Class of 2020 G Kadary Richmond (NY/Brewster Academy) Portal to St Johns

[Tony DeFranco]

Kadary's ability to handle/break pressure doesn't show up in those stats either. There were several games where him being on the court more could have helped in this area (some have already mentioned the tourney game vs WVU as a perfect example of this).

The idea that he should have been happy with 21 minutes per game is silly. First that number is inflated to some degree by three games early in the season in which Buddy missed games and Kadary played 35, 31 and 37 minutes. Playing that much also argues against JBs assertion that he didn't play much because he was out of shape and couldn't handle more minutes.

He is Kwaqi Leonard on defense too

 

[shandeezy7]

Kadary's ability to handle/break pressure doesn't show up in those stats either. There were several games where him being on the court more could have helped in this area (some have already mentioned the tourney game vs WVU as a perfect example of this).

The idea that he should have been happy with 21 minutes per game is silly. First that number is inflated to some degree by three games early in the season in which Buddy missed games and Kadary played 35, 31 and 37 minutes. Playing that much also argues against JBs assertion that he didn't play much because he was out of shape and couldn't handle more minutes.

I guess my question is, if he was this great difference maker, then why did he go to Seton Hall and put up essentially the same/worse numbers while only playing 5 more minutes per game on a 14-13 team?

 

[djcon57]

I guess my question is, if he was this great difference maker, then why did he go to Seton Hall and put up essentially the same/worse numbers while only playing 5 more minutes per game on a 14-13 team?

He wasn't on that team. He came in next year when they made the tourney. 21-11.

 

[0.2 YNdeeR]

Interesting discussion (ancient history). But as of now, I'd be thrilled to have KR transfer back, if he's even available. He's 6-6, a plus defender and a gifted distributor. The other portal possibility (Evans) is also impressive.

 

[Toga]

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Not that this discussion isn't interesting (it is certainly nostalgic), the point now is that, if he's even available to us given NIL and long-ago forgotten issues, Karary would make this team better. The other guard transfer we brought in looks decent. But KR is an NBA talent. He's 6-6, a plus defender and a gifted distributor. I do like the other portal possibility (Evans) but I'd be thrilled if Kadary came back . . . notwithstanding the artifacts of his old beef with JB, the manipulations of his mother, tampering by sleazy SH, etc. If we don't have the coin, fine, but ancient history shouldn't be a factor.

Kadary might be an NBA talent but he still isn't on any draft board. If the NBA wanted him, he'd be playing there. But, I wish he played for Syracuse and hoped he played his way into the draft.

 

[shandeezy7]

He wasn't on that team. He came in next year when they made the tourney. 21-11.

My bad, you’re right. I was thinking of the year following that when they were not good.

 

[CousCuse]

As hyperbolic a post as has ever been posted here.

Do you know how good this team would be with him?

 

[RedtheGOB]

Do you know how good this team would be with him?

I remember about 48 hours ago when the roster was broken beyond repair when Leffew picked Georgia. Now all I’m reading is about Kadary and Kenny

 

[CousCuse]

I remember about 48 hours ago when the roster was broken beyond repair when Leffew picked Georgia. Now all I’m reading is about Kadary and Kenny

Well, according to Dashers droll comments, Syracuse has no will to make a run at Kadary. Evan's is good, but he is not on the same level as Richmond.

 

[shandeezy7]

Do you know how good this team would be with him?

Regardless, why would the national media care, beyond a couple tweets and maybe (maybe) a bottom line mention on ESPNU?

 

[CousCuse]

Regardless, why would the national media care, beyond a couple tweets and maybe (maybe) a bottom line mention on ESPNU?

Syracuse would be a contender for the National Championship, that's why. The dome would rock again and the Syracuse brand would be back. If Richmond was running the point, he would get the ball down low to the bigs which would blow open the offense and this team would score 87 points a game.

 

[TheCusian]

Any insiders with info on his attitude first go around

 

[Jake]

Any insiders with info on his attitude first go around

Typical freshman.

 

[VikesCuse84]

Is there actually any mutual interest here? I can’t imagine KR would be interested in coming back.

 

[Conrad13]

I would have liked to have seen a couple of years of Richmond at the point and Girard at the two.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Do you know how good this team would be with him?

You said: “The national media will go full blown nuts.”
Syracuse is not in the national discussion right now. Richardson doesn’t move the needle for any national reporter. He’s a decent college player. SU is an afterthought nationally. It might be mentioned in passing.
Whether or not SU would be better would depend if Kadary is playing for SU, or for Kadary.

 

[hoopsupstate]

He is Kwaqi Leonard on defense too

What planet are you on? Every analysis of his game says he has to improve his three point shooting and effort on defense.

 

[djcon57]

Is there actually any mutual interest here? I can’t imagine KR would be interested in coming back.

I’d be shocked if he didn’t go to St John’s

 

[007]

I would add Kadary to this roster in a heartbeat if we have a shot.

 

[hoopsupstate]

I’d be shocked if he didn’t go to St John’s

He won’t be able to handle Rick Pitino. Pitino and lack of effort doesn’t play well.

 

[CousCuse]

Kadary is playing for SU, or for Kadary.

I don't know what you're talking about with this. The top tier teams want him. The only thing Syracuse is lacking right now is a point guard and he's the best in the country. With him, they become one of the favorites to win it all.

 

[djcon57]

He won’t be able to handle Rick Pitino. Pitino and lack of effort play well.

You think you know more than Pitino?

Pretty sure he’s aware of what Kadary can and cannot do

 

[Cuseball]

He won’t be able to handle Rick Pitino. Pitino and lack of effort doesn’t play well.

It will probably be good for him in two ways (#1 he will get paid a lot #2 Pitino will get the best out of him).

 

[hoopsupstate]

You think you know more than Pitino?

Pretty sure he’s aware of what Kadary can and cannot do

Pitino went after his entire team last year for not playing defense. Good luck with Kadary.