Class of 2023 PF Joseph "JP" Estrella (ME / Brewster) Offered

[OttoinGrotto]

There is even less surety that a HS kid will work out. But I understand your point. We are seeing teams build roosters out of the portal.

HS kids that don't work out can also end up in the portal, freeing you up to pursue a kid that may work out.

I think we're in a nice position for the portal to be our friend - let some players take their natural course out of the program, and pull in guys that are still really talented but washed out at other programs.

Like our QB transfer from Florida and Markewicz.

 

[Sbucketball]

Imagine Peter Carey develops forward skills and Mounir Hima turns into a legit rim protecting center, and we trot out a big lineup from time to time with Estrella, Carey and Hima in the front court. Leonard Hamilton's dream team.

 

[Cusefan0307]

I hope he comes to Syracuse. But is it worth the effort to go through all you have to do to get HS kids when we know 2000 names are going into the portal (I bet some of our players)? I think it might be too much effort. This isn't sour grapes it is just reality.

This kid is good enough to start next year. He as an immediate impact player.

 

[dasher]

Imagine Peter Carey develops forward skills and Mounir Hima turns into a legit rim protecting center, and we trot out a big lineup from time to time with Estrella, Carey and Hima in the front court. Leonard Hamilton's dream team.

We would never put that team on the floor.

 

[rrlbees]

We would never put that team on the floor.

Nope

 

[RF2044]

We would never put that team on the floor.

Dash, what about putting Hima and Carey up top, where their length would help to deter shots?

 

[Cuse'91]

Twin towers with Carey and Estrella?
Pete plays 5 on O, and 4 on D
JP plays 4 on O, and 5 on D

 

[Orangefizz]

Twin towers with Carey and Estrella?
Pete plays 5 on O, and 4 on D
JP plays 4 on O, and 5 on D

The same scenario applies for Maliq Brown to pair with Estrella on the 4/5

 

[Orangezoo]

Dash, what about putting Hima and Carey up top, where their length would help to deter shots?

One down one up middle of the court no fly zone.

 

[Niastri]

One down one up middle of the court no fly zone.

Diamond and one?

 

[Jake]

We would never put that team on the floor.

All I can think of is all the “McNeil at the 4” posts from way back…

 

[SUOrangeSU]

All I can think of is all the “McNeil at the 4” posts from way back…

LOL or Frank at the 4 and Jesse at the 5 or was it vice versa

 

[Orangezoo]

All I can think of is all the “McNeil at the 4” posts from way back…

Ah yes and in thread view to boot

 

[Cuse_NYC]

LOL or Frank at the 4 and Jesse at the 5 or was it vice versa

I’m still in favor of this lol. And not kidding

 

[SUOrangeSU]

I’m still in favor of this lol. And not kidding

Frank Howard, right?

 

[rocklloyd]

It’s either PC or BC at this point.

 

[baggerbob]

All I can think of is all the “McNeil at the 4” posts from way back…

Years ago Jimmy played DC, Ellis and Owens together. Much better talent back then, Duncan really should have stayed.
That team really needed a point guard.

 

[dasher]

It’s either PC or BC at this point.

what is?

 

[rocklloyd]

what is?

His school choice.

 

[Cuse'91]

His school choice.

I'm hearing UConn.

 

[GoCuse14]

His school choice.

I am so confused

 

[littlereg]

idk… Sources are telling me he’s heading to Marist. He couldn’t help but pass up the chance to bring the Natty back to Harvard on the Hudson and make Rik Smits proud.

 

[Giants1973]

idk… Sources are telling me he’s heading to Marist. He couldn’t help but pass up the chance to bring the Natty back to Harvard on the Hudson and make Rik Smits proud.

Lol

 

[RF2044]

Years ago Jimmy played DC, Ellis and Owens together. Much better talent back then, Duncan really should have stayed.
That team really needed a point guard.

Cemented my eternal hatred of Kenny Anderson and Bobby Cremains. That's all we lacked, quality lead guard.

If Duncan had stayed, who knows. But Anderson taking a bag killed us.

 

[SUOrangeSU]

Sooo got a couple bits on this recruitment.

The family is keeping this super close to the vest but a decision has not been made. Something might leak sooner but all three schools “feel good”.

According to a few AAU coaches, they are thinking Tenn.

From our coaches, they feel pretty good about this recruitment. They really zoned in on distance from family and playing time. Ol Jimbo has been going away from his usual “you can come in and compete” for his second straight recruit (Mintz was first in awhile!) and told JP he’ll start right away. TEN is pushing the NIL big time with him and his family, and recent drafting success (they’ve had recently success?? Too lazy to look it up) and Iowa is pressing the playing style and Luke Garza clone.