Class of 2025 PF Francis Folefac (MD) in portal from Siena

[jordoo]

Folefac is coming to Syracuse. Gmac won’t be recruiting other backup forwards and both is all going to drive a select few of you insane. I’m here for the show.

I think Folefac landing at SU has been an inevitability for quite a while.

However, if Gerry does not bring in another forward it makes for interesting speculation. (3 centers, 2 forwards, 4 wings, 2 guards)

Some speculation:
1. Certainly looking like a 3 guard lineup and Gerry is comfortable with at least 2 of (Doty, Tobiason, 3M, Anthony) defending small forwards.
2. Gerry likes his 3 centers and does not expect to play Floefac at the 5 this year.
3. Gerry feels comfortable playing Wilson and or Goodrick some time at the 4 if necessary.
4. Gerry feels that Folefac can play the 3 against teams that have big beefy front lines.
5. Is Gerry still looking to add an experienced PG or is he comfortable with Dual backed up by Moesch. I know its been mentioned but using Tobiason as the PG is highly unlikely IMO.

 

[Orangezoo]

Folefac is coming to Syracuse. Gmac won’t be recruiting other backup forwards and both is all going to drive a select few of you insane. I’m here for the show.

People are also going to be funny tracking their reactions when they see Dual out there with more than just a 5 guard offense to play next to. There will be be a lot of crow to pass around once they see him out there especially when he is a headache for essentially every team we play trying to deal with him on their primary ball handler or scorer.

 

[RF2044]

People are also going to be funny tracking their reactions when they see Dual out there with more than just a 5 guard offense to play next to. There will be be a lot of crow to pass around once they see him out there especially when he is a headache for essentially every team we play trying to deal with him on their primary ball handler or scorer.

I hope so. And I actually think his versatility will work well with playing alongside versatile teammates like Doty / Tobiason in a three-guard lineup.

BUT I think some hesitation is warranted. He wasn't a consistent player at either Providence [admittedly, his freshman year] or Seton Hall. His best season came as a part-time starter at McNeese State.

That's not to imply that he won't succeed at Syracuse, or at the ACC level, just that it seems like some of the "wait-and-see" is based upon legitimate considerations.

 

[Cappy3]

People are also going to be funny tracking their reactions when they see Dual out there with more than just a 5 guard offense to play next to. There will be be a lot of crow to pass around once they see him out there especially when he is a headache for essentially every team we play trying to deal with him on their primary ball handler or scorer.

Back already? Portal season over?

 

[Orangezoo]

I hope so. And I actually think his versatility will work well with playing alongside versatile teammates like Doty / Tobiason in a three-guard lineup.

BUT I think some hesitation is warranted. He wasn't a consistent player at either Providence [admittedly, his freshman year] or Seton Hall. His best season came as a part-time starter at McNeese State.

That's not to imply that he won't succeed at Syracuse, or at the ACC level, just that it seems like some of the "wait-and-see" is based upon legitimate considerations.

McNeese was the first place he actually got to play the position he should have prior that’s at least a baseline fact. McNeese also ran a small ball system with 5 guards and wings for long stretches as well as 4 and 1 with a single big that played about 19 mpg but was not a factor on offense.

When you watch the games he is definitely very comfortable on the ball whether he’s pushing it or needing to execute in the halfcourt. The impact on the defensive end helps a lot with reducing the pressure to force the issue on offense. Had McNeese had a big that could be part of the offensive game plan he likely would have put up more numbers as a distributor even though his per 40 was solid at just under 7 apg.

The two biggest factors at this level is he doesn’t turn the ball over and has the physical size and athleticism to essentially force an opponent to react and play around him vs Dual having to make large adjustments every game. He is not going to shot hunt much but there is game there to be worked on if this staff wants him to be more aggressive offensively.

If somehow 5 for 5 brings back Kingz that would just make things even easier for Dual at the point. Or maybe we add another lead guard and the conversation is more layered.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Little Rock, Pasternak, Mickey Mantle, Folefac
Sputnik, Zhou En-Lai, Bridge on the River Kwai

 

[EnviroSciGuy]

I told you guys... May 4.

 

[MikeSU02]

People are also going to be funny tracking their reactions when they see Dual out there with more than just a 5 guard offense to play next to. There will be be a lot of crow to pass around once they see him out there especially when he is a headache for essentially every team we play trying to deal with him on their primary ball handler or scorer.

Dual is going to be put into action to start every single offensive set for any team we play.

Are we going to pre switch?

Are we going to unleash him on inbound and press?

He is going to be bumped off the lead guard if the lead guard is dynamic on the team we are playing from the jump on every single possession.

It's awesome he's great defensively (truly), but 1) he isn't Kawhi and 2) he's going to be bumped to a screener almost every time.

 

[RF2044]

McNeese was the first place he actually got to play the position he should have prior that’s at least a baseline fact. McNeese also ran a small ball system with 5 guards and wings for long stretches as well as 4 and 1 with a single big that played about 19 mpg but was not a factor on offense.

When you watch the games he is definitely very comfortable on the ball whether he’s pushing it or needing to execute in the halfcourt. The impact on the defensive end helps a lot with reducing the pressure to force the issue on offense. Had McNeese had a big that could be part of the offensive game plan he likely would have put up more numbers as a distributor even though his per 40 was solid at just under 7 apg.

The two biggest factors at this level is he doesn’t turn the ball over and has the physical size and athleticism to essentially force an opponent to react and play around him vs Dual having to make large adjustments every game. He is not going to shot hunt much but there is game there to be worked on if this staff wants him to be more aggressive offensively.

If somehow 5 for 5 brings back Kingz that would just make things even easier for Dual at the point. Or maybe we add another lead guard and the conversation is more layered.

I like Dual. I've stated repeatedly that I can see him "fitting" with what I envision will be a starting three-guard lineup, with two players [Doty and Tobiason] who can also put the ball on the floor.

I also see this trio being solid defensively. Fit is important, and I think this group has the potential to be highly complimentary.

BUT... Dual was not a full-time point guard at McNeese. And his amazing advanced metrics defensively were against a lower level of competition.

So like I said, I liked the pickup. But I have some concerns.

No idea whether Kingz could benefit from the 5 for 5. If he does, I wonder if he'd come here or look to parlay his big season last year to a bigger payday.

 

[Orangezoo]

I like Dual. I've stated repeatedly that I can see him "fitting" with what I envision will be a starting three-guard lineup, with two players [Doty and Tobiason] who can also put the ball on the floor.

I also see this trio being solid defensively. Fit is important, and I think this group has the potential to be highly complimentary.

BUT... Dual was not a full-time point guard at McNeese. And his amazing advanced metrics defensively were against a lower level of competition.

So like I said, I liked the pickup. But I have some concerns.

No idea whether Kingz could benefit from the 5 for 5. If he does, I wonder if he'd come here or look to parlay his big season last year to a bigger payday.

Yeah Kingz would be interesting to see what happens. We I presume would have the money since we had it for Wilkins and the pool of suitors might be not as big given other rosters aren’t sitting with obvious starting roles to fill but I suspect the 5 for 5 is on everyone’s radar, SU included and depending on the details could funnel a ton of players into being real options vs in portal purgatory