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Post by msorange on Feb 8, 2020 9:07:41 GMT -5
This is a confusing commitment. I want to be happy. But this kid is what like 16? I hope it’s a sign of better things to come, but color me skeptical. This kid is a legitimate NBA talent. It could help us if he brings more elite players with him, but it could bite us in the ass too like you point out Rusty. I wish I was more confident here. Hats off to the staff, if we actually land this guy. I should have stated this in my first response to this commitment: The staff definitely gets credit for the solid relationship they built. This commitment doesn’t happen without the relationship. I also sincerely hope it can lead to bigger things. I would be thrilled to see JB go out on top. But, we’ve been through so much as a program with the sanctions, losing Quade, Isaiah, Bazely, and our big men have been awful. We’re so overdue for a BIG fish stud recruit. That’s why this is so hard to pin hopes on. I hope it leads to some other good commitments with him, so that even if he backs out (please not until after the others have signed LOI) we’ll be in good shape. Exactly. I'm not going to bitch we aren't getting big time recruits and then when we get one, bitch about the potential consequences of the 1 and one rules. That's one of the things you have to realize if you want to chase big time recruits. And if he is able to be another recruiter for us and get other guys to commit, this is awesome regardless if he ever puts on a uniform. With the publicity of the commitment, this is only good news.
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Post by JazzNC on Feb 8, 2020 11:50:33 GMT -5
I should have stated this in my first response to this commitment: The staff definitely gets credit for the solid relationship they built. This commitment doesn’t happen without the relationship. I also sincerely hope it can lead to bigger things. I would be thrilled to see JB go out on top. But, we’ve been through so much as a program with the sanctions, losing Quade, Isaiah, Bazely, and our big men have been awful. We’re so overdue for a BIG fish stud recruit. That’s why this is so hard to pin hopes on. I hope it leads to some other good commitments with him, so that even if he backs out (please not until after the others have signed LOI) we’ll be in good shape. Exactly. I'm not going to bitch we aren't getting big time recruits and then when we get one, bitch about the potential consequences of the 1 and one rules. That's one of the things you have to realize if you want to chase big time recruits. And if he is able to be another recruiter for us and get other guys to commit, this is awesome regardless if he ever puts on a uniform. With the publicity of the commitment, this is only good news. I agree. I just hope that if he decides to go pro he tells the staff privately so we can continue to recruit a different point guard, and publicly he waits until after others sign their letters of intent. If this kid truly bleeds Orange, hopefully he’ll be honorable and not back out last minute. Even better, if he could bring another elite player or two with him... wow just wow... we’d be BACK!!! Fingers crossed.
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Post by downhere67 on Feb 8, 2020 13:33:06 GMT -5
I think the fact that Jonathan Givony says that it would be 2023 at the earliest that the League would remove the one year (from high school grad) rule is a big deal. He knows what he is talking about, as well it has seemed to have fallen off the radar of the PA and the League. If he can grab a few guys like Westry and some size (not TLS) we will be over the moon. I guess GMac can recruit.
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Post by JazzNC on Feb 8, 2020 14:16:16 GMT -5
I think the fact that Jonathan Givony says that it would be 2023 at the earliest that the League would remove the one year (from high school grad) rule is a big deal. He knows what he is talking about, as well it has seemed to have fallen off the radar of the PA and the League. If he can grab a few guys like Westry and some size (not TLS) we will be over the moon. I guess GMac can recruit. That’s definitely a promising sign. Let’s get a legit big man with him and I’ll gladly eat a whole lotta crow. At the end of the day, I want to see Syracuse win just like everyone else. For now, let’s enjoy the potential ride. Let’s Go Orange!
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Post by JazzNC on Feb 8, 2020 15:39:36 GMT -5
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Post by JazzNC on Feb 8, 2020 15:46:43 GMT -5
Another one??? Might that be Chance or Zion? Or one of the bigs?
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Post by rustyorange on Feb 8, 2020 16:55:38 GMT -5
Man, if you could pick just one guy to come with Dior who would it be?
Westry Cruz Etienne Clingan
I’m not sure... A Dior/Westry backcourt would be downright sick!!! But we need a big guy more. Etienne? I don’t know enough about the centers. Who’s better for what we do, Etienne or Klingan?
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Post by JazzNC on Feb 8, 2020 17:16:23 GMT -5
How about Dior, Westry and either one of those bigs. Etienne is more highly ranked, but I haven’t seen much of Clingan to have an informed opinion. Clingan’s size is enormous. Of course, I’d take Cruz in a heartbeat too.
Damn it’s fun to be able to have this discussion. It’s been way too long.
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Post by deano on Feb 8, 2020 17:54:07 GMT -5
Man, if you could pick just one guy to come with Dior who would it be? Westry Cruz Etienne Clingan I’m not sure... A Dior/Westry backcourt would be downright sick!!! But we need a big guy more. Etienne? I don’t know enough about the centers. Who’s better for what we do, Etienne or Klingan? Etienne
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Post by JazzNC on Feb 8, 2020 22:54:01 GMT -5
Yeah I think we need another big man. Sign me up for Etienne. But Clingan would still be a nice upgrade over what we have too. Reel in another big fish Dior! Please!
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Post by dreamingsu on Feb 9, 2020 7:00:46 GMT -5
Don’t be surprised if it’s Westry and Etienne joining forces with Westry!
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Post by deano on Feb 9, 2020 8:22:18 GMT -5
Don’t be surprised if it’s Westry and Etienne joining forces with Westry! Say What??
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Post by dreamingsu on Feb 9, 2020 8:30:54 GMT -5
Don’t be surprised if it’s Westry and Etienne joining forces with Westry! Say What?? joinining forces with Dior. Typo!
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Post by tomcatcuse on Feb 9, 2020 8:43:50 GMT -5
Etienne would be my top choice. My hunch is all signs point to Westry with his upcoming visit for the UNC game. But if Dior and Westry come, with that kind of backcourt, I think we can land an elite big, even if it’s not Etienne.
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Post by deano on Feb 9, 2020 17:54:18 GMT -5
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