Class of 2020 G Bryce Zephir (CA) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (4/16/25)

[Cuse_NYC]

He should be paying us to come here. Like what???

 

[OrangeXtreme]

This is awful, why are we paying a kid that scored 5 ppg in the big sky and was graded the worst defender on the team by far

Who said we're paying him.

 

[JeremyCuse]

This is simply filling out the roster and getting a veteran guy to help in practice. Nothing more or less.

 

[TheHaze315]

Can’t shoot the 3 (Less than 30%), Can’t shoot FTs (61.5% from the line), Can’t defend (Worst graded defender on a bad big sky team). Even if he’s just a practice body, what is he bringing to the table a walk on isn’t? Not that this pickup bothers me obviously, I just do not understand.

 

[Frozen]

 

[phil77]

He is the next Ennis

 

[Irt4su]

 

[Fly Rodder]

Welcome aboard Bryce.

 

[Cusefan0307]

This is what you’re going to get for the 11th or likely 12th man on the roster.

 

[Scooch]

I guess he’s more valuable than a walk on.

Shrug.

If he plays any meaningful minutes the season is over anyway.

 

[Cuse1055]

Hopefully no one got him confused with Deng and he was the guy on campus.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Can’t shoot the 3 (Less than 30%), Can’t shoot FTs (61.5% from the line), Can’t defend (Worst graded defender on a bad big sky team). Even if he’s just a practice body, what is he bringing to the table a walk on isn’t? Not that this pickup bothers me obviously, I just do not understand.

Well, as much as he isn't great, he does have more college minutes under his belt than a walkon and actually made a play here and there.

He's deep bench depth that won't block anyone, is probably stoked to be here, and is gone in a year.

Plus his last name is cool. This is a zero downside pickup.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

Montana State guard Bryce Zephir enters transfer portal after one season as a Bobcat

“Honestly, I was just offered an (NIL) opportunity that I can't pass up. It gives me a head start on life and the basketball situation, too, is really good. So

www.bozemandailychronicle.com

 

[ezbeezy214]

The hope he is a bigger Taylor that’s not needed to be pressed into starting mins. Also, be careful with defensive metrics when he’s matchup against the best guard the whole time.

 

[orangefog]

He blew in ... like the wind.

So, he brings a skill.

 

[Orangezoo]

I guess he’s more valuable than a walk on.

Shrug.

If he plays any meaningful minutes the season is over anyway.

6-4 and a good frame as a guard means he can play various roles as a practice player and one who actually has played meaningful minutes.

 

[rrlbees]

Not everyone can be a contributer. He'll be a 11th/12th type. Deep depth.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Another guy. What does it cost us?

No idea what the NIL cost was. It just seems like a warm body. I’m not against it, just underwhelmed, I guess. I was just holding out for more than a practice player. Hopefully there’s more positive news down the line.

 

[albanycuse]

He’s a lefty. That’s my reasoning.

 

[CuseSaint26]

Swipe for highlights

My brain says this is a questionable pickup, my eyes see some potential as a guy off the bench….we’ll see, I don’t want to be too negative, kids can take jumps from year to year and maybe they think he can come off the bench and give solid minutes

 

[TheHaze315]

Well, as much as he isn't great, he does have more college minutes under his belt than a walkon and actually made a play here and there.

He's deep bench depth that won't block anyone, is probably stoked to be here, and is gone in a year.

Plus his last name is cool. This is a zero downside pickup.

I’m just not sure how much value someone who isn’t going to play having college minutes under his belt brings, not that I disagree with the zero downside point. Obviously we’re not paying him anything and he’s not preventing us from adding someone else we want, I’m more so surprised he wanted to come here to ride the bench for his last year of basketball. Everyone is different but I’d be looking to drop down a level and get on the court.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

Maybe we only have a few hundred bucks of NIL left? Lol

 

[ezbeezy214]

He might be an emergency backup point guard.

Fennell insurance

 

[Orangezoo]

No idea what the NIL cost was. It just seems like a warm body. I’m not against it, just underwhelmed, I guess. I was just holding out for more than a practice player. Hopefully there’s more positive news down the line.

I mean we are after Deng and if not Deng there will be a rotational guy brought on similar as the last piece that actually can expect to contribute. After that it’s guys like this who likely cost nothing but get an opportunity to be the guys who no one knows but work hard in practice.

 

[ezbeezy214]

He’s a lefty. That’s my reasoning.

Can hurt to have more lefty kingz