Class of 2022 C William Kyle (NE) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (3/27/25)

[baggerbob]

I am hoping this is the case.

Get back to the days of Sherm, DC, Rony, Stevie, Billy, Dave Johnson, Leron, multiple defenses and push the ball up the floor for easy baskets. Pound the offensive boards for put backs.
Exciting basketball again.

 

[Sbucketball]

I often think if DJ Burns at NC State didn’t have that F4 run last year we never would’ve brought in Lampkin

100%. And it made no sense because NC State was bad all season that year and then caught lightning in a bottle starting at the beginning of the ACC tournament.

 

[Sbucketball]

I posted I wanted to see Red get players who fit his vision of fast pace transition get out and run aggressive m2m basketball. Last year he didnt do that. This is a step in that direction so I like it. Let’s see who else he gets.

 

[OrangeinNH]

I really like the pick up. The majority of these sweet 16 teams have multiple bigs who can switch on defense, contain their man and play effective help D. Obviously, would love to have a Jesse Edwards (or Patrick Ngongba) in the post every year, but upgrading our ability to play fast and defend, could go a long way in improving our chances of success. He is a high level defender (Summit League DPOY and Tournament MVP) that stays on his feet, and could help Freeman grow on that side of the court. Obviously just one piece of the puzzle, but an important one I think. One more big needed.

Also, I think the hope would be that we could bring both he and Sadiq White off the bench as high energy defenders who could play big minutes situationally (that’s my hope anyway).

 

[Niastri]

Another video of Kyle at UCLA. This one has many of the same highlights, but includes whole possessions, sometimes on the defensive end as well.

Maybe I forgot what good basketball looks like, but I can’t imagine why he got so few minutes at UCLA. Maybe the coach just values 3 point shooting instead of dunks?

 

[RF2044]

Another video of Kyle at UCLA. This one has many of the same highlights, but includes whole possessions, sometimes on the defensive end as well.

Maybe I forgot what good basketball looks like, but I can’t imagine why he got so few minutes at UCLA. Maybe the coach just values 3 point shooting instead of dunks?

Well, one thing's for sure -- this kid certainly pounds the ball with authority.

Doesn't appear to be a refined offensive player, but he runs the floor well, gets off the floor quickly, and he dunks the ball HARD.

 

[hoopsupstate]

He‘s not afraid to screen and put a body on someone. He’s a dunking machine.

 

[phil77]

Well, one thing's for sure -- this kid certainly pounds the ball with authority.

Doesn't appear to be a refined offensive player, but he runs the floor well, gets off the floor quickly, and he dunks the ball HARD.

As long as players like this know their roles and their own limits and stays within them, then we are all good.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Another video of Kyle at UCLA. This one has many of the same highlights, but includes whole possessions, sometimes on the defensive end as well.

Maybe I forgot what good basketball looks like, but I can’t imagine why he got so few minutes at UCLA. Maybe the coach just values 3 point shooting instead of dunks?

Those must be all his baskets if he only averaged two points a game, but very impressive. You can see why he shot 70% from the field. He looks like he passes the smell test.

 

[007]

6-9 230, 7-3 wing span, 44 vertical, athletic, rim-runner, DPOY as a sophomore in MVC conference - rolling the dice on those traits does not seem unreasonable

 

[kcsu]

6-9 230, 7-3 wing span, 44 vertical, athletic, rim-runner, DPOY as a sophomore in MVC conference - rolling the dice on those traits does not seem unreasonable

Personally i would put big money on a point and great forward at the 3 spot. Get another solid kid at center and focus on one that can defend bigs. Dont worry about scoring.

 

[hoopsupstate]

At least he hangs around the basket. It’s nice having a big that doesn’t float around the perimeter. He compliments Donnie.

 

[JeffCuse]

If they can land Ballard I think that's a good 1-2 Center combo.

It's good for a mid major. Bottom handful in the ACC imo

 

[007]

Personally i would put big money on a point and great forward at the 3 spot. Get another solid kid at center and focus on one that can defend bigs. Dont worry about scoring.

You need an interior scoring threat. It doesn't necessarily have to come from the 5 and is doesn't have to be big numbers. But, you have to make defenses account for the interior in half court sets.

I fully agree with your point about a true PG. But, so far It looks like the emphasis will be on finding versatile players that can impact the game with the things they can do well instead of focusing on traditional position based skill sets.

 

[baggerbob]

You need an interior scoring threat. It doesn't necessarily have to come from the 5 and is doesn't have to be big numbers. But, you have to make defenses account for the interior in half court sets.

I fully agree with your point about a true PG. But, so far It looks like the emphasis will be on finding versatile players that can impact the game with the things they can do well instead of focusing on traditional position based skill sets.

He sets good screens, and knows enough to roll to the basket for a pass. That's a good thing and he seems to catch passes well.

 

[sufan59]

It's good for a mid major. Bottom handful in the ACC imo

What do you think of our forward combo of Freeman/White compared to the rest of the ACC?

 

[Zelda Zonk]

At least he hangs around the basket. It’s nice having a big that doesn’t float around the perimeter. He compliments Donnie.

That’s what he did at UCLA. In our ‘system,’ he’ll be setting screens in Skaneateles.

 

[JeffCuse]

What do you think of our forward combo of Freeman/White compared to the rest of the ACC?

Better. Probably around 10-12. They have the talent to be 6-8 but Autry doesn't know how to use Freeman

 

[Niastri]

As long as players like this know their roles and their own limits and stays within them, then we are all good.

Only 1.1 turnover per 40 in conference play last season. He seems like a “get ball, dunk ball” type offensive player. I am way more enthused by this Kyle than any of our transfers from last season, barring Lampkin. I was very high on Lampkin.

 

[orangezen]

I like how he moves around on offense .. too any of our players stick in one spot

 

[McCuse]

Only 1.1 turnover per 40 in conference play last season. He seems like a “get ball, dunk ball” type offensive player. I am way more enthused by this Kyle than any of our transfers from last season, barring Lampkin. I was very high on Lampkin.

He dunks with a vengeance. And the dunk is a very high percentage shot!

 

[OrlandoCuse]

Kyle is a freak athlete. Amazing hops.

 

[Orangefizz]

As long as players like this know their roles and their own limits and stays within them, then we are all good.

He’s a powerful athlete and I think he’d pair well with an experienced point guard. I know everyone is down on Elliot Cadeau but he could find him for lobs.

With Kyle on board I would want a more offensive center. Somebody like Austin Rapp from Portland would be my first choice

 

[Cusefan0307]

It's good for a mid major. Bottom handful in the ACC imo

You can’t be serious. Ballard is good.

 

[walsh2012]

Meeks didn’t “come out of nowhere”. He got playing time for Georgia, a national championship team. This guy couldn’t get more than 12 minutes a game on a middle of the road team.

He signed last night and we're already at the "comparing football and basketball players" point of the discourse