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

[CousCuse]

Maybe none of these centers think they will get much playing time with a senior Sidibe and JE and JBA having a year under their belt. Not many big men come out of high school and do much in a league as tough as the ACC.

 

[moqui]

LOL Did you become a moderator and I didn't get the memo?

 

[Briancuse]

Maybe none of these centers think they will get much playing time with a senior Sidibe and JE and JBA having a year under their belt. Not many big men come out of high school and do much in a league as tough as the ACC.

I'm sure playing time next year would be a concern. Not sure a 4 star recruit is worrying about Edwards or Jba.

 

[NineOneSeven]

Wow first time I've jumped into an actual Cuse sports thread in a minute. How are things going?

 

[Nicknack]

Wow first time I've jumped into an actual Cuse sports thread in a minute. How are things going?

Pretty good. Stick around, plenty to learn. For example, I just learned that Coach Q is a better recruiter than Boeheim and Dash hates women's basketball.

 

[CousCuse]

I'm sure playing time next year would be a concern. Not sure a 4 star recruit is worrying about Edwards or Jba.

I have to believe the staff is pretty high on Jesse. He and JBA have both learned the system which takes time for incoming players. FA thinks he is a 4star and should get PT right away, IMO. That's what seems to be the issue with all the guys they have reached out to. It's somewhat of a dilemma because they want a guy who could be available this year but those guys want real PT. If they got a developmental prospect they would want to RS him and he probably wouldn't be much to turn to in a case of injury or foul trouble anyways. Maybe a D2 grad transfer who wants to be part of SU basketball or someone along those lines.

 

[Sherman20]

I'm sure playing time next year would be a concern. Not sure a 4 star recruit is worrying about Edwards or Jba.

Edwards was in the 100-200 range as a recruit, same as Anselem.

 

[Briancuse]

Edwards was in the 100-200 range as a recruit, same as Anselem.

Ya but I doubt he's going to be intimidated by him. Just a guess but he probably thinks he's better and can beat him out.

 

[Briancuse]

I have to believe the staff is pretty high on Jesse. He and JBA have both learned the system which takes time for incoming players. FA thinks he is a 4star and should get PT right away, IMO. That's what seems to be the issue with all the guys they have reached out to. It's somewhat of a dilemma because they want a guy who could be available this year but those guys want real PT. If they got a developmental prospect they would want to RS him and he probably wouldn't be much to turn to in a case of injury or foul trouble anyways. Maybe a D2 grad transfer who wants to be part of SU basketball or someone along those lines.

I'm sure they are and I like Jesse too. I'm just looking at it from his point of view. He probably looks at our roster and thinks Sidibe is a senior so I'm not beating him out but there are no all Americans on the roster I can beat the others out to be the backup center and then start as a sophomore.

 

[CousCuse]

I'm sure they are and I like Jesse too. I'm just looking at it from his point of view. He probably looks at our roster and thinks Sidibe is a senior so I'm not beating him out but there are no all Americans on the roster I can beat the others out to be the backup center and then start as a sophomore.

I guess you would have to be privy to his conversations with the staff. I honestly don't think he can take Edwards, for a young gangly kid who hasn't played much basketball, he displayed a lot of finesse and fierceness.

 

[Briancuse]

I guess you would have to be privy to his conversations with the staff. I honestly don't think he can take Edwards, for a young gangly kid who hasn't played much basketball, he displayed a lot of finesse and fierceness.

Like I said I like Jesse I think he's going to have a good career here. But I doubt a 4 star recruit doesn't believe he can beat him out for pt.

 

[CousCuse]

Like I said I like Jesse I think he's going to have a good career here. But I doubt a 4 star recruit doesn't believe he can beat him out for pt.

There must be a reason all these prospective recruits shied away. I think they must get some sense that Edwards is a key player from their coversations with the staff.

 

[Cusesky8214]

Just wanted to share a major update seeing as though there has been radio silence with Franks recruitment...he was spotted today working out wearing ORANGE kicks...its a done deal everyone!

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Like I said I like Jesse I think he's going to have a good career here. But I doubt a 4 star recruit doesn't believe he can beat him out for pt.

I see more potential than any actual big (Lydon was a 4 forced to play 5) since Rak. I could be missing someone, as I just can't retain all that stuff any more.

 

[Briancuse]

There must be a reason all these prospective recruits shied away. I think they must get some sense that Edwards is a key player from their coversations with the staff.

There must be a reason all these prospective recruits shied away. I think they must get some sense that Edwards is a key player from their coversations with the staff.

I assume your talking about tape haarms Ballard. They probably thought those other schools gave them a better chance to win. If this kid doesn't come here it will because wku paid him or another school wad a better fit not because he was worried about getting pt.

 

[CousCuse]

I assume your talking about tape haarms Ballard. They probably thought those other schools gave them a better chance to win. If this kid doesn't come here it will because wku paid him or another school wad a better fit not because he was worried about getting pt.

I would think he would want to go some place where he could get a lot of playing time, maybe even start, to show scouts that he could play in the league. Stewart went to UW 1 year and now is going to the NBA. That's what most 4 and 5 star guys envision. Syracuse is going to win a lot next year with or without him.

 

[Cusesky8214]

Orange shoes guys...orange shoes. Get the coffee ready. (That's all I got)

 

[Briancuse]

I would think he would want to go some place where he could get a lot of playing time, maybe even start, to show scouts that he could play in the league. Stewart went to UW 1 year and now is going to the NBA. That's what most 4 and 5 star guys envision. Syracuse is going to win a lot next year with or without him.

Stewart was a top ten recruit. He's not that good but he should get minutes next year should he come here.

 

[Bulldog04]

No matter what this kid will not be of any impact on any team his freshman year. Not quite sure why everyone is all over him and so anxious tbh

 

[UpstateSM]

No matter what this kid will not be of any impact on any team his freshman year. Not quite sure why everyone is all over him and so anxious tbh

There’s nothing else to do these days

 

[Bulldog04]

There’s nothing else to do these days

Lol good point

 

[RF2044]

I guess you would have to be privy to his conversations with the staff. I honestly don't think he can take Edwards, for a young gangly kid who hasn't played much basketball, he displayed a lot of finesse and fierceness.

I'd guess that the pitch is something like:

"We have a returning starter, but he wasn't that productive last year. It's an open competition, and PT is there for the taking, if not the starting role outright. You are PERFECT for what we want to do defensively, so you're going to get a chance to compete for major minutes.

Sure...sure...there are two other big guys on the roster, but they didn't play nor contribute much last year -- so no worries there. They'll be good guys for you to practice against, to get you ready for the NBA."


Some of that would undoubtedly be smoke, but the kind of stuff kids want to hear.

Just wanted to share a major update seeing as though there has been radio silence with Franks recruitment...he was spotted today working out wearing ORANGE kicks...its a done deal everyone!
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Uh oh -- he's signing with the Miami Dolphins...

 

[50YRsofCuse]

Time for a summary check.
So, this thread started one month ago and Syracuse was jumping under the gun as Frank Anselem, a 4 star center had reclassified and was no longer committed to LSU. Georgia and Alabama (the other two of his original final three choices) are out. Kentucky, San Diego St, Arkansas, Syracuse, Western Kentucky and Seton Hall were the final six (at that time). Seton Hall and Kentucky fell out of the running supposedly. Leaving Arkansas, San Diego State, Western Kentucky and Syracuse In the hunt, with each taking “the lead”. Anselem wants playing time or a path that leads to playing time. Syracuse can not guarantee that path (due to a starting center and 2 sophomore backups) while Western Kentucky, San Diego State and perhaps Arkansas can.

Now we are in a supposedly wait mode while Anselem decides to visit the school or schools still in the running. It is a wise decision but leaves everyone hanging. There is a least one Syracuse poster that has real good inside bit still nothing `firm’. We are nearing 1000 posts in a little over 30 days and no one knows exactly where we stand.

 

[Cusesky8214]

Time for a summary check.
So, this thread started one month ago and Syracuse was jumping under the gun as Frank Anselem, a 4 star center had reclassified and was no longer committed to LSU. Georgia and Alabama (the other two of his original final three choices) are out. Kentucky, San Diego St, Arkansas, Syracuse, Western Kentucky and Seton Hall were the final six (at that time). Seton Hall and Kentucky fell out of the running supposedly. Leaving Arkansas, San Diego State, Western Kentucky and Syracuse In the hunt, with each taking “the lead”. Anselem wants playing time or a path that leads to playing time. Syracuse can not guarantee that path (due to a starting center and 2 sophomore backups) while Western Kentucky, San Diego State and perhaps Arkansas can.

Now we are in a supposedly wait mode while Anselem decides to visit the school or schools still in the running. It is a wise decision but leaves everyone hanging. There is a least one Syracuse poster that has real good inside bit still nothing `firm’. We are nearing 1000 posts in a little over 30 days and no one knows exactly where we stand.

Arkansas is pretty much full. I don't think they are really a threat but that's just my opinion and I've heard nothing about them. They also have a few bigs on their roster similar to us. Scholarship wise I think if Isaiah Joe returns they are completely full.

Wku he wont be getting many minutes at the 5 because they have Bassey and I was told by a WKU guy they have a good 4 that fra k wouldnt start over...so minutes there would be whatever he can get from both the 4 and 5...kinda similar to our roster situation even though we have another guy or two. I highly doubt frank is worried about playing time when it comes to Jesse or JBA and that's not a knock on either of them. I'm just guessing that's his mindset from the tape hes watched and what hes been told.

SDSU I dont know much about their current roster except for the fact that they landed a big man transfer from maryland that's eligible to play immediately. 6'10 big guy. Other then then I'm not sure? (Anyone know their roster situation/playtime possibilities?)

So it looks to me like it's a cuse/wku and maybe sdsu (I've heard they aren't really a threat) and as far as cuse/wku they both are kind of similar in what hes looking at for possible playing time. So now you gotta ask yourself what hes looking for between those two programs...better program/conference it's easy. Exposure is us as well HOWEVER he will get plenty of exposure in a crap conference because of the attention Bassey will be getting from NBA scouts. He will get way more tv exposure with us but if all he cares about is being seen by scouts I think its probably pretty even. Then it's the current make up of the team and which team has the best chance for a successful season/tournament chances. Idk how good WKU is or can be but I do know Bassey is the real deal. Coaching style/fit idk what the kids looking for but with his athletic abilities and wingspan he is made to play in the center of our zone. It's a crap shoot but i still say we have way more to offer to the kid because you cant really compare our program to WKU in my opinion but that's the orange shades I guess. Kinda thought he would of decided by now so that kinda worries me a bit that hea looking for something else but who knows with these kids. This whole recruitment has been a bit strange from the start.

 

[20plus]

I should have an update soon