Class of 2023 C William Patterson (NY) COMMITTED/SIGNED TO SYRACUSE (2/20/23)

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[hoopsupstate]

Must be the JP backup plan.

 

[jordville]

 

[DaveT]

So not a lot on him. Why did we offer? I know he is 7'. Skilled?

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Just so we're clear.

We're not recruiting William Peterson

 

[Sbucketball]

So not a lot on him. Why did we offer? I know he is 7'. Skilled?

I didn’t find much either. To answer the “why” question, I’m afraid the staff is desperate now because there’s a very real scenario where Jesse graduates, Carey transfers due to lack of PT etc, and Mounir is our only center. Estrella is going to Tenn.

Not saying this kid isn’t good - no idea.

 

[Sbucketball]

“Patterson is still fairly raw, but you can’t teach his size or his mobility, he is a factor defensively thanks to his length and timing. He can score around the rim, but he will need to get stronger and more aggressive in order to maximize his potential. Once he does that, he will cement himself as a truly elite member in the class of 2023.” - Ian Finnen

Nycprospects.com has him as a top NYC prospect. Looked like another site had him Top NYS prospect but it was locked.

Looks like not a lot from national analysts. Not ranked.

Most evaluations are local NYC pages with subscription walls.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[AZOrange]

Fairly raw is an understatement. And validates lack of adequate backup plans

 

[DoctorBombay]

Fairly raw is an understatement. And validates lack of adequate backup plans

I feel ya, AZ. But for the sake of our mental health, we might just have to...

 

[Cuse_bball]

Fairly raw is an understatement. And validates lack of adequate backup plans

Griff has proved he can develop projects. If we have to take a center to fill in next year and start so be it.. I’d bet on the futures of hima and Carey

 

[Orangezoo]

Fairly raw is an understatement. And validates lack of adequate backup plans

Tape looks like Quincy Ballard's some but Ballard's was a little better.

 

[hoopsupstate]

JB tells JP he wants all players on the floor to be able to shoot. Now he offers a big who has range out to one foot. Does he really know how he wants his offense to play?

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

JB tells JP he wants all players on the floor to be able to shoot. Now he offers a big who has range out to one foot. Does he really know how he wants his offense to play?

Wants and can have are different things

 

[kcsu]

We have done very well with Rim protecting rebounders in the paint. If most of the six frosh stay and we add this kid and one from the portal we are in good shape. I want to make sure we keep Carey and Cop hope that they are groomed to start in a year when Jesse and Joe and Symir depart. JP is really good and would have been a good player for us but he went for the money and now we move on. Note to Jim. If this kid visits two slices with any topping and a large soda.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Fairly raw is an understatement. And validates lack of adequate backup plans

I for one am thrilled to see some randos pop up as we try to make sure we don't have an empty class.

 

[Sbucketball]

Well the good news is that this guy goes to school with Mike Williams, so maybe the staff can scoop them both up together.

 

[Cuse'91]

Package deal(s).....never work out.

 

[50YRsofCuse]

R

Package deal(s)...never work out.

Scoop Jardine and Rick Jackson says otherwise.

 

[cali315phan]

R

Scoop Jardine and Rick Jackson says otherwise.

Johnny Flynn and Paul Harris were basically a package deal too.

 

[Dave]

JB tells JP he wants all players on the floor to be able to shoot. Now he offers a big who has range out to one foot. Does he really know how he wants his offense to play?

You get the best players you can and work to their strengths. If you aren’t Duke, North Carolina, etc., that’s how it has always been. John Thompson recruited to a system. It worked for him. That has never been us.

 

[the villager]

Old adage”you can’t teach 7 foot “ surround him with shooters.

 

[RF2044]

This kid is an unbelievable athlete. He might be a solid fall back option. But this just clearly indicates that our chances with Estrella are toast.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Umm, I watched half the video. Take the committment. He will be a taller, more athletic, Jesse in 2 years. Him and Carey will be swatting shots left and right.