Class of 2025 PG Luke Fennell (Australia) COMMITTED & SIGNED TO SYRACUSE (10/23/24)

[orangefog]

Also, looks like he picked us over Louisville, Florida, Cal.

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And, the Bonnies. I bet Woj knew about this kid.

 

[djcon57]

He looks like the smoking kicker from The Replacements so he might be my #1 all time favorite if he's legit.

 

[asj410]

 

[Toga]

 

[newmexicuse]

Wow, I love this recent trend towards players who are accomplished. So sick and tired of the "uber" athletes with no hoop skills. When was the last time we ever recruited one of those types where it actually panned out ?

Love what Red is doing. The foundation will be solid. Just need a couple of big time pieces to cement it together. Hopefully Freeman and White are a couple of those guys.

 

[UpstateSM]

Recruiting Aussies - the St Mary's model. Has worked out great for them. Me likey.

 

[Orangezoo]

He looks like the smoking kicker from The Replacements so he might be my #1 all time favorite if he's legit.

Unfortunately per his IG looks like the mullet has been retired…

 

[sutomcat]

Based on this article, it looks like he is planning to get to campus in July.

"I like being under the big lights": Luke Fennell relishing commitment to Syracuse

Luke Fennell is already one of Australia's best 2006-born basketball prospects, and has been a leader through a heap of team success in his home country and abroad, but he wants more, writes Olgun Uluc.

www.espn.com

 

[UpstateSM]

Taran Armstrong at Cal Baptist, too. Stud.

 

[Orangezoo]

This kid could easily end up being just as effective as any freshman PG in the class we have been chasing if not more. Great stuff in that article

 

[RF2044]

Based on this article, it looks like he is planning to get to campus in July.

"I like being under the big lights": Luke Fennell relishing commitment to Syracuse

Luke Fennell is already one of Australia's best 2006-born basketball prospects, and has been a leader through a heap of team success in his home country and abroad, but he wants more, writes Olgun Uluc.

www.espn.com

Awesome article, Tom -- thanks for posting.

So... the kid views himself as an NBA prospect. Interesting. Shows that Red, Alex Kline, etc. know what they are doing.

 

[djcon57]

This kid could easily be just as effective as any freshman PG in the class we have been chasing

I'd argue more. What high ranked frosh PGs have exceeded expectations as far as W/L's in the portal era?

 

[Orangezoo]

I'd argue more. What high ranked frosh PGs have exceeded expectations as far as W/L's in the portal era?

Good point.

 

[CuseMan4]

This kid could easily end up being just as effective as any freshman PG in the class we have been chasing if not more. Great stuff in that article

Yup. He’ll be here in July. Likely our day one starter at PG in 2025. He’s skilled, polished, mature and big enough to get the keys right away

 

[Cuse99&01]

x.com

 

[Orangezoo]

Yup. He’ll be here in July. Likely our day one starter at PG in 2025. He’s skilled, polished, mature and big enough to get the keys right away

Seems fearless too

 

[orangefog]

Seems fearless too

I heard he wrestles crocs for kicks.

 

[SP_Gilbs]

For reference, Tyrese Proctor played for the same team as Luke did back in 2022 and they put up similar numbers, but Luke was much more efficient this past season than Proctor was in 2022. Proctor came in as a consensus top 30 prospect. Not sure where Luke will end up in the rankings, but this looks like an outstanding addition by the staff. Below are links to their stats for those that also want to compare:

NBL1 Australia

NBL1 Australia

 

[DilemaCuse]

Wow, I love this recent trend towards players who are accomplished. So sick and tired of the "uber" athletes with no hoop skills. When was the last time we ever recruited one of those types where it actually panned out ?

Love what Red is doing. The foundation will be solid. Just need a couple of big time pieces to cement it together. Hopefully Freeman and White are a couple of those guys.

Not disagreeing but we did kinda try that in 22 with JG Buddy, Swider and Jimmy Jr and it didnt work out so well. The key is to find the right balance.

 

[Reilly35]

Other Offers: Florida, Louisville, St.Bonaventure.

In the words of the SU PA announcer, "A Thunder from down under."

Surprised St. Mary’s wasn’t in on him. They built their program with Australians

 

[jordville]

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie…



Orange, Orange, Orange!!!

 

[Orangezoo]

Not disagreeing but we did kinda try that in 22 with JG Buddy, Swider and Jimmy Jr and it didnt work out so well. The key is to find the right balance.

Yep which is why Sadiq is such a huge piece to get as is ( assuming) Costanza. Kiyan a bit of both and then you add the other pieces around.

 

[Reilly35]

Unfortunately per his IG looks like the mullet has been retired…

Damn. Could’ve been legendary

 

[shu 49]

This kid has a smoothness about him. Good length and not superquick but quick. Shot looks clean and he looks for others before himself. I like this a lot.

 

[JarHeadJim]