Class of 2019 PG Mika Adams-Woods (NY)

[Orangezoo]

Agreed. That's why I said above that it would be a "risk" to roll with the two sophomores and cross your fingers. Would love to add a legit lead guard, who is an experienced starter and could let those two play off the ball, but with versatility.

Plus, it seems like MAW [going from Orangezoo's scouting report above] would be able to fit with those guys, instead of hunting shots. That doesn't imply that he isn't a capable scorer / shooter, just that he'd compliment what we have.

I am high on Copeland's potential, as well. I'm kind of hoping to see a three-guard lineup, with Westry in the starting lineup. That gives Copeland an opportunity to be the primary backup at multiple positions, and see an increased dose of PT.

On the money. Having a really good mtm defender could help Red and the staff with getting this group locked into playing more mtm as well. Both on court and practice benefits.

 

[dasher]

I don't think we can count chickens with respect to fsu, at least not yet.

I think we can

 

[RF2044]

I think we can

I respect your inside info a lot more than just accepting the "gut feel" from the coaching staff, given history over the past several years.

They've felt confident about a lot of outcomes on the recruiting trail that ended up not going favorably for SU. And to qualify -- I fully understand that was under a different HC, but these are all the same guys.

I'm always hesitant when the coaching staff feels like a recruiting visit went as well as possible, but we don't get the commit -- ESPECIALLY when the kid wants to visit elsewhere, or set up NEW visits.

But if the kid has ruled out Miss State, I feel a lot better about our chances. But good to hear. I really want McLeod, and think he could be a great fit for us / alternative to Jesse.

 

[UpstateSM]

Jimmy Bell took McLeod’s spot at MSU. Would imagine that’s why he committed before McLeod took his visit.

 

[Dcuse]

I respect your inside info a lot more than just accepting the "gut feel" from the coaching staff, given history over the past several years.

They've felt confident about a lot of outcomes on the recruiting trail that ended up not going favorably for SU. And to qualify -- I fully understand that was under a different HC, but these are all the same guys.

I'm always hesitant when the coaching staff feels like a recruiting visit went as well as possible, but we don't get the commit -- ESPECIALLY when the kid wants to visit elsewhere, or set up NEW visits.

But if the kid has ruled out Miss State, I feel a lot better about our chances. But good to hear. I really want McLeod, and think he could be a great fit for us / alternative to Jesse.

Wrong. They're not the same guys. The different head coach makes total difference.

 

[Fly Rodder]

Wrong. They're not the same guys. The different head coach makes total difference.

It's going to be mildly humorous in November when SU comes out in a pressing M2M to start a game and after a couple of buckets by Cornell, Red switches to 2-3 zone for the rest of the season.

 

[pistolpe]

Wrong. They're not the same guys. The different head coach makes total difference.

There's a new energy around the program, the staff knows things got stale.

 

[littlereg]

It's going to be mildly humorous in November when SU comes out in a pressing M2M to start a game and after a couple of buckets by Cornell, Red switches to 2-3 zone for the rest of the season.

Are you trying to smash my TV?!?!

 

[RF2044]

Wrong. They're not the same guys. The different head coach makes total difference.

What are you talking about? "Not the same guys?" Three of those guys have been on the staff for quite some time.

No argument about the new energy, but noting that 3 out of the 4 principals have been with the program and were the same guys who haven't necessarily had their fingers on the pulse correctly with recruiting is NOT wrong.

 

[Orangezoo]

It's going to be mildly humorous in November when SU comes out in a pressing M2M to start a game and after a couple of buckets by Cornell, Red switches to 2-3 zone for the rest of the season.

That's just cruel. Let's not do that to ourselves.

 

[SUFan44]

99.9% not happening.

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

99.9% not happening.

 

[HoustonCuse]

99.9% not happening.

The switch to zone or the coming out in M2M in the first place?

 

[CardiacCuse]

The switch to zone or the coming out in M2M in the first place?

i thought he was referring to this player coming t0 SU

 

[UpstateSM]

I think he might be a Bonnie

 

[Sherman20]

99.9% not happening.

Is this what you’ve heard? I think Woods would be a good addition to help Copeland at PG, unless we’re going to make a run at Ty-Laur Johnson?

 

[SUFan44]

Is this what you’ve heard? I think Woods would be a good addition to help Copeland at PG, unless we’re going to make a run at Ty-Laur Johnson?

Yes, that’s what I’ve heard. Going elsewhere.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Why would he want to come to SU and come off the bench?

 

[UpstateSM]

There’s a universe out there where Mark Schmidt is the coach at Syracuse and I wouldn’t hate to be in that universe

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Orangezoo]

Clearly this one was worked out before he announced

 

[General20]

I'd be fascinated to know the story here. Usually people drop down a level when they aren't starting. He was a starter and putting up solid numbers. Did they recruit over him?

 

[Cheriehoop]

Cincinnati fans had incorrectly guessed Ole Miss, who I guess he had also heard from. Bonnie’s makes sense since he and Charles Pride have been long time Syracuse friends.

 

[Orangezoo]

I'd be fascinated to know the story here. Usually people drop down a level when they aren't starting. He was a starter and putting up solid numbers. Did they recruit over him?

They sort of did but the frosh coming in are unproven and hard to say if they are good enough yet.