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1 hour ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

 

Carey has proven that he can’t handle the ball under pressure.  I think JG3 could play SG, but he’s fat and away our best option at PG.

 

I thought JG3 was in fantastic shape all season.

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Howard Washington and Jalen Carey transferring as well.  I guess I’m ambivalent about all 3 of them.  I like Washington as a pure back up PG, but Carey was just not good.  Goodine has potential and played solid D, but he wasn’t going to get more than 8-10 min/game next year anyway.  

 

Here’s to hoping that K Rich is as advertised.

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39 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

Howard Washington and Jalen Carey transferring as well.  I guess I’m ambivalent about all 3 of them.  I like Washington as a pure back up PG, but Carey was just not good.  Goodine has potential and played solid D, but he wasn’t going to get more than 8-10 min/game next year anyway.  

 

Here’s to hoping that K Rich is as advertised.


wishful thinking, but you think this might be a sign that Hughes stays? 

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18 minutes ago, JR in Pittsburgh said:


wishful thinking, but you think this might be a sign that Hughes stays? 

 

I don’t think this has any bearing on Hughes’ decision.  I think Hughes is close to his ceiling, and would be wise to enter the draft.  I don’t see how another season at Cuse is going to help him.  Worst case scenario he plays d-league or overseas while he finishes his degree.

 

I think the next few recruiting classes are going to be good ones.  Despite Carey, Washington and Goodine leaving, we’re going to be loaded at guard for the next few years.

 

Edit:  Good summary here of 2021-22 targets.  Worth noting that Dior Johnson (commit) and Chance Westry (near lock to commit) are both possibly reclassifying to 2021.  Kadary Richmond, Woody Newton and possibly a grad transfer in the 2020 class.

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/2020/02/syracuse-basketball-recruiting-see-highlights-and-notes-for-sus-2021-2022-targets.html%3foutputType=amp

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15 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

 

I don’t think this has any bearing on Hughes’ decision.  I think Hughes is close to his ceiling, and would be wise to enter the draft.  I don’t see how another season at Cuse is going to help him.  Worst case scenario he plays d-league or overseas while he finishes his degree.

 

I think the next few recruiting classes are going to be good ones.  Despite Carey, Washington and Goodine leaving, we’re going to be loaded at guard for the next few years.

 

Edit:  Good summary here of 2021-22 targets.  Worth noting that Dior Johnson (commit) and Chance Westry (near lock to commit) are both possibly reclassifying to 2021.  Kadary Richmond, Woody Newton and possibly a grad transfer in the 2020 class.

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/2020/02/syracuse-basketball-recruiting-see-highlights-and-notes-for-sus-2021-2022-targets.html%3foutputType=amp

Sucks but I saw the writing on the wall

 

Hopefully kadari is as advertised and I wonder how reclassifying would impact Diors ranking

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32 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said:

SU 0-2 on grad transfers

 

I assume you’re referring to Towns and Tape. Still some good transfers/grad transfers out there.  Who wants to be our next Wes Johnson?  I think we should shoot for some G/SF depth if we can get it, and let Sidibe and Edwards develop.  Our best chance to start really making some noise is 2021-22.

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20 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

 

I assume you’re referring to Towns and Tape. Still some good transfers/grad transfers out there.  Who wants to be our next Wes Johnson?  I think we should shoot for some G/SF depth if we can get it, and let Sidibe and Edwards develop.  Our best chance to start really making some noise is 2021-22.

Unfortunately 6'7 SFs who are big east players of the year are rarely transfers

 

Hopefully Kadari Richmond, now a 6'7 guard will be able to contribute

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1 minute ago, Buffalo716 said:

Unfortunately 6'7 SFs who are big east players of the year are rarely transfers

 

Hopefully Kadari Richmond, now a 6'7 guard will be able to contribute

 

I could see Kadari playing the wing.  He has the range.  Can back up both guard spots also, but ideal position for him is SG.

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The thing that'll be tough regarding transfers is that those guys are generally transferring because they want more playing time. We don't really have the ability to offer that; our starting lineup is pretty much set in stone for next year already and Boeheim doesn't play a deep bench so it's going to be near impossible to get any of the top tier transfers IMO.

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18 minutes ago, DCOrange said:

The thing that'll be tough regarding transfers is that those guys are generally transferring because they want more playing time. We don't really have the ability to offer that; our starting lineup is pretty much set in stone for next year already and Boeheim doesn't play a deep bench so it's going to be near impossible to get any of the top tier transfers IMO.

 

I’d like to see them go after a grad transfer like Brendan Barry the PG from Dartmouth.  Knockdown shooter who can handle the ball. Just depth for JG3.  

 

Edit:  Seems like the only other one they have seriously reached out to is Joshua Morgan, a 6’11” 195 pound C from Long Beach State.

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1 minute ago, JR in Pittsburgh said:


I hate to say this, but with all the COVID-19

uncertainty, you wonder if underclassmen on the fence will return to school. They may be unable to do all those pre-draft workouts, meeting with scouts, agents, etc. 

That is true.. he is probably a early second round pick or maybe late first

 

Another great season can probably vault him into the top 15

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50 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said:

That is true.. he is probably a early second round pick or maybe late first

 

Another great season can probably vault him into the top 15


read a great interview of John Wallace the other day. He was saying how it should be a no-brainer for Hughes to come back. Wallace was in the exact same position, came back for that magical senior year, and moved up to about 15th.

 

BTw, this led me down memory lane and re-watching a ton of Wallace highlights, including that Georgia game!! Great memories. He was one of my favorite players— a Rochester kid! 

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https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/2020/03/illinois-transfer-alan-griffin-considering-syracuse-basketball-report.html%3foutputType=amp

 

6’5” SG/SF transfer from Illinois has Syracuse on his short list.  Many believe he was poorly utilized at Illinois, but the thing is, he’s kind of a douche.  I believe he intentionally stomped on an opposing player’s arm this season?   

 

Unfortunately, unless given an unlikely waiver by the NCAA, he’s not eligible until fall 2021.  Thoughts?

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