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    Class of 2023 PF Papa Kante (NY) Offered

    Two freshman centers, guess they think it will work or one can be converted to PF
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    2023-24 Portal Options

    Mccloud's not Jesse on the offensive end but he is more athletic than Hima. Will probably not be promised anything and it will be interesting to see how the Center competition plays out. I think McClouds upside is the highest but how reliable will he be from game to game?
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    2023-24 Portal Options

    Running down to last couple weeks. McLeod's the one. Getting a visit after he put his name in the portal a couple weeks ago is encouraging. He's probably motivated to get this completed and he wouldn't have made the visit if there wasn't serious interest on his part. Need to step up with our...
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    Hunter Dickinson

    Great idea. This is wasted discussion, he's not gonna be Orange.
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    2023-24 Portal Options

    The centers like Bandango are still popping up with some looking like improvements over what we have now. I don't doubt our recruiting pitch from the coaches and what we offer as far as ACC exposure and the Dome environment matches up well with most of our competitors. But I fear that NIL...
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    Class of 2024 SF Caleb Williams (DC) Offered

    I played against Sidwell Friends on the Westtown Friends team from the Philly area. They were good but fortunately didn't have anyone like Caleb Williams on the team. I knew the headmaster at Sidwell but that was awhile ago. Lots of kids who's parents are in high government jobs go there, I...
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    2023-24 Portal Options

    Isn't it likely that these players that have been early entrants to the draft have been in touch with colleges that could be their fall back?
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    2023-24 Portal Options

    Not sure he's an upgrade but he brings some skills in the passing and shooting that our current bigs don't. As the deadline looms I wonder if the staff will be more inclined to take a flyer on this level player. They're obviously privy to info on potential transfers and ones that have already...
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    2023-24 Portal Options

    Graham Ike looks like the real deal. Looks like he had to redshirt and might have 2 years of eligibility left. Was his conference's POY it what was maybe his sophomore year. Put up great numbers and had a game with something like 38 points. Will be interesting to see how much interest he...
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    Class of 2023 PF Papa Kante (NY) Offered

    I agree, as good a player as Kante is or at least will be, I don't think we can depend on him making a big impact his freshman year. SU needs an impact upper classmen that can step right in and give them 30 mpg. Was disappointed we couldn't get a visit from the West Texas C who was from NYC...
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    2023-24 Portal Options

    Great news, Chance Westry headed to SU...
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    Class of 2023 C William Patterson (NY) COMMITTED/SIGNED TO SYRACUSE (2/20/23)

    There are just so many stud 6'10" to 7' centers in any given freshman recruiting class and they are typically 5* recruits that are long shot recruits. The alternative that SU has gone to is recruit young developmental bigs that they can develop. I see Patterson in that category. He will be...
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    potential new centers

    It appears that SU is targeting transfer seniors so they don't lose out on HS juniors that they are recruiting right now. They seem to be reaching out to players as good as Jesse or at least who will be serviceable for one season and most likely an improvement on Hima and Patterson who is...
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    2023-24 Portal Options

    From the article it seems that reps for Jessee and the NIL folks at SU have been discussing this for several weeks. With that kind of heads up it would be coaching "malpractice" if we hadn't sent out feelers to other centers in the portal. In my eternal optimism, maybe we'll hear something on...
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    Class of 2022 SG Chance Westry (PA / AZ Compass Prep) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (4/17/23)

    You nailed it. I had a very difficult time getting out of my subscription with Patreon. Very frustrated with the process for exiting.
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    Judah Mintz to test NBA Draft waters

    If JJ is not a lead guard candidate and was recruited as a 2G than I assume the staff has a PG in waiting if Judah exits. At least I hope that is the case because there doesn't appear to be a proven lead guard in the program that could fill that role.
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    2023-24 Portal Options

    If SU is returning their 2 starting forwards and two other forwards; it's not an ideal situation for a transfer.
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    Class of 2026 Darien "Pay Day" Moore (NY) Verbal to Seton Hall

    If he's as good as advertised, he should be playing at a prep school and why wait until you can't play for your local high school, make the jump next year. The high school competition at the level he plays is not preparing him for his next step.
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    Class of 2022 SG Chance Westry (PA / AZ Compass Prep) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (4/17/23)

    Based on my observations of Q this season, he appeared to be a strong defender and rebounder. Perhaps in HS he didn't show the intensity that I thought he displayed this past season. I think a man to man defense would fit his game quite nicely. Now if you look at his offensive skills, I was...
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    Jesse Edwards in portal and transfers to WVU

    Posters keep saying we need another top level guard. If Judah returns and that's a big if at this time, they should be all set with the addition of JJ and backups in Taylor and Quadir. I had thought that when they recruited Q it was as a PG but he got his playing time at forward. JB...
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    2023-24 Portal Options

    Totally agree. A 3 year starter in the Big East, post season awards. Had a dip in his shooting last season but can get to the rack. Great with assists and MTM defense. 3 point shooting is not great. Had a good game against Judah last year on the defensive end.
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    Justin Moore Staying At Nova

    As I drink my morning coffee, that is encouraging news to start my day. With Westry, the basketball side and prior relationships favors the Orange. It will probably come down to NIL $$ for both unnamed players. That is the new reality that college sports finds themselves in. Not sure I like...
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    Don’t think this has been talked about

    I think the fact that none of our freshman forwards has entered the portal is good news. They may be waiting to see if a transfer comes in that would limit their role. Only the coaching staff has any real idea what these kids will be doing. The true test will be when SU brings in a forward...
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    Class of 2022 SG Chance Westry (PA / AZ Compass Prep) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (4/17/23)

    Moore is staying at 'nova. Will Westry be the guard to pair with JJ? Maybe other names will pop up.
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    Class of 2022 SG Chance Westry (PA / AZ Compass Prep) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (4/17/23)

    If the family reached out to SU, it would seem that they have a fairly good chance of getting a commitment. Certainly a lot more probable than Moore who will be one of the most sought after transfers in the portal.
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    2023-24 Portal Options

    Wow, that would make things really interesting if SU could get him up for a visit. He will get lots of attention. AW, will be big in this one. SEC $$ will be tough to beat though.
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    Class of 2022 SG Chance Westry (PA / AZ Compass Prep) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (4/17/23)

    Westry & JJ would be a great back court next year. AA, get this done!
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    Class of 2022 SG Chance Westry (PA / AZ Compass Prep) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (4/17/23)

    Westry would be a great pickup. It's a no brainer for SU to try to land him for next year. Especially if Judah moves on, we would still have 2 strong/athletic guards, as well as a couple freshman from last year that would provide some nice guard depth. I think I read that Westry's...
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    2023-24 Portal Options

    Interesting, this is a crazy time of year with recruiting and transfer news breaking on the hour. Drew Fielder would be a nice pick up but as with the Justin Moore situation, with the schools involved it is very much up for grabs.
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    2023-24 Portal Options

    It's gotta be difficult recruiting a guard at this point with Judah's questionable status. I assume it will be weeks before he can make an informed decision on NBA vs. returning to the hill.
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    2023-24 Portal Options

    Justin Moore's name keeps popping up like we are expecting to land him. He isn't even in the portal and I haven't seen anything to indicate he's transferring. Am I missing something here?
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    2023-24 Portal Options

    Oduro to Providence. Kadin Shedric, 6'11 center for UVA is in the portal. Come on Jesse, make up your mind so SU can move on. Shedric is a stud. Surprised he's leaving UVA.
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    Class of 2019 F Josh Oduro (George Mason) grad transfer...

    Do we know who else has offered? Is there a visit in the works or are we getting way ahead of ourselves here?
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    Class of 2019 F Josh Oduro (George Mason) grad transfer...

    Playing MTM, Oduro makes sense. You don't need the wiry/long kind of athletes. Oduro would rebound really well out of a MTM.
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    Class of 2022 G Elijah Fisher (Canada) Offered

    It's a small sample size but it seems that players SU is interested in get a very quick response when they hit the portal (JJ, Oduro). Based on that, it doesn't look like they have interest here.
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    Class of 2019 F Josh Oduro (George Mason) grad transfer...

    I wouldn't second guess the coaches here. They were quick to offer. SU needs to get more physical and Oduro brings that as a PF and back up center. 2 time Atlantic 10 says something about his skills and what he will offer the team at a position that SU struggled in all year. If he makes it...
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    Class of 2023 SG Jason Rivera (VA)

    I recently met a guy who coached Malique Brown in his early AAU years. He said what you see now with him is what he was back then. Great kid from a great family. He started out as a guard in those days but had a growth spurt and morphed into the player we see today. He also has a nephew...
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    JJ Starling Transferring to Syracuse

    there is a lot of interest in Justin Moore. He is a graduating senior. Is there something reported that he wants to play a 5th year which I assume would be covid related? If so, has he indicated that he wants to transfer?
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    2023-24 Portal Options

    Unless coaches know that we're losing one of our young forwards, I'm confused why SU would prioritize a wing at this point. Hicks doesn't look like he is much of an upgrade over our current forwards.
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    2023-24 Portal Options

    How about Jared Bynum, PG transfer from Providence? 2nd team all Big East...his video looks terrific.
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    Symir Torrence transferring to Binghamton

    With the transfer portal and the opportunities it provides, this opens up more possibilities to re tool the roster.
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    Class of 2019 SG Khalif Battle (NJ)

    We just landed JJ, I don't see them adding another top calibre guard unless they think that Judah won't return.
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    Class of 2021 C Elijah Hutchins-Everett (NJ) Offered

    So is there a suspicion that SU is interested? I assume a lot depends on the status of Edwards. If so, we'll know more if they start reaching out to transfer centers, especially if they are not confident that Patterson is ready.
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    Class of 2019 SG Khalif Battle (NJ)

    SU must know him and the family pretty well. He's clearly a talented kid that would be a nice replacement for Girard. He checks a lot of boxes as to what SU needs. If he's got immediate eligibility next year which is a big if, and if he is a coachable kid and there is a good explanation as to...
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    Paulus vs Pitino | on ESPNNews

    Pitino to St. Johns. Book it...
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    Red Presser 10AM Fri

    For those of us not tuned in, I hope there will be a replay of it shortly afterward. In the meantime appreciate the updates.
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    JBA in the portal

    Since meeting him in high school I've been a big fan. Quality kid who deserves to go out as a regular rotation guy at his next school of choice. Also a win for SU as they have the luxury of another scholarship. Hopefully they use it wisely to get a high end starter via the transfer or a...
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    Class of 2023 New Commit: Chrishawn Hunter (PA: Westtown) Midfield / Flip from Penn

    As a former Westtown athlete and grad, it's nice to see a Westtown lacrosse player heading up to the 'cuse. I didn't know they had boys lacrosse and they are lucky to have a coach that celebrates diversity. Crishawn will get much out of the Westtown experience and I'm sure give much back to the...
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