John Bol is likely staying

[HOFCeluck]

No suitors from the portal unfortunately. With a lot of programs going the lower scholarship route like we sometimes do, there's going to be A LOT of bodies and no chairs to sit, because Joe Girard broke them all.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Always felt like Mase had a lot more fun than most hip hop stars. Just seemed to be in the moment.

 

[tee1222]

I heard he brought the house down when he let the team know.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

I can't believe that no one has addressed how JBA's return impacts Joe starting at point guard.

 

[dasher]

I can't believe that no one has addressed how JBA's return impacts Joe starting at point guard.

That is because it won't. JBA has his eyes on the 2 guard spot. And that is wide open.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

That is because it won't. JBA has his eyes on the 2 guard spot. And that is wide open.

Then the B in his name must stand for Boeheim.

 

[Jake]

I actually like him as an energy guy off the bench. He is very quick for his size and could easily develop into a good zone presence like BMK.

 

[CuseMan4]

I actually like him as an energy guy off the bench. He is very quick for his size and could easily develop into a good zone presence like BMK.

Potentially, if he can be half of what BMK was on defense I’ll be happy but JBA has to work on his coordination, strength and just in general basketball IQ. All of which can take awhile. Offensively I don’t want him anywhere near the ball unless he is setting a screen lol

 

[EnviroSciGuy]

HOFCeluck you need to bold your quote-edits on this board, lest the less-discerning miss these gems.

 

[OrangeinDC]

I like this. Love the kid and he is a team player that is also funny and a glue guy.

The football vids were hilarious!!

 

[Briancuse]

HOFCeluck you need to bold your quote-edits on this board, lest the less-discerning miss these gems.

Love the Peterman Avatar

 

[EnviroSciGuy]

Love the Peterman Avatar

I'm just hoping to someday run into Sue Ellen Mischke.

 

[Orangezoo]

Great locker room guy to start. 6-10 guys who can fly up and down the court don't grow on trees. He has time in the program and is a good athlete. We lacked athletes as one of the concerns this year. You have two guys in JBA and Frank who are raw but very good athletes in their own right to both help in practice and to throw into the mix as possible contributors if things break well in their development.

 

[Madbiker]

What? Even Seton Hall didn't want him?

 

[CardiacCuse]

Perfect end of the bench guy...throw him in if you need him and he has to be accounted for at 6'10...

got an underrated touch/shot...he could get a lot better before he graduates, no doubt

 

[HOFCeluck]

Love the Peterman Avatar

What about mine Brian

 

[Zelda Zonk]

Awesome. If there are any good camps this summer, send him. As a Forward.

 

[dollarbill44]

What is the disadvantage to having him back? And if he improves, so much the better.

I'd love to see him develop a strong handle and maybe get some run at PG, and maybe, you know, upgrade the position or some such...

 

[RF2044]

Would think this is likely some combination of a lack of a desirable landing spot elsewhere, the potential that Sidibe’s recovery is in doubt, and perhaps Frank is still considering a visit to the portal.

Agreed across the board.

Saw some data that indicated that there are thousands of players still in the portal, most of which haven't found new programs. This might be the best option for Ajak.

 

[Janner]

Yeah im totally good with this for a number of reasons
- we have a 10th for practice/scrimmages who's not a walkon
- insurance if a few bigs get hurt, have academic issues, or leave during the year
- great kid who brings energy, positivity and chemistry to the bench

 

[HOFCeluck]

HOFCeluck you need to bold your quote-edits on this board, lest the less-discerning miss these gems.

done!

 

[Cheriehoop]

I guess so...what does he bring at this point?

His teammates love him, the staff loves him. That is huge. He’s that positive locker room glue factor that teams need.

 

[miamicuse]

He is the first ever Syracuse portal round tripper / looper? Did time dilate during his short stay in the portal? Did he gain weight or length?

 

[721Comstock]

He is the first ever Syracuse portal round tripper / looper? Did time dilate during his short stay in the portal? Did he gain weight or length?

Yes.

 

[AlaskaSU]

I hope that he does not read this board.