_lands_tyus_battle_key_recruit_in_class_of_2016.html#incart_river images.jpg Beat me to it!
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