Class of 2017 Last Spots

[Footey04]

Thorpe performed pretty well after taking over pg duties last year I think he'd be a huge get for our team next year imo

 

[Digger]

Might have an issue physically getting Thorpe to Syracuse. One layover in Charlotte or something and we may never hear from the kid again...

 

[BlackSquirrels]

I'm hoping that more grad transfer possibilities emerge because the guys currently on the market don't look like high-level ACC contributors to me.

Maybe the staff is working back channels on guys who have not declared their intentions.

 

[cuseinseattle]

I'm hoping that more grad transfer possibilities emerge because the guys currently on the market don't look like high-level ACC contributors to me.

Maybe the staff is working back channels on guys who have not declared their intentions.

I think Geno Thorpe is more ready to play in the ACC than John Gillon was. Gillon 5'9" with a slow release on his 3 and no floater. He worked really hard and had some great moments but due to his limitations it's not really possible for him to enter the ball to the post or play good defense at the top of the zone. The kid had a lot of heart and did the best he could do but he was never supposed to be a 30+ minute a game guard. Thorpe has better size, is a comparable shooter and a better offensive player in general. He is also 6'4" and is athletic enough to be a reasonable defender at the top of the zone.

 

[SUskibum]

G. Thorpe USF

 

[Jasoncuse]

I'm hoping that more grad transfer possibilities emerge because the guys currently on the market don't look like high-level ACC contributors to me.

Maybe the staff is working back channels on guys who have not declared their intentions.

Maybe Matt Mobley?

The market is thinning and pretty quickly. It'd be nice to hear some news about interest but I doubt that's happening until a kid visits.

 

[Fly Rodder]

Maybe Matt Mobley?

The market is thinning and pretty quickly. It'd be nice to hear some news about interest but I doubt that's happening until a kid visits.

I still think there will be more players transferring. Although, IMO, the available talent is really hit or miss. It'll be tough to catch lightening twice and pick up another AWIII.

 

[mac1844]

Cullen Neal is looking. Watched him a lot last year at Ole Miss. he's not a great defender but he can shoot. The zone might mask his slow feet a little.

 

[FrancoPizza]

The zone might mask his slow feet a little.

Right - because our zone doesn't depend on quick lateral movements to recover.

 

[KevMonstah]

Right - because our zone doesn't depend on quick lateral movements to recover.

no no no no no, no way man, otherwise SU would've recruited SEVERAL undersized, quick, and talented PGs
to play, but instead, it's clear that they need to be big enough for the top of the zone. it's never, "quickness", it's always "size".

kev

 

[iommi]

We should offer Nahziah Carter. He's open to committing for '17.

 

[Jasoncuse]

We should offer Nahziah Carter. He's open to committing for '17.

Would he help this year? He's not much of a shooter right?

 

[Ward]

We should offer Nahziah Carter. He's open to committing for '17.

I'm not too familiar with him. Is he tall enough or perimeter skilled enough to play the 3?

 

[iommi]

Would he help this year? He's not much of a shooter right?

More of a slasher. I'd prefer him to a grad transfer. Let him play some 3 and 2.

 

[iommi]

I'm not too familiar with him. Is he tall enough or perimeter skilled enough to play the 3?

6'6" athletic. I'll show you a clip from this weekend that showed off his athleticism.

 

[iommi]

6'6" athletic. I'll show you a clip from this weekend that showed off his athleticism.

 

[iommi]

Nahz Carter third team last weekend with the likes of Cam Reddish...

 

[Fly Rodder]

kill two birds with one stone ... get Carter to fill some minutes and get his uncle to renovate the Carrier Dome Shawn Carter Center