Class of 2023 PG Garwey Dual (TX) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (4/11/26)

[Cuse1055]

If the last 3 years have taught me anything it’s coaching > talent

 

[2B20Again]

This board: “Rankings and stars mean NOTHING”

Also this board: “Relax guys, the all day site has him top 50!”

Sounds like a very wishy washy political speaking board. Left no right, I don’t know!!!

 

[jdubs30]

Dual played like 25mpg last year and only started half the games.

Do we think he even expects to start here?

 

[Bulldog04]

Hey man it’s okay to be cranky lol. But again idk I don’t value spending everything on 1 or 2 players. Look what we did with George this year….

But last years roster “on paper” is 10x better than this so far when we’re talking just talent and potential. I agree all of this relies on coaching but you still need to score the ball and this is trending toward offensive similarities to before. I can picture Doty taking 20 shots a night and Kiyan trying to score with 6 left on the clock. I’m praying I’m wrong

 

[jdubs30]

But last years roster “on paper” is 10x better than this so far when we’re talking just talent and potential. I agree all of this relies on coaching but you still need to score the ball and this is trending toward offensive similarities to before. I can picture Doty taking 20 shots a night and Kiyan trying to score with 6 left on the clock. I’m praying I’m wrong

My hope is our top 3 NIL earners are not on the roster yet …. If that’s the case the talent has the potential to match last year. But that’s a big IF

 

[2B20Again]

Yup I am shocked with all the positive momentum Syracuse had nationally and all the money they reportedly had, they didn't go all in on a big name. They could have backfilled the roster with the likes of Dual at any time. It seems like they are doing things backwards. They needed to hit with a big name.

My initial reaction is the money wasn't real or inflated and didn't come to life.

Or maybe you are just not privy to the staff’s plan or maybe you are right. Time and time only will tell us.

 

[BEGood]

But last years roster “on paper” is 10x better than this so far when we’re talking just talent and potential. I agree all of this relies on coaching but you still need to score the ball and this is trending toward offensive similarities to before. I can picture Doty taking 20 shots a night and Kiyan trying to score with 6 left on the clock. I’m praying I’m wrong

You will be. Not being an a hole but your being too negative

 

[phil77]

Dual played like 25mpg last year and only started half the games.

Do we think he even expects to start here?

So I keep coming back to this...

Think of this from Dual's POV... This is your last year in college, why would you commit to Syracuse if it wasn't to start? It's not like we have been a tournament team every year, so you aren't going to play at the P4 level on the bench and guaranteed to make the tournament. So why would he commit to playing here? I don't see an angle why he would come to Syracuse if it wasn't to start from his POV, especially this early in the cycle?

 

[Melancer46]

Wont this be his last year in college? Not saying it isn't possible but signing this early to be a backup at the P5 level for your last year in college versus signing at a lesser program to start seems strange. Which is why I lean towards a starter here. Not saying he can't be a backup and I think he would be great as a backup but it seems strange from the player POV.

To be fair, in a scenario where Dual is the primary backup 1-3, he could play starter minutes and prove he has the versatility he needs to get a shot in the pros. Would be thrilled if that ends up being the case.

I think him being our starting PG is more likely though.

 

[phil77]

To be fair, in a scenario where Dual is the primary backup 1-3, he could play starter minutes and prove he has the versatility he needs to get a shot in the pros. Would be thrilled if that ends up being the case.

I think him being our starting PG is more likely though.

But he isn't going to be the primary backup 1-3 because we already have Anthony/Doty/3MM and one of those three will be on the bench to back up the other two.

 

[rrlbees]

Did you read the comment I responded to or are you just looking to argue with someone?

yea i misinterpreted your post.

 

[JSCuse]

But last years roster “on paper” is 10x better than this so far when we’re talking just talent and potential. I agree all of this relies on coaching but you still need to score the ball and this is trending toward offensive similarities to before. I can picture Doty taking 20 shots a night and Kiyan trying to score with 6 left on the clock. I’m praying I’m wrong

I guess we are starting to see why in the press conference, when asked about his offensive style of play mcnamara focused on what guys could do with the ball when the shot clock hits 5 seconds

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

This thread is going in circles. Time for an edible and to throw on the Spring game.

 

[Ottoman]

So I keep coming back to this...

Think of this from Dual's POV... This is your last year in college, why would you commit to Syracuse if it wasn't to start? It's not like we have been a tournament team every year, so you aren't going to play at the P4 level on the bench and guaranteed to make the tournament. So why would he commit to playing here? I don't see an angle why he would come to Syracuse if it wasn't to start from his POV, especially this early in the cycle?

You commit to whichever school pays you the most, because it might be your last chance to make $500,000 + a year playing basketball. That's life-changing money. Whether you start is not as big a consideration as it used to be.

These days, a guy like Dual probably makes more money as a backup.

 

[Orangezoo]

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Yes?

 

[Cuse2023]

and with the amount of money that is/was there, zero familiar names or splash transfer so far. None. For those of us who actually watch other teams and games, this has been absolutely insane and low level transfers that no one truly cares for. No one from a big school. Got Bentley money and buying Camrys

We don't have Bentley money...

 

[SDjohn]

This thread is going in circles. Time for an edible and to throw on the Spring game.

Shoot man, I don’t come here until I’m at least 2 edibles in.

 

[RedtheGOB]

So I keep coming back to this...

Think of this from Dual's POV... This is your last year in college, why would you commit to Syracuse if it wasn't to start? It's not like we have been a tournament team every year, so you aren't going to play at the P4 level on the bench and guaranteed to make the tournament. So why would he commit to playing here? I don't see an angle why he would come to Syracuse if it wasn't to start from his POV, especially this early in the cycle?

He's been at 4 schools in 4 years and his biggest highlight reel is of him punching a kid on the court. Give me a break. He's in no position to demand anything and does GMac strike you as a guy promising starting minutes.

Quick edit to my post. The original poster here this Anon guy who has posted 6 messages so far so is prob just as likely to be an agent troll or who knows, but he was spot on.

And if you believe this post he is here to try to compete for the PG spot...OP below.

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Hearing Syracuse is heavily targeting McNeese’s Garwey Dual in the portal to compete for the starting PG spot 6’5” Dual averaged 8.4 PTS, 3 REB, 4.4 AST, 1.6 STL, 1.6 TOs on 46/32/76 shooting in just 26.5 minutes per game this past season. Incoming senior.

 

[Newhouser]

Well I think those of us looking for effort guys have to be pleased with what GMAC has done thus far. Obviously we need to get some scoring. Not sure that concerns over how we will compete with the Dukes of the world are really valid. Can we beat the Miami and UVAs first. Let's walk again before we run.

 

[BEGood]

Okay do we all know we only have 6 players currently?

 

[Cuse12]

Long ways to go, this seems like a good rotational piece. Top tier defender and obviously serviceable

 

[djorange1989]

Okay do we all know we only have 6 players currently?

The day this board doesn’t meltdown way way prematurely is the day the Bobsled team from Hell wins the gold medal

 

[powdersmack]

You will be. Not being an a hole but your being too negative

Yes, you are. You have been here for three freakin' weeks. It's time for you to step back and lurk more, you have no idea what the people you are trashing actually know, or what their connections are.

 

[ar inj]

Not a s e x y pickup, but pretty similar numbers to Quadir at McNeese.

But last years roster “on paper” is 10x better than this so far when we’re talking just talent and potential. I agree all of this relies on coaching but you still need to score the ball and this is trending toward offensive similarities to before. I can picture Doty taking 20 shots a night and Kiyan trying to score with 6 left on the clock. I’m praying I’m wrong

Rosters on paper do NOT win a single game add an absolutely unbelievably horrid coach and that was last year.

 

[35kcuse]

The good news is he is the only current point guard on the roster. They have to bring in at least one more.