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2016 DI Top Units: Attack
6. Syracuse
Dylan Donahue (50G, 21A) — About as sure of a thing as there is in college lacrosse, Donahue’s a lefty who’s a good decision-maker and has shown the ability to improve; he’s gone from shooter/finisher to ball-carrier/dodger, and it’ll be interesting to see the feeding role he takes on in Kevin Rice’s absence.
Nick Mariano (22G, 20A) — The junior transfer from UMass is a wildcard for the Orange. He led the Minutemen in scoring each of his two seasons in Amherst, and if he meshes with Donahue, his output could reach new heights.
Jordan Evans (9G, 3A) — IL’s No. 1 recruit in 2013, the junior has battled injuries and finding his groove as a midfielder since stepping on campus. If he can stay on the field full-time (by remaining healthy and as an attackman), he could meet the projections once put on him.
Depth — There’s a lot but, not unlike the starters, there are some questions. Senior Tim Barber had 17 points last season and is the best-known quantity. Nick Piroli is a fifth-year from Brown who had 34 points last season. Gale Thorpe is a redshirt freshman who has some big upside. Freshman Nathan Solomon was an Under Armour All-American. Whoever doesn’t get on the field consistently as an attackman is likely to run out of the box.
6. Syracuse
Dylan Donahue (50G, 21A) — About as sure of a thing as there is in college lacrosse, Donahue’s a lefty who’s a good decision-maker and has shown the ability to improve; he’s gone from shooter/finisher to ball-carrier/dodger, and it’ll be interesting to see the feeding role he takes on in Kevin Rice’s absence.
Nick Mariano (22G, 20A) — The junior transfer from UMass is a wildcard for the Orange. He led the Minutemen in scoring each of his two seasons in Amherst, and if he meshes with Donahue, his output could reach new heights.
Jordan Evans (9G, 3A) — IL’s No. 1 recruit in 2013, the junior has battled injuries and finding his groove as a midfielder since stepping on campus. If he can stay on the field full-time (by remaining healthy and as an attackman), he could meet the projections once put on him.
Depth — There’s a lot but, not unlike the starters, there are some questions. Senior Tim Barber had 17 points last season and is the best-known quantity. Nick Piroli is a fifth-year from Brown who had 34 points last season. Gale Thorpe is a redshirt freshman who has some big upside. Freshman Nathan Solomon was an Under Armour All-American. Whoever doesn’t get on the field consistently as an attackman is likely to run out of the box.