Scholarships will work themselves out. Attrition will happen, and the portal isn't going away anytime soon. I could see a 3 player 2024 class (maybe 4 depending on how this season goes). Kiyan and 2025 will be next...One thing I'm curious about, and would love to know what you all think, is how Judah coming back, and by extension, the 2023-24 roster at 13 players, with no seniors, may impact 2024 recruiting. I assume Judah is gone after this coming season, and maybe others through the pro route or the portal, but with all 13 guys having additional eligibility, and Elijah and Donnie already in the fold, I'm fascinated by what SU coaches may be telling 2024 recruits (Jalil, Pat, Caleb, Mikey, etc.) as far as scholarships available/playing time for 2024-25.
We have 3 guys who could get drafted if the stars align. And possibly one or so who may get buried on the bench and realize with the uptick in recruiting they won't get a certain shot. Otherwise I don't know, someone's gotta go. My guess is one of the project centers. Red may have to make room for Donnie, Elijah and hopefully Bethea (and I would stop there with high school recruiting for 24) - an elite class.One thing I'm curious about, and would love to know what you all think, is how Judah coming back, and by extension, the 2023-24 roster at 13 players, with no seniors, may impact 2024 recruiting. I assume Judah is gone after this coming season, and maybe others through the pro route or the portal, but with all 13 guys having additional eligibility, and Elijah and Donnie already in the fold, I'm fascinated by what SU coaches may be telling 2024 recruits (Jalil, Pat, Caleb, Mikey, etc.) as far as scholarships available/playing time for 2024-25.
One thing I'm curious about, and would love to know what you all think, is how Judah coming back, and by extension, the 2023-24 roster at 13 players, with no seniors, may impact 2024 recruiting. I assume Judah is gone after this coming season, and maybe others through the pro route or the portal, but with all 13 guys having additional eligibility, and Elijah and Donnie already in the fold, I'm fascinated by what SU coaches may be telling 2024 recruits (Jalil, Pat, Caleb, Mikey, etc.) as far as scholarships available/playing time for 2024-25.
Moore, Freeman, Bethea and big Pat would be a great class.I think it's pretty clear that one of the guards (Copeland or Taylor, whoever gets the fewest minutes) and one of the forwards (probably Bell), and maybe a center (probably Carey) will portal next year, plus Judah will go pro.
That gives us 4 spots. We have 1 guard and 1 forward coming in. Probably take one more guard, and either another or C.
Agreed, although Pat had an interview this week stating teams prioritizing him. No mention of SU. Doesn't mean SU isn't involved, so we'll see. Also, Mikey Lewis and/or Caleb Williams...Moore, Freeman, Bethea and big Pat would be a great class.
Freeman has to get to work on Pat. I'm not sure Lewis moves the needle for me, especially if we have a good shot at Tyler Jackson in 2025.Agreed, although Pat had an interview this week stating teams prioritizing him. No mention of SU. Doesn't mean SU isn't involved, so we'll see. Also, Mikey Lewis and/or Caleb Williams...
Tyler Jackson has future lottery pick written all over him. He's seriously next next level.Freeman has to get to work on Pat. I'm not sure Lewis moves the needle for me, especially if we have a good shot at Tyler Jackson in 2025.
I agree. He is a special talent. It is so difficult to project rosters from year to year. Assuming Judah is the only guard starter that leaves next year, then adding Moore and Bethea at guard would be plenty. Jackson is the guy in 2025 to replace likely JJ and Westry.Tyler Jackson has future lottery pick written all over him. He's seriously next next level.
I imagine they’re telling them: don’t worry. There will be room. I never worry about scholarships numbers like some people on here do. Of course there’s going to be space. Guys always transfer, and Judah and maybe JJ will be gone to the draft. If we land Jalil, other guards will transfer knowing they won’t get as much playing time the following year. Or you give “the talk” if you have to.One thing I'm curious about, and would love to know what you all think, is how Judah coming back, and by extension, the 2023-24 roster at 13 players, with no seniors, may impact 2024 recruiting. I assume Judah is gone after this coming season, and maybe others through the pro route or the portal, but with all 13 guys having additional eligibility, and Elijah and Donnie already in the fold, I'm fascinated by what SU coaches may be telling 2024 recruits (Jalil, Pat, Caleb, Mikey, etc.) as far as scholarships available/playing time for 2024-25.
Well said. I'm, like you, not super worried about schollies available, the topic just came to the forefront for me after Judah said he would return, given the two 2024 commits already, plus SU seemingly still pursuing several more juniors. Given 13 players, I assume a couple of guys will be unhappy with PT and look to hit the portal after 2023-24...besides Judah and maybe J.J., are there any SU players who you think could eye the draft after this coming season? Benny if he's awesome perhaps???I imagine they’re telling them: don’t worry. There will be room. I never worry about scholarships numbers like some people on here do. Of course there’s going to be space. Guys always transfer, and Judah and maybe JJ will be gone to the draft. If we land Jalil, other guards will transfer knowing they won’t get as much playing time the following year. Or you give “the talk” if you have to.