Class of 2022 PG JJ Starling (Baldwinsville / La Lumiere) Offered

[rrlbees]

So is Joe.

The question is who gets to be the lead ball handler.

except Joe has 2 seasons as a college PG under his belt.

 

[MikeSU02]

except Joe has 2 seasons as a college PG under his belt.

For sure a fair point. I would argue he’s still not the lead ball handler at the level we need. Before anyone (not saying you) jumps on me, it’s why I’m hoping he calibrates to be Kyle Lowry-esque for us in terms of his game

There is a world in which two combo guards can def work, but, IMO, Joe isn’t there yet with his on ball skills in terms of being able to break anyone down off the dribble and his court vision.

Now, easy for me to say and just assume JJ could be at that level. Always easier to assume the best for the guy that isn’t here yet.

But I don’t think it’s controversial to say Joe needs to level up on a few things to be the primary ball handler as a lock if we have a JJ-like player from where he is now.

Joe has every opportunity this year to be the guy that unlocks our scoring with his play making. Has to land the plane this year. If not, I think JJ or someone like him can push to be the lead guy (and maybe Joe would flourish more off the ball).

 

[RF2044]

except jj is more a 2 than 1.

THAT'S a fact.

 

[Cusesky8214]

How many coaches can be on the road at once? Can we have our entire staff including the equipment managers/water boys all go pay a visit to JJ! Full court press.

 

[rrlbees]

How many coaches can be on the road at once? Can we have our entire staff including the equipment managers/water boys all go pay a visit to JJ! Full court press.

unless it has changed I think the answer is 3.

 

[littlereg]

unless it has changed I think the answer is 3.

Okay okay but what does it say about the coached kids and adopted kid(Joe) Can we bring the 3 musketeers?

 

[pearl31]

unless it has changed I think the answer is 3.

YES OK BUT IT ACTUALLY 0 FOR US SINCE ONE IS FISHING AND THE OTHER TO OLD TO STAY AWAKE

 

[Orangezoo]

YES OK BUT IT ACTUALLY 0 FOR US SINCE ONE IS FISHING AND THE OTHER TO OLD TO STAY AWAKE

While it's 1 for many others while the other two are simply trying to get the bank routing and account info squared up... Can you please sign my ipad JJ?

 

[Cusesky8214]

ND sounds like a legit player here. Also, I mentioned our staff going to see him when coaches are allowed on the road again...forgot that he will be on campus this weekend. Hope he has a great visit!

 

[Orangezoo]

ND sounds like a legit player here. Also, I mentioned our staff going to see him when coaches are allowed on the road again...forgot that he will be on campus this weekend. Hope he has a great visit!

Losing a backyard kid in hoops to the Irish would be a real kick in the nads

 

[AZOrange]

Losing a backyard kid in hoops to the Irish would be a real kick in the nads

Prepared for it. Hoping for a miracle

 

[UpstateSM]

I hate Duke with a passion but I could shake off any kid, even a local one, going there or UNC.. Notre Dame uhhhhh not so much.

That would suck

 

[hoopsupstate]

JJ knows a lot about SU. If he really wanted to attend, he would have already committed. He seems to be looking for reasons NOT to come to SU.

 

[50YRsofCuse]

JJ knows a lot about SU. If he really wanted to attend, he would have already committed. He seems to be looking for reasons NOT to come to SU.

While I agree with your 1st and 3rd statements, I disagree with your second statement. I believe that he wanted to do due diligence before he signed with a college. Notre Dame with three visits may win out over Syracuse and his homeboys from AAU.

 

[Cuse Countr]

I'd be shocked if it's Notre Dame lol. Absolutely shocked

 

[Sherman20]

Prepared for it. Hoping for a miracle

Why is the AD so behind on the NIL pitch for basketball and football?! No structure or details from the athletic department. Pathetic that we haven’t been out front on this. Matt Gutierrez was just talking about this on a podcast. What’s the holdup? As a local kid, that should be at the forefront of our pitch to JJ Starling considering the kind of money he could make.

 

[rrlbees]

Why is the AD so behind on the NIL pitch for basketball and football?!?! No structure or details from the athletic department. Pathetic that we haven’t been out front on this. Matt Gutierrez was just talking about this on a podcast. What’s the holdup? As a local kid, that should be at the forefront of our pitch to JJ Starling considering the kind of money he could make.

how do you know that to be the case?

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Why is the AD so behind on the NIL pitch for basketball and football?!?! No structure or details from the athletic department. Pathetic that we haven’t been out front on this. Matt Gutierrez was just talking about this on a podcast. What’s the holdup? As a local kid, that should be at the forefront of our pitch to JJ Starling considering the kind of money he could make.

How much do you think local businesses would pay JJ to represent them? Seriously! JJ would not increase sales, IMO.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Brey has to be on the hot seat this year right?

We are 19-9 against him fwiw. We will beat them even if he goes there.

 

[OrangeYaGladi]

Brey has to be on the hot seat this year right?

We are 19-9 against him fwiw. We will beat them even if he goes there.

the problem with JJ choosing ND would not be our matchups with ND. It’s our matchups with everyone else.

 

[Briancuse]

Brey has to be on the hot seat this year right?

We are 19-9 against him fwiw. We will beat them even if he goes there.

I'm starting to get the feeling that Notre Dame really doesn't care much about bball and will just keep Brey.

 

[OrangeDW]

That's a terrible look.

It really is an ugly uniform.

 

[Sherman20]

how do you know that to be the case?

Because it’s being talked about by reporters and media who cover the team that we’re really behind the 8-ball with this stuff compared to Kentucky, Kansas, Oregon and other top basketball programs. I believe it’s been talked about on this board as well. Other schools are using it as an opportunity to enhance recruiting. They’re preparing entire presentations specifically tailored to individual recruits about what they can expect in terms with of new Instagram and social media followers (for any product endorsements), the local media market and landscape, and what kind of dollar figures they can expect. Apparently our NIL pitch has been sorely lacking.

 

[Sherman20]

How much do you think local businesses would pay JJ to represent them? Seriously! JJ would not increase sales, IMO.

You seem sorely misinformed about NIL opportunities for college athletes. It’s not just about local businesses by the way. It’s about product endorsements on Instagram and social media. If you have a lot of followers, that can translate into serious $$. A kid like Dior with a huge social media following is gonna make a killing. One organization working in this space apparently believes college athlete NIL opportunities could amount to upwards of $1.5 billion a year.

 

[Orangezoo]

My

Because it’s being talked about by reporters and media who cover the team that we’re really behind the 8-ball with this stuff compared to Kentucky, Kansas, Oregon and other top basketball programs. I believe it’s been talked about on this board as well. Other schools are using it as an opportunity to enhance recruiting. They’re preparing entire presentations specifically tailored to individual recruits about what they can expect in terms with of new Instagram and social media followers (for any product endorsements), the local media market and landscape, and what kind of dollar figures they can expect. Apparently our NIL pitch has been sorely lacking.

I don't recall articles stating we are behind. I saw the article in respect to a school using NIL what appears to be out of compliance but not that other schools are much more advanced than our accelerate program.