Now that GMac is HC, what does next year's squad look like?

[Hopkins16]

From what I've seen, he will not be an NBA player. He doesn't have the handle or one-on-one moves to be a SF. He's not nearly tough enough or strong enough to play PF. He thinks he is way better than he is. Probably addition by subtraction to let him leave.

I believe that with good individual coaching that focuses on ball handling and dribbling those skills will improve. In the off season he will need to focus on strength building - I blame his lack of development over the past 2 years on our program. Donovan needs to go to a school that teaches him discipline and accountability. He’s got a lot of upside that a good program can reveal, but ultimately, he’s going to have to dig deep inside himself and bring out the big dog mentality (which is to know where his faults lie and be disciplined to self correct and be better and do more than what is expected of him).

 

[Hopkins16]

I'd be surprised if he continues coaching. You already had your dream job of coaching your alma mater. I'm sure he has enough money to do whatever he wants. To see him go coach Rochester would be shocking.

I suppose, but some people don’t like to leave on a bitter note. Also, if coaching is truly in his blood and not just a profession for money, then he might want to get back in the game again.

 

[bnoro]

I didn’t read that as in the rotation just the first six on the roster. I think Moesch is a tbd not sure he’s a Siena player as much as a GMac player. No idea though.

Siena is probably Moesch's level. I expect him to come here and transfer out to a Siena level school in a year or two.

 

[Orangezoo]

Siena is probably Moesch's level. I expect him to come here and transfer out to a Siena level school in a year or two.

Based on the offer list mentioned prior I’m not so sure that’s how it plays out. We will see.

 

[Hopkins16]

I hope that we can keep at least 4 quality players from this past season ( 4 of Kiyan, White, Betsy, Kings, Freeman). I’m good with 3 guys from Siena, as long as they are not starters or the first 2 guys off the bench. To compete in the ACC, we will need at least 2 bench players from the portal who are better than the Siena guys.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Siena is probably Moesch's level. I expect him to come here and transfer out to a Siena level school in a year or two

I don’t know if he’s our level yet, but this screams complete ignorance.

 

[durhamcuse]

Siena is probably Moesch's level. I expect him to come here and transfer out to a Siena level school in a year or two.

We will see. He does have amazing hops, even for such a small guard.

 

[sufan59]

GMAC did say earlier that information regarding the staff will start to leak once everything is finalized

 

[LpoolNative]

We will see. He does have amazing hops, even for such a small guard.

It’s not really about the hops to me, offensively he’s very gifted and smooth. Lot of posters here are downplaying his ability.

 

[Cusefan69]

The water issues are real though. It’s actually why I advocated buying land anywhere near the Great Lakes a decade ago.

The rust belt states need to heavily monetize water access and more companies need to
Invest in places with access to fresh water Vs the southwest.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/25/climate/water-shortage-corpus-christi-texas-industry-drought

Serious, serious water issues in the SW and west of the Mississippi. Pretty much along the length of the entire Colorado river. Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, California into Mexico. There are big issues in western Nebraska, Oklahoma and parts of Texas as well. So bad that there's Federal intervention happening on rights and usage. Lots of communities impacted. Rationing is a real thing. Being in NYS from a fresh water standpoint is huge for home owners and businesses alike.

 

[IthacaMatt]

2.5 shots per 40 minutes. You're playing 4 on 5 on offense when he's on the floor.

How many shots did Baye Keita take? Not very many.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Can Fennel shoot? At this point that seems like a rumor

He's got legit 3 point range.

 

[IthacaMatt]

I believe that with good individual coaching that focuses on ball handling and dribbling those skills will improve. In the off season he will need to focus on strength building - I blame his lack of development over the past 2 years on our program. Donovan needs to go to a school that teaches him discipline and accountability. He’s got a lot of upside that a good program can reveal, but ultimately, he’s going to have to dig deep inside himself and bring out the big dog mentality (which is to know where his faults lie and be disciplined to self correct and be better and do more than what is expected of him).

He lacks heart and toughness. He plays like a suburban kid.
He's got lots of skill, but no heart.

 

[CardiacCuse]

If we take anymore then 2 Siena players we got issues, that team did not win the regular season title in their league. If we got 10+ million in NIL id prefer almost a complete rebuild keep Kingz if we can, White, and Anthony because we have to, I would not overpay Freeman, he will be paid significantly probably to Providence, i would not match it. If the goal is to make the Tourney we have to get a serious infusion of talent.

i agree that talent will be essential

but i think youre overlooking that this years team basically had no coach

i think gmac wouldve made the tourney this year whether he was at siena or syracuse

this roster red had in year 3 had talent...it just didnt have coaching...and that was all the difference

 

[Irishsecra1]

It’s not really about the hops to me, offensively he’s very gifted and smooth. Lot of posters here are downplaying his ability.

I watched a replay of the end of one of his games against one of the top teams in his conference.
He literally scored 10 points at the end of the game to get the win.
A three pointer off the fast dribble, a standing three pointer, a quick layup and then was fouled on a layup and calmly drained two free throws. And the kid is fast.
More than one review that I read said if he was 6 '2 he would be a five star instead of just a four star.

I think the problem here is people assume if someone was recruited by a low level program like Siena they must be unworthy of playing at SU.
Don't sell Gerry short. He isn't putting anyone on his team who cant help him win. Sentiment has nothing to do with it. If he brings them here, they will compete and help our team.

 

[CardiacCuse]

George is not a winning player or a good player. He puts up numbersbon losing teams. We need to move on from him.

he could be a good squad player but not as a starter...bench option would be intriguing

 

[Cusefan69]

This group with Kingz needs more shooting and without needs WAY more shooting.

Agreed. If our nil has been infused to really let us do some things, people need to stop thinking small. We should be going all in on two elite shooters in the portal from 3 point range and a big body. We have money, go aggressively in the portal.

 

[rrlbees]

kiyan article

MSN

 

[Melancer46]

How good is the guy who is leaving N. Carolina. Freshman who played hs with Kiyan? I'd think that would be a player on our radar now.

I don't think he's asked to reopen his recruitment yet has he? Just rumor that he could. But yeah, would be interesting. Don't think we really recruited him the first go around for whatever reason if I remember right

 

[Chip]

Siena is probably Moesch's level. I expect him to come here and transfer out to a Siena level school in a year or two.

You're on a roll. No one will revisit these posts anyway.

 

[br801]

How many shots did Baye Keita take? Not very many.

He was Pistol Pete in comparison...

Per 40 minutes (career):
4.5 field goal attempts
6.9 points
9.2 rebounds
2.9 blocks
6.0 personal fouls