Class of 2022 PG Dior Johnson (NY / CA)

[Gabjon]

Do you think he is going to where Gmac's number?

 

[GonzoInMD]

Where else can a player come to have 30,000+ fans in the building rooting for the team. He'd be the BMOC for sure. In the NBA, he'd just be another guy.

 

[knicks07]

Decent amount of bball players used to go to Campus Cuts, on Marshall St, but then they closed in 2013 or 2014ish. Haven't been back to Cuse since 2017 but there wasn't a ton of good options on Marshall St since the close. My barber cut Jordan Tucker on his visit, he was located in West Genesee if I remember correctly. Katie Kolinski went to HS with my barber, so she set it up.

Ryan Shackleton went to school w Katie as well as my son. In village of Camillus doing a good business

 

[cuseinseattle]

All the negativity surrounding the fact that he may not come is unwarranted. He is being very vocal about bringing others with him. Regardless if he comes or not, we are going to land a few more guys based off this. This is creating momentum on the trail we haven’t had in a long time. If he does come, it’s gravy.

This is exactly where I am at

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Wasn't Dion the last sophomore who committed.

 

[GoCuse14]

Wasn't Dion the last sophomore who committed.

Him or MCW

 

[DoctorBombay]

Yup. Right now we probably have the #1 rated recruiting class. Why can't people embrace that. Give the staff due respect and keep grinding. Everyone knows the score.

This^^^
Frankly some of the responses in this thread are an embarrassment. Some people are posting like we’re a “never-was” as a program, and that’s just silly.
I love that we have a Top 10 recruit seemingly ready and willing to lead a resurgence of the program. But can we at least act like we’ve been there before? Yeah, we’ve slumped lately, but damnit...we’re Syracuse, not fricken’ Colgate!

 

[cuseinseattle]

It's very unusual. He said he wasn't really interested in the recruiting process. When was the last time a 5 star top 10 kid committed this early

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

I imagine this was the pitch. Dior, you have been away from home a long time. You'll soon enough be in the NBA.
Why not come home for a year and let your family and friends come see you play? The Dome will be new and crazy with you here.
We might even win a championship.

 

[Ghost]

refuse to get my hopes up

It's a more enjoyable ride if you get your hopes up sometimes!

 

[Zelda Zonk]

It's a more enjoyable ride if you get your hopes up sometimes!

It's a coping strategy, to avoid the crushing lows.

 

[Ghost]

It's a coping strategy, to avoid the crushing lows.

Fair enough!

 

[Red Holzman]

It's very unusual. He said he wasn't really interested in the recruiting process. When was the last time a 5 star top 10 kid committed this early

Going to believe Dior. Read his blog entry, and liked it a lot.
The timeline and other reasons being projected as "this isn't happening" fall on my deaf ears.
Going to allow myself to dream...
LET'S GO DIOR!

 

[315tillidie]

Please don’t decommit please don’t decommit please don’t decommit Please don’t decommit please don’t decommit please don’t decommit please don’t decommit please don’t decommit please don’t decommit Please don’t decommit please don’t decommit please don’t decommit Please don’t decommit please don’t decommit please don’t decommit Please don’t decommit please don’t decommit please don’t decommit

 

[OburgOrange]

Feel happy and excited. There’s nothing negative that can come from this. Like me, be glad you can still enjoy SU basketball and don’t stress the uncontrollables.

Excellent post

 

[Orangezoo]

Every now and then you find a kid who is just different. Pearl was different. Melo was different. JDub, Flynn/Harris, Dion.. why not Dior? We have a long term relationship with this kid and he has a maturity about him. He has guys like LeBron around him who only help him understand the importance of that maturity and being a trailblazer.

If the one and done rule holds off there are more reasons to be confident in him donning orange than not. Just pay attention to how he conducts himself and communicates. Also, when he brings the hoard with him you then have a pack of talented kids not just one hopeful. For once I think optimism is truly warranted here. It feels almost silly to say that given how many snakebites we have but we are over freaking due.

 

[ORRange]

Yeah. Not here. I’m cynical.

Why? There is no downside. Cynical like the guy that always thinks the bride is pregnant?

 

[Jake]

Nah Gerry is gonna coach these guys lol...

I’m not sure the “lol” is necessary.

 

[cuseinseattle]

Going to believe Dior. Read his blog entry, and liked it a lot.
The timeline and other reasons being projected as "this isn't happening" fall on my deaf ears.
Going to allow myself to dream...
LET'S GO DIOR!

I believe him and I'm excited. Just was wondering who the last kid was that did this early who was highly rated

 

[315tillidie]

Anyone mind telling me who dior’s friends are?? Are they 5 stars as well?

 

[315tillidie]

he gone

How bout you log off the internet for the night, goof.

 

[315tillidie]

Andrew slater said watch for another good one. What are the chances someone else commits within the next couple of months?

 

[rrlbees]

Anyone mind telling me who dior’s friends are?? Are they 5 stars as well?

Class of 2022 - SG Chance Westry (PA / AZ Compass Prep) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (4/17/23)

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Class of 2021 - C Mac Etienne (CT/Brewster) Offered

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[UpstateSM]

Forgot the celebs Weitsman gets in the Dome this kid could literally get LeBron to a game

 

[cuseinseattle]

Anyone mind telling me who dior’s friends are?? Are they 5 stars as well?

Bronny James. I know his dad played but his name escapes me