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

[OrangeOnions]

Not a guard. This is good news.

 

[Jake]

Reminds me a little of Raphael Addison.

Rafael...but yup.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

I've got a Woody!

 

[jam_13090]

nunesmagician.com just reported! Welcome on board.

 

[TacoTime75]

Glad to see us getting back to our Baltimore/MD recruiting grounds

 

[albanycuse]

Shot form is overrated just ask lorenzo ball lol.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Glad to see us getting back to our Baltimore/MD recruiting grounds

Thanks to Red. Glad to see us get someone so early in the process. Number of openings will change depending on a number of factors but grabbing big guys with a huge upside sounds like a good plan.

 

[Briancuse]

I've got a Woody!

It was a hard decision

I kid great pickup for us.

 

[CA Monk]

Woody be a great basketball player?
Yup.
Fig-ures. Newton.

 

[TacoTime75]

Thanks to Red. Glad to see us get someone so early in the process. Number of openings will change depending on a number of factors but grabbing big guys with a huge upside sounds like a good plan.

Agreed. Think Griff was heavily involved as well

 

[hungrychuck]

In all seriousness, appears to be a classic SU forward.

 

[Zelda Zonk]

Awesome. Reminded me of Rudy Gay. I hope we can get some semblance of that type of production. But, yeah, Raf Addison might be a better comp. Woody looks like he really could grow into being a fantastic player, if given time.

 

[721Comstock]

Awesome. Reminded me of Rudy Gay. I hope we can get some semblance of that type of production. But, yeah, Raf Addison might be a better comp. Woody looks like he really could grow into being a fantastic player, if given time.

Yes, for greatest effectiveness, you want your Woody fully developed.

 

[samspann1]

Marek is henceforth to be known as Fatboy.

A "Like" simply for use of the word "henceforth"

 

[jdubs30]

Now let’s get Dre Jackson and we’re set for 2020

 

[jordville]

 

[NKR1978]

Now let’s get Dre Jackson and we’re set for 2020

How great would it be to be basically done before the semester begins?

 

[jordville]

Let's go Orange!

Got wood?

 

[sdcuseguy]

Kid reminds me of Wendell Alexis

 

[Toga]

Reminds me a little of Raphael Addison.

One of my favorite players. Would get decent minutes on an all-time SU roster.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Now let’s get Dre Jackson and we’re set for 2020

Of the 3 kids we seem to be serious about this cycle, Woody looks like the best prospect to me. The other two are currently shooting really poorly at EYBL. I know we've already got lots of shooters on the team, but geez I'm sick of putting guys out there who can't score, just because they're "athletes". We're not playing "athletics", we're playing basketball.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Of the 3 kids we seem to be serious about this cycle, Woody looks like the best prospect to me. The other two are currently shooting really poorly at EYBL. I know we've already got lots of shooters on the team, but geez I'm sick of putting guys out there who can't score, just because they're "athletes". We're not playing "athletics", we're playing basketball.

Jackson averages 14, 6, and 4 on 55% 2 point shooting in the EYBL. He will be a lot like Jerami Grant on offense, but with a much better handle and passing ability.

 

[hoopsupstate]

We need someone like Jackson. He can get it to the basket and he will be great finishing in the open court. Who was the last person that put fear into opponents in the open court? Battle was good, but Jackson will be a human highlight.

 

[jdubs30]

Of the 3 kids we seem to be serious about this cycle, Woody looks like the best prospect to me. The other two are currently shooting really poorly at EYBL. I know we've already got lots of shooters on the team, but geez I'm sick of putting guys out there who can't score, just because they're "athletes". We're not playing "athletics", we're playing basketball.

Jackson might be 2 and done: Woody could be here all 4 years. So in that sense hi might be correct. Woody will be here longer and could leave the better college player

But stepping on campus day 1 Jackson will be a stud

 

[Cusesky8214]

We wont need Jackson to be lights out...we have more capable shooters (including bigs) then we have had in a long time. Jackson is the guy running the floor and dunking on the opposing teams face! Kid has a good handle and is a good passer too. Will be a stud in our system. I do get the concern about the shooting but I think he will be ok. Woody looks promising and I'm glad we have him...now let's land Jackson!