Class of 2023 CG Mike Williams (MD) Offered

[PauliePeppas]

 

[Orangezoo]

I'm assuming that something to the effect of the NIL deal is signed with restrictions of a geographical nature such that you can play basketball within the confines of the primary market my company/collective represents is "xx miles within xxxxx". Thus its not a legal requirement to play for said program you could play for a CC or lesser school.. etc

 

[CardiacCuse]

Some (not me) are calling me a hero for making that decision but I won't hear it

I hope she's not reading this thread

 

[Cuse009]

That is a killer for us. For him to be here and see a dud...

Any word on how Mike's visit went?

 

[dasher]

Any word on how Mike's visit went?

I will ask

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Any word on how Mike's visit went?

He didn't commit. That's how it went.

 

[jordville]

He was just at Wake...
His parents were geared up there too.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

He was just at Wake...
His parents were geared up there too.

Are those ... DUCT TAPE UNIFORMS?

 

[Orangefan1]

Don’t worry we have a five star coming to us each year thanks to AW, I wonder who we will target

 

[pwong]

He was just at Wake...
His parents were geared up there too.

Seems like they were also given gear at Depaul and Clemson too.

 

[orangefog]

Seems like they were also given gear at Depaul and Clemson too.

They shouldn't be able to give him a rim.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

I don't think they can leave with the stuff, unless the rule has changed

 

[Cuse_NYC]

Are those ... DUCT TAPE UNIFORMS?

Bring back our duct tape uniforms!! The ones with the duct tape shoulders, not the grey vs usf that yr lol

 

[DilemaCuse]

He didn't commit. That's how it went.

This is not a knock on the insiders but I see it going something like this

Staff feels confident on this one.

Kid committs elsewhere, Staff shocked, did everything they could

As I said, wash, rinse, repeat

 

[cali315phan]

This is not a knock on the insiders but I see it going something like this

Staff feels confident on this one.

Kid committs elsewhere, Staff shocked, did everything they could

As I said, wash, rinse, repeat

I laugh/cried at this

 

[OHIORANGES]

It’s probably going to be true

 

[Sherman20]

Has anyone got any intel on Mike Williams? I really hope we’re in the lead to land him. The Reid Ducharme debacle has left us in a bad spot.

 

[cuseallday]

I believe he still is taking an OV to LSU right? My sense is that Syracuse and Clemson are the two "leaders," but obviously 2023 hasn't been kind to the Orange so far.

 

[721Comstock]

I believe he still is taking an OV to LSU right? My sense is that Syracuse and Clemson are the two "leaders," but obviously 2023 hasn't been kind to the Orange so far.

Is LSU still in the “strong-ass offer” business?

Because if they are ($€¢ = Ye$) then it’s unlikely we try to compete with that.

And nothing against MW, but -
he’s not a $1M man like our favorite local scrap metal mogul is looking for.

 

[RF2044]

Is LSU still in the “strong-ass offer” business?

Because if they are ($€¢ = Ye$) then it’s unlikely we try to compete with that.

And nothing against MW, but -
he’s not a $1M man like our favorite local scrap metal mogul is looking for.

Not only that, but we've got quality guards in the program. MW would be a nice add, for sure, but he isn't critical path -- not with Mintz, Copeland, Symir, and Taylor on the roster next season.

 

[Sbucketball]

Not only that, but we've got quality guards in the program. MW would be a nice add, for sure, but he isn't critical path -- not with Mintz, Copeland, Symir, and Taylor on the roster next season.

That's exactly why I want MW. We need someone willing to learn for a year and be a backup. Transfers don't want that. And if we're offering a starting position to a portal guard, it's because our guards transferred out. Best case scenario would be we keep our 2022 guards and add a 2023 guard behind them. If we didn't have 2022 guards who I'm real high on I'd be all for the portal route.

 

[RF2044]

That's exactly why I want MW. We need someone willing to learn for a year and be a backup. Transfers don't want that. And if we're offering a starting position to a portal guard, it's because our guards transferred out. Best case scenario would be we keep our 2022 guards and add a 2023 guard behind them. If we didn't have 2022 guards who I'm real high on I'd be all for the portal route.

I hope we land him, because he's a high upside athlete who would be a good system fit for us. He's also a guy who I think eventually will prove to be better than where he's currently ranked.

But getting a depth / bench guy who is "...willing to learn for a year and be a backup" does not equate to someone that should receive big money via an NIL deal.

 

[Sbucketball]

I hope we land him, because he's a high upside athlete who would be a good system fit for us. He's also a guy who I think eventually will prove to be better than where he's currently ranked.

But getting a depth / bench guy who is "...willing to learn for a year and be a backup" does not equate to someone that should receive big money via an NIL deal.

Oh, I never meant to indicate Adam should pay MW. That should be reserved for Top 10 players / future NBA all-stars. I think MW can be landed with the collective and knowledge that he'll have opportunities to make some money like Joe or Buddy etc.

 

[the villager]

Does anyone think 1M is enough to get young Wagner ?

 

[hoopsupstate]

Not only that, but we've got quality guards in the program. MW would be a nice add, for sure, but he isn't critical path -- not with Mintz, Copeland, Symir, and Taylor on the roster next season.

Symir is not guaranteed to be back next year.