Joe Girard transferring to Clemson

[Millhouse]

He's too good a shooter for his own good. Got him to a level to where his height and athleticism limited him. He is far too good for the places where his height and athleticism wouldn't have limited him.

It is also tough to lay all the blame for his conditioning on the kid, I look forward to Syracuse being a little more systematic about what's expected in the weight room

 

[djcon57]

No one has really addressed it yet...but if he doesn’t go portal...

The nba will be a tough go right now but he can play in the g league or overseas and get paid.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Nicknack]

It makes them feel better about themselves because they know how many horrible things they have said about him in the past.

That's about the most honest thing I've read all day. I tip your cap to that, sir.

 

[OttoMets]

Good Luck JG3 wish you all the best except if you play us next year.


Wild guess St Johns

Ah, I dunno. The list of Rick Pitino players who his game resembles is...short.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OttoMets]

I am pretty sure Colgate has no grad program

That's right. Tiny MAT program but no other graduate studies are available.

 

[Timonen]

Coaching may be a more likely route to the NBA.

What makes you say that? He was a gutty player but his decision making was less than stellar. Not sure how his style effectively translates to coaching. There could be more that I don’t know but that’s my pov from watching him play/lead

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Were expectations that high?

I think he vastly over performed expectations as a player.

 

[kcsu]

I am pretty sure Colgate has no grad program

Thanks i hope that Joes focus is on getting the best degree possible to help set him up for his future. Go to a great academic school over a basketball factory. Gtown might be an opportunity, Duke if he stayed in the league, Northwestern, Michigan Vanderbilt would be some of the schools i would hope he would pursue

 

[two3zone]

Highest of expectations? Ehhhh. Maybe expected more and wanted more from the 1 but to me he did more than I expected.

 

[Bayside44]

Were expectations that high?

I think he vastly over performed expectations as a player.

Yeah agreed, Brent is wrong.

 

[newmexicuse]

I really appreciate what Joe has accomplished.

The good news I can take out of this is that Joe is only entering the portal because of an expectation that Judah will return.

Thank you, Joe !!!

 

[kingtidge]

Thanks i hope that Joes focus is on getting the best degree possible to help set him up for his future. Go to a great academic school over a basketball factory. Gtown might be an opportunity, Duke if he stayed in the league, Northwestern, Michigan Vanderbilt would be some of the schools i would hope he would pursue

Opportunity to be absolutely DEAD TO ME...

 

[SuFTW]

That's right. Tiny MAT program but no other graduate studies are available.

Actually on their web site they list “Masters of Arts in an Academic Subject”; “Master of Arts degree can occasionally be arranged in English, geology, philosophy, psychology, and religion.”

 

[dasher]

I think he's bound for Toledo or somewhere of that ilk

much, much better than that

 

[FireballPhil]

Some of these responses are just plain hilarious. The kid isn't good enough to play for us but can play at any other P5/6 school. Can't play defense but would be a great fit for a defensive minded Pitino St. Johns. Would be perfect for Purdue, Georgetown. The only school not mentioned yet is Villanova. Plus he would be great for the G league or overseas. These posters make me think I am watching Saturday Night Live instead of a message board.

The kid has the heart of a lion and vastly improved when moved to his natural position this year. There have admittedly been times when I yelled at the TV at him but if he wants another year I want him here. The team has vastly more potential with him than without him. I wish him well wherever he lands. Although I don't think the shorter playing time next year is a deterrent for him, who really knows. Maybe he is just ready to experience life outside of NY and this is the perfect one year opportunity for him. Congrats to whoever lands him.

 

[GooseMutt]

He’s a winner. Will always be a winner

 

[cliftonparksufan]

I've been following him since 8th grade and I just think it's amazing that a small town kid from a Class B school has accomplished so much already.

 

[Wrinkle]

much, much better than that

Not to play starter's minutes

 

[Cuseregular]

Didn’t want to be a sixth man?

 

[dasher]

Not to play starter's minutes

We will see.

 

[dasher]

Didn’t want to be a sixth man?

I don't think he was offered that choice.

 

[jdubs30]

I don't think he was offered that choice.

Gotta give Red credit for having those tough convos

 

[DoctahLexus]

Were expectations that high?

I think he vastly over performed expectations as a player.

Yes he didn’t deserve what happened to him, but this is typical Axe BS. Dude was not a high rated recruit. Got a bunch of points in Glenn’s Falls. Most were curious but did not expect him to take over. Shot the lights out his last two years here. Axe is a clown.