What Do We Do?

[orange2win]

If Richardson and Lydon decide to go pro - unlikely, but still a possibility - we will be down to a six man team next year (excluding walk-ons). I don't think we can compete in the ACC with only six players. Do we then go fishing for transfers?

 

[cpatrocks]

Cancel the season. We're doomed.

 

[Shark58]

what if Robe and DC jump to Eurpoe for guaranteed cash?

4 MAN ROTATION!!!

 

[Cusefan0307]

Pretty sure it will be Walk on time next year. We might get 5 or 6 wins!!

 

[Dcuse]

what if Robe and DC jump to Eurpoe for guaranteed cash?

4 MAN ROTATION!!!

What if Moyer decides to go all in on the violin and Howard get homesick. We're down to Battle and walk-ons!!!

 

[Dave85]

If Richardson and Lydon decide to go pro - unlikely, but still a possibility - we will be down to a six man team next year (excluding walk-ons). I don't think we can compete in the ACC with only six players. Do we then go fishing for transfers?

Well, some other poster made a really great comment about Lydon and Richardson. Would you rather have a final four appearance in 2016 and have two freshmen leave for the NBA, or, not make the NCAA tournament at all. I think making the final four is a HUGE accomplishment for Orange basketball. I would love them to stay. But if they both leave I just do not feel like I can complain.

TE leaving really bothered for me even though everyone argued my feelings are irrelevant. But man, that one bothered me. TL and MR leaving does not because they accomplished something very meaningful for Orange basketball.

In terms of next year we will have okay line-ups:

PG - Howard, (10 mins of Autry maybe)
SG - Battle
SF - Moyer
PF - Roberson, (Adeyeye if we have foul trouble)
C - Coleman, Chukwu

I imagine with 3 open spots for 2016-17 we could get a transfer or two and maybe another commitment.

 

[NYCorange]

What if Moyer decides to go all in on the violin and Howard get homesick. We're down to Battle and walk-ons!!!

Wut???! That means I'm getting back in shape and am gonna get a second masters at SU. I'm gonna play in the ACC baby!

 

[KaiserUEO]

i think JB is going to step down and Hop will realize hes a full time assistant and go work for K.

Babers will coach the hoop team too.

dungey at the point.

we will win every game 156-155

 

[cpatrocks]

Babers will coach the hoop team too.

dungey at the point.

we will win every game 156-155

Dino still wouldn't be happy with how fast we are playing.

 

[Brooky03]

Win... we win, that's what we do

 

[JOC44]

what if Robe and DC jump to Eurpoe for guaranteed cash?

4 MAN ROTATION!!!

Part of JB's diabolical plan to go with a "rotation" of fewer than five players.

 

[Ajflood12]

Well, some other poster made a really great comment about Lydon and Richardson. Would you rather have a final four appearance in 2016 and have two freshmen leave for the NBA, or, not make the NCAA tournament at all. I think making the final four is a HUGE accomplishment for Orange basketball. I would love them to stay. But if they both leave I just do not feel like I can complain.

TE leaving really bothered for me even though everyone argued my feelings are irrelevant. But man, that one bothered me. TL and MR leaving does not because they accomplished something very meaningful for Orange basketball.

In terms of next year we will have okay line-ups:

PG - Howard, (10 mins of Autry maybe)
SG - Battle
SF - Moyer
PF - Roberson, (Adeyeye if we have foul trouble)
C - Coleman, Chukwu

I imagine with 3 open spots for 2016-17 we could get a transfer or two and maybe another commitment.

There has to be a plan in place...I doubt JB would just let the two of them (Kalab and Chino) walk away without anything up his sleeve. All this was coming since the sanctions came down. I cant see him letting 4 guys leave in the past two years.

 

[HoustonCuse]

Ref: "Coach you need another man, you've only got four out there."
JB: "My team is on the floor."

 

[Dave85]

Ref: "Coach you need another man, you've only got four out there."
JB: "My team is on the floor."

This will never happen because you need at least 5 people to play the 2-3 zone!

 

[Dave85]

Cancel the season. We're doomed.

That's what I thought at the beginning of 2015-16 season!

 

[RandygoCuse]

Does McNabb still have a year of eligibility?

 

[Jeremy L.]

Next man up

 

[Nicknack]

Damn it, I knew I shouldn't have graduated and lost my eligibility. I would be perfect for the zone at a stout 5'7 in socks with a 5'8 wingspan!

 

[Spock344]

Punt

 

[cuse522]

This will never happen because you need at least 5 people to play the 2-3 zone!

Can't wait for ESPN's 30 for 30 on the stunning birth of the Syracuse 2-2 Zone.

 

[Briancuse]

Lose a lot of games next year.

 

[orangenirvana]

 

[tee1222]

 

[orange2win]

There has to be a plan in place...I doubt JB would just let the two of them (Kalab and Chino) walk away without anything up his sleeve.

That's right. Plan now clear.

JB has decided to play a walk-on this year. This walk-on will later hop over Mike and become our new coach. He will thus become the reincarnation of JB. Brilliant.

 

[Hoov50]

That's right. Plan now clear.

JB has decided to play a walk-on this year. This walk-on will later hop over Mike and become our new coach. He will thus become the reincarnation of JB. Brilliant.

Two walk-ons could easily serve in the role of our two transfers. I don't want to bash Kaleb and Chino, who both seem like quality, high-character young men, but it's not like they produced much on the basketball court while at SU. I know Chino was hurt by the NCAA magically taking away a year of eligibility and Kaleb was hurt by being forced into the starting lineup when he clearly wasn't ready, but both were underwhelming during their time on the hill.