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  1. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Isaiah Stewart (NY/LaLumiereIN) to Washington

    I hope Stewart is on his way to Glens Falls sitting next to Girard when he pulls out two Syracuse caps!
  2. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Akok Akok (CT) to UConn

    They're not crumbling because they're landing the guys we're recruiting!!!
  3. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Akok Akok (CT) to UConn

    If I wanted to make it to the NBA I'd pick a conference/team that made the tournament, played the top competition, and had more television coverage. That isn't UCONN.
  4. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Akok Akok (CT) to UConn

    If UCONN had joined the ACC and had a HOF coach, I'd actually buy this stance.
  5. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Akok Akok (CT) to UConn

    These are all the typical reasons that we usually see when we whiff. If Akok walked away from UCONN thinking it's a better school for him (no matter the reason) then we didn't do a good enough job selling our school/fit as better.
  6. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Akok Akok (CT) to UConn

    Guerrier is a 3/2 Akok is a 4/5. Big difference.
  7. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Akok Akok (CT) to UConn

    I could write a novel on why Syracuse should not lose Akok AND Wahab to UCONN but didn't think it would be appreciated.
  8. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Akok Akok (CT) to UConn

    I didn't say anything bad about Braswell. I said he might be a great player. But when the hyping starts on the day that we learn that two of our highly recruited guys may head to UCONN that it sounds a lot like rationalizing. Big difference. Guerrier doesn't play the same position as Akok, BTW.
  9. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Akok Akok (CT) to UConn

    Maybe we can't guarantee 35 minutes a game. But they play in a bad conference. Hurley has proven nothing. We play in the Dome, in the ACC with a HOF coach. We should EASILY beat UCONN in recruiting.
  10. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Akok Akok (CT) to UConn

    Braswell may very well turn out to be a great player, but hyping the guy when he hasn't played a single game for Syracuse, on a day when we find out that two of our highly sought after recruits may go to UCONN comes across as rationalizing big time.
  11. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Akok Akok (CT) to UConn

    Akok is a stretch four that folks said could even play center. Quincy is a small forward who might also be able to play two guard. These two do not play the same position nor would they be competing against each other for playing time.
  12. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 CG Joe Girard III (NY) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    I don't like this article: Three recruits that would make it OK if Joe Girard didn’t pick SU – Orange Fizz – Free Syracuse Recruiting News
  13. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Akok Akok (CT) to UConn

    I just edited my post... yes, LANDING Stewart with Girard would work. But I don't think you let Akok and Wahab walk unless Stewart is in the bag.
  14. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Akok Akok (CT) to UConn

    Zero viable excuses for losing both players to UConn, if these reports have credibility (except landing Girard WITH Stewart).
  15. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 CG Joe Girard III (NY) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    Landing Girard WITH Stewart would negate the need for Akok. That'd be AWESOME.
  16. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Akok Akok (CT) to UConn

    I'd rather have both.
  17. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Akok Akok (CT) to UConn

    UConn better not land Akok and Wahab. :vomit:
  18. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Isaiah Stewart (NY/LaLumiereIN) to Washington

    With Kentucky possibly out of the picture, why not Syracuse? If the recent crystal ball predictions are true, and Stewart is trending towards Michigan State, I believe we can beat them. We are every bit the program that Michigan State is, and we just beat one of their best teams in years in...
  19. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 CG Joe Girard III (NY) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    I saw this on Joe's twitter account... this tv network will be covering Girard's commitment. It's unclear whether it'll be live or not... Albany, NY - Capital Region News, Weather and Sports from NEWSCHANNEL 13 | WNYT.com
  20. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 C Qudus Wahab (VA) to Georgetown

    Here's an article about UConn's event yesterday, with mention of Wahab and Akok both being present. Very different spin (of course) from the tweets we heard earlier about it. First Night festivities ring in UConn basketball season
  21. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Isaiah Stewart (NY/LaLumiereIN) to Washington

    Kentucky's not quitting on Stewart... Released 2 hours ago: UK Recruiting Profile: The mystery of Isaiah Stewart
  22. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 C Qudus Wahab (VA) to Georgetown

    I don't expect us to get every recruit that we go after. I didn't make a stink when Kai eliminated us, or some of the other bigs for that matter. I've also stated that JG3 is a guy I'd love to get, but that I won't lose sleep if we don't get him. In regards to Wahab, I was merely thinking...
  23. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 C Qudus Wahab (VA) to Georgetown

    Georgetown already got a commitment from center Malcolm Wilson and hasn't even been relevant in a long time. Unless SU is locked in on Stewart, it baffles me that Wahab wouldn't choose SU over them or Pitt.
  24. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Isaiah Stewart (NY/LaLumiereIN) to Washington

    Apparently Isaiah Stewart isn't the only big who may be disinterested in Kentucky. UK gets bad news on Matthew Hurt, Isaiah Stewart and Oscar Tshiebwe
  25. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Isaiah Stewart (NY/LaLumiereIN) to Washington

    Reel in the big fish JB!!!!! SUball
  26. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Isaiah Stewart (NY/LaLumiereIN) to Washington

    I would love to see Gmac land the big fish. It would probably boost his confidence and get a lot of his critics to lighten up.
  27. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Isaiah Stewart (NY/LaLumiereIN) to Washington

    The timing of this visit is intriguing... the weekend of Girard's announcement! Could SU score both this weekend? Ok, a guy can dream, right?
  28. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Isaiah Stewart (NY/LaLumiereIN) to Washington

    Imagine: Goodine, JBA, JG3, Stewart, and Quincy!!!! OMG that'd be so sweet. SUball
  29. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 C Qudus Wahab (VA) to Georgetown

    You seem to have forgotten that you can use the ignore option. Give it a rest. Maybe I should remind you? ;)
  30. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Akok Akok (CT) to UConn

    Basketball: Four-star recruit Akok Akok set to visit the Huskies on First Night
  31. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 G Quincy Guerrier (QB) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    Quincy and Joe could both commit this weekend and it'd be fine by me! ;)
  32. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF Akok Akok (CT) to UConn

    No way UConn should land these guys over Syracuse. That program is in shambles, and plays in a crappy conference. I'm somewhat resolved to losing Wahab, but not Akok. Definitely not both! Keep pounding 'Cuse!!! Pedal to the metal!
  33. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 CG Joe Girard III (NY) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    Agreed. That's what I posted yesterday. Taking 4 guards in one class would be very very unusual. IMO it's Penn St or Syracuse . It really comes down to what's more important to Joe. If it's immediate playing time he'll choose PSU, if it's to contend in March it's Syracuse. Going by his "be...
  34. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 C Qudus Wahab (VA) to Georgetown

    No skepticism or harping! I do disagree with some who've posited that there will be players available in the spring. That might be true, but it's not a given, and can be risky. I just think it's funny because when I voiced that we needed to get another big in addition to JBA (because he's...
  35. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 C Qudus Wahab (VA) to Georgetown

    Hope you're right about the second big, especially considering everyone has insisted that we will land one more. That said, it doesn't matter what my opinion (or any other fan) is on Sidibe. Any player coming off surgery who barely played as a freshman shouldn't scare off a good big. That's...
  36. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 C Qudus Wahab (VA) to Georgetown

    That's great that early signs are promising, but a guy coming off surgery who barely played as a freshman would not IMO scare a good big away. Everyone was so adamant that we would land two bigs. I definitely think it's needed.
  37. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 C Qudus Wahab (VA) to Georgetown

    What about the plan to add two bigs? That's been talked about a lot. Sidibe first needs to prove that he can stay on the court before I think he scares anyone away.
  38. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF/C Dimon Carrigan (MA/JUCO) to FIU then WVU

    I agree that poor grades don't necessarily mean you can't handle the work. It could mean (as you've hinted) that he's lazy. But I think he's a bit of a rebel. I meant to share this interview, where he references famous people who did not go to school (Malcolm X, Jesus and Shakespeare). I...
  39. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 PF/C Dimon Carrigan (MA/JUCO) to FIU then WVU

    It seems Dimon's grades are the big stumbling block. That said, I've watched several of Dimon's interviews, and he's no dummy. He seems to see through the educational system of regurgitation. I think with the right mentoring he is more than capable of making his grades. He doesn't lack the...
  40. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 CG Joe Girard III (NY) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    If BC and PSU are really our top two competitors for JG3, it's interesting to note that BC has three commitments in this class so far... all three are shooting guards. Of course JG3 is ranked higher, but taking 4 guards in one class would be unusual. I think it's between Syracuse and Penn...
  41. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 C Qudus Wahab (VA) to Georgetown

    I'm wondering if landing JBA may make it harder to land a second big like Wahab? I don't see us getting Stewart (would love to be wrong). Kai already eliminated us. It's been awfully quiet on the Kofi front. Outside of Dimon Carrigan (whose grades may or may not be an issue) and Qudus Wahab...
  42. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 CG Joe Girard III (NY) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    Agree with you. Joe's motto has consistently been "be different." I am predicting Penn State. If we land him, AWESOME. If we don't we absolutely have to land Quincy AND either Akok or Wahab.
  43. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 C Qudus Wahab (VA) to Georgetown

    I can't believe QW would actually choose Georgetown over Syracuse. Slater also changed his JBA vote to St Joes. I'm not putting too much stock into this.
  44. JazzNC

    if jb gets another title before he retires

    Adding to the question... if JB wins a national championship in the next two seasons, I wonder if he'd want to go out on top and retire early?
  45. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 CG Joe Girard III (NY) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    Within a very short time we'll learn about the fate of JG3 AND Quincy. This board will either be totally pumped or totally deflated. Here's hoping it's a welcome aboard party!!! Let's get this party started right, Joe!!!
  46. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 C Jon Bol Ajak (PA) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    Funky or not funky, as long as it goes in that's what's most important. There are definitely things to like about his game, and things to improve, like all players, I guess. I will enjoy watching him!
  47. JazzNC

    Class of 2019 CG Joe Girard III (NY) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    Since JG3 likely doesn't have the game to become an NBA player, as many have suggested, I wonder if the fact that Gmac, Red, Griffin and Devo (until he moved on) are all former Syracuse guards now part of our coaching staff could factor in at all in his decision process? SU hires its own. He...
  48. JazzNC

    Backup plans

    I feel pretty good that we'll hit on 2/3. I think Quincy and JG3 look especially promising. Akok is also IMO still very much in play. But I understand the question/curiosity. It's not like it hasn't happened before.
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