Class of 2025 PF Francis Folefac (MD) Portal from Siena

[23Zone]

That does make sense. Chill, we got a couple bigger fish on the line, if we whiff, we got a spot for you.

 

[sufan59]

Player from the new coaches old school with a very similar profile as Folefac signs with GT. So unless he runs two very similar forwards in his system starting lineup, looks like some competition there.

 

[granthath9]

Player from the new coaches old school with a very similar profile as Folefac signs with GT. So unless he runs two very similar forwards in his system starting lineup, looks like some competition there.

Realistically, Folefac is a bench player. His best bet is to come to Syracuse with a familiar coach and system unless he’s hellbent on starting.

 

[shu 49]

If the kid has an $800,000 offer on the table from Ga Tech and hasn’t pounced on it yet, it’s likely because:

1) we’re going to counter and maybe match or come close, or
2) He doesn’t have an $800,000 offer from Ga Tech

This kid can help us. I say spend the money. Knows the system, plays tough d and can score a bit.

 

[007]

Realistically, Folefac is a bench player. His best bet is to come to Syracuse with a familiar coach and system unless he’s hellbent on starting.

Assuming the starting offer is real, how many players from a low mid major would turn down a "guarantee" to start at an ACC level school? That's his best play - to bet on himself.

 

[Orangezoo]

Assuming the starting offer is real, how many players from a low mid major would turn down a "guarantee" to start at an ACC level school? That's his best play - to bet on himself.

Yeah- up to the kid. If he excels you have that relationship to consider bringing him in next year or maybe he values the relationship for a lesser role here.

 

[dasher]

This kid can help us. I say spend the money. Knows the system, plays tough d and can score a bit.

who do you want to spend the money on, Folefac or Freeman? Only so much juice in the Orange

 

[Giants1973]

who do you want to spend the money on, Folefac or Freeman? Only so much juice in the Orange

Both

 

[Cheriehoop]

who do you want to spend the money on, Folefac or Freeman? Only so much juice in the Orange

Totally different positions aren’t they?

 

[Irishsecra1]

I want Folefac.
He plays his ass off, is only a freshman and did well in his games with Indiana and Duke,
And he takes real pride in his defense.

 

[dasher]

Totally different positions aren’t they?

Yes. But we have a set amount we can spend. Where do you want to spoend it? A starting center? A back up power forward. A pt guard to competre with the other pt guard. Only so much dough to go around.

 

[sufan59]

Yes. But we have a set amount we can spend. Where do you want to spoend it? A starting center? A back up power forward. A pt guard to competre with the other pt guard. Only so much dough to go around.

Sounds like the remaining plans are being held up for how our pursuit for the starting center goes.

 

[dasher]

I want Folefac.
He plays his ass off, is only a freshman and did well in his games with Indiana and Duke,
And he takes real pride in his defense.

He also plays a position where we have someone in front of him. He is in my opinion, a luxury. Center is a position of dire need.

 

[granthath9]

Yes. But we have a set amount we can spend. Where do you want to spoend it? A starting center? A back up power forward. A pt guard to competre with the other pt guard. Only so much dough to go around.

We were told we had enough money for Wilkins and Freeman though…

 

[Cheriehoop]

We were told we had enough money for Wilkins and Freeman though…

So people think there’s only enough remains NIL for 2 players?

 

[dasher]

We were told we had enough money for Wilkins and Freeman though…

Maybe we do. That doesn't mean we should spend it on Wilkins or that we could outspend Kentucky if they really want a kid. We have money. We have bought some good players so far. They haven't been inexpensive although some here like to think they are bought at Filenes basement. We have money left. I have to think they know what they want to spend it on. People can disagree with them, of course, But someone has to make those decisions and in this case, it's Gerry.

 

[Orangezoo]

We were told we had enough money for Wilkins and Freeman though…

The point he’s making is don’t spend starting PF money for Folefac that would force us to lose out on C and PG money.

 

[dasher]

So people think there’s only enough remains NIL for 2 players?

I hope they don't think that but it depends on how much we spend on our center and whatever other players we are in the market for.

 

[Irishsecra1]

He also plays a position where we have someone in front of him. He is in my opinion, a luxury. Center is a position of dire need.

At this point, we have no backup 4.
Who plays when white gets in foul trouble.
Tasmin? Doty? Tobiason? One of the Euro dudes?
Folefac has a big body that frankly can play quite physical
6 foot 7 and 245 pounds
No one is moving his tank of a body,
He could play at the 4 and 5 if needed.
And proved with Kennedy, he can defend any position, even PG,
That’s not my idea of a luxury, but a need.

 

[BEGood]

I hope they don't think that but it depends on how much we spend on our center and whatever other players we are in the market for.

I say we get a center then worry about depth after. I think we have a solid core right now. Get a center then fill out the bench

 

[ImperialOrange]

At this point, we have no backup 4.
Who plays when white gets in foul trouble.
Tasmin? Doty? Tobiason? One of the Euro dudes?
Folefac has a big body that frankly can play quite physical
6 foot 7 and 245 pounds
No one is moving his tank of a body,
He could play at the 4 and 5 if needed.
And proved with Kennedy, he can defend any position, even PG,
That’s not my idea of a luxury, but a need.

If he was a couple inches taller a lot of folks would think differently than they currently do. The idea of a 6'7 center is completely foreign to some, despite the bulldog frame, so they can't fathom him getting minutes at both the 4 and 5. We need some muscle on the roster to not get bullied, we're currently long but lean. He could/would realistically get 20/25 mins per game for us and guard up or down as needed.

 

[ssbriefcase]

At this point, we have no backup 4.
Who plays when white gets in foul trouble.
Tasmin? Doty? Tobiason? One of the Euro dudes?
Folefac has a big body that frankly can play quite physical
6 foot 7 and 245 pounds
No one is moving his tank of a body,
He could play at the 4 and 5 if needed.
And proved with Kennedy, he can defend any position, even PG,
That’s not my idea of a luxury, but a need.

You missed the entire point. Try getting out of the Siena bubble and see what SU actually needs to be successful. I'd like Folefac as well, but not instead of our starting C, and that's what this is starting to sound like.

 

[qdawgg]

At this point, we have no backup 4.
Who plays when white gets in foul trouble.

Even if the staff can clean up some of White's fouls, there is no way he stays out of foul trouble in general, most games. This is his biggest liability and you have to have someone to back him up.

 

[MikeSU02]

The expectations on the Siena kids are way too high across the board.

If we get this kid specifically, he should barely be playing for us unless we’re in a tough spot.

Also, people are worrying about exact positions way too much when it comes to anything outside lead guard and center.

Center and lead guard are significantly in peril at this moment, imo. But we have time still.

Folefac wants to come here? Fine. The MAAC was like the 25th ranked conference. It’s worlds away.

I was stoked at how GMac started both with his staff and roster. And still think he’ll close well, but we aren’t there yet. Folefac isn’t changing our outlook one way or another.

 

[bballbeadle]

I hope they don't think that but it depends on how much we spend on our center and whatever other players we are in the market for.

Dasher, who are we looking at for center? Have the names been released?