Class of 2021 PF Arthur Kaluma (AZ)

[CuseMan4]

Don’t think we zoom him twice in a week and literally just 2 days ago if we don’t think we have a shot. Granted I’m not sure we do land him but our coaches have to think they have at least a shot if they zoomed on Monday when the kid is most likely making his decision by the end of the weekend.

 

[GoCuse14]

He’s deciding Friday right?

 

[Footey04]

I’m going to laugh when he chooses Cuse!!!!! Best team on that list by far!!!!

 

[SUFaninNJ]

YES!!!!!

 

[walsh2012]

We’re done recruiting for the year though

 

[dasher]

We’re done recruiting for the year though

Covid has helped us in this regard. JB can do all of the recruiting he wants from his living room. It isn't that hard to do a zoom call. It isn't like he flew out to see the kid.

 

[Orangezoo]

Nothing has changed. It always can with young kids, but SU doesn’t expect to get him.

So why the full court press? Not criticizing just seems waisted if we have zero hope.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

So why the full court press? Not criticizing just seems waisted if we have zero hope.

Suntin' to do I guess.

 

[Orangezoo]

Suntin' to do I guess.

JB apparently doesn't Doge

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Pour one out for QT.

 

[SUFan44]

This team will rebound better than last years team. It should be much better defensively. It will be a better shooting team and it is a very experienced team. If Joe can improve or if Symir can live up to his HS rating we have a chance to be pretty good. Top tier of ACC and 6 7 8 seed. Obviously the pg position is the weak link.

Again, when did we become content and pleased with a 6-7-8 seed? If we are better at the things you suggest we will be better at, then why would we not be a Top 4 seed?

 

[Madbiker]

Arthur Kaluma : Let's see, I can go to Arizona or Creighton where they are pretty much telling me I can start and play 30 MPG. Or go to Syracuse and compete with the coach's son for PT. Hmmm.

 

[walsh2012]

Arthur Kaluma : Let's see, I can go to Arizona or Creighton where they are pretty much telling me I can start and play 30 MPG. Or go to Syracuse and compete with the coach's son for PT. Hmmm.

I can contribute on a team with Elite 8 upside or play on a team that maybe finishes in the top half of their conference

 

[Footey04]

Arthur Kaluma : Let's see, I can go to Arizona or Creighton where they are pretty much telling me I can start and play 30 MPG. Or go to Syracuse and compete with the coach's son for PT. Hmmm.

Either of those teams are making the tourney!!! Not sure he’s looking to lose either!!!

 

[AZOrange]

Don’t think we zoom him twice in a week and literally just 2 days ago if we don’t think we have a shot. Granted I’m not sure we do land him but our coaches have to think they have at least a shot if they zoomed on Monday when the kid is most likely making his decision by the end of the weekend.

Yeah this is just crazy...we’ve been around longer than anyone. And JB is doing it hisself!

 

[AZOrange]

JB apparently doesn't Doge

You shut your dirty mouth!

 

[walsh2012]

Again, when did we become content and pleased with a 6-7-8 seed? If we are better at the things you suggest we will be better at, then why would we not be a Top 4 seed?

We’ve done better against 3 seeds than 9 seeds recently

 

[Orijinal]

We got a bunch of negative recruiters on this thread. Weird.

"Ah, just tell Kaluma to go somewhere else because JB is a nepotist, plays favorites, and won't let Kaluma play 7 minutes a game. Let UNC and Duke have all the 5 star bench warmers.

We're just little old Syracuse and don't know what the heck we're doing. Minutes is all that matters to an 18 year old, and the only thing that should matter. Player development, exposure, and proven NBA track record don't matter. Go somewhere else, Kaluma!"

 

[Scott11]

We got a bunch of negative recruiters on this thread. Weird.

"Ah, just tell Kaluma to go somewhere else because JB is a nepotist, plays favorites, and won't let Kaluma play 7 minutes a game. Let UNC and Duke have all the 5 star bench warmers.

We're just little old Syracuse and don't know what the heck we're doing. Minutes is all that matters to an 18 year old, and the only thing that should matter. Player development, exposure, and proven NBA track record don't matter. Go somewhere else, Kaluma!"

I’m blown away by the amount of posters who think JB will run Junior out there for major minutes if he isn’t deserving. The idea that JB would sit a stud recruit in favor of his son who is transferring from the Ivy regardless of how the two players were performing is absurd.
I think Jimmy will contribute. But it is a big step up from the Ivy to the ACC. Ask Towns and Tape.

 

[Cusefan0307]

I’m blown away by the amount of posters who think JB will run Junior out there for major minutes if he isn’t deserving. The idea that JB would sit a stud recruit in favor of his son who is transferring from the Ivy regardless of how the two players were performing is absurd.
I think Jimmy will contribute. But it is a big step up from the Ivy to the ACC. Ask Towns and Tape.

That said theres also people assuming Jimmy isn't good enough because he came from the Ivy. While I think Kaluma would be an excellent get, I would put money on him not really contributing until year 2.

 

[suclass2014]

Highlights: Arizona target Arthur Kaluma

Arthur Kaluma is one of Arizona's top priorities in 2021. View the video to see the four-star forward in action.

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[Orangezoo]

Finding a way to hit a long shot here would be great, especially to rub it into a program that deserves the smoke. No offense to Lloyd but he knew what he was accepting.

 

[cuseguy]

So why the full court press? Not criticizing just seems waisted if we have zero hope.

A lot of coaches keep recruiting even when they feel they’re on the outside. Not uncommon. Might hear something toddy whether there’s any hope.

 

[AZOrange]

A lot of coaches keep recruiting even when they feel they’re on the outside. Not uncommon. Might hear something toddy whether there’s any hope.

JB doesn’t

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Arthur Kaluma : Let's see, I can go to Arizona or Creighton where they are pretty much telling me I can start and play 30 MPG. Or go to Syracuse and compete with the coach's son for PT. Hmmm.

People who equate Buddy’s minutes with his lineage rather than his skills and the roster make up don’t understand how deficient that team was in talent.