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McCullough will be at Memphis Aug. 27 and Syracuse Aug. 29. McCullough will trim schools off list in September
McCullough's transferring to Brewster (same prep school as Fair, plus Thomas Robinson and other high-major guys on an annual basis). It'll be interesting to see how he responds to being pushed a little harder.
Deron Lamb?I always find it funny when a kid says a certain school is his "dream school" then 9/10 times they end up playing elsewhere lol.
I like our chances.Hmm...
What?I like our chances.
What?
That was a stunner (St. Raymond, Bronx, right?)... After the snub, I think we took Hak instead and it turned out to be a blessing in the long run. Development was slower for Hak, but he morphed into Mr. Extendo towards the end of his career and played on the 03' NC team. Later Hak was taken (in the ultimate payback) ahead of Hodge in the NBA draft (2005?) and established himself as a survivor in the NBA (now with NO), while Hodge's career quickly fizzled.Julius Hodge aka JulesView attachment 1103
Hodge got shot/hurt, I believe. Likely would have had a similar career to HakThat was a stunner (St. Raymond, Bronx, right?)... After the snub, I think we took Hak instead and it turned out to be a blessing in the long run. Development was slower for Hak, but he morphed into Mr. Extendo towards the end of his career and played on the 03' NC team. Later Hak was taken (in the ultimate payback) ahead of Hodge in the NBA draft (2005?) and established himself as a survivor in the NBA (now with NO), while Hodge's career quickly fizzled.
But enough history -- I'm wondering about where we stand with McCullough ('14) and Lawrence ('13). I love Lawrence's game, but lately the only tidbits I'm hearing involve McCullough talking up the 'Cuse after the Ennis commitment. I think you said McCullough could re-clasify -- and both he and Lawrence are listed at PF. If this is correct it would seem like an either/or with those 2. Thoughts?
That was a stunner (St. Raymond, Bronx, right?)... After the snub, I think we took Hak instead and it turned out to be a blessing in the long run. Development was slower for Hak, but he morphed into Mr. Extendo towards the end of his career and played on the 03' NC team. Later Hak was taken (in the ultimate payback) ahead of Hodge in the NBA draft (2005?) and established himself as a survivor in the NBA (now with NO), while Hodge's career quickly fizzled.
But enough history -- I'm wondering about where we stand with McCullough ('14) and Lawrence ('13). I love Lawrence's game, but lately the only tidbits I'm hearing involve McCullough talking up the 'Cuse after the Ennis commitment. I think you said McCullough could re-clasify -- and both he and Lawrence are listed at PF. If this is correct it would seem like an either/or with those 2. Thoughts?
I was thinking he got cut by the Bucs and then went to Italy. It could have been an injury, but strange that if hurt he would continue playing in Europe. But thanks for the added info.Hodge got shot/hurt, I believe. Likely would have had a similar career to Hak
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Haven't heard or read anything about him possibly re-classifying. Not sure how old he is, but don't think that is true.
Yes that rings a bell. Thx. (I think selden reclassified also from 14 to 13).Wiggins and Vonleh were the 2 players discussed as possible re-classifying
correctYes that rings a bell. Thx. (I think selden reclassified also from 14 to 13 also).
As far as Rondae versus Wayne, Scout notes that Jefferson's outside shot is suspect. This may or may not be true (or outdated). There's almost no information given about Selden, so I'd like to know how their games compare. I think General had an upthread post to the effect that Selden is a possible waiters prodigy who can attack pressure and get to the rim ... which is what I thought Jefferson's game was. Which one would fit our system better?correct
As far as Rondae versus Wayne, Scout notes that Jefferson's outside shot is suspect. This may or may not be true (or outdated). There's almost no information given about Selden, so I'd like to know how their games compare. I think General had an upthread post to the effect that Selden is a possible waiters prodigy who can attack pressure and get to the rim ... which is what I thought Jefferson's game was. Which one would fit our system better?
From what I have seen on Zagsblog, McCullough's outside shot has improved. He even talked about having 3pt type range. If McCullough actually ends up developing that kind of range, it seems tougher to imagine recruiting both him and Lawrence.
Lawrence's recruiting sounds like he is starting to think Kentucky, as they have started showing a bit of interest. He probably wants to hold out to see if they will offer.
That's just my guess, based upon what i have read. It would be nice if some of these players would start making a decision, but it seems like the recent trend is to try and play the waiting game. At least for some of the kids that SU is interested in.
Just my opinion, but I think Lawrence and McCullough can play together, and in fact would be fantastic together in Syracuse's system. Its what I am hoping happens actually.
As for Selden or Jefferson, its hard for me to say who I like better because I have not seen enough of Jefferson.
I see them both as secondary options to Carter-Williams sticking around for a while. If he does, there just isnt enough playing time to lure a top recruit like Selden or Jefferson when they could go elsewhere and be a star.
I'm literally drinking a (craft) beer over the idea that we have a chance of pairing Lawrence and McCullough as future frontcourt-mates. That's good stuff.
At the same time (could be the beer), I'm trying to understand why you see MCW (who's a PG) as any obstacle to Selden/Jefferson (both SG's) coming in next season. If anything, it would seem like Cooney and Gbinje would be bigger obstacles. No doubt Selden could play some point, but from the recruiting threads I've been reading (including some of your posts), he's a DW-type volume scorer who's built to slash at the 2 and break down defenses. Why wouldn't he or Jefferson jump at the chance to play with distributors like MCW or Ennis? And for that matter, why wouldn't JB want a volume scorer/penetrator in the backcourt as an athletic compliment to MCW or Ennis, just as he did by bringing in DW to compliment Scoop)?
Not to mention that since Selden and Jefferson are 5 star players, if either plays to his ranking, he'd walk past (soph) Cooney and first year (rs) Gbinje and probably start from day 1.