Daemen Postgame Thoughts.

[Zelda Zonk]

Red can un-redshirt someone at any time. When Zion was injured, Coach K burned Joey Baker's red shirt season but putting him in the game at Syracuse, which was late in the season. That meant the season counts as a real season and not a redshirt season. So if necessary, Patterson can be thrown in the fire at any time. But Patterson isn't going to be needed this year. If McLeod gets injured, I'm guessing we would be better off with 30-35 minutes of Brown, with a bit of Hima (or maybe Carey, who knows) when needed for rests and foul trouble. I hope Griff is still high on him developing into a player for us, which I think he is. Probably two years away.

Okay, he can be un-redshirted. But if he’s not getting any minutes before that happens, how useful would he be in that Break Glass in Case if Emergency scenario?

 

[Sbucketball]

Okay, he can be un-redshirted. But if he’s not getting any minutes before that happens, how useful would he be in that Break Glass in Case if Emergency scenario?

I don't think he would get minutes prior to a break-glass situation whether or not he redshirts. McLeod, Brown, Hima, and probably Carey are ahead of him, and they aren't going to regularly play 5 centers.

With that said, Griff was high on Patterson and I hope he develops into a stud. And if he does develop nicely, it would be great if he has an extra year of eligibility due to redshirting his first year.

 

[IthacaMatt]

I honestly cannot remember a year ever where we had 5 centers….and you’re concerned that we’re redshirting the 6 10 freshman who weighs about 140 lbs? I think we need to settle down here.

He's 7-2, 220. He's not a complete string bean. He could use 10-20 pounds of good weight over the next 4 years, but he's already closer to ACC size than most of the center recruits we bring in.

 

[Dcuse]

I think it’s great that Patterson is redshirting. This picture sure doesn’t show a 6’10 and 140 lb player. (Carey is reported as the lightest center at 205 lbs, Patterson at 220). SU offered Patterson after his attendance at their elite camp. They know what they are getting and wanted him. Allen did a great job with Jesse but remember his first 2 years at SU he averaged just 6.9 and 8.9 minutes/game before coming into his own as a junior. Centers take time. Working with Patterson for an entire year will benefit both William and SU by bringing him along a more developed and polished center next season. Looking forward to his progress. This year, I imagine matchups could determine which of our other center candidates play. Awesome to have options.


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Brown is a power forward who in certain matchups and circumstances could play center. Against Daemon, Benny played center for a while, despite not being a center too. DC is an example of a power forward playing center for us sometimes despite being a power forward. We have options now and we are being more fluid on position play. We may play 3 guards sometimes despite one being in the forward position too.

He's 7-2, 220. He's not a complete string bean. He could use 10-20 pounds of good weight over the next 4 years, but he's already closer to ACC size than most of the center recruits we bring in.

I went to the Boys and Girls club dinner recently. He's a string bean. It's Ok, I'm sure he'll work hard to get where he needs to be but he's a long way from it right this second.

 

[cusefan88]

He's 7-2, 220. He's not a complete string bean. He could use 10-20 pounds of good weight over the next 4 years, but he's already closer to ACC size than most of the center recruits we bring in.

He's the third string true center behind McCleod and Hima. And ostensibly 4th to play behind Brown. So they probably don't need him this year and I think he'll get to 230-235lbs next season and will look really promising.

 

[OrangeinDC]

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It was against Damian College a Division 2 team.. Let’s see what he does in Maui and against ACC teams. He could be a good college player with upside, but to talk like he’s an NBA player is a little presumptuous.

I don't believe anybody said he was going to the League. but to say he doesn't have any league skills is a little stretch. Kid has a long way to go to even be in league conversations, but he still has a lot of time to be a good SU player. Not bagging, just don't want that to become the troupe.

 

[OrangeinDC]

Copeland is the Josh Pace of this team. Obviously different games but in terms of impact that's who he is. Just with a lot more flair and communication.

More athletic.

 

[Jzsshuttles]

Two plays really stood out that JJ made. McLeod made a nice defensive stop and JJ got the ball and then rewarded him with a nice pass for an easy basket on the offensive end. And then the same thing with Cuffe. He made a nice block, JJ gets the ball and looked specifically for him for an open three. Two heads up plays by JJ to reward his guys for great defense.

The Cuffe block was elite..I couldn’t believe it at first. Flat footed and punched it like a 7 fter. Really impressed with him. Only saw the Matthew Loves Ball Highlights but I’m thinking this kid is an absolute steal and exactly what this program needs the next few years.

 

[tptcuse]

He isn't going to the NBA. Can't believe I have to write that. And agree with what you are saying.

Super happy to have him on our team, for sure.

NBA, not a chance.

But he has at least a 50/50 chance of being on the Globetrotters. Cope would kill it with them.

 

[OmahaCuse]

More athletic.

Not so sure about that.

 

[Dmcnabbrules]

More athletic.

Bouncier maybe. Not nearly as strong.

 

[oTTo113445]

I like how Carey tries to play Defense with his feet. But our Forwards have to get a body on the guy when they drive from the 3-point line, and see the ball, not just their man, for weakside shot-blocking. JJ's speed is going to be awesome late in games.