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Wonder if it's more the Timmy Costanza unpayed assistant connection or the new staff recruiting Rochester that's more at play with the recent commits. Good pick up.

This is huge for the sport. With NLL, College Lax and now PLL there will be some real momentum to bring new eyes to the lacrosse. I think they see a real opportunity with declining baseball viewership. With 162 MLB season I could see how lacrosse could put more eyes on the network during summer.

Home run hire. He's the Michael Jordan of lacrosse with current ties everywhere. I'd doubt if Gait wasn't part of recruiting trips to begin with. Do you think Desko wasn't having kids meet the legend especially when using his number as a recruiting tool. Another HUGE benefit we have a women's...

I know it was one game, but my biggest takeaway is this offense isn't a great fit for Sowers. He's the best player in the game two years running and the offense seems to limit the ceiling of his skillset.

Great to see Syracuse well represented. But these are fan hype lists aka $$$. So its in their benefit to get more teams listed for more clicks ect. For our midfield it will likely come down to how teams defend us. We have 3 midfielders with talent to have great seasons. Defensive schemes will...

From those I've spoken to, the rumors are it was just became too much to deal with. Its a wealthy suburb so politics come into play. Rumors of many disgruntled players over playing time. Underclassmen committed to D1 schools such a s Hopkins but don't see the field because of the talent ahead...

Thats what great recruiting and winning brings. Look at football. Alabama and Clemson have a consistent log jam. They're a reload situation. Given recwnt Syracuse sports history its foreign territory for many of us. If we maintain both winning and recruiting we may have future transfers, but...

I'm disappointed in Ament's reply. Number traditions are something that makes college sports fun. Honoring the great history by rewarding the hopeful future. The only thing handed out with the jersey is pressure and expectations. While its an honor, it puts another level of pressure on kids...

It's a big hit for Syracuse. However, I urge everyone to be sensitive to Camden and the family. Most of us know the story of his father getting hit head on by a tractor trailer. Ryan Maloney the Cornell attackman recently paralyzed is cousins with Camden as well and is from the same small...

Hope to see a lot of this when they arrive at Syracuse

When I watched Bryant last year I felt he was too perimeter oriented. He had moments of awkwardness then flashes of athleticism that was on par with John Wallace. It's clear he was getting used to the new weight and muscle. 85% ft percentage was huge in the tournament.

Diagne repping #44. Love it.

Tom owes us a commitment plus interest. Considering it is 05/06/14, I'd take Jones, Bryant and Diagne and call it even. Don't ask how the schollies will work...just make it happen.

I really think both Ennis and Grant need to come back. I certainly can't fault them for leaving. I personally don't see Ennis going out like that. His expression after Dayton reminded me of Trey Burke during the last two games of his freshman year at Michigan. The thing that disappointed me...

Both will be NBA players eventually. But Grant, is he a 3 or a 4? Doesn't have strength, size, or post moves for a 4. Doesn't have the outside game for a 3. Ennis is a decent PG, but where is the speed and size. IMO both could squeeze into the 1st round. But JB has put a few lottery picks in the...

Bryant is a bit of an enigma to me. I first saw him in the Sectionals against Webster Schroeder. At halftime he was scoreless and looked like extremely awkward on the floor. Hel looked like a Great Dane puppy. He looked awkward for his body. Then in the second half he came on. He looked much...

Given their own rankings, how do they not rank UMass #1 overall?

Watched the game last night. You can tell he is growing into his body still. He reminded me of a Great Dane or Mastiff puppy . Long stretches of awkwardness then flashes of what he'll grow into. There were some long shots and inside moves that looked 100% Durant. There were glimpses of shooting...

It was clear early it was going to be a sloppy street ball game. Look at how out of control MCW and Triche were. This is exactly what you try to coach out of young players. Not the kind of game you want young players beginning their careers with. Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

Sure he is. He would have been drafted out of high school. There just aren't that many 6'10" guys with that kind of athleticism on this planet. NBA understands it can take a couple years. Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

It would have been interesting. I think our big men are better. But how easy it would be to recruit against us when #1 player in country and probable #1 pick didn't see the floor. Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

Don't underestimate a coach's influence. You have to see that Bryant and Mccullough are the true prizes. Giving the scholarships to their senior teammates goes a long way w the coach. Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

All 6 of committed top 10 players going to $EC. Looks like basketball is catching up with football Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

Does it appear staff likes him better than Malachi Richardson? Richarson said SU was his dream school but he hasn't been hearing from them much lately. FWIW Briscoe is Scout's lowest rated out of the prospects we're recruiting. Probably even underrated a bit here too. That's just insane. #1...

I think I heard that one or more of the staff were out of town/country.

Add this to Ennis Briscoe and possibly Bryant and we're looking at golden age of Cuse basketball. Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

Love the prospects that are visiting. Id have to think when NC and Dook come to town we'll see an even bigger spike. Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

If they can get the local kid Bynum to resign, Philly made out on this deal as well.

Forward recruiting will be interesting to watch. Syracuse has a shot at Lawrence, Jefferson, Wainwright Roberson, Austin, Vonleh and McCullough. You'd have to think future depth chart and how it may affect Thomas Bryant gets concidered as well. Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

Not sure but I'm pretty sure he's supposed to visit this month sometime.

Didn't realize you worked for CBS as a commentator. Nice shameless plug Francis lol

So that means Kearney's front court will be 6'10" 6'10" and 6'9"????? Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

Jefferson seems more of a SF/SG and Robertson n Lawrence more of a PF/SF. Do you think the staff would take any combination? Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

Do you think being without Jim and Mike hurt us with Jefferson? Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

What I'm referring to is an athletic or shooting mismatch at the 4. These "guard skills" are what made Melo so tough to defend at 4. Your Thomas Robinsons make a quality 4 but ball handling or outside shooting is what makes the elite big men elite. Anthony Davis is the perfect example of this...

That's the Superstar quality you look for in today's big men. Durant, Lebron, Kevin Love it's the guard skills and athleticism that sets them apart. Not comparing him, but these are skills you can't coach. Size and post moves you can.

CIA Bounce (Ennis/Wiggins) loose 51-50 after ticky tacky call on 3pt attempt with time running out. Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

Watching some of the PJ games Ennis impressed me more than anything I had seen on him previously. Hopefully if he does drop for us in August he is the active recruiting type. He plans with some decent targets in AAU (Wiggins) and HS (Briscoe). Fingers crossed he's the first domino.

Haha had just finished looking back at Francis' post about Tyler Roberson and Thomas Bryant. I meant Bryant. Must have been wishful thinking one of these guys become our Thomas Robinson. Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

I thought the same thing. He's also already close to having a college body. Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

Agreed. Staff should not be wasting time w one of few freshmen ever invited to LBJ camp. Especially one who has sister that plays here and may decide in summer. It's not like the kid would help land a 2013 5* PG...... Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

Francis, you had mentioned Thomas Robinson was camping in PA. However I haven't been able to find anything on the kid. Have you heard anything? Is he hitting camps? If so, is he playing well. Do you know if staff was able to see him? Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

I've read that he's a mommas boy who will probably stay close and a diehard Knicks fan. Both bonuses for Fuse. Hopefully.Briscoe and Bryant commit and get in his ear before Callipari buys his mom a ranch in Lexington and seats him cortside between Word Wide Wes and Spike Lee. Sent from my...

"Sorry Jim and Hop really wanted to be here to watch you. Unfortunately, they were asked to represent the nation and coach USA Basketball." Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

CJ playing at his true position, the 3. Heck guess I'll throw in Rak @ 4 and DC2 @ 5. Why stop there? MCW Cooney and Triche backcourt. Man I cant wait till this season. Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

Article plus link to video from LBJ camp. http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/eh-game/andrew-wiggins-brings-lebron-james-seat-poster-dunk-033536857.html Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

Only a small blurb but sounds like Briscoe is doing well. http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/lebron_james_skills_academy_saturday_recap_and_recruiting_notes/11175593 Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2

If true it disgusts me. Because of some overblown poorly reported "sensation" stories, one of our biggest recruits ever may sign with our rival. Errrr former rival. Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk

Hope its not in reference to Fab Five's famous quote with a 5 of Kentucky freshmen. Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk

Wouldn't it be something if it was Providence? Aren't a couple commits on his Jordan Brand team? Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk