Class of 2018 PG Jalen Carey (NY/NJ) SIGNED WITH SYRACUSE

[iommi]

A UConn fan tweeted that their commit James Akinjo is better than Carey. Jalen's reaction:

 

[iommi]

Anyone know what kind of student he will . . . .

WHO CARES???????????????

Good student.

 

[tee1222]

Whooop Whoop. Awesome.

Now where's TEEEEE. I need him on here to celebrate. Great get in JC, and a sweeeet addition to Baze and Buddy for '18. JC can score or dime one of the most versatile forwards we've had here in years. Waiting this year out is not going to be easy... we'll be in a dogfight with all these young players. The flip side of that is, we'll have lots of guys with experience to provide a foundation for the ridiculous talent we're bringing in in '18.

Very very psyched about the resurgence of this storied program.

What's up my friend, what did I miss?

 

[reedny]

What's up my friend, what did I miss?

There you are, bro. Pity we can't share an IPA or 4 over this commitment. You're back, and SU is too.

 

[tee1222]

There you are, bro. Pity we can't share an IPA or 4 over this commitment. You're back, and SU is too.

Never left. Just sidetracked indefinitely but all is well

 

[HoustonCuse]

YESSSS!!! GREAT NEWS!

I especially love that point in the video where he flips all of Yukon-nation the bird (49 second mark)!!

Welcome Jalen! Go Orange!

 

[newmexicuse]

I am Carey-ed away by this !!!!!

 

[BillSU]

Never left. Just sidetracked indefinitely but all is well

Not side tracked anymore and definitely not indefinitely. Never left, ever and will never ever leave. An amazing evening. Great for the entire staff. They’ve worked they’re asses off and look at the results! Congrats to everyone and SUBB.

 

[Dave85]

I really like his game. He moves well and positions himself to get open looks. Nothing too fancy. Just simple ball movement and good shooting. His step back move looks very good. He's good driving to his left. I think he will be a solid player for us.

 

[OrangeDW]

A UConn fan tweeted that their commit James Akinjo is better than Carey. Jalen's reaction:

That same guy is talking about UConn “getting #5”. Wow.

 

[dyedorange]

Love it!!! Great news, and earlier than expected!

Also love the "I have two outstanding options" line in his video, referring to SU and Suck-Conn. Well, one of the options is outstanding...the other one is just out standing in the cold!

 

[moqui]

That same guy is talking about UConn “getting #5”. Wow.

he must mean 5 seed in the aac

 

[djorange1989]

Kentucky - but yes

Oops thank you, long day!

 

[Shark58]

anything interesting happen today?

 

[rsmith34]

Was Red the primary recruiter on this?

 

[dasher]

Was Red the primary recruiter on this?

Yeah, think so

 

[Edfromsodus]

Minneapolis 2019

Book it!!!!!

 

[AZOrange]

2018 almost done. Come on down Nate...

 

[AlaskaSU]

Sure helps to have a level playing field. Cleansing would not have come from within as the coaching fraternity protects its own.

 

[iommi]

Was Red the primary recruiter on this?

Yes. And he really was a big factor.

 

[AZOrange]

Sure helps to have a level playing field. Cleansing would not have come from within as the coaching fraternity protects its own.

Eh we led here for awhile...this success has more to do with getting the dumb HCIW stuff behind us along with sanctions.

 

[AZOrange]

Yes. And he really was a big factor.

I really think he might be the one with the reins here.

 

[iommi]

I really think he might be the one with the reins here.

On the program???

 

[AZOrange]

On the program???

In the future, not now. I think Red is a real possibility here.

 

[iommi]

In the future, not now. I think Red is a real possibility here.

Hmm. Interesting thought. We will see if he's here in 5 years (not implying anything). I haven't given it much thought.