Syracuse Basketball 2023-24

[Johnny Hammersticks]

4* 2020 (reclassified) Center, Frank Anselem, to make his decision tomorrow (Wed).  Down to Syracuse,  Georgia, New Mexico, and San Diego St.  Looks like Cuse is the favorite right now, but who knows.  Waiting to hear back from “sources” and I’ll share anything I learn.  

 

6’10” 220...fairly polished offensive game.  Would be a really good get for Cuse.

 

https://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Frank-Anselem-at-Prolific-Prep-233290/CurrentExpertPredictions/

[Johnny Hammersticks]

 

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Nice get here!  Not exactly a huge physical presence right away...but he instantly becomes our best scoring big man.  ??

[Johnny Hammersticks]

 

Wow!  Just wow.  This is likely the “Dior effect.”  HUGE

[nemhoff]

@Johnny Hammersticks any news on the multiple offers this week??

 

2022 is looking like a banner recruit cycle if we can land a few of them

[Johnny Hammersticks]

6 hours ago, nemhoff said:

@Johnny Hammersticks any news on the multiple offers this week??

 

2022 is looking like a banner recruit cycle if we can land a few of them

 

I don’t know much about the ‘22 recruiting class in terms of specific rumors of interest, although I do know that Dior is doing a tremendous job recruiting his buddies.

 

I have heard that JB is putting the “full court press” on Mac Etienne (2021 4 star C).  G-Mac is his primary recruiter, but Boeheim is beginning to work really hard on the kid.

 

As far as the ‘22 offers go, I think we have a fairly decent chance at landing 5* SG Zion Cruz (transferred with Dior to Oak Hill), although he just recently picked up offers from Bama and Kentucky.

 

Recently offered Ty Rodgers, 4* SG/SF out of Michigan...I hear that most expect him to commit to Sparty.

 

They offered loads of 4-5* guys.  We’ll see how this evolves, and I’ll be sure to pass along anything I hear that I feel is credible.

 

[Buffalo716]

On 6/21/2020 at 7:16 PM, Johnny Hammersticks said:

 

I don’t know much about the ‘22 recruiting class in terms of specific rumors of interest, although I do know that Dior is doing a tremendous job recruiting his buddies.

 

I have heard that JB is putting the “full court press” on Mac Etienne (2021 4 star C).  G-Mac is his primary recruiter, but Boeheim is beginning to work really hard on the kid.

 

As far as the ‘22 offers go, I think we have a fairly decent chance at landing 5* SG Zion Cruz (transferred with Dior to Oak Hill), although he just recently picked up offers from Bama and Kentucky.

 

Recently offered Ty Rodgers, 4* SG/SF out of Michigan...I hear that most expect him to commit to Sparty.

 

They offered loads of 4-5* guys.  We’ll see how this evolves, and I’ll be sure to pass along anything I hear that I feel is credible.

 

Boeheim says Kadari Richmond will play PG

 

I love it! He has great size for the spot and a feel that is getting much better!

[Johnny Hammersticks]

8 hours ago, Buffalo716 said:

Boeheim says Kadari Richmond will play PG

 

I love it! He has great size for the spot and a feel that is getting much better!

 

I could see that.  Although, his minutes are likely to be very limited playing behind JG3.  I could see Richmond playing both guard spots, actually.  Interesting that he’s listed as a forward on the team roster.  

 

I think Alan Griffin immediately has a stranglehold on the SF spot.  He was a great pickup.  Perfect for Boeheim’s scheme.  Can shoot very well, play defense, rebound....long, physical player.

 

PG: Girard

SG: Boeheim

SF: Griffin

PF:  Dolezaj 

? Sidibe 

 

Guerrier will be first off the bench.  A lot of ?’s at F & C.  I have a feeling that Anselem will quickly move to #2 on the C depth chart, but Boeheim will still use Dolezaj at C a lot.  I’m wondering how Woody Newton fits into the equation.  I hear he is impressing folks in workouts.  

 

I think we will be much better than last season.  Much more depth/physicality.

Edited August 20, 2020 by Johnny Hammersticks

[Buffalo716]

2 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

 

I could see that.  Although, his minutes are likely to be very limited playing behind JG3.  I could see Richmond playing both guard spots, actually.  Interesting that he’s listed as a forward on the team roster.  

 

I think Alan Griffin immediately has a stranglehold on the SF spot.  He was a great pickup.  Perfect for Boeheim’s scheme.  Can shoot very well, play defense, rebound....long, physical player.

 

PG: Girard

SG: Boeheim

SF: Griffin

PF:  Dolezaj 

? Sidibe 

 

Guerrier will be first off the bench.  A lot of ?’s at F & C.  I have a feeling that Anselem will quickly move to #2 on the C depth chart, but Boeheim will still use Dolezaj at C a lot.  I’m wondering how Woody Newton fits into the equation.  I hear he is impressing folks in workouts.  

 

I think we will be much better than last season.  Much more depth/physicality.

Totally agree

 

Griffin became a key cog. Gurrier has an NBA furture I believe because his athleticism but Griffin is a much purer scorer rn

 

Ansalem vs Edwards will be a good battle

[Buffalo716]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/2020/09/syracuse-basketball-commit-dior-johnson-suffers-stress-fracture-in-foot.html%3foutputType=amp

 

Dior suffers a stress fracture in foot

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

24 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/2020/09/syracuse-basketball-commit-dior-johnson-suffers-stress-fracture-in-foot.html%3foutputType=amp

 

Dior suffers a stress fracture in foot

well, it could be worse. This should just heal with some good R&R. The problem is if he develops these chronically. 

[Johnny Hammersticks]

14 minutes ago, JR in Pittsburgh said:

well, it could be worse. This should just heal with some good R&R. The problem is if he develops these chronically. 

 

We only need his foot for a season 😂

 

In all seriousness though, I’m sure Oak Hill Academy has the finest facilities and athletic trainers.  Hell, they probably have a full medical staff including Orthopedists and physical therapists.  I’m sure he’ll be well taken care of.

[Buffalo716]

https://mobile.twitter.com/MatthewGut21/status/1303495902909419526

 

Boeheim calls Richmond a really good PG

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

17 hours ago, Buffalo716 said:

https://mobile.twitter.com/MatthewGut21/status/1303495902909419526

 

Boeheim calls Richmond a really good PG

That’s pretty much the highest praise. 
 

excited about the comments too about dolejez and Sidibe.

[Buffalo716]

4 hours ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

That’s pretty much the highest praise. 
 

excited about the comments too about dolejez and Sidibe.

Expecting big things from both seniors

 

Especially dolezaj 

[DCOrange]

On 9/26/2020 at 2:53 PM, Buffalo716 said:

https://mobile.twitter.com/MatthewGut21/status/1303495902909419526

 

Boeheim calls Richmond a really good PG

I can't remember if I said it here, but I've watched probably 5 or 6 full games of Kadary...one of his teammates is a projected top 10 NBA pick and Kadary was better than him. He has a chance to be really good.

[Buffalo716]

1 minute ago, DCOrange said:

I can't remember if I said it here, but I've watched probably 5 or 6 full games of Kadary...one of his teammates is a projected top 10 NBA pick and Kadary was better than him. He has a chance to be really good.

Was my favorite recruit in this class

[Johnny Hammersticks]

Dior Johnson has left Oak Hill.  His coach doesn’t know if he’s coming back.  Pets’ heads can commence falling off in Syracuse.

[Buffalo716]

45 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

Dior Johnson has left Oak Hill.  His coach doesn’t know if he’s coming back.  Pets’ heads can commence falling off in Syracuse.

It's because of his injury. He went home because he can't play right now, up in the air if he'll return

 

But he's coming to cuse

 

He said the other day he's 100% coming

[Johnny Hammersticks]

54 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said:

It's because of his injury. He went home because he can't play right now, up in the air if he'll return

 

But he's coming to cuse

 

He said the other day he's 100% coming

 

Cool.  Where’d you see that?

Edited September 30, 2020 by Johnny Hammersticks