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

[Cusesky8214]

 

[Halfmooncuse]

Lake Onandaga. Good grief.

That’s pretty Erie!

 

[hoopsupstate]

I’m not sure when we have ever had a guard like JJ. He’s really good off the bounce and he can flat out shoot it.

 

[RF2044]

I’m not sure when we have ever had a guard like JJ. He’s really good off the bounce and he can flat out shoot it.

He's what Anthony Harris was supposed to be.

Reminds me a lot of Ben Gordon, maybe not quite as good of a handle.

 

[Cusesky8214]

JJ likes the flip commitment

 

[RoatanCuse]

I’m not sure when we have ever had a guard like JJ. He’s really good off the bounce and he can flat out shoot it.

Bing, Pearl, the General…..

 

[hoopsupstate]

Pearl and Sherman couldn’t come close to shooting like JJ.

 

[RF2044]

Pearl and Sherman couldn’t come close to shooting like JJ.

And JJ couldn't sniff either of their jocks with respect to playmaking nor ball handling.

 

[General20]

And JJ couldn't sniff either of their jocks with respect to playmaking nor ball handling.

That kind of proves his point though. He didn't say JJ is the best guard we've ever had (at least I hope that's not what he was trying to say) just that we haven't had anyone else like him.

I was thinking that both JJ and Lands are about as complete scorers as we've ever had coming out of high school, meaning they are elite at shooting from deep, mid range, and scoring around the basket. The only other guy I can think of in their class as far as being a complete scorer was Devendorf. Crazy that we might get 2 of the top 3 in the same class if things break right for us.

 

[Jake]

Flynn was pretty complete scorer as well.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

And JJ couldn't sniff either of their jocks with respect to playmaking nor ball handling.

Not sure that they are a fair bar by which to measure any playmaking PG. Sherm was all-time NCAA assist leader, and he had guys like DC, Rony and Stevie to toss it to. Pearl literally changed the game of basketball with his cross-over. (There is a great video on the history and evolution of the cross-over, and it all goes back to Pearl.)

 

[IthacaMatt]

I’m not sure when we have ever had a guard like JJ. He’s really good off the bounce and he can flat out shoot it.

How about Dion? He was awesome on the drive, and shot 36% from 3, 73% FT as a soph.

Jonny Flynn was dynamic as hell, but not quite a knock-down 3 point shooter.

 

[Trueblue25]

How about Dion? He was awesome on the drive, and shot 36% from 3, 73% FT as a soph.

Jonny Flynn was dynamic as hell, but not quite a knock-down 3 point shooter.

Gbinije was pretty great at all levels, college wise.

 

[OrangeDW]

How about Dion? He was awesome on the drive, and shot 36% from 3, 73% FT as a soph.

Jonny Flynn was dynamic as hell, but not quite a knock-down 3 point shooter.

Eric Devendorf qualifies as a guy who was really good off the bounce and a knockdown shooter.

edit: Didn’t see he was mentioned above.

Also, while he had other flaws John Gillon could go off the bounce and shoot it.

 

[721Comstock]

Eric Devendorf qualifies as a guy who was really good off the bounce and a knockdown shooter.

And an Absolute Magician finishing at the rim, with either hand.

 

[jgeorge322]

And an Absolute Magician finishing at the rim, with either hand.

im good at finishing with either hand too, just not basketball

 

[721Comstock]

im good at finishing with either hand too, just not basketball

 

[jordville]

He's at Standford. Not committed...

 

[Cusefan69]

His visits would possibly suggest proximity to home may not be weighed that heavily. A Stanford degree would be a great degree to have if that element in this process is of importance to him. Good luck to him no matter which direction this goes for Syracuse.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Wouldn’t be surprised at all if he ends up there tbh.

 

[Bulldog04]

He is going to continue to take his time. He wants to be the man wherever he goes. Unfortunately su is getting a little crowded for that scenario if you know what I mean

 

[Orangezoo]

It might be pricy and the culture a little unique but Palo Alto is a pretty sweet spot to spend your college years.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

It might be pricy and the culture a little unique but Palo Alto is a pretty sweet spot to spend your college years.

I worked for a Palo Alto tech company. Loved going out to the office there.

CEO was a dick, but, that happens.

If he doesn't land with us I'd feel great about him going far, far away to Stanford.

 

[Orangezoo]

I worked for a Palo Alto tech company. Loved going out to the office there.

CEO was a dick, but, that happens.

If he doesn't land with us I'd feel great about him going far, far away to Stanford.

Yeah I really enjoyed my visits when I worked for the company based out of Concord. Just so much to see and do.

 

[AZOrange]

Wouldn’t be surprised at all if he ends up there tbh.

They are my darkish horse and right there