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Message: [QUOTE="BillSU, post: 2318315"] Geode Yes, I do think that Buddy has renewed both Jim’s interest and energy and anticipation to a higher level than it already was. Honestly, when he got off the plane it was GO immediately to any and all high schools to see recruits never stopping until his mission that night was accomplished be it two or three recruits. Jim has never lost any energy or interest in basketball. Prostate cancer slowed him physically for a tiny bit but not mentally - the wheels never stop turning. He’s going to want to see Buddy do well and the innate love and affection will be there but held in check until after each game ends and they are together privately. It will be very interesting to watch the interaction between them. There will be no room for many mistakes. From what I know of Jim and his treatment of players over the years is that he is a perfectionist. If you don’t do what he expects and has reviewed with you you’re off the court and he’s in your ear. You have to get it right. You see all those wins and NCAA tournament appearances - he’s gotten there by having you play the way he wants you to and you should. We also have something important to him he’s excited about coming up with decisions from both Jalen Carey and Nate Robert’s on, I believe, Oct. 11 and 17. Jim loves a point who is accomplished coming in like Pearl was. Only there aren’t many like he was and the sanctions put a damper on what he could expect. Jim will admit that any player needs a year in any high major conference for seasoning, even 4 and 5 stars, especially in the Big East but more so in the ACC. With Pearl, Douglas, Mac others and most recently Battle who is not a point but certainly a player who knows basketball very well and plays it that way he doesn’t have that much teaching to do. Those types of players get Jim’s blood flowing faster and he’s ALL IN. By now he’s already very ready to begin the season. He knows he doesn’t have the transfers he did last year and but is realistic and does know what he has. 2018 will IMHO be a better year but who knows there is no crystal ball I can look into like Cuse Legacy. The light at the end of the tunnel is there but Jim won’t see or pay any attention to it until Buddy is done. For me, like you, I am another Boeheim fan to the nines till he’s done. Watched him play with Dave and begin his amazing run as a coach and hopefully I will be here to see him complete that run. No matter who you are at SU if you are involved in, love or observe sport we will all be watching history and one of the most interesting stories happening in college basketball when his son arrives and is close by. Whether Buddy starts out of prep school is Jim’s call. It’s going to be great! GOSU [/QUOTE]

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