Naheem McLeod Transferring to Syracuse (5/15/23)

[CuseLegacy]

 

[Orangezoo]

I see Chaz is very much still around. Wonder if he converted to just being a walk on? Or maybe hung up his sneaks and just getting his degree?

 

[tbonezone]

anchor the press come trunk monkey time.

 

[Todoubled23]

I see Chaz is very much still around. Wonder if he converted to just being a walk on? Or maybe hung up his sneaks and just getting his degree?

I'm gonna have to feed this into chatgpt for a facial and body language analysis

 

[orangefog]

I'm gonna have to feed this into chatgpt for a facial and body language analysis
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Splat

 

[orangemass]

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Smoke a dube

 

[BomberOrange]

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Who’s gonna make this their avatar?

 

[jordville]

Big year for our new big...

 

[Cuse_NYC]

Big year for our new big...

He looks stronger than last yr. That release is picture perfect. He looks very focused in that video. Coach Griffin looks like he can still play… just had to cover it before someone else does

 

[Orangezoo]

Big year for our new big...

It's year 3. That seems to be the year when it clicks for most of the big guys( if it ever is going to). 7-4 , 265 and can get up and down the court really well. Don't want to get too far ahead or assume anything but good to see him putting in that work with Red.

Just to add he is stronger and more of a pure athlete than Chukwu. If he can do the same things and maybe a little more without being so easily out muscled or really outmuscled much at all he's going to have a really solid year.

 

[richmondcuse03]

I was in Melo Center recently and saw him working out. He has a nice long range J that I wasn't expecting. Has some range too. Can step out and hit a three. Maybe it's just practice but the form was way better than expected.

 

[Orangezoo]

I was in Melo Center recently and saw him working out. He has a nice long range J that I wasn't expecting. Has some range too. Can step out and hit a three. Maybe it's just practice but the form was way better than expected.

He actually showcased that in HS a little bit. Kind of unexpected when you look at his FT pct though. Also JBA I'm sure hit his fair share in practice too...

 

[OttoinGrotto]

It's year 3. That seems to be the year when it clicks for most of the big guys( if it ever is going to). 7-4 , 265 and can get up and down the court really well. Don't want to get too far ahead or assume anything but good to see him putting in that work with Red.

Just to add he is stronger and more of a pure athlete than Chukwu. If he can do the same things and maybe a little more without being so easily out muscled or really outmuscled much at all he's going to have a really solid year.

I don't think he's going to score a ton, partly because I'm not sure that's his game, and partly because I don't think we'll need him to do more than convert easy buckets off penetration and clean up garbage points from the glass.

His biggest statistical impact is going to be rebounding and stocks, likely with an emphasis on the blocks part of that equation. And that is just fine.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

I don't think he's going to score a ton, partly because I'm not sure that's his game, and partly because I don't think we'll need him to do more than convert easy buckets off penetration and clean up garbage points from the glass.

His biggest statistical impact is going to be rebounding and stocks, likely with an emphasis on the blocks part of that equation. And that is just fine.

Lobs, lobs and more lobs from the best backcourt in the ACC

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Lobs, lobs and more lobs from the best backcourt in the ACC

I won't be mad if 75% of his points come from dunks.

 

[Niastri]

I won't be mad if 75% of his points come from dunks.

Averaging 12 points on 5-8 shooting, almost all shots from 6 feet or closer, except for free throws.

 

[Orangezoo]

I won't be mad if 75% of his points come from dunks.

Yep completely agree.

 

[Orangezoo]

I don't think he's going to score a ton, partly because I'm not sure that's his game, and partly because I don't think we'll need him to do more than convert easy buckets off penetration and clean up garbage points from the glass.

His biggest statistical impact is going to be rebounding and stocks, likely with an emphasis on the blocks part of that equation. And that is just fine.

One thing I like that is on film is that as a shotblocker most of his blocks stay in play. He isn't spiking it out of bounds or off the backboard. With the team we have and wanting to get out and run makes this a very good fit.

Also if he can help us fans out with stocks- definitely a bonus

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Averaging 12 points on 5-8 shooting, almost all shots from 6 feet or closer, except for free throws.

I think that's a bit high. If he averages over 7 points a game I'll be thrilled.

 

[Niastri]

I think that's a bit high. If he averages over 7 points a game I'll be thrilled.

Yeah, that wasn't a prediction, it was wishcasting... I think 8-6-3 would be realistic, with most of his points coming from rim running off our guards play.

I'm hoping I'm low on especially the rebounds, it could be a weakness, and neither McLeod nor Williams are strong rebounders. They still will probably be our best lineup, especially don't want to give up Williams as a shooting threat unless somebody else makes a big improvement.

 

[Orangezoo]

Yeah, that wasn't a prediction, it was wishcasting... I think 8-6-3 would be realistic, with most of his points coming from rim running off our guards play.

I'm hoping I'm low on especially the rebounds, it could be a weakness, and neither McLeod nor Williams are strong rebounders. They still will probably be our best lineup, especially don't want to give up Williams as a shooting threat unless somebody else makes a big improvement.

Rebounding should be more spread out 1-5 with playing more mtm honestly. Benny should rebound better out of mtm as well. It was a small sample but he was the top rebounder next to Hugely over the summer team USA tour last year.

 

[jordville]

The new big Orangemen has been looking good since his arrival. Excited to see Naheem and this team! LGO!

 

[CuseLegacy]

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I mean, he played pretty well in the Dome, so, I get it.

 

[Zelda Zonk]

Have there been any reports about his play/workouts over the summer? I’ve seen a lot about the guards, but nothing about him. Is it really a foregone conclusion that he’s the starter over Hima? Does Hima have an injury?