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Wasn’t he a team takeover kid?

I hate Hurley’s sideline antics but he is 100% on the money with everything he said in that video. He has the blueprint of building a winning culture and team. I think I just puked in my mouth saying that. However, Syracuse was the anti UConn this year in regards to culture. I’m confident Red...

Is it this kid and Jyare Davis as good possibilities? I don’t hate it. Good small school players who will bring some value/skill that is needed. I hope they are still able to real in Reynolds if he portals. Problem is if this is the case, there is no true point guard on the team, but a bunch of...

Agreed!

This kid looks tough! Sign me up. Doesn’t need to be 6’10 to be effective inside defensively and offensively. Would be a perfect add to a 3 man big rotation with Maliq and Donnie.

Really good post. Completely agree. Especially the part about 2009…talent only takes you so far…need mentally tough WINNERS! Hope Red can find some in the portal.

He's averaging .4 more rebounds per game than he did last year in 6 more minutes per game. You're right about his offensive game, which has undoubtedly improved. I don't doubt he works hard at his game, and may take to coaching in practice, but when he is seen on many occasions arguing with...

Therein lies the problem with Bell and Mintz…they seem uncoachable. You can’t win consistently without everyone on the same page and following the game plan laid out by the coaches. On the other hand, it is slightly concerning that Autry hasn’t gotten these two very talented players to buy in...

LOL good point. Sorry, I'll turn in my fan card!

Yeah, if they were dealing with racist crap that certainly changes things. But this stuff has been going on all season. Mintz woofing at the G-town bench is a good example that sticks out in my mind. You're right about Devo, he was always woofing...but he played for some really good teams as...

You're right, I don't know what was hurled at them. If they were dealing with racial slurs, etc. than that certainly changes things. But overall, I guess I just like guys who actually accomplish something before they go woofing. If that was the first time they did it, it wouldn't bother me so...

Mintz and Copeland talking trash to the crowd just an absolutely embarrassing look. This team is a disgrace to Cuse teams of the past. They talk like they've accomplished something. I'm embarrassed to be a Cuse fan even after a win. This team is very hard to root for with all their...

Those stats are not correct. He's 42% from the field, 39% from three. 2.8 assists to 1.7 turnovers. Not a high number of assists, but I don't know what his role on St. Joe's is. 1.7 turnovers is a good number if he is the primary ball handler which I believe he is. I would love to see this...

Really excited about this kid., but definitely should temper our expectations as we should with any freshman. Just such a huge jump from HS to college especially now with NIL and kids staying in college for 4-5 years. I know his perimeter game is evolving but the form on his jumper looks...

What happened, didn’t see the bench meltdown?

Yes. It’s time. Saturdays win was exciting but it was over a pretty average team without their best player. Need to get better players before next year or things will get ugly and people will stop going to games (they kind of already have, but it could get worse).

Autry needs to hit the portal hard and over recruit some guys for next year. It’s the nature of the business and all the top teams are doing it now more than ever with the transfer portal. We haven’t been ranked in the top 25 in January/February in 10 YEARS!!! Here’s what I think will and/or...

I have experience coaching basketball from 5 years old all the way up to varsity. I'm currently coaching my daughter's teams who are 8 and 10 so I'm right there with you. At this age, IMO, the most important things are teaching skills and making sure the kids are having fun, as some posters...

I didn’t think it was nearly as pronounced today as it has been. I’m sure he’s been working on getting back to his old stroke, but like he said after the game, it’s more of a mental block than anything. Hopefully this lightens his mental load and he stops thinking and trusts his old instincts!

There is a SERIOUS culture problem around the Syracuse basketball program. I thought getting a new coach would help but it has possibly become worse in the short term because Red doesn’t have the same clout with the players as JB did. Any team we play with a tough, cohesive mentality that plays...

I have no inside information but it looks to me that what Red is trying to install is the Villanova style 4 out, 1 in offense. While there are various wrinkles to this offense, the most basic concept requires players to go screen away from the ball when they reverse it to open up double gaps in...

What was said? You are the second poster I’ve seen refer to press conference statements made by Cuse players that weren’t positive. Definitely getting an immature, selfish vibe from many players on this team. Autry has his work cut out for him, but a team is a reflection of its leadership. Not...

I missed it…what was said? I agree that on the court, they definitely play selfishly and lack a winning mentality/toughness/togetherness. Each guy trying to do it themselves. On both ends of the floor. Mintz gambles and overplays so much on D and leaves his teammates out to dry. And the lack of...

The team pulled together and played as a unit the last 15 mins or so. Hopefully they will learn from both the first half and the second half, continue to grow as a team and drop the individualism. Obviously it won’t happen overnight, but Autry may need to tighten the reins as far as what he’s...

Great post! Two things I want to comment on… One, I love Maliq Brown, think he’s going to be a huge part of the future. However, I don’t think he’s healthy right now, and although he has an uncanny way of poking the ball away on the defensive end, he HAS to learn to get his hands/arms vertical...

Agreed. Cuffe plays with a high IQ, as does Brown although you could tell he wasn’t close to 100% tonight. Other than those two we’ve got some young athletes who are still a long way from figuring out how to win consistently at the college level. Wish they had one beefy, strong, versatile inside...

Anyone that was there tonight or last Friday, did JJ take any jumpers in either scrimmage? He must have at least taken some in warmups. Curious to see if anyone has any intel on how is shot is looking before the first exhibition game. We are really going to need him to be able to hit from the...

Not a lot of lower body injuries that require a procedure that wouldn’t cause his in to miss the whole season. Damn

That is straight fire ! Best video Cuse athletics has ever put out IMO. Love what Red is doing with the program and the kids…it’s about way more than basketball. When you instill that mindset into young athletes it creates a culture of winning that is sustainable. I’ll admit I was one who wanted...

Agreed. JJ is definitely bringing his arms and the ball out away from his body as he’s bringing the ball up in preparation to shoot, then has to bring his shooting arm from an extended out position back in to the 90 degree angle he needs before he releases it. Most good shooters have their...

Maybe we’ll see Jalil in orange in two seasons, similar to how JJ transferred back in???

Anybody know what the deal is with Westry health wise? He stated in an article after he transferred here that he was good to go, but he must not be if he was on the sideline without a reversible jersey on and hasn’t been seen scrimmaging in any of the videos Syracuse has posted on social media.

Did they scrimmage?! This fan base is dying for a report

I stand corrected. They did scrimmage last year…I didn’t remember reading this: https://www.syracuse.com/orangebasketball/2022/07/boeheims-army-players-provide-scouting-reports-on-current-syracuse-players.html?outputType=amp

I don’t think they’ve done this the last few years. I wonder if, with all the rule changes as far as coaches being able to work with players during the summer now, a scrimmage like this is considered illegal by the NCAA? But I agree, would have loved to hear insights about our new and returning...

Interested to hear if you have any direct knowledge to him changing the nutrition and strength and conditioning program, as I haven’t seen that reported publicly. However I have wondered since Red was hired if that was something he would restructure as i felt it something that was sorely...

This was an awesome video! Wish we knew the exact players they were mentioning the specific superlatives about, but regardless it’s refreshing to hear the type of players they are going after! Guys who are tough, work hard, instinctive, winning attitudes. Some people might call them “dawgs”...

I had the exact same though a couple weeks ago! Obviously best case scenario but that Arizona team had 3 versatile, skilled guards, a great athlete in Dickerson, and a few role players down low.

I agree there are plenty of guards on the roster, but none of them have any experience running PG at the collegiate level. And without Judah you have to replace your only 3 consistent scorers from last season, and you have no one on the roster who has been a consistent scoring threat. Even Cuffe...

This is a complete shot in the dark with no inside info, but could this A-10 star he’s referring to possibly be James Bishop from GW if Mintz doesn’t come back? There is the obvious tie to Straughn.

I agree 100%! Things like this matter big time, and there was such a disconnect between JB and his own players but especially JB and recruits in recent years. There is no doubt Autry and staff will bring in talent (heck they already are). If Cuse gets their NIL situation figured out they could...

This has to be a grad transfer who hasn’t put his name in yet and is waiting to see what Mintz does. Otherwise his name and Cuse connection would be out there I would think. I really hope Judah comes back because I think a backcourt with him, JJ, and Chance could be incredible on both ends of...

Come on Jake, don’t do us like that!

Would be very surprised if MAW comes here. Him and Sy are good friends. He’d basically be replacing Sy…if Sy left because the minutes weren’t gonna be there why would MAW want to come for those limited minutes. Granted I think MAW is an overall a little bit better player, so maybe he’d get more...

Clearly Symir nor his family were amused by JB comments to the press, nor should they be. I didn’t find it funny, I found it demeaning to a good kid who plays limited minutes but always competes hard, plays his role, and has a good attitude/energy. Just tell the press the kid is injured and...

This is 100% correct…coming directly from recruit’s mouths (and not based off articles I’ve read). They aren’t being pursued by the head coach at Syracuse like they are by the head coach at other schools. There is no other way to spin this, it’s as simple as that.

Agreed. Don’t want to put the cart before the horse, but you gotta think that he may have already chosen Cuse. He quickly announced his commitment day soon after his Cuse visit…at first I was worried with his commitment being almost a month away that he hadn’t made up his mind yet and that there...

Is this real life? We aren’t going after this guy are we?

Did anyone see this? Is JB still planning on pounding the portal for a backup center?

I don’t believe he was on the Lightning’s top team if I remember correctly. This kid is a major project and with all the missed time due to COVID and injuries I don’t see him making an impact for several years. Hope I’m wrong.