In my eyes, if I was a top talent, it wouldn't matter where a school's prior prospects were ranked. I would want to go to a school with a winning history, and I'd say Syracuse fits the bill. Of course I'm not a 17 y/o kid hoping to make the NBA so what do I know?:noidea:
Well, you probably have the right way of it. But I still say that this perception counts. Look at Kentucky. Seems like this bias in their favor has had a huge impact on their recruitment in recent years. Same for Duke. Just inflated. UK lands a 5'10 guard and he just shoots up the rankings. This inflation causes some misguided perception. But you're right. Probably doesn't have a huge effect on the kids. Except for UK, Duke and a few others.
No doubt about it. He's very quick. Might compete with the bopsy twins for run this year.
Also of note, since it was an international event the 3pt line was further out to 22ft. So Mali knocking down those 3's with little effort is even more impressive.
Amen brother Francis! The days of the Cuse struggling to put up points is soon to be behind us. Lydon too will be helping the Cuse return to the day of 3 digits up on the scoreboard. The staff has recruited toward the end of maintaining our defensive acumen while not doing so at the cost of a diminished offensive game. Long and defensive capable players who can also put us up some offensive numbers too. I'm also psyched to see the return of the fast break / transition oriented game and someone not named Trevor who can also put up 3s.
Oh, heck yeah Malachi! Super tough to keep a good man down.
Don't forget the two oranges
Nice clip! Not only is he so fluid, rhythmic with that jumper, but his head gets up pretty high in some of those dunks. He will be ready to compete for minutes right away.
I think he'll be around for at least 2-3 yrs. His ball handling has improved but if he ever becomes fully comfortable taking players off the bounce to go along with his shot then watch out.
