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Message: [QUOTE="SWC75, post: 2362943, member: 289"] FORWARDS [I]Matthew Moyer [/I]6-8 215 freshman Moyer really isn’t a freshman. He was part of last year’s recruiting class. But just before the season started, he was making a move in a one-on-one contest in the Melo Center and felt something “strange” in his right foot. X-rays showed it was more than strange. He had "Grade 3 turf toe, which is the worst you can get…The sesamoid bone fractured and the ligament severed." He recovered from this and practiced with the team but it was decided that he should redshirt and give himself a full four years to develop his skills here. He now returns, thanks to the jumps made by Lydon and Thompson as, as our most ‘experienced’ forward, having practiced with the team for a season, even though he has yet to play in an actual game for us. The scouting report on him coming out of high school, per Syracuse.com: In terms of on-court skills, Moyer can put the ball on the floor, get to the basket and knock down the mid-range jumper. He needs to add the 3-point shot to round out his arsenal.” He looks to be the physically strongest Orangeman and that could make him the choice of the coach to play center in a pinch, (Tyler Lydon who was thought of as a small forward when recruited wound up playing center and playing pretty well). In the recent public scrimmage, people commented that Matt seemed to play with the biggest “motor”, as well he might, not having played in a game in two years. Syracusefan.com based on the scrimmage: “I don’t think it will always be pretty but this dude plays hard and never gives up. He started out struggling and then scored a bunch of points in the middle of the game before struggling again on offense at the end. One thing you will never have to worry about with Moyer is a lack of hustle. He went after every rebound and loose ball. He also appears to be a lot stronger than advertised. I could see him struggling against better athletes….His shot has improved but it’s still a bit flat and could sue more refining….Moyer had his hand on 2-3 O-boards in one possession if my vision serves me right. Moyer and Sidibie compete as hard as hell.” Boeheim on Media Day: “He has benefited from being here for the year. He’s in better condition. He’s improved his shooting. Again, he’s our most experienced forward.’’ (Who has yet to play a game!) Highlights: [MEDIA=youtube]1Pcy9e1UHFs[/MEDIA] [URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfg92Klr2D4']Syracuse Commit Matt Moyer is a Faithful Orangeman - OFFICIAL Junior Season Mixtape[/URL] [URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpBSnOvRmdE']Syracuse Commit Matthew Moyer (2016) Mixtape @ NBA Top 100 Camp[/URL] [I]Oshae Brissett[/I] 6-8 210 freshman Brissett was a 6-6 190 swing man when we first recruited him and not on anyone’s top 100 list. He shot up to 6-9 200 and became Canada’s player of the year, (and shrunk back to 6-8 when SU measured him – he does have a 6-11 wingspan and a 8-9 standing reach). A lot of people think he may have more upside than anyone on the team. When a guy has a growth spurt like that, he has to grow into his body but he can bring the ball skills of a smaller player with him, which really helps his star potential. Draft Express has a detailed breakdown of his game in terms of whether he’s an NBA prospect: [URL='http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/O-Shae-Brissett-90157/']DraftExpress - O'Shae Brissett DraftExpress Profile: Stats, Comparisons, and Outlook[/URL] “Capable straight line driver….covers ground defensively….plays pretty hard more often than not….still a very streaky shooter…doesn’t have the skill set of a traditional wing…feel for a the game is a bit limited…” In other words, he’s a talented freshman. He was the star of the recent scrimmage, with 19 points, including 4 three pointers, 6 rebound and 2 assists. Carlson: “Oshae Brissett was excellent in debut appearance. He arrived at Syracuse with a reputation as a fantastic slasher whose shooting drew mixed reviews depending on who you asked. On Friday it looked plenty good. Brissett knocked down four 3 pointers, providing optimism he can provide both offense and floor-spacing at the forward spot.” Boeheim: “He’s a good shooter…a very good shooter…” Boeheim on Media Day: “I think Oshae has worked very hard. He’s a hard worker. I think he’s really gotten better since he’s gotten here because of his work-ethic.’’ Syracusefan.com: “He hit 4 or 5 threes, finished at the rim, hit a couple of mid-range buckets and defensively he is long and will get his hands on a bunch of passes in the zone.” Highlights: [URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpKTEvzo9gk']Oshae Brissett Mixtape @ The Tarkanian Classic[/URL] [URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fILvnK6BnJw']Oshae Brissett Official 2014 AAU Mixtape[/URL] [URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNENL7N5o8U&t=112s']SUMMER HIGHLIGHTS: 4-Star SF O'Shae Brissett[/URL] [I]Marek Dolezaj[/I] 6-9 180 freshman Marek is a Slovak player who will be 20 shortly after the end of the season. He has extensive experience playing European basketball: [URL='http://www.cuse.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=13958&path=mbasket']Marek Dolezaj - 2017-18 Men's Basketball[/URL] He should be farther along in his development than a typical freshman. He’s also the skinniest guy on a skinny team. Jim Boeheim reminded people the players like Louie Orr and Hakeem Warrick were through to be too skinny when they came here. Louie was an eel-like player who could slither through defenses to score points and get rebounds in a pre-weight room era. Hakim was called “Gumby” because his arms seemed never to end. He was also athletic enough to reach over people to score and rebound. I used to call him “You can’t dunk from there” Warrick, because he could. Whether Marek is comparable to those players remains to be seen. In the tapes he looked very quick- not only running the court but quick in making his moves and getting off the ground. I suspect he’s more likely to play “small” forward at 6-9 than to mix it up underneath. At least his shot will be hard to block. It’s interesting that in the highlights, (I assume he’s #7), he’s playing at the top of the zone, where his long arms could be disruptive. Syracusefan.com based on the scrimmage: ”Looks a year away to me. You can see flashes of potential off the dribble, shooting and on the break but man is he skinny….Moyer bullied him a bit in the scrimmage. I think he needs a year to develop his body…..I hope Marek grows up this year vs. taking a whole year so we at least we have one guy with size off the bench who isn’t a liability” Boeheim on Media Day: “He’s an American kind of player. He doesn’t play as much like a European as some typical big guys where they just shoot outside. He can put the ball on the floor, drive. An active player. Rebounds it. Jumps well. Pretty good shooter. Not as good as most European big guys, but a pretty good shooter. But he works hard at the game. Understands the game. He doesn’t understand me much, but he understands the game and how to play.’’ I hope either Marek learns English by the end of the season or that Boeheim learns Slovakian. Highlights: [URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4K45s4CBKo']Mbk Karlovka vs Academic Žilina[/URL] (The only one I could get) [/QUOTE]

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