Class of 2026 G Jordan Smith Jr. (VA) Offered

[AngryOtto]

Most were outside endorsements though. I believe Duke NIL was closer to 3 million.

Curious how Duke is going to give large nil without outside money. Their qb is said to making 4m per year. If football takes a big chunk limits amount to bb without outside money. Legit endorsements may help but not everyone is getting Flagg money.

 

[CuseMan4]

Not saying it’s a lock. But just throwing it out there that a Rippey, Smith backcourt for this class is a real possibility

 

[Cuse On 3]

Not saying it’s a lock. But just throwing it out there that a Rippey, Smith backcourt for this class is a real possibility

 

[hoopsupstate]

I’m waiting for Smith to announce his official visit to SU.

 

[721Comstock]

Not saying it’s a lock. But just throwing it out there that a Rippey, Smith backcourt for this class is a real possibility

 

[Bulldog04]

Not saying it’s a lock. But just throwing it out there that a Rippey, Smith backcourt for this class is a real possibility

People don’t understand how good of shape they are in for both. Rippey is the key. They get him first and then I think they get JS. JS will be a “shocking” commitment to many but not to a few of us in the know

 

[Cuse On 3]

People don’t understand how good of shape they are in for both. Rippey is the key. They get him first and then I think they get JS. JS will be a “shocking” commitment to many but not to a few of us in the know

 

[Todoubled23]

Hard to describe how back we would be...

 

[hoopsupstate]

People don’t understand how good of shape they are in for both. Rippey is the key. They get him first and then I think they get JS. JS will be a “shocking” commitment to many but not to a few of us in the know

The coaching staff has been everywhere the past two years recruiting these two guys. Their effort has been better than anyone else. This staff seems to be using the same method as Fran. Relationships, relationships and more relationships!

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

People don’t understand how good of shape they are in for both. Rippey is the key. They get him first and then I think they get JS. JS will be a “shocking” commitment to many but not to a few of us in the know

Is JS “dependent” on what Rippey does, or is that the anticipated timing? Thanks.

 

[50YRsofCuse]

People don’t understand how good of shape they are in for both. Rippey is the key. They get him first and then I think they get JS. JS will be a “shocking” commitment to many but not to a few of us in the know

No matter what happens as I have been disappointed before (Quade comes to mind as one), I do appreciate your positive attitude as of this moment in time. It is very refreshing.

 

[Bulldog04]

Is JS “dependent” on what Rippey does, or is that the anticipated timing? Thanks.

That is the timing as of right now. These both feel like Calvin Russell type of situations where no one is expecting cuse

 

[orangefog]

That is the timing as of right now. These both feel like Calvin Russell type of situations where no one is expecting cuse

That, hopefully, will make it all the better. And, if it happens fairly soon, they would definitely help bring in other big time recruits.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

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I'd just like to point out the fantastic balance that Ariel exhibits.

 

[cuseallday]

I'll chime in here. As others have said, Syracuse basketball coaches have put in the work for both Deron and Jordan, prioritizing both of them since offering in August and May of 2023, respectively. If the Orange doesn't win out for either or both of them, it won't be for a lack of trying. I'm told Jordan will visit Syracuse again, although a date hasn't been set. He's not planning to sign early, and my source says Syracuse is trying to get him on campus for a basketball game. I'm not saying Syracuse will prevail for both guys, but the Orange has a decent shot with each.

 

[Jake]

I just heard today what others have said. We are in play for both- but it’s really important to get off to a good start this season. We need to prove this staff can get it done from tip to buzzer. If it can….

 

[CuseMan4]

I just heard today what others have said. We are in play for both- but it’s really important to get off to a good start this season. We need to prove this staff can get it done from tip to buzzer. If it can….

Yup. We definitely have the talent on the team to make some noise. It really comes down to coaching. If Red can prove he can get this team to an 8 seed or better in the tourney than we should be good and land a couple studs in the high school ranks. Our team is set up nice for the next couple of years too

 

[Bulldog04]

Yup. We definitely have the talent on the team to make some noise. It really comes down to coaching. If Red can prove he can get this team to an 8 seed or better in the tourney than we should be good and land a couple studs in the high school ranks. Our team is set up nice for the next couple of years too

Yeah exactly this isn’t a 1 and done team. This could be a deadly team next year too (assuming red wins games) but I expect this team to be much more cohesive because there are simply just better players on the court