Maliq vs UNC

[SU98PHL]

Deserves its own thread.. he is absolutely dominating tonight vs. UNC. Good for him. You can tell how much Scheyer appreciates him.

 

[Bulldog04]

Dominating. I think he made the right choice lol

 

[DilemaCuse]

I was wrong on him as a recruit. I thought I saw a PF who wasnt going to contribute much because he didnt look super explosive, which he still may not be but he is a winning player.

 

[Bulldog04]

He didn’t lose a game at Cameron in 2 years. That’s wild

 

[cto]

ESPN interviewed him as their player of the game ... rather than Boozer. And Sheyer could not have been more effusive about him, stating he looks forward to seeing him in the NBA.

 

[Cstate]

Got the start because of injury, played 30 minutes. 6-9 from the field for 15 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, and 5 steals. Also had about 8 deflections. It was crazy! Also crazy was John Schyer said “he hasn’t lost a game in this building! Oh wait, yeah he did when he was a visitor!” Damn man he didn’t have to do us like that!!!

 

[Jasoncuse]

Scheyer burned us in that interview. “He hasn’t lost a game here in 2 years. But I guess he did when he was in another jersey”

 

[Widget24]

Scheyer burned us in that interview. “He hasn’t lost a game here in 2 years. But I guess he did when he was in another jersey”

 

[jdubs30]

Maliq…Quadir…Chris Bell

All 2022 guys who left and are having much better careers at their current ACC schools…. And all 3 will make the NCAAs this year

 

[Bulldog04]

Scheyer may be as good as coach K. In this day, young coach, players relate. He’s very likeable and his teams play better defense than any of Coach Ks teams. They have it all. Haven’t lost at home in 32 games I mean cmon

 

[Briancuse]

Maliq…Quadir…Chris Bell

All 2022 guys who left and are having much better careers at their current ACC schools…. And all 3 will make the NCAAs this year

Bell would have to buy a ticket. Cal is done

 

[OmahaCuse]

Scheyer may be as good as coach K. In this day, young coach, players relate. He’s very likeable and his teams play better defense than any of Coach Ks teams. They have it all. Haven’t lost at home in 32 games I mean cmon

Scheyer seems good but 20M in NIL makes it easy

 

[Bulldog04]

Scheyer seems good but 20M in NIL makes it easy

And I’m taking the over on $20m

 

[HyattsCuse]

Scheyer seems good but 20M in NIL makes it easy

Maybe we’ll see how easy it is if Hop comes here with $15-20M in NIL himself next year (runs and hides).

Seriously, yeah, they have money, but Scheyer can coach. I don’t think Red is coaching Duke to a #1 ranking and I think Scheyer would have our roster better prepared if they had switched places this year.

 

[Col. Bleep]

Maybe we’ll see how easy it is if Hop comes here with $15-20M in NIL himself next year (runs and hides).

Seriously, yeah, they have money, but Scheyer can coach. I don’t think Red is coaching Duke to a #1 ranking and I think Scheyer would have our roster better prepared if they had switched places this year.

At the very least he would have had JJ try to get to the hoop -or as close as
Possible - for the last shot.
Knowing that Pitt would have to bacl
Off to avoid fouling.

 

[cusefan88]

Scheyer seems good but 20M in NIL makes it easy

Even with the money the guys are selfless, great teammates and play hard for 40mins.

It's obvious Scheyer is on a path that could make him every inch as good as K.

 

[MikeSU02]

lol. Still waiting for my apologies with Maliq.

 

[Jake]

He’s a tremendous role player no doubt. Would have loved to have had him here.

But he’s not a go to player, nor is he a 40% 3 pt shooter on a team that makes an ncaa tournament.

 

[cto]

He’s a tremendous role player no doubt. Would have loved to have had him here.

But he’s not a go to player, nor is he a 40% 3 pt shooter on a team that makes an ncaa tournament.

As I recall, he left after we signed Donnie Freeman. Freeman was getting so much hype that Maliq was convinced by others (including Duke) that Freeman would start over him. He was my favorite SU player when he was here, and we sure could have used him these past two years, especially given Freeman's injury history

 

[Jake]

As I recall, he left after we signed Donnie Freeman. Freeman was getting so much hype that Maliq was convinced by others (including Duke) that Freeman would start over him. He was my favorite SU player when he was here, and we sure could have used him these past two years, especially given Freeman's injury history

No doubt. Agree 100%. Really wanted him to stay. Would have been a great player here. He just got an offer we weren’t willing to match. The suggestion by some that he was going to going to be a 3 point threat or better than our previous all big east players was preposterous and proved to be factually inaccurate.

 

[hoopsupstate]

The difference between Maliq and Donnie is that Maliq is a winning player who makes winning plays and makes teammates better. Freeman doesn’t do any of that.

 

[TinyManInside]

At the very least he would have had JJ try to get to the hoop -or as close as
Possible - for the last shot.
Knowing that Pitt would have to bacl
Off to avoid fouling.

Why would they avoid fouling JJ? He can’t shoot.

 

[longtimefan]

Why would they avoid fouling JJ? He can’t shoot.

Echoing my thoughts. If he gets within 30 feet of the rim you foul him. What are the odds he makes 2?

Still, I would have him going the length of the court right to the rim. Maybe Capel isn't sharp enough to do the hack-a-JJ.

 

[RF2044]

He's a terrific player, unique versatility.

Was sad to see him leave, but there is no question that he made the correct decision.

 

[CuseMan4]

He’s a tremendous role player no doubt. Would have loved to have had him here.

But he’s not a go to player, nor is he a 40% 3 pt shooter on a team that makes an ncaa tournament.

Yup. I loved him as a recruit. I think I nailed it right on the head when we were recruiting him too. I was saying he’s never going to be the go to guy. He’s never going to light up the scoreboard. Buts he’s a glue guy that every championship team needs, he does EVERYTHING well but not elite. Now obviously you can say his defense is elite and I wouldn’t argue that. But he was coming out I was saying he’s gonna be a 9-10ppg, 6-7 rpg and 2-3 assists per game guy. So pretty much nailed it. Didn’t nail how effective he was going to be in defense. He’s just a stud at his role, and a winner. Championship caliber player and I wish him well. He’s a really good kid too