Chance Westry Transferring to Syracuse

[Cuse181]

Thanks.
Yeah, not seeing the full speed stuff, or high-level athleticism is worrying me. And there's zero lift on the jumper. That and the sort of 'awkwardness' in the handle and shot prep are weird. Back when we were recruiting him, there was a video of some sort of all star game or exhibition where he looked like the most confident and skilled guy on the court. Here, he looks like a walkon. I hope i'm misreading it.

Good, though, to see that it doesn't look like there are restrictions on what he's doing, and no wraps or braces or anything, of course. But, those clips don't look like a guy who was 'neck and neck against Judah for most talented' on the team, or however that was characterized. I fully recognize this was just a small sample of clips, and probably don't represent a fuller truth.

I still have very high hopes and expectations for him. Those early highlights were just so impressive. I hope he can be that.

when you compare him the other guy he seems like he’s either not taking the reps as seriously or he is still really slowed down by the knee injury.

 

[Orangezoo]

when you compare him the other guy he seems like he’s either not taking the reps as seriously or he is still really slowed down by the knee injury.

Some people move differently than others

 

[Orangezoo]

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For those worried about the speed in his other workouts

 

[two3zone]

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For those worried about the speed in his other workouts

I'm worried if he can play in general. Just picking the speed of the game up is going to be tough, let alone for a guy who last played regularly against high school players. Im not saying Westry and Cuffe are on the same level but there are some comparisons with time missed and the levels they played on.

 

[OmahaCuse]

I'm worried if he can play in general. Just picking the speed of the game up is going to be tough, let alone for a guy who last played regularly against high school players. Im not saying Westry and Cuffe are on the same level but there are some comparisons with time missed and the levels they played on.

He played at Auburn in games and plenty of practice games at SU, AU. Not worried

 

[jordville]

Chance better not have transfer portaled to University of Syracuse...

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Gaurd?

 

[Niastri]

Chance better not have transfer portaled to University of Syracuse...

I'm actually getting a little less worried about Westry.

I saw the video of him going up to dunk recently and thought "wow, he really barely made it!"

But Westry's game has always been a bit of an "old players game." Excellent court vision, strength, playing the angles, bodying and harassing defense.

Most of his high school highlights are not like Cuffe's. Westry wasn't dunking on guys in traffic from startling distances. Westry was getting to the basket with deception and change of pace and finger rolling, reversing under the rim or floating it in there. He was a top level athlete, but certainly not elite for a division 1 basketball player.

My guess is he'll still be able to make the right pass, get a body on his guy on defense and be in the right place at the right time, even if he isn't quite as explosive as he used to be. His hands are going to be just as quick and disruptive.

 

[albanycuse]

Holy skinniness even after almost 3 years in a college basketball program. I guess some people can’t gain much weight l.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Gaurd?

Yeah, it's French.

 

[Cuse12]

Holy skinniness even after almost 3 years in a college basketball program. I guess some people can’t gain much weight l.

Genetics. I could personally care less about the weight of our guards - more about speed, quickness, shiftiness and bounce. Now if we talking big men?? I’ve seen my fair share of bean poles here lately and I’m so against bean pole projects. I shiver anytime I see cuse linked to a 6’10 + guy who is under let’s say 210 lbs. absolute shivers go down my spine and I take a deep breath just hoping we do not go in that direction.

 

[OrlandoCuse]

Holy skinniness even after almost 3 years in a college basketball program. I guess some people can’t gain much weight l.

I wish I had that problem. I’ll walk by a piece of cake and gain a pound.

 

[Orangezoo]

I'm actually getting a little less worried about Westry.

I saw the video of him going up to dunk recently and thought "wow, he really barely made it!"

But Westry's game has always been a bit of an "old players game." Excellent court vision, strength, playing the angles, bodying and harassing defense.

Most of his high school highlights are not like Cuffe's. Westry wasn't dunking on guys in traffic from startling distances. Westry was getting to the basket with deception and change of pace and finger rolling, reversing under the rim or floating it in there. He was a top level athlete, but certainly not elite for a division 1 basketball player.

My guess is he'll still be able to make the right pass, get a body on his guy on defense and be in the right place at the right time, even if he isn't quite as explosive as he used to be. His hands are going to be just as quick and disruptive.

Westry is lean but kid is not lacking strength. He’s a physical guard and don’t see any issues with his ability in that dept. I could see him playing a tad bit leaner than before just to help reduce wear and tear on the legs.

 

[two3zone]

I wish I had that problem. I’ll walk by a piece of cake and gain a pound.

Same. To be fair, when I walk by ill walk back for it then eat it and ask for more, maybe wash it down with a milkshake.

 

[mark79]

just this morning for breakfast at a hotel I had a breakfast sandwich and two donuts with a third packed for the trip. Donuts are a definite weak spot…

 

[jordville]

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Those pictures give me Wes Johnson vibes. We can only wish and hope that he or any of these guys the next couple years has the same successful career.

 

[albanycuse]

I want to see him play in a game so i can get an actual feel for his game. His road has definitely been long and full of obstacles. He deserves it.

 

[Trueblue25]

I’ll buy high on this kid and take a gamble. I like his story and he has plenty to prove. Love the PA guys.

 

[Zelda Zonk]

At first, I thought he was texting god, telling him He doesn’t understand. Then I realized the text was FROM god and it made more sense.

 

[IthacaMatt]

At first, I thought he was texting god, telling him He doesn’t understand. Then I realized the text was FROM god and it made more sense.

I thought God preferred Instagram.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

I thought God preferred Instagram.

I mean, we all know that God has some second tier angel working their social. Definitely not an archangel.

 

[ROCuse]

Isn't that the court at Boeheim's house? I remember it from this video:

Boeheim Brothers Show Off Their INSANE Home Gym & The BEST Spots At Syracuse

Buddy & Jimmy Boeheim are the heart and soul of Syracuse hoops. Join one of college basketball’s favorite duos on a trip to some of the BEST spots around the...

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[jordville]

Isn't that the court at Boeheim's house? I remember it from this video:

Boeheim Brothers Show Off Their INSANE Home Gym & The BEST Spots At Syracuse

Buddy & Jimmy Boeheim are the heart and soul of Syracuse hoops. Join one of college basketball’s favorite duos on a trip to some of the BEST spots around the...

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Yup.. it sure is.

 

[Niastri]

I mean, we all know that God has some second tier angel working their social. Definitely not an archangel.

"When you're done sending out those texts, get me another mug of ambrosia! And it better be hot this time."