Frank Anselem back in the portal

[CousCuse]

I like a center in the portal. Yarden Willis.

 

[pwong]

Didn’t an insider already say we had a transfer replacement in mind who isn’t very good? I think it was dasher?

Seems like due to the current influx of transfers, we just use preexisting connections vs doing due diligence on every option.

 

[JeremyCuse]

What does major backup minutes mean? He is totally capable of playing 8-10 per game. What?

At the 5 in this system he is not remotely capable at this point.

 

[JRHEETER]

What does major backup minutes mean? He is totally capable of playing 8-10 per game. What?

It takes time to learn the zone and to build the trust of your teammates and know where and when to be

He’s not going to be ready, plain and simple

 

[JRHEETER]

Didn’t an insider already say we had a transfer replacement in mind who isn’t very good? I think it was dasher?

Seems like due to the current influx of transfers, we just use preexisting connections vs doing due diligence on every option.

Yes Ballard

 

[Orangefan1]

I thought Frank got enough of an opportunity here for a freshman to be honest.

 

[pwong]

Yes Ballard

Ugh

 

[rrlbees]

That’s too bad but perfectly understandable. He wants more than the 10mpg as the back up center. But things could change. Not every kid that goes into the portal stays in the portal. Wishing him the best.

 

[Mstumpy50]

Welp the only positive is based on Dasher's post one can assume it is more than likely Benny isn't leaving.

 

[Orangefizz]

Didn’t an insider already say we had a transfer replacement in mind who isn’t very good? I think it was dasher?

Seems like due to the current influx of transfers, we just use preexisting connections vs doing due diligence on every option.

Lazy recruiting by JAB, but to be expected in his final 1-2 seasons as coach.

Fully expect us to grab Adams-Woods, Pride and Ballard from the portal this year :-(

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Syracuse center Frank Anselem enters the transfer portal

Syracuse center Frank Anselem will enter the transfer portal after two seasons with the Orange. Averaged 2.6 points and 3.8 rebounds.

www.on3.com

“First and foremost, I would like to thank Coach Boeheim and the Syracuse University coaching staff for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime. Also, I would like to thank the orange family for the love you have given me for 2 years. #GoCuse I will forever be grateful to have been a part of this historic program. However, things have to end for something to start anew. With that being said, I will be entering the transfer portal,” Anselem said in a statement to On3.

 

[RF2044]

That’s too bad but perfectly understandable. He wants more than the 10mpg as the back up center. But things could change. Not every kid that goes into the portal stays in the portal. Wishing him the best.

Agreed -- perfectly understandable.

He has starting potential, but most kids don't want to wait 2, 3 years anymore. Don't blame him, but wish he wouldn't leave.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Peter Carey is a better backup anyway

I think he will be a good player. I like his tools, but it takes centers forever to develop. Even the 5 stars we have signed weren't ready the first year. The only big I remember contributing big time the first year is Tyler Lydon.

 

[chugg21]

What does major backup minutes mean? He is totally capable of playing 8-10 per game. What?

My lord. He's ranked 256th in the country and weighs 190 lbs. Counting on him to be a backup as a freshman in 2022 would be absolutely moronic and to even think that's a reasonable idea makes me question how in the world you came to this conclusion. I will be stunned if even 1 other person is in agreement with you that rolling with Carey as the backup big next year is anything more than a dumb idea.

 

[heresjohnny88]

not really that surprising. also doesn't really affect next season. hope he does well elsewhere.

 

[dollarbill44]

Didn’t an insider already say we had a transfer replacement in mind who isn’t very good? I think it was dasher?

There is absolutley no way Dasher can replace Frank.

 

[UpstateSM]

The bigger impact is in 2023-24 when Jesse will more than likely be gone.

 

[JeremyCuse]

not really that surprising. also doesn't really affect next season. hope he does well elsewhere.

It definitely affects next year, right now we have no real backup at the 5

 

[chugg21]

not really that surprising. also doesn't really affect next season. hope he does well elsewhere.

It absolutely matters for next season. Jesse is a foul machine that also missed a chunk of the season during his 1 full year.

 

[Melancer46]

My lord. He's ranked 256th in the country and weighs 190 lbs. Counting on him to be a backup as a freshman in 2022 would be absolutely moronic and to even think that's a reasonable idea makes me question how in the world you came to this conclusion. I will be stunned if even 1 other person is in agreement with you that rolling with Carey as the backup big next year is anything more than a dumb idea.

Not to mention he hasn't played in like a year. He's already behind the curve.

 

[JeremyCuse]

It takes time to learn the zone and to build the trust of your teammates and know where and when to be

He’s not going to be ready, plain and simple

Not to mention the fact he essentially hasn't played in 2 years. I like Carey's potential but were not brining Bacot or Banchero

 

[Trueblue25]

Hope he comes back.

He has huge upside.

 

[dollarbill44]

The bigger impact is in 2023-24 when Jesse will more than likely be gone.

SU will be playing a 4 man zone that season after JAB decides 5 iron men is one too many.

 

[Orangefan1]

If he had waited he would start for his Junior and Senior year. He has to find a place where he is an absolute starter or else this decision is a bad one. What sucks is we develop these players and they bail.

 

[Orangezoo]

Understand it as others noted but this really sucks. Elite level athlete and showcased he could be a big time rebounder at times. Wish him the best.