Chance Westry Transferring to Syracuse

[Niastri]

Westry looks like he's done good work in the weight room.

"With proper dedication to strength and conditioning..."

 

[Idiocuse22&]

It’s rarely carried over to games for either of them. I played with a guy in HS who was a dead Reggie Miller ringer in practice, but when he got in a game he could not hit anything. Practice speed is not the same as game speed.

I dont disagree at all. But he was dominating players that start and others playing minutes, at some point lets see how that player handles game speed, considering before yesterday correct me if im wrong he has played less than 4 minutes this year.
There are alot of different variables most of which I have no clue, however I am curious to see if the cream rises to the top as the way I see things.

 

[Idiocuse22&]

Yeah we've seen Cuffe in a decent amount of game action, and I can't say he's done much to have me clamoring for him getting more minutes. He's a plus defender, for sure, but he's a tweener at this level, which isn't ideal.

He is a tweener, but what game action are you referring to?
Must be last year? I personally saw some flashes of a quality role player misused. If I was a player and I spent a whole year working on my game but wasnt given a chance based on last year? I would conclude that my coach was stubborn and not very good.
Especially after watching the performance of some in games. Last game accörding to the box score at least, he was more productive in 5min than someone else in 19. Also, defensive energy was a very clear huge boost.
To me there is no defense for Cuffe having now 9 minutes through 6 games with the poor play in front of him. He may be a tweener but he plays bigger than he is.
Im thinking his role will be more defined from here, get more minutes and prove to be a valuable piece to the improvement of this team.


Maybe stubborness is something holding Coach back. I for sure wouldnt have rolled out the starting lineup in the 2nd half against Cornell. Im not alone, I heard a simultaneous gasp when it happened.

 

[hoopsupstate]

It’s rarely carried over to games for either of them. I played with a guy in HS who was a dead Reggie Miller ringer in practice, but when he got in a game he could not hit anything. Practice speed is not the same as game speed.

That’s the problem. Practices should be game speed or you’re just going through the motions. Practices should be harder than games, not the reverse.

 

[OrangeAl]

He is a tweener, but what game action are you referring to?
Must be last year? I personally saw some flashes of a quality role player misused. If I was a player and I spent a whole year working on my game but wasnt given a chance based on last year? I would conclude that my coach was stubborn and not very good.
Especially after watching the performance of some in games. Last game accörding to the box score at least, he was more productive in 5min than someone else in 19. Also, defensive energy was a very clear huge boost.
To me there is no defense for Cuffe having now 9 minutes through 6 games with the poor play in front of him. He may be a tweener but he plays bigger than he is.
Im thinking his role will be more defined from here, get more minutes and prove to be a valuable piece to the improvement of this team.


Maybe stubborness is something holding Coach back. I for sure wouldnt have rolled out the starting lineup in the 2nd half against Cornell. Im not alone, I heard a simultaneous gasp when it happened.

The very definition of stubbornness is not doing what internet posters believe should be done!

 

[two3zone]

He is a tweener, but what game action are you referring to?
Must be last year? I personally saw some flashes of a quality role player misused. If I was a player and I spent a whole year working on my game but wasnt given a chance based on last year? I would conclude that my coach was stubborn and not very good.
Especially after watching the performance of some in games. Last game accörding to the box score at least, he was more productive in 5min than someone else in 19. Also, defensive energy was a very clear huge boost.
To me there is no defense for Cuffe having now 9 minutes through 6 games with the poor play in front of him. He may be a tweener but he plays bigger than he is.
Im thinking his role will be more defined from here, get more minutes and prove to be a valuable piece to the improvement of this team.


Maybe stubborness is something holding Coach back. I for sure wouldnt have rolled out the starting lineup in the 2nd half against Cornell. Im not alone, I heard a simultaneous gasp when it happened.

Even last season there were times when he actually was in the game and was easily our best defender in that game, even if it was for a few minutes.

Didn't Red bring in Cuffe for a last defensive possession last year? That should be enough right there to show he has value, especially on this trash bag of a roster.

 

[Sbucketball]

Even last season there were times when he actually was in the game and was easily our best defender in that game, even if it was for a few minutes.

Didn't Red bring in Cuffe for a last defensive possession last year? That should be enough right there to show he has value, especially on this trash bag of a roster.

Against Miami. Kyshawn George was scoring at will against Bell driving to the hoop every possession late so Cuffe came in to stay in front. Of course first possession he shot over him and banked a 3 though. Size irrelevant this year though since he’s the same size as the guy he’d take minutes from anyway.

 

[two3zone]

Against Miami. Kyshawn George was scoring at will against Bell driving to the hoop every possession late so Cuffe came in to stay in front. Of course first possession he shot over him and banked a 3 though. Size irrelevant this year though since he’s the same size as the guy he’d take minutes from anyway.

There it is.

 

[STEVEHOLT]

Westry looks like he's done good work in the weight room.

"With proper dedication to strength and conditioning..."

“I don’t know what we’re going to get when he comes back and plays,’’ Autry said. “Nobody does. Nobody knows what we’re gonna get. You know? He doesn’t even know.

“But he’s battled hard and I’m proud of the way he’s attacked (getting back). His rehab and his spirits are good.’’

Autry described a difference between being available and being ready. Really ready.”

But what about really, really, really ready ?

 

[OttoinGrotto]

“I don’t know what we’re going to get when he comes back and plays,’’ Autry said. “Nobody does. Nobody knows what we’re gonna get. You know? He doesn’t even know.

“But he’s battled hard and I’m proud of the way he’s attacked (getting back). His rehab and his spirits are good.’’

Autry described a difference between being available and being ready. Really ready.”

But what about really, really, really ready ?

I'd like to see him sooner rather than later because I think he'll help. It doesn't take much to match what Carlos is giving on offense, and Westry's taller and not as easy to shoot over if he can move at all on defense.

What sucks is it would be really good for Westry to get his first minutes against Tennessee, so it probably won't happen, but I think we need him if we have the chance to win.

 

[STEVEHOLT]

I'd like to see him sooner rather than later because I think he'll help. It doesn't take much to match what Carlos is giving on offense, and Westry's taller and not as easy to shoot over if he can move at all on defense.

What sucks is it would be really good for Westry to get his first minutes against Tennessee, so it probably won't happen, but I think we need him if we have the chance to win.

Whenever he gets in a game, no matter how “ready” I’m not expecting much of anything until his 3rd or 4th game back.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Whenever he gets in a game, no matter how “ready” I’m not expecting much of anything until his 3rd or 4th game back.

That's fine. Let's get that started.

Again, Carlos basically being a zero production wise means we're not missing out on anything if Cuffe or Westry or whomever picks up some minutes.

 

[jordville]

Chance was moving pretty well earlier rushing the field…

LGO!

 

[capeorange]

Chance was moving pretty well earlier rushing the field…
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LGO!

Jump down to the field and run around with a bunch of crazed happy and drunk fans. What could go wrong?

 

[CardiacCuse]

makes no sense to protect chance if the concern is simply that he might not play very well...sounds like thats what it is...protecting NI - name and image...

this era is so soft all the way around

 

[FRANKIEFAN]

Jump down to the field and run around with a bunch of crazed happy and drunk fans. What could go wrong?

He's a college kid not a nursing home resident. He'll be ok.

 

[Niastri]

He's a college kid not a nursing home resident. He'll be ok.

I would point out that it appears that Westry's spleen exploding is a Legitimate Risk.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Jump down to the field and run around with a bunch of crazed happy and drunk fans. What could go wrong?

Just needs some bubble wrap.

 

[FRANKIEFAN]

I bet he's fine to play and the coach is just being stupid.

The whole Carlos 27 mpg Cuffe 3 mpg with 3 dnps definitely makes me question the decisions. This is much different than when JB would bully one talented kid every year for whatever reason and put them in the dog house Otis Jeremy McNeil Dion etc.

 

[capeorange]

He's a college kid not a nursing home resident. He'll be ok.

He hasn't played in 2 years. Why do something stupid that risks aggravating what ever is keeping him on the bench this year.

So far he hasn't been OK since he's been here.

 

[two3zone]

I bet he's fine to play and the coach is just being stupid.

The whole Carlos 27 mpg Cuffe 3 mpg with 3 dnps definitely makes me question the decisions. This is much different than when JB would bully one talented kid every year for whatever reason and put them in the dog house Otis Jeremy McNeil Dion etc.

I think he hasn't played in over two years and only a handful of minutes outside of high school and probably isn't very good right now.

 

[50YRsofCuse]

Absence. I think he hasn't played in over two years and only a handful of minutes outside of high school and probably isn't very good right now.

You know, I hope you are wrong. Yes, It will take time to regain his skills after such a long absence.

I would rather anticipate a successful return rather than issuing a negative prognosis.

 

[two3zone]

You know, I hope you are wrong. Yes, It will take time to regain his skills after such a long absence.

I would rather anticipate a successful return rather than issuing a negative prognosis.

After seeing the slop we've seen, I would hope it's that because if it isn't it's another important question for the coach.


He addressed it recently, I wish it seemed more positive but I didn't get good feelings about the statement.

 

[CardiacCuse]

I think he hasn't played in over two years and only a handful of minutes outside of high school and probably isn't very good right now.

even if it is a matter of poor current form...just put him in the game for a few minutes...defense is all effort anyway...and he could be very useful there even if he isnt good right now

he can play a few mnutes every game no matter his conditioning...and t would probably help him improve

 

[Hopkins16]

He needs to play right away. Even if it's 5 minutes a game and work up to more. He just needs to get his feet wet and re-acclimated to competitive basketball.