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

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Capt. Tuttle said:
Lots of guys can jump
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Not like Kyle. He’s only a few inches from the highest jumper in NBA history… Kyle also is taller than most players with his leaping ability. Google says the NBA average vertical is 28 inches.

Kyle’s elite jumping ability isn’t a sure fire recipe for on the court success. But all other things being equal, I’d rather have a 6’9 center who can jump 44 inches high than a 7’ center who maxes out at 24 inches off the ground.

At least when it comes to blocking shots and getting rebounds, jumping matters. That kind of fast twitch athleticism also usually translates to running speed and agility. Kyle looked really good on video, both in highlights and in more extended game time.

Time will tell. Nobody is telling you that you have to be excited. :p
 
Niastri said:
Not like Kyle. He’s only a few inches from the highest jumper in NBA history… Kyle also is taller than most players with his leaping ability. Google says the NBA average vertical is 28 inches.

Kyle’s elite jumping ability isn’t a sure fire recipe for on the court success. But all other things being equal, I’d rather have a 6’9 center who can jump 44 inches high than a 7’ center who maxes out at 24 inches off the ground.

At least when it comes to blocking shots and getting rebounds, jumping matters. That kind of fast twitch athleticism also usually translates to running speed and agility. Kyle looked really good on video, both in highlights and in more extended game time.

Time will tell. Nobody is telling you that you have to be excited. :p
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When we had bigs who could run the floor like DC, Rony, Billy and others it put pressure on the other teams.
They couldn't play the slow bangers inside because our guys would wear them out .
 
baggerbob said:
When we had bigs who could run the floor like DC, Rony, Billy and others it put pressure on the other teams.
They couldn't play the slow bangers inside because our guys would wear them out .
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Good point… Speed doesn’t usually matter in basketball as much as it does in other sports. In the other hand, if Kyle is much faster than his defender in the other team, he could be 10 feet ahead of his defender when we charge from defense to offense.

In that instance, Kyle is either going to be completely behind the defense just from being faster, or he’s going to be defended for a few critical moments by a guard.

In that situation, George will find him a lot of the time for easy baskets.

Is all speculation, of course, but the ability to run fast often is paired with the ability to jump so high. I would suspect Kyle is very fast in a straight ahead run.
 
baggerbob said:
When we had bigs who could run the floor like DC, Rony, Billy and others it put pressure on the other teams.
They couldn't play the slow bangers inside because our guys would wear them out .
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Real question. How do you remember things that happened that long ago given it has been decades since those guys played?
 
ar inj said:
Real question. How do you remember things that happened that long ago given it has been decades since those guys played?
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Let’s just say, he enjoys reminiscing about the 80’s.
 
ar inj said:
Real question. How do you remember things that happened that long ago given it has been decades since those guys played?
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I was born in 1946, and will be 79 in July, and fortunately my memory is still pretty good.
That's why I was so happy Steve was around for the beginning of the 3rd great time of Syracuse football.
I just wish most of you could have been around to see the good teams Ben had in the 50's and 60's.
 
baggerbob said:
I was born in 1946, and will be 79 in July, and fortunately my memory is still pretty good.
That's why I was so happy Steve was around for the beginning of the 3rd great time of Syracuse football.
I just wish most of you could have been around to see the good teams Ben had in the 50's and 60's.
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I was just busting, not on you, but on the fact you and I have to remember that far back in order to talk about the good old days. You have me by a few years; I only go back to the early 60's. Stay healthy my friend and enjoy the memories
 
baggerbob said:
I was born in 1946, and will be 79 in July, and fortunately my memory is still pretty good.
That's why I was so happy Steve was around for the beginning of the 3rd great time of Syracuse football.
I just wish most of you could have been around to see the good teams Ben had in the 50's and 60's.
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Here's a memory (it might be faulty): Tony Red Bruin. I seem to recall that when he was recruited, the talk was that he had a 42" vertical.
 
bevosu said:
Here's a memory (it might be faulty): Tony Red Bruin. I seem to recall that when he was recruited, the talk was that he had a 42" vertical.
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Tony Red Bruin a Skywalker before Stevie.
Vaughn Harper who played with Dave Bing could fly as could Dave Bing.
I'm sure JB could tell some stories about those teams he played on. Including the one his senior year that almost averaged 100 points a game.
 
bevosu said:
Here's a memory (it might be faulty): Tony Red Bruin. I seem to recall that when he was recruited, the talk was that he had a 42" vertical.
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Does anyone know how they measure vertical leap? Is it flat footed or can you step in to it?
 
Niastri said:
Good point… Speed doesn’t usually matter in basketball as much as it does in other sports. In the other hand, if Kyle is much faster than his defender in the other team, he could be 10 feet ahead of his defender when we charge from defense to offense.

In that instance, Kyle is either going to be completely behind the defense just from being faster, or he’s going to be defended for a few critical moments by a guard.

In that situation, George will find him a lot of the time for easy baskets.

Is all speculation, of course, but the ability to run fast often is paired with the ability to jump so high. I would suspect Kyle is very fast in a straight ahead run.
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One thing we have to see consistently to go along with running and jumping is catching passes thrown his way. No Dr. Strangeglove please.
 
baggerbob said:
I was born in 1946, and will be 79 in July, and fortunately my memory is still pretty good.
That's why I was so happy Steve was around for the beginning of the 3rd great time of Syracuse football.
I just wish most of you could have been around to see the good teams Ben had in the 50's and 60's.
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Some us were. I was an usher in Archibald (Boy Scout) in 1956. Didn’t miss to many games after that.
 
grepal said:
One thing we have to see consistently to go along with running and jumping is catching passes thrown his way. No Dr. Strangeglove please.
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Well, at least his highlight reel doesn’t show him dropping a dozen passes out of bounds…
 
grepal said:
What if his HIGHLIGHT REEL actually showed that?
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Right, which is why it’s funny.

Starling’s highlight reel would have him looking like a terrific three point shooter… If they had me put his reel together, the five threes he made that one game would be back to back.

My point is, nobody knows how Kyle’s hands are without watching a lot of UCLA games… They only put the shots you made and the passes you caught in the highlight reel.

I’ve watched a lot of his video, his hands look really good, but <shrug>
 
Giants1973 said:
Can he shoot a jump shot or jump hook?
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It does appear [from game film] that he has a little jump hook. But what he does best is dunk, run the floor, screen and roll, and finish on feeds from teammates.

he isn't a versatile offensive player. But he doesn't mess around when he gets the ball in the paint, and he has the "ups" to pound it over people, even through contact.
 
RF2044 said:
It does appear [from game film] that he has a little jump hook. But what he does best is dunk, run the floor, screen and roll, and finish on feeds from teammates.

he isn't a versatile offensive player. But he doesn't mess around when he gets the ball in the paint, and he has the "ups" to pound it over people, even through contact.
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The dunk is a very high percentage shot! Not including Cuffe...
 
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