Class of 2020 C Frank Anselem (GA) COMMITTED/SIGNED TO SYRACUSE

[Capt. Tuttle]

If our coaching staff felt that way they wouldn't be trying to get every center recruit out there and his brother.

He has dedicated himself to S&C. He is now going to play the "3"

 

[dasher]

South Carolina, Baylor, ND, Stanford, etc., might disagree

keep going with the etc. Almost no one really cares. Even most that are good, don't really care.

 

[dasher]

If our coaching staff felt that way they wouldn't be trying to get every center recruit out there and his brother.

Actually they would because they are. The worry is if either Edwards or JBA blows up, the other might transfer. That would leave us with just one big man.

 

[Orangefan1]

Actually they would because they are. The worry is if either Edwards or JBA blows up, the other might transfer. That would leave us with just one big man.

Wasn’t there talk of moving Edwards to a forward spot?

 

[OrangeYaGladi]

Wasn’t there talk of moving Edwards to a forward spot?

on this board? sure.

on this board it's also viewed as a stone-cold lock that edwards will red-shirt if the staff lands another center...despite no precedent whatsoever for a non-injured non-freshman using a redshirt under JB

 

[Trueblue25]

Whats the scoop on jba? I know he was highly rated earlier in his hs career and apparently can shoot but why the optimism now?

He’s a high ceiling player thats putting on muscle at an encouraging rate. His style is more that of a guy that doesn’t mind contact, however his game stretches out to the perimeter. He will look more comfortable with the ball in his hands, while by next year hopefully hold up better physically versus bigger 5’s and crashing forwards.

 

[dasher]

Wasn’t there talk of moving Edwards to a forward spot?

On this board. Not by the coaching staff that I ever heard.

 

[orangefog]

On this board. Not by the coaching staff that I ever heard.

And now there is talk of him moving to point guard.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

keep going with the etc. Almost no one really cares. Even most that are good, don't really care.

The trend is up enough that the WSJ did an article on women's attendance. For some schools, its even with the men. Attendance at Women’s College Basketball Games Is Surging

 

[MGDCuse]

on this board? sure.

on this board it's also viewed as a stone-cold lock that edwards will red-shirt if the staff lands another center...despite no precedent whatsoever for a non-injured non-freshman using a redshirt under JB

I never understood the Jesse redshirt thing. JB let's these kids decide if they want to redshirt and he's in line to get a lot of minutes this season as the primary backup. Why would you give that up? And, in my opinion, if Frank A commits to Cuse, he's not stepping into major pt this year unless he's the most underrated big man in the country. I love his confidence but that jump from high school to ACC level play is huge.

 

[Gabjon]

I never understood the Jesse redshirt thing. JB let's these kids decide if they want to redshirt and he's in line to get a lot of minutes this season as the primary backup. Why would you give that up? And, in my opinion, if Frank A commits to Cuse, he's not stepping into major pt this year unless he's the most underrated big man in the country. I love his confidence but that jump from high school to ACC level play is huge.

I think both Edwards and JBA were prime RS candidates coming in last year, but the we couldn't RS both of because of our need this year. I posted about that here in October.

Given that we will play 8-9 who should redshirt?

Projected Starters: Carey, Boeheim, Guerrier, Hughes, Sidibe Rotation: Girard, Goodine, Braswell, Dolezaj Redshirt Candidates: Edwards, Ajak Redshirting one of the center makes a lot sense. A) It separates them class wise. B) I think Dolezaj plays some center because that will allow Braswell...

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Now I think Edwards still needs to get stronger and in his interview from a few days ago he stated he is focusing on working on his body.

Jesse Edwards 6ft apart

interview with Jesse.

syracusefan.com

Some guys have a harder time than others putting weight so if he comes back 30-35lbs heavier and significantly stronger than no he should not RS but if it was easy for him to gain weight he would have done so already. I'm sure IMG had him on a strong and conditioning program before he ever got here, so it may take him some time.

 

[Melancer46]

I never understood the Jesse redshirt thing. JB let's these kids decide if they want to redshirt and he's in line to get a lot of minutes this season as the primary backup. Why would you give that up? And, in my opinion, if Frank A commits to Cuse, he's not stepping into major pt this year unless he's the most underrated big man in the country. I love his confidence but that jump from high school to ACC level play is huge.

It wouldn't make sense at all unless a big man comes in that locks up those backup minutes instead of Edwards (and even as someone that's generally low on Edwards, I think it's unlikely that an incoming freshman is a lock for those minutes).

 

[Nicknack]

I never understood the Jesse redshirt thing. JB let's these kids decide if they want to redshirt and he's in line to get a lot of minutes this season as the primary backup. Why would you give that up? And, in my opinion, if Frank A commits to Cuse, he's not stepping into major pt this year unless he's the most underrated big man in the country. I love his confidence but that jump from high school to ACC level play is huge.

 

[kcsu]

Very Odd comparison and not sure how its relevant. Are you suggesting that Q would have same success recruiting male players and we should hire him to succeed jb?

No. My point is that the women's program is recruiting better than the mens program since Hop left.

 

[orangefog]

No. My point is that the women's program is recruiting better than the mens program since Hop left.

Because Hop scared away the top female players?

 

[kszyman]

I still remember little Mark Bell and Darell Mee against SH.

Then 15 years later, Courtney Lee led WKU back to the Sweet 16 in 2008. That is about the frequency that WKU makes even a bit of noise - once every 15 years. Oh, and Western Kentucky has far less money than the M5 (Money5) schools do. Some folks call them the P5 schools, I have heard.

 

[Briancuse]

Actually they would because they are. The worry is if either Edwards or JBA blows up, the other might transfer. That would leave us with just one big man.

I would take that scenario right now. I don't see either blowing up. I see both guys as solid contributers sharing time at the position.

 

[Briancuse]

Because Hop scared away the top female players?

Didn't Dakich marry the tennis coach? Or was it the softball coach?

 

[dasher]

Didn't Dakich marry the tennis coach? Or was it the softball coach?

Softball coach

 

[dasher]

The trend is up enough that the WSJ did an article on women's attendance. For some schools, its even with the men. Attendance at Women’s College Basketball Games Is Surging

Well, I guess woman's coaches are getting paid the same as men's coaches, right?

 

[Nicknack]

Between this thread and the Dior one, I usually forget what the thread is about from page to page. Does make for some interesting reading though.

As for women's basketball, I'm all for it but not even the Div 1 championship game sparks my interest. No offense intended to those who like the game but I'd rather watch marble racing, and probably even a cornhole match.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Well, I guess woman's coaches are getting paid the same as men's coaches, right?

Way to compare apples to zebras. BTW - you said nobody cares. Clearly that is not factually correct. Saying that fewer people care, on the whole, would be accurate.

 

[Zelda Zonk]

No. My point is that the women's program is recruiting better than the mens program since Hop left.

Are there 'bags' in the women's game?
Birkins?

 

[orangefog]

Are there 'bags' in the women's game?
Birkins?

Yes, mostly Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Chanel.

 

[Briancuse]

Between this thread and the Dior one, I usually forget what the thread is about from page to page. Does make for some interesting reading though.

As for women's basketball, I'm all for it but not even the Div 1 championship game sparks my interest. No offense intended to those who like the game but I'd rather watch marble racing, and probably even a cornhole match.

Same here I'm all for it and I route for su women's hoops to do well but I just can't watch it.