Class of 2020 PF Woody Newton (MD) COMMITTED/SIGNED TO SYRACUSE

[jordville]

New video of Woody...

 

[Cuse12]

New video of Woody...

Looks good. Growing into his body a little more it seems to me and looks like the prototypical defender on the edge of the zone bottom.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[721Comstock]

Woody looking really good.
Could be a really, REALLY underrated get for us.

 

[PauliePeppas]

Needs to put on a good 20-25 lbs obviously but his talent is up there with just about any wing

 

[hoopsupstate]

He’s smooth with a soft touch. He looks very skilled. He might help next year.

 

[orangefog]

Woody will be a JR when the class of 2022 comes in. That is perfect. We can't have all young guys, even if they are 5 stars. Guys like Blackwell and Woody at the forwards with Edwards and JBA at center and Girard, Goodine and Richmond at guard. Damn, that sounds like a recipe for success.

 

[Todoubled23]

Skill over measurables seems to be a concerted area of importance that we've seemed to go after more the last few years. I've had a lot of fun watching the team gel and grow some legs this year. Upperclassmen and some stud frosh + average-good big and that's a tough out for anyone.

 

[CuseMan4]

He has progressed well over the last year. He has the potential to be a really good stretch 4 here. Still needs to gain some muscle, work on his handle some, and work on shooting more consistent/better.

Typical Syracuse forward with length and athleticism. Don’t think he’ll ever be a superstar here but if he keeps progressing the way he is, he’ll be really good.

 

[jordville]

 

[alphaorange]

Reminds me of Wendell Alexis...

 

[jdubs30]

It’s far out but the roster construction for 2022 could be very exciting.

Senior: Goodine, Girard, Edwards, Carey(?), Braswell (?)
Junior: Woody, Kadary, JBA


That seems like a very diverse group of upper classmen to add to Dior and Westry (and hopefully a big)

 

[kcsu]

Woody is going to be a star for us.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Looks a little like Cam Reddish.

 

[kcsu]

Woody is going to be a star for us.

I have followed this kid since we started recruiting him. As a frosh he will be solid. By the time he is a junior watch out. He is just starting to catch up to his body. His shot is really solid. Nice form. His frame is going to add muscle. By his JR year he is going to be 20 pounds and an inch or so taller. Good hops, vision, stroke and a decent handle. Good motor. Im very high on him.

 

[moqui]

By his JR year he is going to be 20 pounds and an inch or so taller.

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

moqui, I nearly spit my food out when I saw that facetious handle in your post above this. Next-level burn, well done!

 

[jordville]

 

[Orangezoo]

It's really impressive just how much better Woody looks vs last year. It would be something if he came in and ended up being a huge surprise as a freshman and earned real minutes.

I am by no means predicting as much just saying given the massive improvement it wouldn't be as shocking now vs thinking that when he committed.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Do you know if that game is on tv or another platform?

 

[jordville]

Do you know if that game is on tv or another platform?

It is supposed to be on YurView...
Woody plays in the opening round tomorrow at 12:45. They may only air the semis and finals though.

 

[AZOrange]

That step back was really good. Not sure why but I see James southy

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

That step back was really good. Not sure why but I see James southy

I think James only ever stepped báck from the study table

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

I think James only ever stepped báck from the study table

Word is that whenever James stepped back, you smelled it.

 

[721Comstock]

Word is that whenever James stepped back, you smelled it.

DirtySouth had a serious rep for crop-dusting.