Bobby Braswell transferring to Charlotte

[SuFTW]

Great.

We were a block away from being NIT.

Loved the run.

Not a fan of accepting an 11 seed as being what to expect.

We were a block away from being NIT.

This comment has zero to do with Buddy getting playing time and leading us to the sweet 16.

We know exactly what happened with Buddy getting the playing time.
We don't know what would have happened with Buddy not playing as much. Chances are we wouldn't have gone to the Sweet 16.

Not a fan of accepting an 11 seed as being what to expect.

Again not relevant to Buddy.

 

[Orangezoo]

defensively? Jimmy was negative box plus/minus...playing in the ivy league.

Playing the wing in the zone is where I struggle with Jimmy. I just don't see it.

 

[GoCuse14]

He should have kept quiet. He is going to get the fan base coming off a nice run to the Sweet 16 riled up.

Speaking of "should have kept quiet"

 

[OrangeDW]

If half the guys from all of the programs all switch teams, won’t a lot of them just basically be signing up for the same role at a different school?

 

[MikeSU02]

I'd say we're on par with our peers...

Calvin Felder, 6-6, 230, , Soph., Boston College (9.7 ppg)
Jay Heath, 6-3, 175, G, Soph., Boston College (14.5 ppg)
Rich Kelly, 6-1, 175, G, Sr., Boston College (11.0 ppg)
Wynston Tabbs, 6-2, 190, G, Jr., Boston College (13.3 ppg) – EAST CAROLINA
John Newman, 6-5, 210, G, J.r, Clemson (3.7 ppg)
Olivier-Maxence Prosper, 6-8, 220, , Fr., Clemson (2.5 ppg)
Jaemyn Brakefield, 6-8, 215, , Fr., Duke (3.5 ppg)
Shaheed Medlock, 6-5, 195, G, Sr., Georgia Tech (1.0 ppg)
Aidan Igiehon, 6-10, 245, , Soph., Louisville (2.6 ppg)
Matt Cross, 6-8, 225, , Fr., Miami (6.9 ppg) – LOUISVILLE
Elijah Olaniyi, 6-5, 205, G, Sr., Miami (10.5 ppg)
Earl Timberlake, 6-6, 215, G, Fr., Miami (9.3 ppg)
Chris Lykes, 5-7, 160, G, Sr., Miami
AJ Taylor, 6-6, 205, , RS Jr., NC State (Injured – played one game)
Sterling Manley, 6-11, 250, C, Jr., North Carolina (0.5 ppg)
Walker Kessler, 7-1, 245, C, Fr., North Carolina (4.4 ppg)
Nikola Djogo, 6-8, 225, SF, RS Sr., Notre Dame (5.0 ppg)
Terrell Brown, 6-10, 235, , Sr., Pittsburgh (2.5 ppg)
Abdoul Karim Coulibaly, 6-8, 215, , Soph., Pittsburgh (5.2 ppg)
Xavier Johnson, 6-3, 200, G, Jr., Pittsburgh (14.2 ppg, 5.7 apg)
Au’Diese Toney, 6-6, 210, G, Jr., Pittsburgh (14.4 ppg, 5.9 rpg)
Casey Morsell, 6-3, 195, G, Soph., Virginia (4.4 ppg)
Jabri Abdur-Rahim, 6-7, 214, G, Fr., Virginia
Jalen Cone, 5-10, 170, G, Soph., Virginia Tech (9.2 ppg)
Quadry Adams, 6-3, 190, G, Fr., Wake Forest (2.2 ppg)
Blake Buchanan, 6-5, 205, G, Jr., Wake Forest
Jalen Johnson, 6-6, 195, G, Sr., Wake Forest (5.0 ppg)
Ismael Massoud, 6-9, 220, , Soph., Wake Forest (8.3 ppg)
Jahcobi Neath, 6-4, 200, G, Soph., Wake Forest (3.8 ppg)
Emmanuel Okpomo, 6-10, 225, , Fr., Wake Forest (1.1 ppg)
Isaiah Wilkins, 6-4, 220, G, Jr., Wake Forest (1.9 ppg)

So Wake Forest? BC? Those are the teams with numerous exits that will be at the same number we are.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

He definitely did. But couldn’t rebound or dribble. It’s hard to play a guy like that significant minutes

Bobby couldn't rebound? You sure about that?

 

[jdubs30]

If half the guys from all of the programs all switch teams, won’t a lot of them just basically be signing up for the same role at a different school?

Yes. Or if not, indirectly putting more kids in the portal because they’ll be taking someone else’s role at that school

 

[jdubs30]

So Wake Forest? BC? Those are the teams with numerous exits that will be at the same number we are.

Duke has had 2 guys in already

 

[NorSyr66]

Big Bad Bobby Braswell, we will always have how you came out of nowhere and buried 4 threes in a game.

We will always have how it was known your nickname was Earl, but as arbiter of nicknaming, I couldn't often bring myself to refer to you by your actual nickname.

You will be missed.

P.S. Some day we hope to see you again on Boeheim's Army.

Great post Otto. Also my favorite memory of Braswell was hitting those 4 threes!!!

 

[OrangeDW]

You are referring to me. LOL And I have never waffled on what I said. You just don't understand the written word. And more kids are leaving. But that door opens both ways.

If you DONT PM CUSERUNNER WITH YOUR SOURCE, then you are waffling. Sorry. Those rules have long been established.

 

[721Comstock]

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Bobby couldn't rebound? You sure about that?

He wasn’t a plus rebounder.
Not even really average.

 

[br801]

Isn't Bras already in his 3rd year?

Yes, but I think he could play three more years if he desires.

 

[dasher]

BTW, Anybody else little turned off by these guys announcing now we just lost in the Sweet 16 Sat night. Can u give it a few days a week. Also means these guys like Braswell had long been thinking about it.

Why in the world should they delay their life? They are finally back in Syracuse. This is their time to decide their future. One good reason why they should delay this decision?

 

[MikeSU02]

Duke has had 2 guys in already

You think Duke will have as many as us?

 

[kuethstheman]

Why ? We just went to the Sweet 16 had a great tournament run. We should not be losing that many guys.

If you say it a third time, I suggest using all caps.

 

[Jasoncuse]

Imagine if we lose Bras, Woody, Griffin and Q/Marek at wing and replace them with Benny and Jimmy, and another transfer? While Benny improves the athleticism, it's hard to envision a lineup w/Buddy, Jimmy and Girard having any kind of hope in the zone for the long run. Poor Jesse and friends inside will have fight off foul trouble every night. We need to get MORE athletic, not less...

 

[Madbiker]

Anyone at UK transferring to the Knicks?

 

[OrangeDW]

Yes. Or if not, indirectly putting more kids in the portal because they’ll be taking someone else’s role at that school

Feels like an enormous game of musical chairs where a lot of the same guys will still be left standing at the end.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

If Jimmy gets 20mpg, he could probably be more productive than Bras was with those 20 minutes. But anything more than that is worrisome

Has Jimmy ever actually played in a zone system anywhere before? I know he's watched the practices and probably the videos, but he hasn't actually played SU zone for the last 3 years like Bras has. And Bras was really good at it. Far more athletic than Jimmy, and quicker.

Why do people think Jimmy is going to be more productive? I just don't get this.

 

[MikeSU02]

This comment has zero to do with Buddy getting playing time and leading us to the sweet 16.

We know exactly what happened with Buddy getting the playing time.
We don't know what would have happened with Buddy not playing as much. Chances are we wouldn't have gone to the Sweet 16.


Again not relevant to Buddy.

WHAT, it has everything to do with it.

JB accepted putting our whole season at risk to get Buddy through his slump.

We were an 11 seed and JB was fine with it to make sure Buddy was always the feature of the offense.

 

[jdubs30]

Bobby couldn't rebound? You sure about that?

Yes, very sure

 

[rrlbees]

rrlbees Listen, I know you are a lifelong fan, like me.

But come on. We expect more. I know you expect more. It's not an 8/9 seed versus a 10/11.

Come on. I know you are in the boat with me on that.

I said I want as high as possible. But I’m just saying I’d rather have the lower seed than an 8/9. It was a throw away comment.

 

[Arangeman]

Who says “safety belts?”

 

[Melancer46]

If half the guys from all of the programs all switch teams, won’t a lot of them just basically be signing up for the same role at a different school?

Yes, but coming back to a situation they know isn't favorable to them is probably worse than going to a new situation that could be unfavorable but could work out.

 

[Cusefan69]

Bobby couldn't rebound? You sure about that?

I believe Bras season averages were 3.7 points, 1.6 boards per game. He averaged 12 minutes per game.