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"It's amazing how much a guy who didn't factor into the plan a year ago can become indispensible so quickly.
That's the case with Melo. A work in progress as a freshman, he's now a vital cog for the Orange's success.
I watched Syracuse play against Cincinnati on Monday night without Melo, who is being withheld for what Andy Katz has reported is due to academic issues. Rakeem Christmas did an admirable job filling in, but the Orange are a different team sans Melo. His ability to adjust and alter shots not only helps Syracuse on defense, it helps get the all-important transition game going.
The Syracuse Post-Standard reported on Wednesday that the university said it could be a while before the issues are resolved.
For those in central New York hoping to book trips to New Orleans, I'd suggest holding off until you know if Melo would be able to dance on Bourbon Street, too."
'In The Know' Blinded by the Boss
That's the case with Melo. A work in progress as a freshman, he's now a vital cog for the Orange's success.
I watched Syracuse play against Cincinnati on Monday night without Melo, who is being withheld for what Andy Katz has reported is due to academic issues. Rakeem Christmas did an admirable job filling in, but the Orange are a different team sans Melo. His ability to adjust and alter shots not only helps Syracuse on defense, it helps get the all-important transition game going.
The Syracuse Post-Standard reported on Wednesday that the university said it could be a while before the issues are resolved.
For those in central New York hoping to book trips to New Orleans, I'd suggest holding off until you know if Melo would be able to dance on Bourbon Street, too."
'In The Know' Blinded by the Boss