Class of 2020 C Quincy Ballard (NY) Portal from Wichita St

[Giants1973]

Probably not many minutes left at the 5 to give anybody

Not true we only have 1 center on the roster

 

[Wrinkle]

Not true we only have 1 center on the roster

Yeah but freeman and white are both gonna play heavy minutes and at least one of the 2 will play minutes at the 5 I have to think

 

[Niastri]

There’s guys gone already too that would of been nice to have. I just hope they didn’t just focus on him. His experience is attractive.

Who are you referring to? Who would you prefer that is left?

It starts to feel like complaining to complain after a while.

 

[0.2 YNdeeR]

I remember those days and when it had Taco Bell and kfc too. Even then something that sent you to the facilities in a hurry…

The Taco Bell didn’t do it?

 

[Niastri]

Yeah but freeman and white are both gonna play heavy minutes and at least one of the 2 will play minutes at the 5 I have to think

Kyle is a 4/5, he could be Freeman’s backup and the starter at center’s backup. He could slide over to play next to another center, although it would really sacrifice shooting.

 

[Sherman20]

Do we know they’ve focused on him much at all? I think they’ve been keeping it close to the vest, and they obviously went out and brought in William Kyle quickly. I’m glad they are looking at other center options to bolster the front court.

Who would people most like to land if not Ballard?

Dishon Jackson from Iowa State is apparently another target. A bunch of guys just entered the portal in the past couple of days.

 

[Sherman20]

To me Quincy is a limited type of player. I’d rather have somebody more well-rounded and a better shooter.

A better shooter? At center? I’m assuming this is sarcasm.

 

[albanycuse]

Who are you referring to? Who would you prefer that is left?

It starts to feel like complaining to complain after a while.

Do your homework then and see who was available and who isn’t anymore. Seems like you’re the one complaining because you don’t like my opinion. Nothing is gonna change.

 

[bnoro]

Yeah but freeman and white are both gonna play heavy minutes and at least one of the 2 will play minutes at the 5 I have to think

Donnie is not a center.

 

[orangefog]

Donnie is not a center.

I don't get the whole Donnie at center thing. The dude is NOT a center. He is tall, but he needs to develop strength. He WILL not develop the strength required to play center. He and Sadiq playing together at forward requires Donnie playing the 3 on offense. He can do that, but even that requires some work.

 

[ezbeezy214]

To space the floor

 

[Orangefizz]

A better shooter? At center? I’m assuming this is sarcasm.

It wasn’t sarcasm; this is modern basketball and we need to have the lane occasionally clear for our drivers to be effective.

 

[Niastri]

Do your homework then and see who was available and who isn’t anymore. Seems like you’re the one complaining because you don’t like my opinion. Nothing is gonna change.

You keep saying the same thing, complaining about the idea we might recruit Ballard.

You usually are a fine poster, but right now you’re just whining.

Bring something useful to the conversation.

 

[Orangefan1]

ACC might of been a down year but if conference could win the title next week

 

[hoopsupstate]

I haven’t seen list of schools who are interested in Ballard.

 

[Wrinkle]

I don't get the whole Donnie at center thing. The dude is NOT a center. He is tall, but he needs to develop strength. He WILL not develop the strength required to play center. He and Sadiq playing together at forward requires Donnie playing the 3 on offense. He can do that, but even that requires some work.

Nobody is saying he is a 5. Might he play some minutes there? Perhaps! We have two 5 star forwards in Freeman and White -- it's hard to think either will be coming off the bench. I don't think Donnie is ever gonna be a 3, as cool as that would be. Out of the two I would think White would see more time at the 5, but we don't know. That's the whole discussion

 

[cusefan88]

I haven’t seen list of schools who are interested in Ballard.

His recruitment has definitely been quiet. To me he's had two chances to pick Cuse and passed. I think he'd be a great get but not getting my hopes up.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Visiting Memphis. Haven't seen any other visits / contacts.

 

[Jasoncuse]

It wasn’t sarcasm; this is modern basketball and we need to have the lane occasionally clear for our drivers to be effective.

Then we should have more guards that can create and a more developed offense with movement. Winning teams seem to have no issue playing bigs that aren't outside shooting threats and still having the lane clear and able to get good looks within their offense.

 

[cali315phan]

There is believed to be fewer than 3,000 people in the world that are 7ft tall. We have no low post presence. And the syracuse fan board says "we can do better than a 7ft, 250 pound center that moves well and averages 10pts, 9rebs and 2 blocks a game." Guys, we may have no chance with Quincy, but where are these imaginary "better" options coming from?

 

[Cusefan69]

Yeah not holding my breath here given prior history. While we need another center, we at least brought in a athletic rim protector. Let's get our floor general next and figure out remaining pieces after.

 

[Cuse99&01]

Then we should have more guards that can create and a more developed offense with movement. Winning teams seem to have no issue playing bigs that aren't outside shooting threats and still having the lane clear and able to get good looks within their offense.

Perfect example would be Houston

 

[OrangeinNH]

Granted what Houston does best is lock teams down. Would be really encouraging for Red’s long term prospect as our coach if we have a tough nosed defensive identity next year (not holding my breath even though I think Kyle and White are nice pieces toward that end).

 

[albanycuse]

You keep saying the same thing, complaining about the idea we might recruit Ballard.

You usually are a fine poster, but right now you’re just whining.

Bring something useful to the conversation.

Let’s keep whining about each other then. It might be fun.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

There is believed to be fewer than 3,000 people in the world that are 7ft tall. We have no low post presence. And the syracuse fan board says "we can do better than a 7ft, 250 pound center that moves well and averages 10pts, 9rebs and 2 blocks a game." Guys, we may have no chance with Quincy, but where are these imaginary "better" options coming from?

This is a great point.