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    Colgate Predictions...

    Team with a skilled big and PG 63 Team without a skilled big and PG 61
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    Time to make your 12th annual IGGY AWARD selections

    1) Regular season record. 18-13 2) ACC regular season record. 10-10 3) ACC Tournament record. 1-1 4) Post-season record NIT 2-1 5) Leading scorer and how many points per game Hughes 17.9 6) Leading rebounded and how many rebounds per game. Sidibie 6.5 7) Player with most minutes per game and how...
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    Virginia Predictions...

    Thomas Jefferson Dome 66 JB Dome 60
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    Patrick Beilein to step down at Niagara / Greg Paulus named coach

    Spot on, they just can't put the phone down.
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    Howard’s Mom

    Washington was recruited to SU as insurance in case disaster struck (injury, late transfer etc.) None of that happened and therefore he is now the last guard on the bench and will remain there unless disaster strikes this year. I saw him play early in his high school career and he did not have...
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    Sorry, but it is time...

    I'll preface this by saying I have a sports medicine background and have taken care of a lot of ankles. I can say with almost complete certainty that that x-ray does not represent Frank's ankle. The x-ray represents a patient who underwent surgery to stabilize 2 if not 3 fractures. In fact...
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    Buffalo at Marquette (on FS1)

    This is a great game and fun to watch. Been reading some of the posts regarding style of play. Watch 5 minutes of this game and this is what I would want. Buffalo down10. MU can shoot it.
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    Buffalo Prediction Thread...

    You're probably right, Syracuse probably not on his short list.
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    Buffalo Prediction Thread...

    GMa I'm talking about JAB, by the time he leaves Syracuse he will be close to 80. I'm guessing that GMAC will be sitting by his side that entire time. Nate Oats is an upcoming coach who would be a great fit at Syracuse. For those of you who want to change the style of play offensively and...
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    Buffalo Prediction Thread...

    Current SU Coach 61 Future SU Coach 64
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    Anything is possible...

    Might be hard to believe but I was in downtown Buffalo a few months ago and what they have done with the water front area is just unbelievable. The Canal Side area is really nice, lots of concerts and fun things to do. I know for a fact that UB takes BB recruits to the area and they have to be...
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    Ohio St Prediction Thread...

    elevenwarriors.com 72 Syracusefan.com 66
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    Howard Washington

    On the surface I can see your point but maybe he wants to really find out where he stands. I would speculate that from his perspective the only thing worse than what's happening to him now would be redshirting and then still sitting for 1,2, or even 3 years.
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    Howard Washington

    I think a lot of us feel bad for guys that sit the bench. But the reality is that HW took a huge gamble by coming to Syracuse. He is a mid-major player and when JC signed, he was destined for two years on the bench. I hope he stays as well but with BB here, JG and Goodine on the way and a...
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    BB: It has to be said

    I saw Buddy and JG play a lot in the 2017 EYBL and "schemed open" is a good description. City Rocks ran all kinds of simple screens plays to get them both looks. Those kinds of plays are just not going to work in college basketball. He will be a solid player but it's going to take some time.
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    Class of 2019 CG Joe Girard III (NY) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    JG struggled in Vegas as well as the entire team, due in large part that Stewart did not play in the tournament. Without Stewart taking up space and dominating the paint, teams pressed up on City Rocks guards and made them look pretty average.
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    Class of 2019 CG Joe Girard III (NY) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    JB didn't play HW before the injury so even if he makes a complete recovery ( lets hope so) the kid has to question where he stands. Good decision to offer Girard but I guess he has to wonder where he fits in as well with Buddy, Hughes and Goodine.
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    We need to hire an offensive coordinator.

    Late to the discussion but if we need to hire an OC, who do we fire? Of course, if we did hire an bright offensive mind would JB give up control? It is pretty clear to me that none of the current assistants have any influence over JB I'm guessing that some of them sit and watch and think the...
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    Class of 2019 CG Joe Girard III (NY) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    if anyone is going to red shirt it will be Buddy. Girard has a Michigan offer, one year of HS basketball in 2018-19 , and maybe a prep year. If you are just looking for a shooter, Girard is the guy.
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    Class of 2019 CG Joe Girard III (NY) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    Girard is a shooter and scorer and Buddy plays the same position, therefore don’t expect an offer to Girard. I’m not sure Girard is an ACC athlete but he is a better athlete compared that HW. Not even close.
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    Class of 2019 CG Joe Girard III (NY) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    I’ve seen all 3 play last summer, Buddy and Girard on the Nike circuit and to a lesser degree Bertram on the Adidas circuit. All three are knock down shooters with their feet set and play a similar style. Bertram is the best ball handler of the three and can pull the ball on the floor and make...
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    FSU Game Thread...

    He was wide open a lot in the 13 minutes he played. Battle and OB had numerous chances to pass HW the ball and they just refused, even when he was wide open. Kind of felt bad for him, like the last kid picked in a pick-up game, you can play but know you are not getting the ball.
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    Buffalo Thoughts

    I have watched Buffalo play a half dozen times over the past year in the MAC and that is how they play, it was just a tough physical game in my opinion. Oates does say some stupid stuff on occasion and he did again after the SU game. But to his credit, his team plays hard and he went to the...
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    Quade Green

    HW and his family took a calculated risk signing with SU. I would think they thought that SU was in a downward turn after losing Green and gambled that they would not sign Carey or another similar point guard. I think the way JB is handling HW is spot on. He is not ready for this level of...
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    Quick thoughts

    I have seen HW play several times in high school and the AAU circuit. He usually doesn't hurt you but seldomly makes a play. I just don't see him as an acc ready PG. In 2-3 years he might be ready but asking him to play important minutes this season is going to be tough.
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    10th Annual Iggy Awards. Time to make your predictions.

    1) Regular season record. 15-16 2) ACC season record. 7-11 3) ACC Tournament record. 0-1 4) Post-season record - NIT 1-1 5) Leading scorer. Battle 16.9 6) Leading rebounder. Sidibe 5.9 7) Player with most minutes per game. Battle 35.1 8) TIEBREAKER-Leader in 3 pointers. Thorpe 59
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    A Lot of Unknowns With This Year's Team

    See below, the way I read it is that Cuse gets athletes and we got HW. I totally agree that Washington is Ennis like!( I also agree with your post). He seems to put his team first and figuring out how to get others involved. That becomes infectious. One thing about Cuse is we always get...
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    A Lot of Unknowns With This Year's Team

    I’ve seen HW play in high school, albeit a few years ago and the EYBL 2 years ago. I just think that some on the board are expecting way too much of him. He is a smart player who plays under control but seldom tries to make a play on his own. I think he understands his limitations and does...
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    Class of 2018 SG/SF Buddy Boeheim SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    Okay, I see your point, my post was just that if you're a shooting guard why would you even consider Syracuse when the coach's son plays your position until 2022? I've seen Buddy play quite a bit and agree that he can become very good but he could level off as well.
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    Class of 2018 SG/SF Buddy Boeheim SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    Great point, I would guess that most SG from 2019-21 has to give thought to considering SU. That being said, having Buddy as a walk-on is a great addition.
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    2017 Roster ranking

    Found this at College Sports Madness, seems like a fair assessment of SU going into the season. #69 Syracuse Men's Basketball 2017-2018 Preview
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    Class of 2018 SG/SF Buddy Boeheim SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    Saw Buddy play a fair amount in the EYBL this year, can't recall him dunking in a game that I saw. Just not part of his game at this point, at least in the games I saw but spending the year at Brewster should really help him.
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    Elite camp date

    Girard probably figures that SU is an unlikely landing spot for him. JB has probably seen him play and practice over 40 times over the past 2 years and no offer. The fact that he plays Buddy's position doesn’t help either.
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    Class of 2019 CG Joe Girard III (NY) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    Watched Buddy and Joe Girard and other City Rocks players play 2 times in Orlando in the AAU 17U showcase. They are similar type players. Neither Buddy nor Girard played much as they both had off shooting nights and they both really struggled on the defensive end. Buddy and Girard are both...
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    Peach Jam

    Loved your write-up. You are correct, Tom is all that and more. I had the good fortune to talk to Tom several times and grab a quick bite to eat with him at a tournament this spring. He is the type of guy you just listen to and he has some great stories. He doesn’t drive, doesn't have a cell...
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    Class of 2018 PG Jalen Carey (NY/NJ) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    Yes, they list him at 170 and that looks pretty close to me. I wouldn’t consider him skinny but more of a “wiry” build. He could easily carry 15 more pounds which is probably true of most guards entering their senior year.
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    Class of 2018 PG Jalen Carey (NY/NJ) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    I've seen him a couple of times during the eybl season. Don't think he is a one and done but doubt he is a four year guy if he continues to develop.
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    Class of 2018 SG/SF Buddy Boeheim SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    Team Takeover exposed CR weaknesses. They clearly scouted them and took away all the set plays for Buddy and Girard. City Rocks just does not have enough athletes against a team like Takeover but they had a good run. Making it to the quarter final is farther than most though they would advance.
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    Class of 2018 SG/SF Buddy Boeheim SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    This discussion about Buddy is really interesting. To me, the biggest issue with Buddy is that some consider him a one dimensional player (Big time shooter) at the EYBL level. I think his stats support that assessment. When he is hot, he is tough as anyone to defend but when he is not he...
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    Class of 2018 PG Jalen Carey (NY/NJ) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    Sitting right next to Mike Brey who also have an offer out to Carey, but ND has already signed 3 top guards for 18 so not sure they have room for Carey at this point but you never know.
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    Does playing 100% zone defense help or hurt recruiting?

    Didn’t say that the Big East coaches are not competent but IMO the level of coaching is better in the ACC as is the talent. In the Big East, SU had great talent, not the case in the ACC. After joining the ACC in the years you reference we finished, 2nd, 8th, 9th and 7th. I am just of the...
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    Does playing 100% zone defense help or hurt recruiting?

    Haven’t read all the post so excuse if someone else had said this. The biggest problem with all zone is not the defense but how it limits offensive strategy. Some really good teams, Villanova is the first to come to mind will play 4 guards and a big at times. They don’t let the defense...
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    July Evaluation Period

    As I mentioned in the Carey thread, City Rocks and the Playaz meet on Wed at 5. At least 4 SU targets( Stewart, Williams, Carey and Buddy) and probably a few we don't know about.
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    Class of 2018 PG Jalen Carey (NY/NJ) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    I have seen both play and neither is a true point guard but I prefer Carey. Should be interesting on Wed. at Peach Jam at the Carey's NJ Playaz open vs City Rocks at 5 pm.
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    Thad Matta out at Ohio State / Chris Holtmann in

    This was on the OSU board regarding Holtmann's contract. Would SU open the bank like this when JB retires? Basketball will always by 2nd fiddle compared to OSU football, but the upside is that BB can spend some of that money. Love the 20 hours of use of a private jet! Chris Holtmann's Ohio...
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    Class of 2019 PF Isaiah Stewart (NY/LaLumiereIN) to Washington

    I've seen him play in HS and EYBL, he may become a 4 but right now he is a 5, his back is almost always to the basket. He has a great motor and is a relentless offensive rebounder. Too bad SU is not showing much interest as with 2 more inches and 15-20 more bounds he would be perfect for the zone.
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    Thad Matta out at Ohio State / Chris Holtmann in

    Matta’s health issues are real and hope he gets better soon. He did an amazing job at OSU but recruiting has really fallen off. He lost all 5 of his highly acclaimed 2015 class by the end of their freshman year. After Bazley decommitted in the spring the pressure really turned up on Matta...
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    Class of 2018 SG/SF Buddy Boeheim SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

    No doubt that kids can be more “athletic” thru training etc. But of course, the kids who are more athletic also improve by training as well so it is tough to close that gap especially as they get into high school and college. IDK, by my experiences with kids and coaching is that the best...
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