Chance Westry transferring to UAB

[Lukeyloo]

You won’t get any info on him. after a setback there was a personal thing that will remain confidential. More important than basketball

Putting aside the details of the personal situation, do you know if fans should expect him to ever be able to contribute to this program?

 

[Bulldog04]

Putting aside the details of the personal situation, do you know if fans should expect him to ever be able to contribute to this program?

I personally think he needs a break from what I know but I know how the program feels about him personally and his basketball skill. He just needs to get on the court somehow

 

[Lukeyloo]

I personally think he needs a break from what I know but I know how the program feels about him personally and his basketball skill. He just needs to get on the court somehow

If there’s one thing I think I know about Red, is that he’s going to advocate for whatever is best for the player. Hope Chance does whatever is best for him/his life.

 

[grepal]

When we landed Chance Westry, JJ, and Donnie Freeman shortly after Red was named head coach, it seemed like a HUGE indicator of Red's recruiting prowess.

Hard to believe that two years later, only JJ contributed out of those three. I don't fault Freeman due to his injury, but he contributed no more than Chris McCullough did. And Chance didn't even score a point.

Incredible, given the caliber of recruit all three were [with two of them being McD AA's].

Basketball, like life itself has a randomness due to health. Chance was very unfortunate. JJ has had injury issues and Donnie lost most of his Freshman year. Syracuse has had a bad run of injuries.. Even when we were really good we lost a couple of key players right before the tournament. Who was it that said the best ability is availability.

 

[Dcuse]

Basketball, like life itself has a randomness due to health. Chance was very unfortunate. JJ has had injury issues and Donnie lost most of his Freshman year. Syracuse has had a bad run of injuries.. Even when we were really good we lost a couple of key players right before the tournament. Who was it that said the best ability is availability.

Yes, but all of that injury and availability stuff……..that’s coaching.

 

[Niastri]

Easy, kcsu said he hoped Chance was focusing on his studies.
i agreed with him.

Another guy who shows up only at the end of the season to bad mouth players…

 

[NCo’range]

I appreciate all your takes.
I’m sorry if if I asked a question that some did not like.
I started this post because I truly was at a loss as to what happened to Chance Westry whose story is both sad and interesting. Unfortunately, I live away from the super hub of Syracuse Sports information and this forum has allowed me to keep abreast of my team.
I just want to clarify that my questions were not meant to be, in any way, sarcastic or hurtful.
I honestly just wanted to know what happened since so little has been written or shared anywhere especially here in Raleigh NC where they won’t even cover when SU plays (and stomps) one of their darling teams.
I wish Chance Westry all the best in life.
Go SU!

 

[Hopkins16]

If Chance found a home in Syracuse and feels loved and respected by the staff outside of basketball, and wants to graduate, he should have that opportunity. I know I have been frustrated with him, mainly because the team is bad and we need an answer/rescuer. But, when it’s all said and done, life, health and happiness is way bigger than basketball. If the Syracuse community can provide that for Chance and he never steps foot on the court again, we’ve done very well.

 

[NCo’range]

Looks like Chance Westry decided he wants to return to his life on a basket court.
Good luck Chance, I hardly knew ya.

 

[EnviroSciGuy]

Yes, but all of that injury and availability stuff……..that’s coaching.

You're trying way, WAY too hard.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

I'm looking forward to the ceremony where his jersey is lifted to the rafters amongst the other SU greats. Don't blink during the highlight reel.

 

[capeorange]

Yes, but all of that injury and availability stuff……..that’s coaching.

2 out of 3 had injury histories when they were brought in. That's called evaluation.

 

[AZOrange]

You won’t get any info on him. after a setback there was a personal thing that will remain confidential. More important than basketball

Apparently a gambling addiction

 

[bnoro]

Apparently a gambling addiction

If that's true that's terrible. It's sad to see so many kids (and adults) getting caught up in this.

 

[capeorange]

If that's true that's terrible. It's sad to see so many kids (and adults) getting caught up in this.

Seems to be a driving force in sports these days. You can't watch TV without seeing an ad telling you how easy it is.

 

[UD1954]

Basketball program needs a culture change ... the football teams culture is who they are ...we need players with some toughness and dog in them ...

 

[AZOrange]

If that's true that's terrible. It's sad to see so many kids (and adults) getting caught up in this.

Oh god it was a joke based on the pickup basketball gambling

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Oh god it was a joke based on the pickup basketball gambling

Maybe use the sarcasm font next time.

 

[rrlbees]

 

[cusefan88]

Good for him. Hope it works out

 

[orangepassion]

Warn the UAB pick-up gamers

 

[Orangezoo]

Such a shame that injury so badly hampered his career. Full healthy this kid could be a pro.

 

[Frozen]

 

[RF2044]

Well, I hope he gets healthy and eventually gets to play meaningful basketball.

Best of luck.

 

[UD1954]

Sucker born every minute...UAB's turn