Orangeyes Daily Articles for Tuesday - for Basketball | Syracusefan.com

Orangeyes Daily Articles for Tuesday for Basketball

sutomcat

No recent Cali or Iggy awards; Mr Irrelevant
Joined
Aug 15, 2011
Messages
25,012
Like
107,444
Woody-Newton.png

Welcome to Woody Newton Decision Day!

With Oshae Brissett’s decision to head to leave school and keep his name in the NBA Draft, Syracuse all of a sudden has a scholarship available for the next few years that it didn’t look like they’d have the opportunity to fill.
The 2019 class is essentially set in stone at this point and with five talented signees in that cycle, this extra scholarship will almost certainly go somewhere in the 2020 class. Albany native Andre Jacksonhas made some noise in terms of being a key piece in the Orange’s 2020 cycle, but there hasn’t really been a clear second or third potential member that SU has a really good shot at. That could all change on Tuesday.

Consensus four-star power forward Woody Newton appears to be preparing to make his collegiate decision early this week.


Elite four-star Syracuse target set to make decision Tuesday – Orange Fizz – Free Syracuse Recruiting News

SU News

http://orangefizz.net/2019/05/elite-four-star-syracuse-target-set-to-make-decision-tuesday/ (orangefizz.net; Raucci)

With Oshae Brissett’s decision to head to leave school and keep his name in the NBA Draft, Syracuse all of a sudden has a scholarship available for the next few years that it didn’t look like they’d have the opportunity to fill.
The 2019 class is essentially set in stone at this point and with five talented signees in that cycle, this extra scholarship will almost certainly go somewhere in the 2020 class. Albany native Andre Jacksonhas made some noise in terms of being a key piece in the Orange’s 2020 cycle, but there hasn’t really been a clear second or third potential member that SU has a really good shot at. That could all change on Tuesday.

Consensus four-star power forward Woody Newton appears to be preparing to make his collegiate decision early this week.

May 28th
— Woody Newton (@WNewton_23) May 2, 2019

Newton currently checks in as the No. 79 recruit in the country and the nation’s 15th best power forward according to 247Sports while he’s a few spots higher at 73rd and 12th according to Rivals. Simply put, this kid is a very talented player that would be a huge addition to the program.
After a 2019 class that saw Syracuse snag just one Top 100 recruit in Brycen Goodine, SU now has a pretty good chance at adding a pair of top 80 players in 2020 because, similarly to Jackson, both 247Sports’ Crystal Ball and Rivals’ FutureCast have the chances of Newton heading to Central New York at 100%.
So, if Newton does go with what experts have predicted thus far, what would the Orange be getting in the Washington, D.C. native who currently plays his high school ball in Lanham, MD at Mt. Zion Prep?
Well, for starters, they’ll get a guy that can really stretch the floor. Newton’s got a smooth jumper that he’s shown the ability to knock down consistently from outside whether that be behind the arc or off the dribble in the midrange.

Speaking of the dribble, from the looks of some tape, it appears that Newton has done quite a bit of work with private coach Koran Godwin on his handle and it shows in the limited highlights that are out there for the four-star, which would be a nice addition to his offensive game as a future frontcourt member.

It’s easy to get wrapped up in what potential recruits can bring to a program offensively and forget that there is a defensive side of the ball that needs to be just as good, if not better, to have a successful career and luckily for Newton, he has defensive ability in droves.

At 6-foot-8, 190 pounds, Newton is long and athletic and has the ability to guard multiple positions. When matched up with a smaller and quicker guard, Newton can use is length to stay in front and if he gets paired with a big, his athleticism and quickness make him a dangerous defender.
...

Noah-Collier-2-2.jpg

Noah Collier


http://dailyorange.com/2019/05/takeaways-3-syracuse-recruits-2019-nike-eybl-dallas-session/ (DO; Majumder)

Three 2020 four-star recruits — Andre Jackson, Noah Collier and Woody Newton — that have Syracuse listed as one of their top schools on 247Sports played in the final Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) session in Dallas this weekend. No college coaches were present, as per NCAA regulations, but the six Drive Nation courts featured some of the highest ranked players for the 2020 and 2021 classes.

Here are some takeaways about each potential Orange recruit.

Andre Jackson – City Rocks (NY)

Jackson showed he was versatile on both ends of the court, but his shooting at the free throw line was a concern. He went 11-for-24 from the charity stripe over the weekend and is shooting under 50% from the line in the EYBL. He shot 47.1% from the field in five games this weekend, but most of his shots came close to the rim. He’s only made one 3-pointer in 13 attempts this year in the EYBL, as well.

Although there are questions about his shot, he’s made up for it offensively in other ways. He moves in half court sets, and aside from his Friday night game, was assertive in demanding the ball to drive and kick. His post game is unrefined, but a mixture of length, athleticism and strength make him capable of scoring down low.
On multiple possessions, he looked to plant himself on the low-block and make quick moves off the entry pass. He’s mainly a slasher, often drawing help and getting other guys open. He makes good decisions passing and has the vision to find open shooters — he averaged 4.6 assists per game over the weekend — but his passes don’t always catch shooters in rhythm.
...


https://247sports.com/college/syracuse/LongFormArticle/Syracuse-Basketball-Recruiting-EYBL-Dallas-Andre-Jackson-Addison-Patterson-Terrence-Clarke-Woody-Newton-Noah-Collier-132349964/ (247sports.com; McAllister)

The Nike EYBL AAU circuit held its third session of the 2019 season over the weekend in Dallas. It featured many of the nation's top class of 2020 and 2021 recruits, including several targets of the Syracuse Orange. Here is how Syracuse targets fared over the weekend.

Notes: Each team played five games. One on Friday, two on Saturday and two on Sunday. Stats that follow are for games from May 24th through May 26th only. Prospects are class of 2020 unless noted otherwise.

TEAM TAKEOVER: WOODY NEWTON & HUNTER DICKINSON
Player: Woody Newton
Position: Power Forward
Height/Weight: 6-foot-8, 190 lbs
247Sports Composite: 4-star (#77 overall, #12 power forward)
Points (per game): 9.2
FG%: 47%
3PT%: 55% (5-11)
Rebounds: 4.0
Assists: 0.6
Steals: 0.6
Blocks: 0.4

Player: Hunter Dickinson
Position: Center
Height/Weight: 7-foot-2, 255 lbs
247Sports Composite: 5-star (#22 overall, #4 center)
Points (per game): 14.8
FG%: 66%
3PT%: 0% (0-1)
Rebounds: 7.8
Assists: 3.0
Steals: 0.2
Blocks: 1.6

TEAM FINAL: NOAH COLLIER
Player: Noah Collier
Position: Power Forward
Height/Weight: 6-foot-7, 200 lbs
247Sports Composite: 4-star (#91 overall, #18 power forward)
Points (per game): 10.0
FG%: 56%
3PT%: 20% (1-5)
Rebounds: 4.4
Assists: 0.0
Steals: 1.0
Blocks: 0.4

CITY ROCKS: ANDRE JACKSON & JAI SMITH
Player: Andre Jackson
Position: Shooting Guard

...

https://accsports.com/acc-news/marques-bolden-to-forego-his-final-year-of-eligibility-remain-in-the-2019-nba-draft/ (accsports.com; Geisinger)

Back in late April, the two men that platooned at center for Duke this season — Marques Bolden and Javin DeLaurier — declared for the 2019 NBA Draft. While DeLaurier’s final decision remains up in the air, Bolden has come to his conclusion.
According to Chris Hayes of Yahoo, Bolden will forego his senior season and remain in the draft.

Marques Bolden of Duke will forego his remaining collegiate eligibility and remain in the 2019 NBA Draft. He will be co-repped by Rich Gray (@iamrichgray) of Gray Area Sports Group and Chris Gaston (@gastonbball) of Family First Sports Firm (@famfirstsports).
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 27, 2019
During his three-season career at Duke, Bolden played in 88 games and made 24 starts. After battling health and conditioning issues for two seasons, Bolden was in good shape as a junior, and it made a difference. The 6-foot-11 center showed a solid skill set on the defensive side of the floor.
As the last line of defense in Duke’s aggressive man-to-man scheme, Bolden blocked 3.5 shots per 40 minutes. Not only a productive rim protector, Bolden showcased the ability to switch out, guard multiple positions and slide with quicker ball handlers. That skill, while not fully developed, could be a critical swing piece for Bolden as he turns pro.

NBA teams need defensive-minded centers — rim protection and rebounding. Bolden isn’t a prolific back-to-the-basket scorer, and he doesn’t provide much vertical spacing as a lob threat, though he was efficient around the rim (34 dunks, 71.4 FG%). Bolden will need to work on his foot speed and hip flexibility; his chances in the pros would benefit if he could continue to evolve as a switch defender. However, that may prove to be too much against NBA guards and wings.

...

https://accfootballrx.blogspot.com/2019/05/mbb-most-under-appreciated-programs.html (RX; HM)

MBB: Most Under-Appreciated Programs

Everyone knows about Duke, UNC, Syracuse and Louisville. People are quickly learning about UVa, too... but there's a hidden gem of a hoops program in the ACC that most people don't talk about...
Which programs are under-appreciated?

Here's @TheAndyKatz's list:
Temple
FSU
St. Bonaventure
Baylor
Seton Hall
Purdue
Fresno State
Utah
Florida
Saint Mary's
— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) May 24, 2019

Why doesn't FSU get more recognition? I'm guessing one reason is because out of all of the top ACC men's basketball programs, they are the only one that still doesn't have the national championship hardware. But that's not the only reason...

The Seminoles have a winning record against half of the ACC and a .500 record against the Cavaliers, but if you want to be the man, you have to beat the man...

OpponentWonLostWin%
Boston College1170.611
Virginia Tech34220.607
Georgia Tech42290.592
Clemson42320.568
Miami45360.556
Notre Dame540.556
Wake Forest26250.510
Virginia25250.500
NC State26310.456
Syracuse470.364
Louisville12340.261
Pittsburgh4130.235
North Carolina14490.222
Duke9390.188
...


https://www.syracuse.com/sports/2019/05/espns-anish-shroff-a-syracuse-grad-believes-in-the-power-of-being-undefined.html (PS; Gutierrez)

Growing up in Bloomfield, N.J., Anish Shroff didn’t have an easy way to follow the sports he loved: His family didn’t own cable. Instead, he fell asleep listening to New York Yankees games on his pocket radio. After school, in the family driveway, he called the basketball games he played with friends, as if he were Marv Albert or Bob Costas. This allowed him to get lost in his imagination and, at least for a moment, be the sportscaster he dreamed of being.

“I always enjoyed the soundtrack to sports,” Shroff said this week. “There’s a little escapism in sports.”
But it didn’t take much to realize there weren’t many sportscasters who looked like him. Shroff, a 2004 graduate of Syracuse University, is the first-generation son of immigrants. His parents are from India. As a kid, he said, friends who also were Indian challenged his idea that he could work in sports broadcasting. His goal, he was told, was not “Indian enough,” and “too white.”

Inside, Shroff didn’t think his friends had a point. His parents never set limitations, never told him what he could do or couldn’t be. Yet, he didn’t know then that his mother, Nikita, would die on May 29, 2000 during his senior year of high school. Or that 17 years after her death, on Memorial Day 2017, he’d make his debut as ESPN’s play-by-play commentator for the NCAA men’s lacrosse national championship game. He didn’t know then that by his mid-20s he’d work for ESPN, as one of the first broadcasters of South Asian descent on mainstream sports TV.

...

Other

The contenders:


What's the best supermarket ketchup? We tasted 17 varieties to find out (PS; Pucci)


Whether it's a dip for French fries, a squeeze with scrambled eggs or *shudder* a sauce for an otherwise great steak, ketchup is a versatile condiment found in homes and restaurants across America.
You might already think you know the best ketchup. But guess what? Heinz original wasn't even one of our four finalists.
Check out our full rankings:

The contenders:

Judging: Our judging panel included three members of the syracuse.com team: Best of CNY journalist Charlie Miller, food and dining writer Jacob Pucci and video journalist Katrina Tulloch.
This was a blind taste test. All the ketchups were presented in unmarked plastic cups so we didn't know which ketchup we were testing.
We limited our search to nationally-available ketchups.
We dipped French fries from Swallow's Restaurant into each ketchups. We went through four large baskets for this experiment. The fries were great, even if all the ketchups weren't.

No. 17: True Made Foods

Price: $3.99 for 17 ounces (23.4 cents per ounce)
Review: This ketchup is made with a blend of tomatoes, carrots, butternut squash and spinach. It's billed as having half the sugar of other ketchups, but that's only a difference of 4g to 2g and the health benefits aren't worth the sacrifice in flavor. This ketchup is extremely vegetal with a too-strong vinegar flavor.
Judge Katrina Tulloch compared it to "curdled V8 juice."
"Maybe more like V6 or V4," judge Charlie Miller added.

No. 16: Heinz No Salt Added

Price: $2.49 for 14 ounces (17.8 cents per ounce)
Review: Seemingly the only difference between this and regular Heinz is that this is made with a salt substitute called Alsosalt, which is why it was a surprise that this finished so low. The flavor was dull and vaguely barbecue-y, with a goopy thickness that would fool you into thinking cornstarch was an ingredient, even though it isn't.

...
 

Similar threads

Replies
9
Views
472
Replies
7
Views
704
    • Like
Orangeyes Daily Articles for Wednesday for Basketball
Replies
8
Views
387
Replies
7
Views
485
Replies
7
Views
498

Forum statistics

Threads
167,131
Messages
4,681,966
Members
5,900
Latest member
DizzyNY

Online statistics

Members online
330
Guests online
2,352
Total visitors
2,682


Top Bottom