Class of 2024 PF Malcolm Thomas (MD)

[cali315phan]

Does he have offers from those 8 schools?

 

[cuseallday]

Wish SU had offered, but wishing Malcolm well!

 

[Sbucketball]

Wish SU had offered, but wishing Malcolm well!

Did Cuse not have any interest? Or did Etan steer him away from Cuse? I figured there would be some recruitment here with Red taking over. I never saw him play so I don't know whether he'd be a good player here, but his list is a good list.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Did Cuse not have any interest? Or did Etan steer him away from Cuse? I figured there would be some recruitment here with Red taking over. I never saw him play so I don't know whether he'd be a good player here, but his list is a good list.

We never showed serious interest. We are(no offense to Malcolm) after bigger fish.

 

[721Comstock]

Did Cuse not have any interest? Or did Etan steer him away from Cuse? I figured there would be some recruitment here with Red taking over. I never saw him play so I don't know whether he'd be a good player here, but his list is a good list.

We already have our PF for the cycle.
Donnie Freeman.

Nothing against Etan’s kid, but - Freeman is a MUCH better prospect.

Any interest either party did or didn’t have in the other, likely ended the second Donnie verballed.

 

[cuseallday]

I'm pretty sure Malcolm attended the Elite Camp last August, but I never came across any comments from analysts that spoke to significant mutual interest between him and SU. That being said, some strong programs on his list.

 

[Sherman20]

We already have our PF for the cycle.
Donnie Freeman.

Nothing against Etan’s kid, but - Freeman is a MUCH better prospect.

Any interest either party did or didn’t have in the other, likely ended the second Donnie verballed.

Thomas could also play center.

 

[RF2044]

Thomas could also play center.

Maybe. But he's only 6-7, so that probably inhibits his flexibility in that regard.

Did Cuse not have any interest? Or did Etan steer him away from Cuse? I figured there would be some recruitment here with Red taking over. I never saw him play so I don't know whether he'd be a good player here, but his list is a good list.

I think we had interest. But please keep in mind that Malcolm Thomas was only rated as a three-star recruit. Agree with 721 above that Freeman was a higher priority for the staff -- and justifiably so.

Doesn't mean that Thomas couldn't play / contribute here. But Red and staff are seeking to elevate the talent level, and landing Freeman was a big step in the right direction there at forward. Thomas might be able to play in the pivot, but he's a little on the smaller side, so it probably worked out best for all parties concerned. I don't think that Etan overtly steered him away from Syracuse, the fit just wasn't optimal for them or us.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[cayugacuse]

That is a very respectable list of schools. Best wishes Malcolm!

 

[stuckinbig11]

Did we not recruit him?

 

[721Comstock]

Did we not recruit him?

Not really.

Because we recruited and landed a much better player, Donnie Freeman.

 

[richard levy]

official visit to Vandy yesterday

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[cali315phan]

I'm predicting vandy

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Anyone with insights as to why we weren’t in it? His choice? Ours? Mutual?

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Anyone with insights as to why we weren’t in it? His choice? Ours? Mutual?

I don't think we really had room.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Hoping for him to commit to that traditional ACC power, the Cal Golden Bears.

 

[721Comstock]

Hoping for him to commit to that traditional ACC power, the Cal Golden Bears.

You’re saying that Cal can get right back into this thing?

 

[cuseallday]

Anyone with insights as to why we weren’t in it? His choice? Ours? Mutual?

I'd love to know as well. I believe he went to Elite Camp last year. Imagine that with Donnie also a PF, maybe that had something to do with it. Selfishly, I hope he picks Vandy, so I can go watch some of his games!

 

[Cuse99&01]

Sounds like he only took official visits to two of the five finalists (Vandy and Nova). Have to imagine it will be one of those two.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

I'd love to know as well. I believe he went to Elite Camp last year. Imagine that with Donnie also a PF, maybe that had something to do with it. Selfishly, I hope he picks Vandy, so I can go watch some of his games!

I went to a game at Vandy last season. 2nd time there. I love that campus and gym.

 

[cuseallday]

I went to a game at Vandy last season. 2nd time there. I love that campus and gym.

Yeah, beautiful campus. My 7-year-old-son goes to school right near the Vandy campus. So gorgeous there!!!

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Yeah, beautiful campus. My 7-year-old-son goes to school right near the Vandy campus. So gorgeous there!!!

Yeah, beautiful campus. My 7-year-old-son goes to school right near the Vandy campus. So gorgeous there!!!

This was the Vandy football stadium right outside my hotel room.

 

[cuseallday]

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This was the Vandy football stadium right outside my hotel room.

Love it. I drive by that stadium all the time!!