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Message: [QUOTE="Upstate, post: 1095703, member: 48"] [url]http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24645473/breaking-down-how-the-top-committed-players-fit-at-the-next-level[/url] [IMG]http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/visual/whatshot/malachirichardson8114.jpg[/IMG] Syracuse has one of the smoothest scorers in the class in Malachi Richardson. (Nike EYB/Jon Lopez) [B]6. Malachi Richardson, Syracuse (No. 29): [/B]The 6-foot-6 New Jersey product is one of the better scorers from the wing position. He's got a smooth stroke from the perimeter and can also get points in the mid-range. Richardson always seems to find ways of getting baskets. Syracuse is filled with combo forward types on the roster, but Richardson immediately upgrades their wing scoring. He will likely find plenty of minutes from day one. [B]15. Moustapha Diagne, Syracuse (No. 47): [/B]Syracuse doesn't rely on its bigs to create too much offensively on their own, which is why Diagne is a perfect fit for the Orange. He has great upper-body strength, and is a very good offensive rebounder. He can also finish at the rim, not shying away from contact when going up. Rakeem Christmas is gone after this season, leaving oft-injured DaJuan Coleman to lead the way. Chinoso Obokoh will also be around. Diagne's offensive game is raw, but his ability to rebound will be helpful out of the gate. [B]19. Tyler Lydon, Syracuse (No. 61): [/B]The 6-foot-9 Lydon has a future as a stretch-four in Upstate New York. He possesses deep range on his jumper and will make contested shots. Lydon runs the floor well and moves around without the ball. Lydon does need to add strength and toughness, though. Syracuse has a couple of combo forwards on its roster already in B.J. Johnson and Tyler Roberson, but Lydon is more skilled than both of them and brings the added dimension of shooting. No Kaleb Joseph. Strange. [/QUOTE]

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