Medical Redshirt for Braswell

[OrangeXtreme]

Robert Braswell’s painful shins could shut him down for the Syracuse basketball season

Braswell, a sophomore forward, was 2-of-2 from the 3-point line in SU's win over Niagara Saturday night.

www.syracuse.com

Boeheim: “He made a couple of shots, he can shoot. That’s what he can do. We’re still working with Robert on his legs. They’re not great, we’re still trying to figure out what the best option for him is. We haven’t made a decision there, but we’ll make one soon. He can shoot the ball. He’s had problems with both legs all year. We’re trying to figure that out now. He has constant pain, and it’s hard for him to go. The best option is not to do anything, to take some time away and try to get rested, try to do some physical therapy type things that would help him. I’m thinking of his long-range career. He’s got really great potential, but he really can’t go full speed and I think it would help him if he did take a redshirt this year. The decision hasn’t been made yet.”

 

[Cusefan0307]

Sounds weird...

 

[cuseguy]

This came out of nowhere.

 

[OrangeDW]

The hell?

 

[Cheriehoop]

JB mentioned a while ago that Braswell had leg issues that kept bothering him. He said that it was effecting his practice and that they were trying to get more medical opinions on whether if it was more serious than originally thought. This was over a month ago. It sounded like a Sidibe type leg problem that was tough to pin down.

 

[OrangeDW]

Can we just skip this season and have the whole team take a medical redshirt? Think if we had all these guys when they’re like 25, we could make a top 4 in the conference and solid sweet 16 run.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I'm not opposed to Big Bad Bobby Braswell taking a shirt.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Either play him spot minutes down the stretch (because there will be nights where he'll be needed), or keep him fresh for 2022-23.

JB even mentioned this in his presser. Bras is in constant pain and can't go full speed.

 

[cuseguy]

Another sign that we need a grad transfer at forward.

 

[dasher]

This is a easy call. He has to red shirt.

 

[OrangeDW]

Another sign that we need a grad transfer at forward.

Did we all just decide Hughes is leaving?

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Did we all just decide Hughes is leaving?

Oh I decided that before the season.

 

[DoctorBombay]

Wow. He was a bright spot. I'm all for shutting him down- we're not winning anything this year anyway.

 

[jdubs30]

Did we all just decide Hughes is leaving?

He’s gone just accept it now lol

 

[tbonezone]

JB said in the presser TIME OFF is probably best medicine. well he's certainly at the right school for that.

 

[two3zone]

I'd rather him take the shirt. Get healthy and have 3 more years.

He seems like a great kid and I think he has a lot of talent.

When watching him today he didnt look like he was moving well.

 

[cuseguy]

Did we all just decide Hughes is leaving?

You’re in a small minority if you think he’s coming back.

 

[Gabjon]

Maybe the leg issue is effecting his ability to rebound...

 

[cuseguy]

Just a hunch.

Braswell’s issue is chronic. Maybe time off helps.

A wild guess. He never plays again.

Guerrier starts at SF next year. Newton is the backup.

I’ll put my crystal ball away.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Just a hunch.

Braswell’s issue is chronic. Maybe time off helps.

A wild guess. He never plays again.

Guerrier starts at SF next year. Newton is the backup.

I’ll put my crystal ball away.

This is an all-time great troll.

Well done, sir. Well done.

 

[cuseguy]

This is an all-time great troll.

Well done, sir. Well done.

I try.

 

[Cuse House]

This is a easy call. He has to red shirt.

If we’re not going to play him meaningful minutes it makes sense long term. He could be a great player in 2 years.

 

[tbonezone]

nice thought .but...we're going into conference. we need bodies. we need fouls. marek and sid will foul out in 10 minutes.

 

[cuseguy]

If we’re not going to play him meaningful minutes it makes sense long term. He could be a great player in 2 years.

Braswell has a great shot

What else does he do well? You tell me.

He doesn’t handle the ball much, drive to the basket or battle for rebounds.

Is that because of his legs? Maybe.

But it raises concerns.

 

[OttoMets]

JB mentioned a while ago that Braswell had leg issues that kept bothering him. He said that it was effecting his practice and that they were trying to get more medical opinions on whether if it was more serious than originally thought. This was over a month ago. It sounded like a Sidibe type leg problem that was tough to pin down.

Had forgotten about this, but it did seem like he was moving funny tonight. He ran slowly, without a lot of lift.