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

[Cusesky8214]

 

[Cusesky8214]

Red getting lots of praise on this one. Heck of a job!

 

[OrangeXtreme]

So which is it?

5, 11, or 13?

 

[Cusesky8214]

 

[OrangeViking]

We Rollin'

 

[tee1222]

 

[Cusesky8214]

 

[Alsacs]

Well done by JB and staff and welcome aboard to Frank.

 

[Cusesky8214]

"Frank Anselem’s recruitment finished with some twist and turns late, but today he’s made the decision to end it in favor of Syracuse.


“I chose them because there is no one with my skill set on the roster,” Anselem said. “Also, it’s in the best basketball conference in America. If I work hard, I can be a first round pick in two years.”

Anselem becomes the third high school commitment in the 2020 class for Syracuse as he joins four-star shooting guard

Kadary Richmond and four-star power forward Woody Newton in the class.


The newest member of the Orange started his high school career in Atlanta at Westlake High School before transferring to Prolific Prep (Ca.) this year. After getting ahead with his school work and being able to graduate this year, Anselem decided to move up from the 2021 class to the 2020 class back in April.

Alabama, Georgia and LSU were the initial suitors after the three-star prospect's reclass decision. Among the other schools in the mix were Arkansas, San Diego State, Seton Hall, Wake Forest and Western Kentucky. Kentucky even came into the picture briefly before taking a commitment from Wake Forest transfer Olivier Sarr.

A 6-foot-10 center, Anselem will be a nice fit in the back Jim Boeheim’s 2-3 zone. He’s a solid rim protector, tough on the boards, and brings very good mobility to the table. He’s shown progress over the past couple years offensively and look for that to continue at Syracuse.

"Frank Anselem is a FIRST class young man," said Prolific Prep head coach Joey Fuca. "Extremely coachable gym rat and huge upside. Mobile big will get out in ball screen coverage and rim runner. Frank will be a great asset."

 

[Nicknack]

Strange times that I'm probably feeling more relief than any other emotion right now concerning this outcome. Give it a little time and I'm sure excitement will take over, just not quite yet.

 

[Cusesky8214]

the goat again

 

[All4SU]

Good to have another option at the 5. Hopefully Dolejaz can now stay in a more natural position. And hopefully less chance SU gets pushed around in the middle.

 

[JLine]

 

[JLine]

Netting AG, and Frank over Towns, and Tape is just more proof that there’s no need to freak out until the roster is set.

 

[Nicknack]

“I chose them because there is no one with my skill set on the roster,” Anselem said. “Also, it’s in the best basketball conference in America. If I work hard, I can be a first round pick in two years.”

I'm glad that the young man has confidence, but this isn't going to endear him to others. Hopefully he tones this down and is just caught up in the moment which would be understandable. Also, work hard and if you're ready, the nba will be there whether it be 2 years, 3 years or 4. Focus on getting better, the rest will take care of itself.

 

[OttosDad]

Good for Red he's been great for us since coming and I always feel he deserves more credit than he gets.

 

[Cusesky8214]

“I chose them because there is no one with my skill set on the roster,” Anselem said. “Also, it’s in the best basketball conference in America. If I work hard, I can be a first round pick in two years.”

I'm glad that the young man has confidence, but this isn't going to endear him to others. Hopefully he tones this down and is just caught up in the moment which would be understandable. Also, work hard and if you're ready, the nba will be there whether it be 2 years, 3 years or 4. Focus on getting better, the rest will take care of itself.

Absolutely nothing wrong with what he said. His skillset is different then all our current bigs. He has been nothing but humble in all his interviews.

 

[Cusesky8214]

I just cant believe we are up to 56 pages and counting for the 143rd ranked recruit...even more impressive then landing him!

 

[Zelda Zonk]

In his announcement video, i like his understanding that there are players ahead of him, and that minutes are not guaranteed—that he will need to/have a chance to earn them.
Now i need to go back and look for some game film so i can get doubly pumped.

 

[sutomcat]

iommi lives!

 

[NineOneSeven]

Any chance one of the bigs takes an Rs?

 

[orange79]

Netting AG, and Frank over Towns, and Tape is just more proof that there’s no need to freak out until the roster is set.

 

[Gabjon]

Absolutely nothing wrong with what he said. His skillset is different then all our current bigs. He has been nothing but humble in all his interviews.

That is nothing compared to what goes on in locker rooms face to face

 

[UpstateSM]

Any chance one of the bigs takes an Rs?

I think it would be really beneficial for Jesse to so I’m interested to see what happens

 

[Ldavid]

Welcome aboard Frank! We needed this commitment sooooo bad. Expect Edwards to take the RS