Class of 2024 PF/C Petar Majstorovic (Serbia) SIGNED TO SYRACUSE (8/16/24)

[UpstateSM]

DOLEMITE 2.0

Nobody will ever compare to our sweet prince

 

[0.2 YNdeeR]

I think it will impact them positively, is he'll help contribute to team success, it makes Syracuse a more attractive option for young players looking to come here to be part of something good.

Reminds me of the Clemson center-forward Last season, PJ Hall (who was a beast).

 

[Todoubled23]

Nobody will ever compare to our sweet prince

Between having a Twitter account made in memory of his tooth, and being rag dolled 10 feet by Zion on a charge, you're damn right.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

6’8 or 6’9!???

I’m waiting for Rothstein to announce it.

 

[MadNY3]

Couldnt give this my full attention so correct me if i misheard, but i think Mccallister said he thinks the plan is to red shirt or have a red shirt type of season.

Does anyone know if that’s true? I was getting the impression the staff thinks he’ll play this year.

I didn’t get the sense from the Higgins interview that Mike had any true insight on this recruit. The redshirt comment seemed 100% speculative based on the roster.

 

[Dmcnabbrules]

I didn’t get the sense from the Higgins interview that Mike had any true insight on this recruit. The redshirt comment seemed 100% speculative based on the roster.

He really didn’t know anything more than anyone who follows this board. Not sure why Higgins had him on.

 

[721Comstock]

I’m waiting for Rothstein to announce it.

He’ll be up to 7’3” by that time.

/ Rothsteined.

 

[cusefan88]

He really didn’t know anything more than anyone who follows this board. Not sure why Higgins had him on.

Mike Waters would have been a more appropriate guest. Based on the information in the article, feels like Mike was in the know and waited for it to be official with SU.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Mike Waters would have been a more appropriate guest. Based on the information in the article, feels like Mike was in the know and waited for it to be official with SU.

McAllister is a regular guest. He discusses both football and basketball recruiting.

Obviously, yesterday's basketball story was bigger.

 

[OHIORANGES]

I like that he appears to have some muscle and strength already.

I like that is appears he is not afraid of contact and already plays physical.

I like that it appears he really understands the game and has a high hoops IQ.

It looks like he is a lot better prepared for college ball than our typical incoming HS recruit, even if he played for a fancy prep school.

He isn’t perfect. I see he gets in foul trouble sometimes. I don’t think he will ever be much of a shot blocker.

In a video I saw, it sounded like he speaks French already. Fluently.

Not sure how his English is. Might be very spotty. But he is European and I suspect if he doesn’t speak it well now, he will in a few months.

Welcome Petar.

He might be amphibious

 

[Ozone!]

 

[Hopkins16]

I've watched a lot of tape and don't see why he should redshirt. His ball handling, foot work, and scoring ability around the rim is better than most freshman bigs/projects that we've recruited the past several years, and he might be as good or better than some of our current bigs. We are in a position that we aren't used to and shouldn't be afraid - I say let em all play and fight it out for PT.

 

[atlanticuse]

Why do Euros always spell Peter wrong?

 

[hoopsupstate]

I've watched a lot of tape and don't see why he should redshirt. His ball handling, foot work, and scoring ability around the rim is better than most freshman bigs/projects that we've recruited the past several years, and he might be as good or better than some of our current bigs. We are in a position that we aren't used to and shouldn't be afraid - I say let em all play and fight it out for PT.

I agree. Nobody redshirts anymore. How effective was it to redshirt Patterson last year? I doubt anyone stays anywhere for five years anymore.

 

[cusefan88]

I agree. Nobody redshirts anymore. How effective was it to redshirt Patterson last year? I doubt anyone stays anywhere for five years anymore.

Unless somebody is redshirting due to injury or being very light (Marek could have used this) it makes no sense I agree.

 

[CardiacCuse]

Couldnt give this my full attention so correct me if i misheard, but i think Mccallister said he thinks the plan is to red shirt or have a red shirt type of season.

Does anyone know if that’s true? I was getting the impression the staff thinks he’ll play this year.

19 year old freshman doesnt need to redshirt, imo...what does he wanna be a 25 year old ncaabb player?

 

[cardiac]

Curious to see what we list him at. Anyone know when the roster height and weights drop?

 

[Sbucketball]

19 year old freshman doesnt need to redshirt, imo...what does he wanna be a 25 year old ncaabb player?

If his NIL earning potential is greater than his pro earning potential, then yes maybe!

 

[OttoinGrotto]

This dude's gonna steal some minutes from McLeod.

 

[Niastri]

19 year old freshman doesnt need to redshirt, imo...what does he wanna be a 25 year old ncaabb player?

We've said this before. If he develops into a great NCAA player, but still not a great prospect for the NBA, the NCAA is probably the most lucrative place in the world to play.

If he can make $750k in Syracuse, New York or $125k playing in Lyon, Belgrade or Leningrad, why not stay amongst the college ranks and play big man on campus as long as he can?

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

We've said this before. If he develops into a great NCAA player, but still not a great prospect for the NBA, the NCAA is probably the most lucrative place in the world to play.

If he can make $750k in Syracuse, New York or $125k playing in Lyon, Belgrade or Leningrad, why not stay amongst the college ranks and play big man on campus as long as he can?

Unless it’s changed, I don’t think players on student visas can earn money, at least not directly.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

This dude's gonna steal some minutes from McLeod.

Maybe will get time at the 4 as more of a power player. We will see. Red must have a specific vision for the guy to go after him this long.

 

[jdubs30]

Well next year Donnie, Eddie and McLeod will all be gone …. I’m sure the plan is for this kid to start next year

 

[IthacaMatt]

Well next year Donnie, Eddie and McLeod will all be gone …. I’m sure the plan is for this kid to start next year

I would suggest that most projected one-and-done's usually take 2 years to maximize their draft potential.

 

[Orangezoo]

This dude's gonna steal some minutes from McLeod.

Certainly could be a possibility. Depending on how quickly he settles in once he starts practicing he certainly adds more situational lineup flexibility for Red if he’s ready to contribute sooner vs later.