Chris Bell officially returning

[OrangeXtreme]

Why Chris Bell elected to return to Syracuse basketball

Forward Chris Bell announced his return to Syracuse basketball on Thursday. We spoke to his father to find out why he elected to come back to the Orange.

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[Sbucketball]

His dad keeps on saying “Last dance” or “One last go around” on Chris Bell’s return video on IG.

His last dance would also be his first dance. Let's hope he gets it.

 

[Owens guy]

We should just assume everyone is leaving at season's end and just recruit the entire team so if anyone who doesn't make an official decision to return if they stay on the fence they run the risk of getting replaced and forced into the portal.

Many college players have made "official" announcements that they are returning to their teams this offseason only to change their minds and enter the portal later after they find out they can get more NIL somewhere else.

I can't even imagine the amount of back room checking around for potential NIL amounts, dealing and negotiating going on with nearly every decent college player. It's truly yearly free agency today.

 

[OptimusOtto]

His dad keeps on saying “Last dance” or “One last go around” on Chris Bell’s return video on IG.

He's got the tools that if he takes a big leap I can see him declaring for the draft. Good potential problem for us to have, let's hope that's how it plays out.

 

[cusefan88]

I stand by my previous statement that having more veteran teammates who are mature will elevate Bell even more.

 

[Cheriehoop]

I guess I could surmise they aren’t being well received by the better players in the portal.

Probably more difficult to recruit when a great shooter like Chris stays on the fence till the last minute too.

 

[orangecuse]

He has a return video? Lol




(the dog doesn't look too thrilled.)

This post is hysterical. Although, there's no doubt in my mind, it will fall far short of the likes it deserves. This 100% epitomizes the current state of college athletics to a T.

 

[MikeSU02]

He's got the tools that if he takes a big leap I can see him declaring for the draft. Good potential problem for us to have, let's hope that's how it plays out.

Anyone can declare for the draft that is eligible.

Not anyone can get drafted.

Chris is in the former. Not the latter. His jump would have to essentially be groundbreaking to make the NBA from where he is now.

 

[littlereg]

Good article. Like what I hear from poppa Bell. Obviously could just be worded that way to sound good but seems like Chris wanted to be here more or less.

 

[Orangezoo]

Good article. Like what I hear from poppa Bell. Obviously could just be worded that way to sound good but seems like Chris wanted to be here more or less.

A lot of things he needs to be better at that pops called out too. Love hearing that

 

[MSOrange]

A lot of things he needs to be better at that pops called out too. Love hearing that

Quite a contrast from ... nah I won't even go there

 

[PeteCalvin]

Quite a contrast from ... nah I won't even go there

C’mon…you can do it. All you need is a little push.

 

[Niastri]

I would like to point out that Chris Bell changed his name not too long ago. It seems to be that isn't something you would do lightly... He's got a lot going on. Not only limited to basketball. It seems reasonable to take time to make such an important decision.

I'm delighted to have him back with Syracuse.

I'm hoping for incremental improvement on offense. And on defense, a renewed dedication to staying in front of his man and helping from the weakside in a timely manner.

 

[Cusefan69]

I would like to point out that Chris Bell changed his name not too long ago. It seems to be that isn't something you would do lightly... He's got a lot going on. Not only limited to basketball. It seems reasonable to take time to make suck am important decision.

I'm delighted to have him back with Syracuse.

I'm hoping for incremental improvement on offense. And on defense, a renewed dedication to staying in front of his man and helping from the weakside in a timely manner.

Agree with your last paragraph and hopefully that is our entire team. Really hoping to see everyone has worked on their games and we see some nice improvements in the fall.

 

[tbonezone]

This post is hysterical. Although, there's no doubt in my mind, it will fall far short of the likes it deserves. This 100% epitomizes the current state of college athletics to a T.

no worries. i really do cherish my sub like percentiles.

 

[rhcuse]

Our long national nightmare is over

 

[Franz69]

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

The move at :22 is a travel. I don’t care. Now get off my lawn & pull your trousers up, you meddling kids!

I’m excited to see Chris’ development & maturity as an upperclassmen this year, not just physically & in his game/skillset but emotionally as a leader as well.

 

[Nicknack]

Chris is really an athletic dude to just be a stationary shooter. I love to see him hitting shots off the dribble like this. Also really like to see him practicing driving to the basket. His game could really be a force if he can add these things. And a little more D too, please.

 

[NineOneSeven]

How about 3rpg and 1.2apg?

 

[orangefog]

NGL the chase down block at :21 impressed me the most.

It would have been more impressive if he didn't bite on the fake.

 

[orangefog]

Chris is really an athletic dude to just be a stationary shooter. I love to see him hitting shots off the dribble like this. Also really like to see him practicing driving to the basket. His game could really be a force if he can add these things. And a little more D too, please.

He made some shots in that video with guys playing pretty good defense on him. I would like to see him play against some NBA guys and work on this same stuff.

 

[Orangezoo]

Both Chris and JJ could have big years.

 

[FrancoPizza]

The move at :22 is a travel.

Yea seems like refs allow an extra step every 10 years and by the turn of the century they'll probably say dribbling is optional.

 

[orangefog]

Well it’s Bell so…

Good point. Hopefully he is working on good man defensive skills as much as his offensive skills. I am sure he is