Class of 2026 G/SF Alex Constanza (FL / SpireOH) to Georgetown

[Sherman20]

Really too bad we weren't able to lock this kid down, when we had momentum.

Hard not to envision him at a factory, given how he's blowing up.

Isn’t Red old friends or former teammates with his dad? I thought there was a close connection here.

 

[albanycuse]

Isn’t Red old friends or former teammates with his dad? I thought there was a close connection here.

Some people made it seem like he was going commit when he was on his visit.

 

[TommyA13]

No mention here but Cleveland State is?!

cuseallday is Syracuse still in the mix?

 

[Hopkins16]

cuseallday is Syracuse still in the mix?

Of all the recruits we offered for ‘26, this is the one I want the most. Hopefully, we are still in the picture and high on his list.

 

[cuseallday]

cuseallday is Syracuse still in the mix?

I actually just texted Alex's Dad to get some more information on his move to Spire. Last time I texted with him, he said that things were a little quiet between Syracuse and Alex, but that Alex was interested in visiting SU a second time and remained in the mix. Right before the recent live period, another source of mine (sorry, can't name names on this one) said Syracuse was recruiting Alex "somewhat." I'm not saying Syracuse is out of it for Alex, but I wouldn't call Syracuse the front-runner for him, either.

 

[bnoro]

I actually just texted Alex's Dad to get some more information on his move to Spire. Last time I texted with him, he said that things were a little quiet between Syracuse and Alex, but that Alex was interested in visiting SU a second time and remained in the mix. Right before the recent live period, another source of mine (sorry, can't name names on this one) said Syracuse was recruiting Alex "somewhat." I'm not saying Syracuse is out of it for Alex, but I wouldn't call Syracuse the front-runner for him, either.

They're naming Cleveland State and not us, we're clearly out of it.

 

[cuseallday]

They're naming Cleveland State and not us, we're clearly out of it.

Good to know!

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

They're naming Cleveland State and not us, we're clearly out of it.

Not sure he should go there. Mouse McFadden's shoes are tough ones to fill.

 

[Hopkins16]

From what I recall, someone on the board stated that his dad and Red are old friends. Perhaps Constanza’s team is still interested but waiting to see if Red will be around after this season, and to see if there’s improvement in Red’s coaching and the team’s trajectory.

 

[cuseallday]

From what I recall, someone on the board stated that his dad and Red are old friends. Perhaps Constanza’s team is still interested but waiting to see if Red will be around after this season, and to see if there’s improvement in Red’s coaching and the team’s trajectory.

Yes, Alex's dad, Ed, and Adrian are old friends. I caught up with Ed yesterday about Alex's move to Spire, FYI: Syracuse Basketball: 5-star Alex Constanza 'excited' to play for legendary head coach

 

[cayugacuse]

Yes, Alex's dad, Ed, and Adrian are old friends. I caught up with Ed yesterday about Alex's move to Spire, FYI: Syracuse Basketball: 5-star Alex Constanza 'excited' to play for legendary head coach

Enjoyed your piece on Alex. Doesn't sound like we are pressing much on his recruitment though. Constanza, Toure, and Rippy Jr would be nice class for 26.

 

[cuseallday]

Enjoyed your piece on Alex. Doesn't sound like we are pressing much on his recruitment though. Constanza, Toure, and Rippy Jr would be nice class for 26.

Appreciate you, my friend. I think that's accurate. I don't think that SU is completely stopping its pursuit of Alex, but the staff has offered some other 2026s more recently, too. Not sure how much the Orange is pressing for Toure. Ron Ron is definitely a priority, along with Jordan Smith Jr. Vaughn Karvala is one to watch, too!

 

[HoustonCuse]

If Red and his dad are pals, it could be that he told Red it’s not gonna be cuse so we could focus other places. There’d be no need for either side to say anything publicly to that effect, just an inside understanding.

 

[RyanCuse44]

 

[jordville]

 

[cusefan88]

I know this is a pay article so my only question would be is that his final four or are there more schools he will visit/consider?

 

[cuseallday]

I believe that he will still other schools. Things had gone quiet for a bit with SU and Alex, but now seem to be back on track

 

[TommyA13]

Committed to Georgetown (yuck)

 

[cuseallday]

Committed to Georgetown (yuck)

Syracuse hadn't been in touch with Alex since July. This isn't a surprise at all.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Georgetown just beat Kentucky in an exhibition game.

 

[JarHeadJim]

 

[JarHeadJim]

 

[50YRsofCuse]

Embarrassed that we were talking about a positive possible reclassification to 2025 and our chances looking good to nothing and lack of interest on our part

 

[cuseallday]

Embarrassed that we were talking about a positive possible reclassification to 2025 and our chances looking good to nothing and lack of interest on our part

I hear you, although why is that embarrassing? The staff re-evaluated things and went in different directions. Whether or not that was the right move remains to be seen, but it's clear that Syracuse coaches are focused more on the current roster and the portal than prep recruiting...