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

[hoopsupstate]

If they do have studs returning, where do you think they would fare better? At NBA factory schools with an undebatable track record or SU?

Now you’re changing the subject.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

Well, Rippey and Smith aren’t coming here to play behind or split time with George and/or Kiyan when they will instantly start at Duke, Kentucky or Arkansas.

Kingz plays the 3 now, why can’t Kiyan or Smith play the 3 next yr?

 

[Cusefan0307]

Kingz plays the 3 now, why can’t Kiyan or Smoth play the 3 next yr?

That's the likely scenario if Smith signs.

 

[Hopkins16]

Now you’re changing the subject.

Not changing the subject, it’s an extension of the subject. The end game is to get to the NBA. SU doesn’t have a good track record with that and wouldn’t get the benefit of the doubt as an NBA factory school if a player split time or comes off the bench. We’ve seen loaded Duke and Kentucky teams get guys into the league not starting or with non starter minutes. We’ve only done that once, a long time ago with Waiters.

 

[walsh2012]

That's the likely scenario if Smith signs.

Smith could also run the 4

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Smith could also run the 4

He could play the 5 with appropriate attention to strength conditioning

 

[Niastri]

Not changing the subject, it’s an extension of the subject. The end game is to get to the NBA. SU doesn’t have a good track record with that and wouldn’t get the benefit of the doubt as an NBA factory school if a player split time or comes off the bench. We’ve seen loaded Duke and Kentucky teams get guys into the league not starting or with non starter minutes. We’ve only done that once, a long time ago with Waiters.

I really don't get "Syracuse Fans" that come to recruiting threads to recruit for rival programs. There are DUKE boards, you know. Go there.

 

[orangefog]

I really don't get "Syracuse Fans" that come to recruiting threads to recruit for rival programs. There are DUKE boards, you know. Go there.

Some people don't understand that those guys Duke sends to the NBA would be going to the NBA regardless of what school they choose. Jordan Smith Jr. will be going to the NBA no matter what.

 

[Niastri]

Some people don't understand that those guys Duke sends to the NBA would be going to the NBA regardless of what school they choose. Jordan Smith Jr. will be going to the NBA no matter what.

Exactly, Duke and Kentucky have ruined more careers than they have created.

The list of guys who would have been lottery picks straight out of high school that went to those schools and never made the NBA is much longer than the list of scrubs who went to those schools and built themselves into an NBA player.

Not a single Elijah Hughes or Wes Johnson the last 20 years at either college. And I'm going to take credit for Syracuse for Maliq Brown and not Duke if he makes the league. Carpet bagging an unknown guy after he blows up doesn't count...

 

[Bayside44]

He could play the 5 with appropriate attention to strength conditioning

He's an awesome defender, he's not that awesome.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

He's an awesome defender, he's not that awesome.

Today, sure, but with appropriate attention to S&C…

 

[hoopsupstate]

Smith is one tough, intense, and will not back down to anyone. He would try like heck to guard a center and the center would know he was there.

 

[Bayside44]

Smith is one tough, intense, and will not back down to anyone. He would try like heck to guard a center and the center would know he was there.

I've seen him live a few times, he's a one man press. Honestly I've been scared for the guys he's guarded.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

He's an awesome defender, he's not that awesome.

Today, sure, but with appropriate attention to S&C…

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

I've seen him live a few times, he's a one man press. Honestly I've been scared for the guys he's guarded.

Get him and Sadiq beating the crap out of guys who won’t defend.

 

[Bayside44]

Get him and Sadiq beating the crap out of guys who won’t defend.

He's exactly what this program needs.

 

[orangefog]

He's exactly what this program needs.

I agree. Obviously a top 5 player would fit in just about anywhere. But, we need players that play with that intensity and demand it of their teammates.