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

[FloridaCuse]

Canada beat Australia 75-72. Luke led the team with 18 points on 5 for 10 from 3. He also had 4 rebounds, 1 asst, and 1 steal.

 

[cardiac]

I can see why Alex and others were high on this kid.

This was a Straughn recruit, we got him before Kline

 

[Cusefan0307]

This was a Straughn recruit, we got him before Kline

Kline was on staff when Fennell committed early last season.

When Fennell decided that he wanted to play college basketball in the States, Moldovan put the word out to several schools, including Syracuse. Moldovan knew SU general manager Alex Kline, who had previously worked as a scout for the New York Knicks.



“Once Luke and I decided college was an option,’’ Moldovan said, “Alex was one of the first phone calls that I made.’’

 

[Orangezoo]

Furphy has been a black hole again.

Luke is the better prospect in my opinion. That’s also acknowledging that Furphy is no doubt a talented kid who will do well at UConn.

 

[cardiac]

Kline was on staff when Fennell committed early last season.

I’m saying Straughn recurited him. We didn’t start talking to him because of Kline

 

[Cusefan0307]

I’m saying Straughn recurited him. We didn’t start talking to him because of Kline

Yes we did. See above.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

I think Fennell and Kiyan could easily man a second unit backcourt. Actually very similar players. Would love to see us go zone with them in. Two 6’5/6” guys up top who are long. And either can bring the ball up on O. Both can really score the ball. Although, I wouldn’t be surprised if Kiyan or Fennell starts at the 3 ahead of Kingz…

 

[Orangezoo]

I think Fennell and Kiyan could easily man a second unit backcourt. Actually very similar players. Would love to see us go zone with them in. Two 6’5/6” guys up top who are long. And either can bring the ball up on O. Both can really score the ball. Although, I wouldn’t be surprised if Kiyan or Fennell starts at the 3 ahead of Kingz…

I’d be very surprised if they started over Kingz. Kingz is very good and now two years removed from the ACL is ready to really show off more than just that sweet outside jumper.

Fennell and Kiyan may both push JJ for his allotted minutes for sure and earn backup minutes overall including maybe together depending on ball handling for short spurts where George is off the floor.

 

[baggerbob]

I’d be very surprised if they started over Kingz. Kingz is very good and now two years removed from the ACL is ready to really show off more than just that sweet outside jumper.

Fennell and Kiyan may both push JJ for his allotted minutes for sure and earn backup minutes overall including maybe together depending on ball handling for short spurts where George is off the floor.

Red has enough depth 1-3 so if anyone is having an off day, or doesn't play defense he can sit them for a few minutes. It also looks like the same situation at the 4 and 5.
There is no one on the team who shouldn't be fresh at the end to finish the game.

 

[sufan59]

I’d be very surprised if they started over Kingz. Kingz is very good and now two years removed from the ACL is ready to really show off more than just that sweet outside jumper.

Fennell and Kiyan may both push JJ for his allotted minutes for sure and earn backup minutes overall including maybe together depending on ball handling for short spurts where George is off the floor.

The coaches have very good problems to deal with. Practices should be very competitive.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

I’d be very surprised if they started over Kingz. Kingz is very good and now two years removed from the ACL is ready to really show off more than just that sweet outside jumper.

Fennell and Kiyan may both push JJ for his allotted minutes for sure and earn backup minutes overall including maybe together depending on ball handling for short spurts where George is off the floor.

Fennell prob wouldn’t start, but until we hear differently, I’d imagine Kiyan has as good a shot at starting at Kingz. Time well tell. But as we’re saying, nice logjam in the backcourt.

 

[Orangezoo]

The coaches have very good problems to deal with. Practices should be very competitive.

What I look for is who earns that trust to finish games ( and that the staff makes the right decisions on that front too).

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[AngryOtto]

Fly together back to Syracuse. Have him working out with the team starting Tuesday.

 

[cusefan88]

Fly together back to Syracuse. Have him working out with the team starting Tuesday.

Assuming Fennell is heading to Cuse I would imagine Straughn will be joining him in transit.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Fennell prob wouldn’t start, but until we hear differently, I’d imagine Kiyan has as good a shot at starting at Kingz. Time well tell. But as we’re saying, nice logjam in the backcourt

Kingz has a huge difference with his body over Anthony or Fennell.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

Kingz has a huge difference with his body over Anthony or Fennell.

Sure, but means nothing if they’re better bball players.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Sure, but means nothing if they’re better bball players.

Kingz is going to start. He might be our second or third best player.

 

[Niastri]

Sure, but means nothing if they’re better bball players.

Kingz shot 44% from three on decent volume for a whole basketball season. If he doesn't start,it will be a wild development.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Kingz shot 44% from three on decent volume for a whole basketball season. If he doesn't start,it will be a wild development.

He’s also the third highest paid guy.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

Kingz shot 44% from three on decent volume for a whole basketball season. If he doesn't start,it will be a wild development.

I would not be shocked at all if Kiyan starts and is the better player. Kiyan is a knockdown shooter. Esp. If he’s kind of only asked to do that. Fennell is obviously a reach, but who’s to say he isn’t better than Kingz? We obv don’t know until we see them all out there together. But to say wild development is too much imo.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

Kingz is going to start. He might be our second or third best player.

If he’s 2nd best, we will not be decent.

 

[Niastri]

I would not be shocked at all if Kiyan starts and is the better player. Kiyan is a knockdown shooter. Esp. If he’s kind of only asked to do that. Fennell is obviously a reach, but who’s to say he isn’t better than Kingz? We obv don’t know until we see them all out there together. But to say wild development is too much imo.

If Anthony or Fennell come in and beat Kingz out,it would be shocking.

If that happens, either something very bad or wildly good happened.

You don't bring in a transfer from a P4 program that scored 12 ppg on 44% shooting from three to then have him beaten out by a freshman.

If he does get beaten out, it means one of the freshman has decisively beaten him out for playing time. I think that’s extremely unlikely, but if one of them proves to be better, that would be amazing.

On the other hand, it could mean Kingz had a collapse like Bell suffered last season, which would be really bad for the team.

 

[longtimefan]

I would not be shocked at all if Kiyan starts and is the better player. Kiyan is a knockdown shooter. Esp. If he’s kind of only asked to do that. Fennell is obviously a reach, but who’s to say he isn’t better than Kingz? We obv don’t know until we see them all out there together. But to say wild development is too much imo.

The maturity and experience factors strongly favor Kingz.

 

[Cusefan0307]

If he’s 2nd best, we will not be decent.

He put up numbers against Gonzaga last year. He will be more than fine.