Let's Talk About What We Need From the Portal

[Niastri]

Shooting, Defense, Shot Blocking.

Kyle goes a long way towards helping our defense and a little ways toward helping our shotblocking. He can’t or doesn’t shoot, but he can catch the lob, which makes dribble penetration easier.

 

[Niastri]

Cheat code versatile big small forwards gave us our best years. Can't rely on it every year but its always been the difference between good and great for us

Paging Mr. Freeman!

 

[IthacaMatt]

Paging Mr. Freeman!

He's got real offensive skills. I hope he makes a big leap in strength and intensity.

 

[IthacaMatt]

I like the look of this guy we're looking at, guard Jacari White.

Syracuse Targets Top Transfer Jacari White | Fan Recap

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[kingtidge]

I generally agree with this. But JJ’s problem isn’t offense, it’s his poor defense. I think playing alongside a high level PG and a good SF who can shoot and play defense, JJ will get better shots, and 3-pt shooting will improve and the driving lanes will open up even more.

Agreed.

Building around one of one of the worst defensive players on the worst defensive team in my lifetime seems like a bold strategy.

I am hoping to be pleasantly surprised but my expectations are not high.

 

[Cusefan0307]

We need Nate Kingz

 

[IthacaMatt]

We need Nate Kingz

We need all kinds of players.

 

[orangenauburn]

We need all kinds of players.

Yeah. We're like Chelsea in that first transfer window under new ownership.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Here's a PG prospect that we have reached out to. Kid from Dayton.

Syracuse Contacts Top Transfer Portal Point Guard | Fan Recap

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[23Zone]

I know we've talked about this a lot leading up to the Portal opening, but some of the guys I'm seeing us involved with so far (Dickerson, a couple PGs who are not great 3 point shooters) - we have to all understand one thing. We have to have better offensive players than JJ.

We need GOOD STARTERS. Guys with COMPLETE games. We need 3 of those - a PG, a C and a SF. Good enough to start, with the ability to score, shoot, and defend.

We 3 starters, and 3 back-ups. Not six back ups, hoping 3 of them can start.

Toughness, mental and physical

 

[IthacaMatt]

Toughness, mental and physical

That's not enough. If he's still our best offensive player, he will be taking too many shots at the end of the shot clock or the end of the game. That's not a winning formula. He's a good player, but he's better as a sidekick than you game winner on offense.

 

[Niastri]

That's not enough. If he's still our best offensive player, he will be taking too many shots at the end of the shot clock or the end of the game. That's not a winning formula. He's a good player, but he's better as a sidekick than you game winner on offense.

With Kyle in the fold, by far our biggest need is a versatile point guard who can turn Starling back into a scoring guard who doesn’t have to try to play point very often or for very long.

 

[IthacaMatt]

With Kyle in the fold, by far our biggest need is a versatile point guard who can turn Starling back into a scoring guard who doesn’t have to try to play point very often or for very long.

For that to happen, the PG has to be a good 3 point shooter.

 

[Niastri]

For that to happen, the PG has to be a good 3 point shooter.

Right, for me a versatile point guard is at least able to penetrate and find the open man, shoot a decent rate from three, defend well, deflect passes, break the press without everyone holding their breath the whole time, and finish the game by making their free throws.

It’s asking a lot, I hope we can find that guy and successfully recruit (pay) him.

 

[longtimefan]

With Kyle in the fold, by far our biggest need is a versatile point guard who can turn Starling back into a scoring guard who doesn’t have to try to play point very often or for very long.

Starling as a scoring guard. The problem is--JJ is, by far, most effective when he has the ball in his hands. He's not a good spot-up shooter, and doesn't move especially well off-ball.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Starling as a scoring guard. The problem is--JJ is, by far, most effective when he has the ball in his hands. He's not a good spot-up shooter, and doesn't move especially well off-ball.

He doesn't look to pass enough to be our starting PG.

 

[longtimefan]

He doesn't look to pass enough to be our starting PG.

Bottom line--his guard skills are somewhat lacking.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Bottom line--his guard skills are somewhat lacking.

His biggest asset is he can dribble fast with the ball.

 

[50YRsofCuse]

I have been thinking that Syracuse has a GM who is dedicated to identifying/finding good talent for the basketball team. It has to be a lor of work. Think about it: there are about a little over 1000 players in the transfer portal. Our GM is one person and he has to not only identify the needed/necessary talent for the basketball team He also have work with the Head Coach to determine that someone is what the team needs and 1) is available, and 2) wants to play in Syracuse (who have not very good for a number of years).

If he is able to find a good player who is interested in playing in Syracuse. He then has to complete for the player against other teams that be interested in the player. Who knows what May sway a player to play at Syracus (i.e., money, playing time, school??, and other interests). In short, the GM has to do all of this for just one player who could still be a reach. Now, multiple this by the number of openings on the team (In our case, 4-5 openings). Then factor in players that say their interest and then decide to go somewhere else. This is a lot of work.

Wonder what the success rate will be?

 

[orangefog]

I have been thinking that Syracuse has a GM who is dedicated to identifying/finding good talent for the basketball team. It has to be a lor of work. Think about it: there are about a little over 1000 players in the transfer portal. Our GM is one person and he has to not only identify the needed/necessary talent for the basketball team He also have work with the Head Coach to determine that someone is what the team needs and 1) is available, and 2) wants to play in Syracuse (who have not very good for a number of years).

If he is able to find a good player who is interested in playing in Syracuse. He then has to complete for the player against other teams that be interested in the player. Who knows what May sway a player to play at Syracus (i.e., money, playing time, school??, and other interests). In short, the GM has to do all of this for just one player who could still be a reach. Now, multiple this by the number of openings on the team (In our case, 4-5 openings). Then factor in players that say their interest and then decide to go somewhere else. This is a lot of work.

Wonder what the success rate will be?

You're not getting a raise, Alex.