sutomcat
No recent Cali or Iggy awards; Mr Irrelevant
- Joined
- Aug 15, 2011
- Messages
- 25,423
- Like
- 110,190
SU News
The Latest on Sharp-Shooting Kevin Huerter (PS; Ditota)
Jim Hart keeps hearing about the shooting skills of Kevin Huerter. The Syracuse basketball recruiting target recently sank eight 3-point shots in a game. Paul Biancardi of ESPN named him one of the top shooting talents in the Class of 2016.
From Biancardi's ESPN Insider analysis:
Maverick Rowan and Kevin Huerter might be the best pure gunners in the class. When they have time and space, they make better than 40 percent of their 3-pointers, according to d1circuit.com.
Hart, the longtime coach of the Albany City Rocks, which play in the EYBL, does not dismiss Huerter's shooting skills. But the 6-foot-6 guard offers more than a sweet shooting stroke.
"I wouldn't say that's his biggest strength," Hart said. "I think his best attribute is his point guard skills, his passing and handling. He can run the show. He cant set the table. The bonus is he can shoot the ball like Klay Thompson, too."
Huerter, who plays high school ball at Shenendehowa, ranks No. 78 on ESPN's newClass of 2016 Top 100. (Matthew Moyer, SU's lone commitment in the class, ranks 51.) Syracuse is involved with other talents in that class: Kobi Simmons (6), Alterique Gilbert (23) and James Banks (48).
Huerter is just 16 years old. Speculation about whether he will prep for a year and then emerge in the Class of 2017 seems to be waning. He has offers from Syracuse, Notre Dame, Michigan, Iowa and other high majors. (Iowa is a player, Hart said, because the Huerter family has a friendly relationship with coach Fran McCaffery and his son, Connor, a 2017 small forward who has committed to play for his dad.)
...
Huerter is Rising with a Bullet
SU Hoops Recruiting: Targets and Commitments Move Around in New ESPN Class of 2016 Rankings (DO; Schneidman)
ESPN released its new rankings for the Class of 2016 on Tuesday, and several Syracuse offerees and one commit moved around on the list that contains 100 prospects for the first time.
Verbal pledge Matthew Moyer, who will play his senior season at the South Kent (Connecticut) School, rose seven spots from No. 58 to No. 51. Moyer remains the Orange’s lone commit in the class.
Miller Grove (Georgia) High School point guard Alterique Gilbert, who holds an SU offer, rose 21 spots to No. 23. He also elevated from a four-star to five-star prospect.
Fellow Georgia product James Banks, a 6-foot-11 center from Mount Vernon Presbyterian who also holds an offer from the Orange, debuted on the Class of 2016 rankings at No. 48. Also making his first appearance on the list is Shenendehowa Central (New York) High School shooting guard Kevin Huerter, who holds a Syracuse offer and came in at No. 73.
...
College Basketball News
Michigan HC John Beilein Will Have Reason to Wear Green as Son Patrick Takes Over at LeMoyne (PS; Kramer)
John Beilein claims to own not a single stitch of green clothing.
That's understandable, since Beilein is the men's basketball coach at Michigan. The school all but bans the hue of its arch-rival, Michigan State.
But by his own admittance, Beilein will likely make an small exception to that strict rule in the near future. That truth seemed inevitably reflected by the faces of Beilein and his wife of 37 years, Kathleen, on Tuesday afternoon on the campus of Le Moyne College.
That's where the Beileins alternated between wall-to-wall grins and near tears as their son, Patrick, was officially introduced as head coach of the Dolphins men's basketball team.
John himself coached that squad from 1983-92. And, yes, it's one whose school colors include green.
John already showed a crack of leniency by joking that he granted Kathleen an exception to wear a green blouse to Tuesday's gathering. John himself crossed no such line, although he busted with pride that Patrick was immersing himself in that color and and career.
"For Kathleen and I, both, this was really an incredible experience to go through,'' John said. "When the vacancy appeared and Patrick got involved, it brought back these flood of memories. That's all we knew for nine years was Le Moyne basketball. To have him now be part of this is just special.''
...
Decision to Reduce Shot Clock a Hallelujah Moment for the Game (PS; Poliquin)
If it wasn't exactly the cavalry charging over the ridge and into the valley to save the day, it was pretty close. And for that, because the NCAA's Playing Rules Oversight Panel has ridden to the sorely-needed rescue of college basketball, those fans up there in the seats, on those sofas and at the ends of bars should be grateful.
The shot clock has been slashed from 35 seconds to 30 seconds. (Bravo!) Timeouts have been cut by one and, in some cases, truncated. (Cheers!) Coaches can no longer call timeouts during live-ball situations. (Hooray!)
There were other decisions, too, including a general crackdown on overly physical play, an extension of the restrictive arc beneath the basket by foot, attention to speeding up the game during dead times and penalties for our on-court thespians for faking fouls.
And all should be applauded.
As I've been harping on the creeping ugliness of college basketball for years — as I've felt that a once-beautiful sport had been reduced to stodginess and gamesmanship, to manipulation and tedium … at least relative to what it had been and could be again —I'll be forever grateful to the NCAA's PROP.
...
Other
Before Game 3, LeBron James Bows to Jim Brown (PS; Owens)
Before Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night, one Cleveland legend paid tribute to another.
Just before the Cleveland Cavaliers tipped off against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Cavaliers star Lebron James turned to Cleveland Browns -- and Syracuse University -- legend Jim Brown, sitting courtside.
And "King James" showed his respect with a quick bow to Brown. Brown acknowledged the gesture.
Brown, of course, is a legendary figure in Cleveland sports, starring for the NFL's Browns from 1957 to 1965; he is considered by many to be the greatest running back in league history. Before that, Brown excelled in both football and lacrosse for Syracuse University. He is a member of the pro football, college football and lacrosse halls of fame.
Brown has spoken highly of James in the past. In December, when James and several other NBA players wore "I Can't Breate" T-shirts following the death of Eric Garner in New York City, Brown praised James for his actions.
"I think a person like Mr. James is showing himself to be a thinking leader," Brown said at the time, "and that's awesome because it takes your high-profile athletes to call attention to and step out so players can follow that lead and create the collective voice."
The Latest on Sharp-Shooting Kevin Huerter (PS; Ditota)
Jim Hart keeps hearing about the shooting skills of Kevin Huerter. The Syracuse basketball recruiting target recently sank eight 3-point shots in a game. Paul Biancardi of ESPN named him one of the top shooting talents in the Class of 2016.
From Biancardi's ESPN Insider analysis:
Maverick Rowan and Kevin Huerter might be the best pure gunners in the class. When they have time and space, they make better than 40 percent of their 3-pointers, according to d1circuit.com.
Hart, the longtime coach of the Albany City Rocks, which play in the EYBL, does not dismiss Huerter's shooting skills. But the 6-foot-6 guard offers more than a sweet shooting stroke.
"I wouldn't say that's his biggest strength," Hart said. "I think his best attribute is his point guard skills, his passing and handling. He can run the show. He cant set the table. The bonus is he can shoot the ball like Klay Thompson, too."
Huerter, who plays high school ball at Shenendehowa, ranks No. 78 on ESPN's newClass of 2016 Top 100. (Matthew Moyer, SU's lone commitment in the class, ranks 51.) Syracuse is involved with other talents in that class: Kobi Simmons (6), Alterique Gilbert (23) and James Banks (48).
Huerter is just 16 years old. Speculation about whether he will prep for a year and then emerge in the Class of 2017 seems to be waning. He has offers from Syracuse, Notre Dame, Michigan, Iowa and other high majors. (Iowa is a player, Hart said, because the Huerter family has a friendly relationship with coach Fran McCaffery and his son, Connor, a 2017 small forward who has committed to play for his dad.)
...
Huerter is Rising with a Bullet
SU Hoops Recruiting: Targets and Commitments Move Around in New ESPN Class of 2016 Rankings (DO; Schneidman)
ESPN released its new rankings for the Class of 2016 on Tuesday, and several Syracuse offerees and one commit moved around on the list that contains 100 prospects for the first time.
Verbal pledge Matthew Moyer, who will play his senior season at the South Kent (Connecticut) School, rose seven spots from No. 58 to No. 51. Moyer remains the Orange’s lone commit in the class.
Miller Grove (Georgia) High School point guard Alterique Gilbert, who holds an SU offer, rose 21 spots to No. 23. He also elevated from a four-star to five-star prospect.
Fellow Georgia product James Banks, a 6-foot-11 center from Mount Vernon Presbyterian who also holds an offer from the Orange, debuted on the Class of 2016 rankings at No. 48. Also making his first appearance on the list is Shenendehowa Central (New York) High School shooting guard Kevin Huerter, who holds a Syracuse offer and came in at No. 73.
...
College Basketball News
Michigan HC John Beilein Will Have Reason to Wear Green as Son Patrick Takes Over at LeMoyne (PS; Kramer)
John Beilein claims to own not a single stitch of green clothing.
That's understandable, since Beilein is the men's basketball coach at Michigan. The school all but bans the hue of its arch-rival, Michigan State.
But by his own admittance, Beilein will likely make an small exception to that strict rule in the near future. That truth seemed inevitably reflected by the faces of Beilein and his wife of 37 years, Kathleen, on Tuesday afternoon on the campus of Le Moyne College.
That's where the Beileins alternated between wall-to-wall grins and near tears as their son, Patrick, was officially introduced as head coach of the Dolphins men's basketball team.
John himself coached that squad from 1983-92. And, yes, it's one whose school colors include green.
John already showed a crack of leniency by joking that he granted Kathleen an exception to wear a green blouse to Tuesday's gathering. John himself crossed no such line, although he busted with pride that Patrick was immersing himself in that color and and career.
"For Kathleen and I, both, this was really an incredible experience to go through,'' John said. "When the vacancy appeared and Patrick got involved, it brought back these flood of memories. That's all we knew for nine years was Le Moyne basketball. To have him now be part of this is just special.''
...
Decision to Reduce Shot Clock a Hallelujah Moment for the Game (PS; Poliquin)
If it wasn't exactly the cavalry charging over the ridge and into the valley to save the day, it was pretty close. And for that, because the NCAA's Playing Rules Oversight Panel has ridden to the sorely-needed rescue of college basketball, those fans up there in the seats, on those sofas and at the ends of bars should be grateful.
The shot clock has been slashed from 35 seconds to 30 seconds. (Bravo!) Timeouts have been cut by one and, in some cases, truncated. (Cheers!) Coaches can no longer call timeouts during live-ball situations. (Hooray!)
There were other decisions, too, including a general crackdown on overly physical play, an extension of the restrictive arc beneath the basket by foot, attention to speeding up the game during dead times and penalties for our on-court thespians for faking fouls.
And all should be applauded.
As I've been harping on the creeping ugliness of college basketball for years — as I've felt that a once-beautiful sport had been reduced to stodginess and gamesmanship, to manipulation and tedium … at least relative to what it had been and could be again —I'll be forever grateful to the NCAA's PROP.
...
Other
Before Game 3, LeBron James Bows to Jim Brown (PS; Owens)
Before Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night, one Cleveland legend paid tribute to another.
Just before the Cleveland Cavaliers tipped off against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Cavaliers star Lebron James turned to Cleveland Browns -- and Syracuse University -- legend Jim Brown, sitting courtside.
And "King James" showed his respect with a quick bow to Brown. Brown acknowledged the gesture.
Brown, of course, is a legendary figure in Cleveland sports, starring for the NFL's Browns from 1957 to 1965; he is considered by many to be the greatest running back in league history. Before that, Brown excelled in both football and lacrosse for Syracuse University. He is a member of the pro football, college football and lacrosse halls of fame.
Brown has spoken highly of James in the past. In December, when James and several other NBA players wore "I Can't Breate" T-shirts following the death of Eric Garner in New York City, Brown praised James for his actions.
"I think a person like Mr. James is showing himself to be a thinking leader," Brown said at the time, "and that's awesome because it takes your high-profile athletes to call attention to and step out so players can follow that lead and create the collective voice."
