Class of 2023 PG Naithan George (Ontario/AZ) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (4/4/25)

[MGraves5]

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Since entering the transfer portal, Carlos has heard from Rhode Island, Syracuse, Georgia Tech, LMU, Cal, Virginia Tech, VCU, Temple, Boston College among others. He has not taken any visits and his recruitment remains completely open.

So almost all non-tournament teams

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Kyle McCord to NFL Draft

I’m looking forward to December 27 big time, having a little Holiday Holiday party ( Should invite Kirby Kirby Dar Dar ) A log on the fire and a selection of fine beverages. The McCord announcement just made it all that much better !! Played in a golf tournament with KKDD years ago. I told...

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Sean Tucker: Buccaneers

YES!!!

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CDRW

But it doesn't matter, because the flag stood. Yes I forgot about the flag.

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Who do you want as the new OC?

Hopefully a good surprise like Schmidt. I do not think anyone was mentioning his name prior to his hiring. All of DBs latest highers except for samuels has not been from his coaching tree. They have been overall good highers. Hoping he does not stick with his coaching tree and finds someone...

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Joe Moorhead for next HC

We need a new QB. Justin Lamson is our guy, we just need a coach who can develop him

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Class of 2022 - SG Chance Westry (PA / AZ Compass Prep) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (4/17/23)

At least we all seem to be using the word "literally" correctly, which seems to be difficult for a lot of people nowadays.

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Class of 2022 - SG Roddy Gayle (NY / Wasatch)

It doesn’t help though that JB has a history of not playing freshman as much as they would on other teams GMac, Devo, Flynn, Ennis, CMac, Malachi, Lydon, Battle, Oshae, JGIII would like a word with you.

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Scrimmage Recap

when we go small - which i expect we'll see a lot of - (battle at the 3, brissett at the 4, boo in the middle) it'll look like a classic villanova squad: 4 guys who can handle & shoot with one true big holding down the inside That it does

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Man Up Oregon

Eh, it works to an extent but I'm officially done with Oregon being taken seriously as a title contender for a while. Bills offense with Jim Kelly = gimmick?

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So when are we losing?

I wouldn't be at all surprised if one, two or three of our (very recent) former adversaries picked us off— Pitt, Nova, SJ (in that order of likelihood, IMO)

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It's almost like I have an extensive history of saying screw it and making an absurd claim.

Now that’s a sterling posting history!

 

[kcsu]

He's certainly not our best player to have suited up at PG since Kadary (I don't believe George is even better than Starling), but if you want to say best passer since Kadary, I suppose so?

Just because you're clueless doesn't mean you have to go out of your way to prove it

 

[Wrinkle]

Just because you're clueless doesn't mean you have to go out of your way to prove it

Do you guys talk to people like this is real life? Lol. If somebody has a different opinion, you act like a douche?

 

[DomeHolmes]

I am probably a fool, but I expect JJ to be a different player next year. I believe he can fix his shot. He had better form in high school. I think he can improve that by shooting a TON of shots this summer. Also, he needs to work on his left hand. And, obviously defense. That sounds like a lot, because it is. But, this is his last shot. He has the ability, he just has to work his butt off.

To me, it seemed like he fixed his shot for a while, and then reverted back to what he was doing last year again. And his free throw “pause” became even more exaggerated, if that’s possible. But like you, I think he will be better if the game is allowed to come to him rather than him forcing things..

 

[kcsu]

Do you guys talk to people like this is real life? Lol. If somebody has a different opinion, you act like a douche?

You expressed your opinion ad nauseum. Only a douche would keep harping insistently.

 

[LAcuse]

Well, we’d give him uniforms, and he would dribble the ball, pass it, and shoot it.
Probably play a little defense too.

classic...ala "Airplane"

 

[Wrinkle]

You expressed your opinion ad nauseum. Only a douche would keep harping insistently.

I basically said I'm not a huge fan and noted the concerns with athleticism and efficiency which are indisputable. And people wanted to dispute them so I responded

 

[Scott11]

This feels like the starting 5. It seems like we promised Kyle a starting spot - Donnie at the 4, Kingz at the 3, backcourt of JJ/George. Not sure if Ballard comes to come off the bench.

We did not promise Kyle he would start.

 

[cuseattle]

Getting a big commitment during a NCAA dead period is huge!

It feels good. Like we're throwing our hat back into the ring.

 

[walsh2012]

Do you guys talk to people like this is real life? Lol. If somebody has a different opinion, you act like a douche?

Yes

 

[walsh2012]

This board has too many posters who want the team to lose 15+ games just so they can tell strangers “I told you so.” It’s wild.

Welcome to the internet

 

[ezbeezy214]

I basically said I'm not a huge fan and noted the concerns with athleticism and efficiency which are indisputable. And people wanted to dispute them so I responded

You started doing that, and concerns about style are valid. Then you dug your heels in even further to fit some stats into your own narrow scope of athleticism, efficiency, which are disputable. You also rep checked the entire board claiming we don’t know who’s good or not. Everyone is rooting for the same thing, we hope he improves, and no one will be happy if he doesn’t pan out which may happen. Everyone on the team needs to improve, we stank last season. He’s the type of PG that the staff believe can raise everyone’s level and there’s logic there.

He’s not the best athlete but he’s quick enough to lead a good break and get past his man into the paint. His inefficiency is at the rim. Arguably the strength of the team is slashers and finishers around him (Starling, Kyle, White, Freeman) but he’s good and efficient enough mid range and 3pt shooter to keep his man honest and get into the paint to pass which he is good at, and why he is highly coveted by Syracuse. Claiming a 2+/1 assist to turnover ratio is the bare minimum is super subjective. We would have killed for this in the recent past. He was like 11th in the country in total assists, some passes where he and the receiver are on diff pages is tolerable.

 

[walsh2012]

This is our best pure PG since Ennis it’s insane to trash him

Over Mintz?

 

[Orangefan1]

One difference I saw the last five games is we played better it seems like we brought more defensive intensity, Freeman getting hurt, Westry not being able to contribute JJ getting hurt, idk what everyone expected…. I expect big things for this year

 

[TheHaze315]

Over Mintz?

Judah felt much more like a lead guard than a pure point.

 

[RedtheGOB]

These guard pickups are really important not just for this year but for the next 2-3 years.

We could easily be in a world where JJ and Donnie left and we just add some random guys again to fill in pieces with solid freshman.

OK cool we would get to watch Kiyan and Sadiq start all season and the other freshman get major run and figure it out and learn and battle. The problem though is they would get the crapped kicked out of them all season and we would have another mess and the whole staff would be fired. Rightfully so.

Right now the setup is perfect though. Having Kiyan play 15-20 mins a game behind JJ / Kingz with a solid PG in George is ideal for him to take a big jump his Soph year. Same for Sadiq behind Freeman / Kingz.

There's a world in 2026 we could have George, Kiyan, Kingz, Sadiq, and play the 5 by committee again. JJ will graduate and Donnie should be NBA bound. Keep maybe 1 other freshman bring in another freshman project or 2 and reload in the portal.

*not saying Autry won't get fired, there'll be no excuses. If he makes a tourney run though there should be potential to keep momentum.

 

[PauliePeppas]

We can debate how good everyone thinks George is, but an important thing here is we had enough dough to beat out UNC and Texas. UNC fans seemed to really want him too.

Thats the biggest takeaway for me. Wont be bullied, hopefully its sustainable tho.

 

[Blanko97]

So is his defense good? Looking at basketball reference his Drtg is... not great. Not saying thats the end all be all but i just want to make sure he can cover for JJ.

 

[Digger]

Just to illustrate how bizarre the new portal/FA world is, it's arguable that the best realistic outcome for us and George this year is that in next year's free agency he gets poached by a monster $ program willing to pay whatever it takes for him.

Strange times.

Ok. That's enough gummies.

 

[pearl31]

which are indisputable

lol

 

[Sherman20]

I wonder why Texas hired Rodney Terry?

I wonder why Texas hired Sean Miller.

 

[Sherman20]

This is an important get. I still think we need a SF who can hit the 3, and a backup center. I would still take Petar and Cuffe back, if they can't find better landing spots.

They’re targeting a starting center. Kyle will be the backup. Kingz will be playing the 3. But yea, i think they’re trying to land at least one other wing/forward.

 

[Sherman20]

I like both those coaches a lot, but Terry is a bum

What does Rodney Terry have to do with any of this?!? He’s not the coach at Texas anymore, you noob. Sean Miller is.

 

[Idiocuse22&]

I like that he does a little bit of everything. Stuffs the stat sheet. If you look at the last 5 championship pg’s only two of them shot over 35% from 3. I want a PG that is going to lead the team. Get them in the right spots. Make the right decisions.

I also like his size.

Shooting just about 34% from 3 is not bad and you only expect it to keep improving.

However, 39% overall from the field last year is very concerning. Not efficient at all.

From what I saw he had the ball at the end of the shot clock alot. Often times not the best looks and tough shots. That accounts for a dip in % but still concerning. I havnt looked it up yet, I wonder if he draws alot of shooting fouls?