Class of 2023 C Luke Wilson (GA) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (4/21/26)

[Cusefan69]

 

[Orangezoo]

A, Cotton... A...

I know that people were initially focused on names they recognized, like Estrella.

I have a feeling that this guy is going to be every bit as good / impactful. Sneaky good signing.

Now, let's add Folefac and a PG to challenge for the starting role, and we've got a roster!

Everyone badly wanted Najai Hines given we have AO on staff. This is literally the closest you will find in the portal to the type of player and potential impact that landing Hines would provide. To me it’s a great add and hits the mark. You now have a true anchor on both ends who can ensure you are getting paint touches throughout the game. Whether it’s via tempo or having a big man to work through or a bunch of lottery picks the modern game demands you can get the ball around the hoop in multiple ways and have balance and spacing to pair with movement. While we’ve got a lot of good adds this is the key one so far that connects the rest. Onward to lead guard and Folefac and let’s roll.

 

[sufan59]

So glad to have this type of player back in the fold. Eddie was close, but this is just right!

 

[Cusefan69]

 

[35kcuse]

Now up to 10 players. Probably three more to go

 

[sufan59]

Everyone badly wanted Najai Hines given we have AO on staff. This is literally the closest you will find in the portal to the type of player and potential impact that landing Hines would provide. To me it’s a great add and hits the mark. You now have a true anchor on both ends who can ensure you are getting paint touches throughout the game. Whether it’s via tempo or having a big man to work through or a bunch of lottery picks the modern game demands you can get the ball around the hoop in multiple ways and have balance and spacing to pair with movement. While we’ve got a lot of good adds this is the key one so far that connects the rest. Onward to lead guard and Folefac and let’s roll.

Bingo, great job by the staff identifying this guy, the closest thing to the Hines type of center that was out there.

 

[Orangezoo]

Now up to 10 players. Probably three more to go

The next big bag has to be a lead guard. No more competition for funds now so unleash the bag…. Get Folefac in the mix after that and that D2 kid to round it out (plus Noah of course)

 

[Blanko97]

So is he the starter or are we still looking for a starter?

 

[sufan59]

So is he the starter or are we still looking for a starter?

Starter, though they will have a competition that I expect he will win.

 

[RF2044]

Now up to 10 players. Probably three more to go

Folefac, PG, and maybe roll the dice on that D2 wing?

 

[capeorange]

Some pretty strong looking legs. I don't think he will get pushed around or backed down by very many people.

 

[Orangezoo]

So is he the starter or are we still looking for a starter?

100 pct the starter. Will be one of the best bigs in the ACC this year book it.

 

[Orangezoo]

Folefac, PG, and maybe roll the dice on that D2 wing?

Jinx

 

[rrlbees]

The next big bag has to be a lead guard. No more competition for funds now so unleash the bag…. Get Folefac in the mix after that and that D2 kid to round it out (plus Noah of course)

noah is key.

 

[SaveSUHoops]

I know that people were initially focused on names they recognized, like Estrella.

I have a feeling that this guy is going to be every bit as good / impactful. Sneaky good signing.

I'm a big fan of this addition and I'm glad that G-Mac and staff were able to move quickly after losing Freeman to Auburn. But this is certainly a take... we weren't focused on Estrella because he was a name we knew. He was one of the top centers in the portal, and was paid as such.

Hopefully Wilson makes a strong impact for us and can make the jump to P5 basketball smoothly. Especially since the other big men we currently have bring more questions than answers. If Wilson has the same impact that someone like Estrella will have next year, then G-Mac found a diamond in the rough. Give me Folefac and another PG and we can call it an offseason.

 

[rrlbees]

i was worried we were a day late and a dollar short.

 

[qdawgg]

 

[granthath9]

Jalen Cox bandwagon starts here.

 

[Franz69]

i was worried we were a day late and a dollar short.

You're a day late putting that meathead on ignore.

 

[Col. Bleep]

Guessing that having Arinze to coach him was a factor In his choice.
Gmac getting to what the coaching staff
Needed for decades.

Also nice transition with a 7-foot backup to come in for a few
Minutes and guard the rim…as inexperienced as he may be on an ACC level

 

[Orangezoo]

Guessing that having Arinze to coach him was a factor In his choice.
Gmac getting to what the coaching staff
Needed for decades.

Also nice transition with a 7-foot backup to come in for a few
Minutes and guard the rim…as inexperienced as he may be on an ACC level

Having a talented and deep coaching staff pays off.

 

[rrlbees]

You're a day late putting that meathead on ignore.

yea, we don't put people on ignore. otherwise, we'd miss all the "good" stuff.

 

[RF2044]

Point Guard -- Dual
Shooting Guard / Small Forward -- Tobiason / Doty / 3M / Kiyan
Power Forward -- White
Center -- Wilson / Goodrick / Siby



9 deep [so far].

 

[007]

A, Cotton... A...

I know that people were initially focused on names they recognized, like Estrella.

I have a feeling that this guy is going to be every bit as good / impactful. Sneaky good signing.

Now, let's add Folefac and a PG to challenge for the starting role, and we've got a roster!

Looks like a purpose built roster from top to bottom. Dual, Doty, White, are lock down defenders. Siby and Wilson are rim protectors with offensive potential. 3M is a pure shooter. Tobiason and hopefully Anthony are scorers. We could be a tough out on D alone. We will have positional size guys that rebound and attack. Offensive rebounding will be a key.

Gerry is going to make them defend and rebound. That will be our identity this season...I think. Fingers crossed that Gerry knows "good" when he sees it.

 

[pearl31]

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