Class of 2026 CG Ryan Moesch (NY) to Siena

[Blanko97]

Was the 1st SU guard that came to mind that is similar in size and explosiveness. I'll try better Blanko

Just a world of difference in talent is all. It’s a pet peeve I have with analysts too, they throw around big name comparisons for players who are at completely different levels and then the players will get flack when they don’t perform up to unrealistic standards.

 

[BludOrange]

Was the 1st SU guard that came to mind that is similar in size and explosiveness. I'll try better Blanko

Is more like a JG3, but with actual speed, quickness and an ability to finish at/around the rim.

So I guess he's actually not like JG3.

 

[Cuseloyal]

Coached against/watched him many times when he was at Cazenovia/Chittenango. Freak athlete with amazing feel for the game. Shot definitely is pretty streaky but never lacks for confidence

 

[Melancer46]

Also just realizing Putnam has a Rochester kid, Jalen Taggart, who might be the nephew of my old basketball coach. Not positive if he's related or not. At any rate, he's a junior in high school and led Putnam in scoring this season; seems to be their best shooter. Plays for City Rocks on the EYBL circuit...maybe worth keeping an eye on.

Haven't watched the Newman game yet but did watch this one. Think he finished with over 30 points and was fairly efficient doing so. He's both very crafty and very athletic, pretty great combination there. Kinda took a beating and was letting the refs know how he felt about it, but kept chugging along doing his thing. He has the hostage dribble down where he comes off a screen and gets his defender on his back and holds them off while reading the help defenders before deciding if he should shoot or pass. If we're going to be a heavy ball screen based offense, he is definitely a fit for that kind of system; seems extremely comfortable doing that.

I imagine being small (both in height and strength) and having more of a set shot is probably a big part of why he's only a 3 star recruit. On the brightside, while he doesn't really elevate for his jumpshot, it is at least quick. But really, he seems to mostly want to use his craftiness and quickness to get into the paint and get to his floater/layup game. TBD how well that'll work against D1 athletes, but the hostage dribble/floater combo is an absolute must to survive with his size IMO and it is fortunately a strength for him. Pretty cool player; always tough to succeed at his size but he seems to have the tools that you need to be able to survive.

 

[letsgorange]

Coached against/watched him many times when he was at Cazenovia/Chittenango. Freak athlete with amazing feel for the game. Shot definitely is pretty streaky but never lacks for confidence

Will be a fan favorite if it happens. Fun player to watch

 

[TampaLaker]

Then our expectations are pretty low. If we’re going to rely on Doty and Ryan, forget about making the tournament. Neither are ACC players.

You are probably right. I’m sure they are planning on playing 5 against 2 for the season. Because those are the only two they would rely on.
Talk about a straw man argument.