Taurean Thompson

[Francis03]

+1 on what my man Paulie P said up top.

 

[jdubs30]

lol even if Diallo left would that kid get any run at KU?

 

[PauliePeppas]

lol even if Diallo left would that kid get any run at KU?

Would sure have to earn it with outplaying a bunch other guys, not to mention I think Maker ends up there too

 

[BlackSquirrels]

Re: Thompson, I'm not getting my hopes up because most, if not all, of SU's recent commitments have come before the spring of a prospect's senior year. Of course, this year is a little different because SU did not have a scholarship available when they started going hard after this kid.

SU's front court appears crowded, but we should be able to make a reasonable sales pitch for minutes being available at the 5 next year. Coleman is still an injury risk and had a high foul rate this year. I'm hoping Chukwu will make a big impact, but he is not a sure thing. Even if he plays well, SU's centers are often hung out to dry on D and pick up a lot of fouls. Splitting the center minutes among three guys, while not ideal, is plausible.

If he expects to play 30 mpg...oh well. He should end up at at a place other than SU or Kansas.

I think I'm more disappointed in the lack of "Guard [2016]" posts or updates. SU will have a free scholly next season unless Kaleb sticks around, but by accounts, he gone.

The problem is that there are very few top 100 guards or wings available. ESPN's top 100 only includes one SG and zero PGs.

I'm down with the 5th year transfer plan. I would also like to see the staff get a little cutthroat and put the full court press on VJ King. Louisville is in some trouble. Pitino's future is uncertain. Autry should have very solid connections with him because he coached at his high school.

Call me old fashioned, but hiring a coach from the high school ranks should yield more than a single prospect with a RSCI rank of 79.

 

[storange]

I know people on this board follow recruiting much closer then I do. So I assume the 93% chance its Syracuse on 24/7 s website is meaningless? Don't laugh I really don't know.

 

[HOFCeluck]

I know people on this board follow recruiting much closer then I do. So I assume the 93% chance its Syracuse on 24/7 s website is meaningless? Don't laugh I really don't know.

Pretty much.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeYaGladi]

Picked up Arizona offer.

 

[OrangeTown]

Hope we visit this kid as much as possible with all the free time the coaches will have now...no excuses

I'm disappointed that nobody has harassed Paulie about this post of his the day after our ACC Tournament loss. This board has become too soft.

 

[PauliePeppas]

I'm disappointed that nobody has harassed Paulie about this post of his the day after our ACC Tournament loss. This board has become too soft.

Haha, couldnt be happier to be completely wrong

 

[HoustonCuse]

Any social media reax from TT about our run?

 

[tee1222]

Any social media reax from TT about our run?

I am not sure he's a twitter guy.

 

[OrangeYaGladi]

I am not sure he's a twitter guy.

All the more reason to get him signed on the dotted line.

 

[longislandcuse]

I'm not sure what he's waiting for. We've gotta be the top school in the country at putting 4 star recruits on NBA Draft Boards after one year.

 

[Brooky03]

I'm not sure what he's waiting for. We've gotta be the top school in the country at putting 4 star recruits on NBA Draft Boards after one year.

It probably all hinges on how much he values big minutes as a Frosh. If Lydon and Roberson come back, they're both going to be looking at 30+mpg.

If he's cool with waiting and learning for a year, both of those guys will be gone and he'll likely be the starting PF.

 

[jgeorge322]

I'm not sure what he's waiting for. We've gotta be the top school in the country at putting 4 star recruits on NBA Draft Boards after one year.

Lol

 

[jgeorge322]

Apparently taureen was in houston

 

[Czar]

No Maker, No Diallo. If he has a good trip to Kansas I think that'll be it.

 

[dasher]

No Maker, No Diallo. If he has a good trip to Kansas I think that'll be it.

Rumor had it that his mom wanted him to stay local and that Syracuse was too far for her. How would Kansas be?

 

[pearl31]

No Maker, No Diallo. If he has a good trip to Kansas I think that'll be it.

Diallo could very well come back, unless he kills it at the combine

 

[Francis03]

No Maker, No Diallo. If he has a good trip to Kansas I think that'll be it.

They have Lucas and Bragg returning in the post with a pair of big men already committed. Self keeps five stars warming up on the bench most of the time during their freshman year. If TT thinks he's logging Perry Ellis minutes from jump, then I need to hit what he and his mommy are smoking.

 

[Deano]

They have Lucas and Bragg returning in the post with a pair of big men already committed. Self keeps five stars warming up on the bench most of the time during their freshman year. If TT thinks he's logging Perry Ellis minutes from jump, then I need to hit what he and his mommy are smoking.

Don't you mean he keeps 5 stars on the bench if there is possible issues with them (Livingston and possibly Diallo)

 

[Francis03]

Don't you mean he keeps 5 stars on the bench if there is possible issues with them (Livingston and possibly Diallo)

I dunno who Livingston is but imho there was no reason that Diallo couldn't get more run over any other big on that team outside of Perry Ellis. He's a plug n play type with a ridiculous motor. Put Diallo on this year SU squad and we're talking about a player that probably averages near a double double playing near 40 minutes a night at center. Self is a good coach but it surprises me how well he recruits getting top 10 guys, because most have either underachieved or played limited minutes in their freshman year before bouncing to the pros.

 

[Deano]

I dunno who Livingston is but imho there was no reason that Diallo couldn't get more run over any other big on that team outside of Perry Ellis. He's a plug n play type with a ridiculous motor. Put Diallo on this year SU squad and we're talking about a player that probably averages near a double double playing near 40 minutes a night at center. Self is a good coach but it surprises me how well he recruits getting top 10 guys, because most have either underachieved or played limited minutes in their freshman year before bouncing to the pros.

Was thinking Cliff Livingston and kid's last name was Alexander. Had a senior moment there.

 

[OrangeXtreme]